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First Quarter 2021

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Features: Local 96 Roofs Historic St. Stanislaus; Roofers Union Focus for 2021; Building Trades Policy Priorities; New Safety & Health Training Package; Health and Welfare Fund Contribution “Holiday”; Thorogood Is Newest Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Sponsor

2020

First Quarter 2020

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Features: New Signal Person Training Program; Local 20 Presents Shop Wars; How the Burial Benefit Helps Your Family When You Die; Some NRIPP Benefits to Improve in 2021; Local 12 Celebrates Centennial in Style; Local 37 Roofers Restore Historic Produce Terminal

Second Quarter 2020

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Features: Covid-19 Changes the Way We Work; Local 20 Member Invents Fall Protection System; National Instructor Training Program Rescheduled; Help for Managing Stress; NRIPP Annual Funding Notice; Iowa Apprentices in Action; Roofer Selected for Brotherhood Outdoors Hunt

Third Quarter 2020

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Features: Int’l Executive Board Endorses Biden for President; 2020 Roofers Member Survey Results; Boston Local 33’s Recruitment Campaign Success; Preventing Suicide in the Roofing Industry; Access NRIPP and NRISPP Websites to Watch Your Benefits Grow; Cincinnati Roofers Volunteer to Roof Non-Profit’s Building

Fourth Quarter 2020

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Features: Local 162 Roofers & Waterproofers Tackle Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium; Understanding PLAs and Prevailing Wage; Roofers Union Mobile Training Unit; New Green Technologies Training Program; Recruitment Resources; Spotlight on South Central Wis. Training Center

2019

First Quarter 2019

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Features: Highlights from the 29th Convention of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, held Oct. 8 – 12, 2018, in Las Vegas, NV. Includes transcripts and photos.

Second Quarter 2019

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Features: Local 11 Dedicates Kruse Martini Office Center; Local 26 Member Named “Best of the Best” at MVP Awards; Roofers Safety Campaign #roofersafety365; Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention; Service Awards, Graduations and More from Local Unions Across the Country

Third Quarter 2019

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Features: Boston Local 33 Replaces Roof on Harvard’s Sanders Theatre; Model CBA and Constitution for Local Unions Available; West Coast Apprenticeship Competition; Local 96 Members Roof Lambeau Field; Portland Roofers Turn Out to Help Retired Member

Fourth Quarter 2019

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Features: Roofers & Waterproofers National Instructor Training Program Launching in 2020; Tradeswomen Take Over Minneapolis; Local Unions Celebrate 100 Years; The Picket Line Quandary; Recruitment Resources for Local Unions; 9th Annual Twin Cities Sporting Clays Shoot

2018

First Quarter 2018

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Features: Women Roofers Are Building America; Imbus Rfg Wins ARMA Gold Award; Int’l Sec.-Tr. Robert Danley Retires; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s Silver Lining; Complying with New Silica Standard; Gearing Up for Safety Stand-Down; Green Technologies Curriculum; Spotlight on Training: Bay Area Apprenticeship; Pin Ceremonies and Graduations Across the Country

Second Quarter 2018

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Features: San Francisco’s Skilled Waterproofers; Roofers Survey Results; Safety Climate Assessment Tool; Spotlight on Training: Pierce County Roofers JATC; Solid Earnings Growth in NRISPP; National Roofing Industry Pension Fund’s New Website; Philly and Seattle Members on the Job; NABTU Legislative Conference

Third Quarter 2018

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Features: National Instructor Training Program (NITP) Launching in 2020; Women in Roofing & Waterproofing; Understanding the International Burial Benefit; West Coast Apprenticeship Competition; 2017 Benefit Increase in NRIPP; Roofers Performing Community Outreach

Fourth Quarter 2018

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Features: Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Celebrates New HQ; Boston Apprentice Takes the Spotlight; Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry; Work Safely With Nail Guns; Picnics and Labor Day Festivities Around the Country; Women Build Nations Conference in Seattle; Annual Audit

2017

First Quarter 2017

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Features: Cleveland Roofers Keep The Q Looking Sharp; Roofers Gun Giveaway!; L.A. Roofers & Waterproofers’ Organizing Campaign; NIOSH Sound Level Meter App; Spotlight on Training: Detroit Local 149; Local 96 Apprentice Performs Life-Saving CPR; RPELF Donations 

Second Quarter 2017

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Features: Local 70 Roofers Protecting Their Community from the Elements; In Defense of Project Labor Agreements; Spotlight on Training: Hammond Local 26; Nanoparticles in Construction; Roofers Medical Stop Loss Program; NRIPP Annual Funding Notice; Local 241 Volunteers Restore Historic Landmark

Third Quarter 2017

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Features: Local 96 Roofs Vikings Stadium; How to Recruit Skilled Members; Midwest and Western States Apprenticeship Competitions; Roofers Weigh In on Hearing Protection; Cancer Screenings to Consider; Local 26 Creates Medical Relief Fund; Roofers Photo Contest Winners;

Fourth Quarter 2017

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Features: Local 30 Roofers Renovate Villanova Pavilion; Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry; NEW Training Resource Center; Spotlight on Training: Local 65, Milwaukee, WI; New Union Liability Insurance Program; Investment Trust Projects; Baton Rouge Members Receive Service Awards

2016

First Quarter 2016

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Features: Local 2 Roofers Install Green Roof Oasis; Roofers Support Self-Insurance Protection Act; Industry Priorities Survey Results; Spotlight on Training: Portland Local 49; Rowan U. Construction Mgmt. Degree Program; Boston Roofers Support Hillary Clinton. 

Second Quarter 2016

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Features: Women Build Nations Conference; Rainwater Harvesting; Midwest Apprentice Competition; Star Roofing Participates in Safety Stand-Down; Cigna Moves to OAP Network; NRIPP Annual Funding Notice; NABTU Legislative Conference; 50+ Year Members Honored

Third Quarter 2016

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Features: Gold Circle Award for Local 26 Contractor; Cleveland Contractor Best Small Employer; Ullico Private Exchange for Union Members; RF Radiation Awareness Program: Spotlight on Training: South Bend Local 23; Photo Contest Winner

Fourth Quarter 2016

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Features: New Single-Ply Curriculum Available; Rowan U Scholarship Program; The Pitfalls of Electronic Communication; Infection Control Risk Assessment Training; Roofers & Waterproofers Local 44 JATC in the Spotlight; 2017 USA Shooting Schedule

2015

First Quarter 2015

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Features: Local 70 Preserves Michigan State Capitol Building; 2nd Annual OSHA Safety Stand-Down; Local 11 Renovates Beecher Mausoleum; Building Trades Assist DC Veterans; Right-to-Work Legislation Across America; National Roofing Week Announced. 

Second Quarter 2015

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Features: L.A. Waterproofers Dominate the Market; Women Building the Nation Recap; Local 8 Roofs World Trade Center; 10 Easy Ways to Lower Healthcare Costs; 2015 Legislative Conference; Safety Stand-Down Activities; NRIPP Annual Funding Notice.

Third Quarter 2015

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Features: Kansas City’s Competitive Apprenticeship Program; How to Recruit Roofers & Waterproofers; Roofing Industry Safety Survey; Roofers Stop-Loss Program; Union Members Donate Bikes for Area Youth; Union Veterans Council; Photo Contest Winners!

Fourth Quarter 2015

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Features: Roofers and UA Sign Affiliation Agreement; Legionnaires’ Disease Alert for Roofers; Spotlight on Local 70’s Apprenticeship Program; 5th Annual Twin Cities Sporting Clays Shoot; Roofers 2016 Photo Contest; Bank of Labor Meets “Raising Wages” Challenge; Annual Audit

2014

First Quarter 2014

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Features: Highlights from the 28th Convention of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, held Oct. 14 – 18, 2014, in Las Vegas, NV. Includes transcripts and photos. 

Second Quarter 2014

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Features: Boston Roofers: Strong & Proud; 2014 Int’l Roof Expo; IN and Mid-States Councils Promote Union Roofers; Foreman Training Continues; Important Notice for Retirees and All NRIPP Participants; Community Outreach Around the Country; Cigna Centers of Excellence; BCTD 2014 Legislative Conference. 

Third Quarter 2014

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Features: NYC’s Javits Convention Center; Ridgeworth Celebrates 40 Years; National Tradeswomen Conference; Chicago’s Jardine Water Purification Plant; Training Curriculum to Be Revised; NRISPP Annual Report; Annual Funding Notice; Dollars Against Diabetes; USA Capital Area Shoot.

Fourth Quarter 2014

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Features: Roofer Places Wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier; New ID Card Through Bank of America; Radiofrequency Radiation Risk; Midwest Apprentice Competition; Changes to National Health & Welfare Fund; Twin Cities Sporting Clays Shoot; Annual Audit.

2013

First Quarter 2013

Cover Story: The 28th International Convention To Be Held in Las Vegas
The next quinquennial International Convention will be held October 14 – 18, 2013, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

President’s Page: The International Convention: Your Opportunity to Participate in a Unique Democratic Process

Roofers in the News: San Antonio Hosts 2013 Int’l Roofing Expo; MRCA Conference in Dallas

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Local Union News

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Second Quarter 2013

Cover Story: AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust: Your Pension Money Creating Jobs for YOU Members of Roofers Local 40 and Local 95 are among the 350 union construction workers building 888 San Mateo Apartments, a Building Investment Trust development in San Mateo, CA.

President’s Page: The AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust: Creating Jobs Through Pension Funds

Roofers in the News: NERCA Convenes in Boston; Marketing Rep’s Op-Ed Published

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Third Quarter 2013

Cover Story: Roofing Notre Dame: The University of Notre Dame’s construction and maintenance is performed under a contract with local building trades unions, which means good jobs for members of Roofers Local 23 in South Bend, IN.

President’s Page: Our Training Is What Makes Us Excellent

Roofers in the News: Western Roofing Expo Hits Reno; Scholarships in the Roofing Community

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Fourth Quarter 2013

President’s Page: Good News for the New Year

Roofers in the News: Roofer Nabs Bank Robber; Our Greatest Generation; Rich Mathis Retires; MRCA in Chicago; Star Roofing Awarded

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

District Council & Local Union Roster

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2012

First Quarter 2012

Cover Story: Air Barrier Experts
As air barrier systems grow in popularity, Local 81, Oakland, CA, Roofers and Waterproofers show that they have the skills and know-how for installing these systems, as seen at two California college campuses.

President’s Page: National Roofing Industry Pension Plan

The Pension Dimension: Retirees Discuss Pensions and Roofing Careers with President Kinsey Robinson

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Second Quarter 2012

 

Cover Story: 2nd Annual Roofers Intl Twin Cities Sporting Clays Shoot
Wild Marsh Sporting Clays in Clear Lake, MN, gears up for the 2nd Annual Roofers International Twin Cities Sporting Clays Shoot, to take place September 15.

President’s Page: Outdoorsmen Converge on Clear Lake

Roofers in the News: 2012 International Roofing Expo Hits Orlando; NERCA Showcases “New Beginnings” in Connecticut

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Third Quarter 2012

Cover Story: Int’l Executive Board Endorses President Barack Obama
The Roofers International Executive Board, along with America’s Building Trades Unions, has endorsed President Barack Obama as the candidate who will support America’s working families in the 2012 election.

President’s Page: Make Your Vote Count on Nov. 6

Roofers in the News: Roofing Professionals Converge in Las Vegas; Roofers Helping Neighbors in Warwood

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Fourth Quarter 2012

Cover Story: NEW Green Roofing & Waterproofing Manual Available
The Roofers and Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust Fund rolls out a new Green Roofing and Waterproofing Manual for use by all Local Union JATCs.

President’s Page: The Elections Are Over…Now What?

Roofers in the News: John A. Dalsin & Son, Inc. Named Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Local Union News

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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2011

First Quarter 2011

Cover Story: KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY
Union Roofers & Waterproofers from Locals 147, 188 and 86 tackle the challenging design components of the country’s newest—and fifth largest—college basketball arena.

President’s Page: NRIPF Website Improves Access to Your Pension Information

Roofers in the News: Local 229 Roofers & Waterproofers Have Skills to Re-roof MetraPark After Tornado

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Second Quarter 2011

Cover Story: UNITED We Can Protect Our RIGHTS
From attacks on public employees, to right-to-work and anti-prevailing wage legislation being pushed across the country, rights that unions have worked for decades to gain are being threatened every day.

President’s Page: USA Offers No-Cost Membership to Union Roofers

Roofers in the News: NERCA Convention in Atlantic City; International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas

Departmental News

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Third Quarter 2011

Cover Story: A Rewarding Retirement: Let the NRIPF secure your future
The National Roofing Industry Pension Fund (NRIPF) was created to help Roofers and their families prepare for financial security during their retirement years. Today the plan provides benefits to over 5,600 retirees and beneficiaries.

President’s Page: Jobs…Jobs…Jobs

Roofers in the News: AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust Project; Western Roofing Expo in Reno

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Fourth Quarter 2011

Cover Story: Historic Landmark Gets Thoroughly Modern Roof
Local 65 contractor Langer Roofing installs a 7,200-sq.-ft. green roof atop an addition to Frank Lloyd Wrights First Unitarian Meeting House in Madison, WI.

President’s Page: If Congress Won’t Create Change, We Will!

Roofers in the News: MRCA Conference in Rosemont, IL; Historic Agreement Reached with Insulators

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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2010

First Quarter 2010

Cover Story: Colorado Springs Local 58 Roofs Vestas Towers
Local 58, Colorado Springs, CO, members apply a cool-roof system to Vestas Towers, the world’s largest wind-turbine tower manufacturing plant, located in Pueblo, CO.

President’s Page: The Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer Gets a Makeover

Roofers in the News: Bishop’s Award Presented to Chicago Roofers, MRCA Trade Show, Bus. Mgr. Answers Call to Serve

Departmental News

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Second Quarter 2010

Cover Story: Unions Taking Care of Our Veterans
International President Kinsey Robinson and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka meet with Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway concerning Helmets to Hardhats and the Union Veterans Council.

President’s Page: Veterans and Unions Work Together to Defend and Build America

Roofers in the News: NERCA and NRCA Conferences Draw Crowds

Departmental News

Community Outreach

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Third Quarter 2010

Cover Story: Northeast Locals Go Solar
Roofers from Local 10 and Local 30 laid the foundation for 1,000-square photovoltaic roof system at GlaxoSmithKline in Collegeville, PA.

President’s Page: Exercise Your Right to Vote on Nov. 2

Roofers in the News: Local 162 Roofers Make the Grade at UNLV; Las Vegas Hosts Western Roofing Expo

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Fourth Quarter 2010

Cover Story: Local 221 Installs Modern-Day Thatch Roof
Local 221, Honolulu, HI, roofers and Waterproofers employed by Beachside Roofing install a faux thatch roof at the new Disney resort on the coast of Oahu.

President’s Page: Preparing for the Future Demands of Our Industry

Roofers in the News: MRCA Draws Roofing Contractors to Indianapolis

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

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2009

First Quarter 2009

Special 27th Convention Issue
Two hundred fifty-three democratically elected delegates representing our local unions throughout the country converged in Las Vegas, NV, for a week-long convention the last week of October 2008. Inside: a full transcript of convention proceedings, photos and more. (This issue available only in hard copy.)

If you would like to receive a printed copy of the January – February – March 2009 magazine, please contact your Local Union or email your request to erinm@unionroofers.com. Be sure to include your full name and complete mailing address, plus your Local Union and Membership #. You must be a member in good standing in order to receive the magazine.

Second Quarter 2009

Cover Story: Roofers Foreman Training Program
Local 11, Chicago, IL, Foreman Kevin Coleman (pictured) oversees the progress of Journeyman Jim Fleischman as he flashes the box at The Mather, a senior living residence in Evanston, IL. The newly launched Roofers Foreman Training Program is designed to bring first-class training to current and future roofing foremen like Kevin.

President’s Page: Working Men and Women Have a New Sense of Unity

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Third Quarter 2009

Cover Story: AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust Invests in Union Jobs
Members of Local 54, Seattle, WA, working for Crow Roofing have a lucrative summertime job at Ballard Park in Seattle, thanks to investments made by the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust (BIT). The BIT invests in urban development projects, using an all-union labor force for construction, operation and maintenance of all its buildings.

President’s Page: Your Pension Dollars at Work

Roofers in the News: Chet Raypholtz/Douglas Jones/Vice President Don O’Blenis/Local 96 President Ray Waldron/William Penrose

Departmental News

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Fourth Quarter 2009

Cover Story: Major League Roofers
Members of Local 96 are proud to perform roofing and waterproofing on America’s newest Major League ballpark, Minnesota Twins’ Target Field in Minneapolis, MN.

President’s Page: Keeping Our Commitment to You, Now and in the Future

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

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2008

First Quarter 2008

Cover Story: Helmets to Hardhats
Helmets to Hardhats is a national non-profit program that connects National Guard, Reserve, and transitioning active-duty military members with quality career training and employment opportunities within the member unions of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO. The United Union of Roofers is proud to be a partner in this organization. Read about a member of Roofers Local 22 whose experience with Helmets to Hardhats landed him a career he loves.

President’s Page: Helmets to Hardhats: A Path From Military Service to Union Membership

Roofers in the News

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Second Quarter 2008

Cover Story: 27th International Convention
Every five years, the International Executive Board of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers invites hundreds of delegates from Local Unions around the country to convene in order to map the future of our Union. On October 27, 2008, the International Convention will once again be called to order.

President’s Page: The International Convention: Your Opportunity to Participate in a Special Democratic Process

Political Action

Roofers in the News

Departmental News

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Third Quarter 2008

Cover Story: International Executive Board Endorses Barack Obama
After careful deliberation, the International Executive Board has voted to endorse Senator Barack Obama for President. See Cover Story for an in-depth look at the candidates’ stands on issues that affect America’s workers.

President’s Page: Make Your Vote Count on November 4th

Featured Stories

Roofers in the News

Departmental News

Summary Annual Report (SAR)

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Fourth Quarter 2008

Cover Story: Manhattan’s One York Street
With an investment of $113 million by The Union Labor Life Insurance Company on behalf of Separate Account J “J for Jobs,” One York Street is a project set to dazzle—a glass condominium inserted into an existing industrial building in TriBeCa, a trend-setting neighborhood in lower Manhattan. The project has meant jobs for skilled roofers, members of two locals affiliated with the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers.

President’s Page: J for Jobs: Still Thriving in Today’s Economy

Departmental News

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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2007

First Quarter 2007

Cover Story: Don’t Fall For It!
The Roofers International Union Launches a series of ‘Roofing Industry Fall Protection Conferences & Exhibits.’  Pictured are participants and exhibits in Chicago on February 16.

Designed for management personnel and lead journeymen, the conferences deliver expert presentations and hands-on exhibits of the latest fall protection equipment.  OSHA funds the conferences with a Harwood Grant to the Roofers & Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust.

Falls are the number one cause of deaths in our industry.  The conferences are part of an ongoing drive to eliminate deaths and injuries from falls in roofing.

President’s Page: Something You Can Count On
The National Pension Plan provides protection for you and your family

Feature Stories

  • Cornell Landmark Re-Roofed With 100% Fall Protection
  • NERCA 81st Annual Convention Returns To Boston

Departmental News

Important Notice

District Council & Local Union Roster

  • Directory of District Councils
  • Local Union Directory

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Second Quarter 2007

Cover Story: The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA)
The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers joined forces with the TRCP and 19 other AFL-CIO affiliated trade unions to form the United Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) – a hunting and fishing club exclusively for union sportsmen and sportswomen and their families.

The USA gives union members the opportunity to unite and work together to preserve the traditions of hunting and fishing for themselves, their families and for future generations.

As a member, the USA will help you plan trips, learn tips and swap stories and receive discounts on outdoor gear and services. Look for the USA application in this journal.

President’s Page: The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) Provides Exceptional Benefits Exclusively for Union Sportsmen

Feature Stories

Political Action

  • Seize the Opportunity

Roofers In The News

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Third Quarter 2007

Cover Story: The AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust:
Turning Pension Dollars into Union Jobs
The AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust is a $2.7 billion pooled real estate fund serving pension plans with union beneficiaries and has helped finance over $3.5 billion in commercial investment across the U.S. So what does this mega-fund have to do with the average worker?

For some members of Local 30, the answer is: it provides jobs. Because when the Trust finances a project, all on-site construction, operation, and maintenance are done solely by union workers. The Executive Building in downtown Washington, DC, is one of these projects.

Our National Roofing Industry Pension Plan is one of the Trust’s largest investors. Inside, read about how our pension dollars really do turn into union jobs.

President’s Page: Our National Benefit Funds: Taking Care of You and Your Family and Creating Union Jobs

Departmental News

  • Marketing Issues: Market the Union Advantage
  • Apprenticeship Corner: Apprenticeship Competition Held in Buffalo and Detroit
  • Safety & Health: Update on Safety & Health Training Materials Available from the International
  • Safety & Health Special Report: The Changing Face of Construction Fatalities

National Benefit Funds

Summary Annual Report (SAR)

  • SAR for National Roofing Industry Pension Fund
  • SAR for National Roofing Industry Supplemental Pension Plan

Political Action

District Council & Local Union Roster

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Fourth Quarter 2007

Cover Story: Local 4 Brings New Life to Newark
In November 2007, Prudential Center ushered in a new era of sports and entertainment in Newark and the entire northern New Jersey area. Our very own Local 4, Newark, NJ, Roofers were integral to the construction of this $375 million project.

President’s Page: Changes to National Plan Benefits

Roofers in the News

Departmental News

National Benefit Funds

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster

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2006

Second Quarter 2006

Cover: Left to right: International President Kinsey M. Robinson and International Secretary-Treasurer Robert J. Danley

President’s Page: Opportunity Through Action

Roofers In The News

Departmental News

  • Marketing Issues: House Calls Are Essential In Organizing
  • Apprenticeship Corner: Foreman Training Fund Grows
  • Safety & Health: Personal Fall Arrest Systems: Lanyards

Community Outreach

  • Roofers Local 210 Helps Gerard Family; Local 33 Member Lends Helping Hand; Local 91 Members Help Handicapped Salt Lake City Resident; Local 49 Portland Rebuilds Together

District Council & Local Union Roster: Last Updated 6/17/06

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Third Quarter 2006

Cover: Over a period of 27 months with more than 3,000 union tradesmen and women working for close to 300 contractors and subcontractors, the old Busch stadium was torn down and the new Busch stadium built in its place.
Photo: Arteaga Photos Ltd.

President’s Page: Responsibility Protects Our Freedom

Roofers In The News

Departmental News

  • Marketing Issues: Marketing Defined
  • Apprenticeship Corner: Single-Ply Manual Available (Second Edition)
  • Safety & Health: Safety and Health Training Materials Available for Download

Community Outreach

District Council & Local Union Roster: Last Updated 9/25/06

Directory of District Councils

Local Union Directory

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Fourth Quarter 2006

Cover: Getting ready to start their day at the Utah State Capitol are members from Local 91. The project consisted of re-roofing the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah. General Contractor was Jacobsen Construction. Utah Tile and Roofing, a signatory union contractor for over 50-years, handled the waterproofing and Hydro-Tech System. Foremen on the project for Utah Tile were Amador Arevalo and Ricardo Lopez.

President’s Page: Our Commitment to Excellence

Roofers In The News

Departmental News

Community Outreach

Local Union News

District Council & Local Union Roster: Last Updated 12/8/06

Directory of District Councils

Local Union Directory

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