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New ‘People in Politics’ episode now online
The latest installment in the You Tube video series, “People in Politics” is now available online. The video series comes from Bobby Ina, Managing Director of Metropolis Consulting LLC, who has been lobbying for Local 33, since 2011. He launched the Metropolis Channel on You Tube earlier this year. The latest video in the series is titled, “Getting to Know
Local 33 Lobbyist launches You Tube Channel
Bobby Ina, Managing Director of Metropolis Consulting LLC, has been lobbying for Local 33, since 2011. Metropolis Consulting LLC specializes in lobbying, governmental affairs and business development in Ohio. Bobby recently launched a new online video channel on You Tube related to the work done by Metropolis Consulting. The first series of videos is titled, “People in Politics.” The first
Tracking the Ohio Governor’s race
Who Ohio voters elect in November to lead the state for the next four years certainly has the potential to impact our industry and work outlook. Here’s the latest on the leading candidates: Republican Gov. John Kasich has a 15-point lead over Democratic challenger Ed FitzGerald, according to the most recent poll released May 13 by Quinnipiac University. Of the voters
War Hero, 40-year Sheet Metal Worker dies in Amherst
Leroy Kubuske died Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Amherst, Ohio. A Sheet Metal Worker for 40 years, he retired in 1988, but Kubuske, 88, was also known as one of Northeast Ohio’s most decorated and beloved war heroes. During World War II, Kubuske flew 27 missions as a Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” gunner over targets in Germany, France, and Holland…
Business Agent Matt Cherry appointed to Toledo City Council
Matt Cherry, a business agent for Sheet Metal Workers Local 33, has replaced D. Michael Collins on the Toledo City Council. The City Council voted 8-3 on Jan. 2 to appoint Cherry, who was selected by the Lucas County Democratic Party to replace Collins (who was elected mayor). Lucas County Democratic Party Chairman Ron Rothenbuler told the Toledo Blade the
OSHA Budget Cuts Would Prove Dangerous
A budget cut is likely for the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a major detriment to the safety of workers and construction costs. The House has proposed that the 2014 budgets for OSHA and other DOL agencies be cut 18.6 percent from their sequestered 2013 budgets, down from $150 billion to a $122 billion department-wide budget. The
Labor Day Message for Unions
With Labor Day only days away, it’s fitting that some news outlets have devoted time to discussing labor unions and their presence in the current economy. The following is an article posted on The Hill’s Congress Blog entitled “Five reasons for optimism about unions this Labor Day”: The week following Labor Day, the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations
Youngstown District Accepting Apprentice Applications
The Sheet Metal Workers’ Local #33 Youngstown District will be accepting Apprentice Applications August 26th, 27th, and 29th, and again on November 18th, 19th, and 20th of 2013. At The Builders Association 1372 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd. S.E. Vienna, Ohio 44473 8 am – 4:30 pm. Phone number (330) 539-6050. You will need to bring the following items: High School Transcripts High School Diploma or
Safety Checklist for Construction Contracts Proposed
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is moving closer to recommending a 20-criteria safety and health checklist for companies bidding on federal construction contracts going forward. To evaluate applicants, the newest version of the checklist will allow procurement officers to score each of the twenty items on a scale of one (“no compliance”) to five (“full compliance”) points. Among the
Local #33 Training Center Receives International Award
The Sheet Metal Workers Local #33, Cleveland District Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) was recently internationally recognized by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) as the Best New IPAF Training Centre of the Year. Our training center is the first of its kind in the U.S. to earn the distinction at the International Awards for Powered Access, which celebrates
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