June 22, 2020, Union Updates

Dear Local 393 Members, Here are some union updates: Free COVID-19 Testing This Thursday, June 25 Construction workers and their families can get tested for COVID-19 this Thursday, June 25, between 10am and 3pm at IBEW 332, 2125 Canoas Garden Ave., San Jose. No appointment, doctor's note, insurance or payment,…

Important Union Updates for June 2020

June 8, 2020 Dear Local 393 Members and Contractors, During the coronavirus pandemic, we will be providing information to help navigate this crisis and receive important union updates. This will be done via email blasts and communications posted here on our website ( www.ualocal393.org ). Please make sure you have all of…

Business Manager’s Update on Pay Increase Allocations

May 19, 2020 Dear 393 Members, On March 23, 2020, UA General President Mark McManus sent a correspondence to all UA Business Managers regarding wage allocation during the coronavirus pandemic. You can read the letter here. The correspondence gave each Business Manager authority to determine the allocation of their collectively bargained…

Compliance with County Shelter Order at Job Sites

May 14, 2020 Dear Members and Contractors: Thank you for your patience and your suggestions as we focus on opening safe construction sites in Santa Clara County. In solidarity with SMART 104 and in response to member concerns about privacy, I authored a letter indicating our union would not comply…

New order allows construction to resume under new safety protocols

May 4, 2020 Dear 393 Members and Contractors, UA Local 393 has led efforts in partnership with union and political allies to get job sites open safely. This coordination has been instrumental in securing policies and procedures that prioritize worker safety. Santa Clara County Supervisors Cindy Chavez and Dave Cortese…

Important updates on Local 393 Defined Contribution Plan loans and distributions

May 4, 2020 Dear 393 Members and Contractors, During the coronavirus pandemic, we will be providing our members with updated information to help them navigate this crisis. This will be done via email blasts and communications posted on our website ( www.ualocal393.org ). Please make sure you have all of…

In Response to #COVID-19 Pandemic: UA Members and Families Can Complete Bachelor’s Degree for Free This Summer

Enroll by May 18th--the UA Will Ensure it Costs You Nothing to Complete Your Degree Because of the current economic and health uncertainty facing many of our members, your union is making it possible for all students who enroll through the UA Low-Cost Degree Program at Central State University this…

Wed. 4/22 at 2pm: Tell San Jose City Council How We Can Safely Resume Construction

Dear 393 Members, During these challenging times, we must demand that job safety and worker protections be implemented and not eroded. The City of San Jose has an online meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, at 2pm, to discuss ideas on how to begin construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you…

4/7/20 Update from the Business Manager

Leer en español aquí April 7, 2020 Dear 393 Members and Contractors, During the coronavirus pandemic, we are providing our members with updated information to help them navigate this crisis. This is done via email blasts and communications posted here on our website (www.ualocal393.org). Please make sure you have all…

Response Needed to Help Local 393 Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Leer en español aquí March 30, 2020 Dear Local 393 Members: UA Local 393 is gathering information from contractors and members to help the union respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take a minute to answer questions regarding your employment status. The form is available at www.ualocal393.org and you can…