Fw: Membership Monday: Remembering Brother Ruiz ... and Sisters Stand Up for Carpenters

[Gregory A . Butler]

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Subject: Membership Monday: Remembering Brother Ruiz ... and Sisters Stand Up for Carpenters

March.10, 2025 In Memoriam Brothers and Sisters, It is with a heavy heart that I share the tragic passing of Brother Francisco Ruiz-Reyes of Carpenters Local 1, who lost his life in a jobsite accident on February 25. Brother Ruiz was a 10-year member of our Union who was working on a residential project on the west side of Chicago when the tragic accident occurred. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. You may leave a condolence for Brother Ruiz on our website here. May his passing serve as a reminder to always check your surroundings at work and be hypervigilant about safety at all times. In solidarity, Kevin McLaughlin Executive-Secretary-Treasurer - Making Noise - During Women in Construction week, our Sisters converged on the state capitals in Illinois and Missouri to lobby lawmakers. Policies that bolster apprenticeship programs and support union labor can open doors for everyone, including women, to make a career in the construction trades. We were fortunate to have UBC Sisters in the Brotherhood Director Sandra Rodriguez join us in the effort. Thank you to those who shared their personal stories and stood toe-to-toe with legislators to make the Carpenters Union heard. - In Tune - Union Carpenters with Midwest Drywall are building the new Dr. James Hurd Recital Hall for Washburn University in Topeka, KS. This beautiful 175-seat space will host musical performances and be able to record acts with leading-edge technology. - Nice Work - Some of our apprentices joined Local 1889 Rep Steve Harczos and Training Center Instructor Jason Shore to install these acoustical ceiling tiles at the Elmhurst Illinois American Legion. It's great when apprentices can receive on the job training and help out area veterans at the same time! - On the Job - Performance Food Group, one of North America’s largest food distributors, is investing nearly $120 million into this new facility in North St. Louis County. A small army of carpenters and millwrights are building the 350,000-square-foot cold storage and distribution center, providing food to PFG’s 1,500 local customers. Tariffs: Lumber Prices Hitting Two-Year High MORE Springfield, MO Gets Funds to Expand Pre-Apprenticeships MORE Welcome: Congrats to Flooring Installers Local 1185's newest class of journeymen! Welcome to the level of elite flooring professionals...your hard work and dedication have paid off! Career Day: Millwright Local 1693 Representatives Tony Elliot and Jeff Bort joined Carpenters Local 174 Reps Ryan Scheidt and Mike Dinelli for a career day at the Wilco Area Career Center. Thanks to everyone who came out to learn about the rewarding careers in the MACRC! Complete Wellness Promotion Earn $300 for your HRA Earn $300 for your HRA by completing three steps at either the Carpenters Center for Health or any of the MCL Health Centers. See below for more details. Step 1: Annual physical with a doctor or nurse practitioner and a blood test* at the Health Center. Step 2: 60-minute consultation virtually or in-person with the Health Center Clinical Behavioral Health Therapist. Step 3: Follow-up appointment to review results virtually or in-person.   *The following tests will be conducted: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test, Cholesterol and Lipid Panel Test, Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Test, and PSA testing (for men who are eligible).    Appointment Deadlines This promotion will run through July 31. Initial appointments must be made by June 1. This means that your annual physical and blood test and your behavioral health consultation must be scheduled before June 1 to be eligible for the promotion. All steps must be completed in order to be eligible for the promotion.   Make your Appointment Make your appointment by clicking here or by calling the phone number listed below for the Center you'd like to visit. • Joliet, IL - (815) 265-6062 • Northbrook, IL - (847) 402-2300 • Grayslake, IL - (847) 665-9552 • Utica, IL - (815) 310-5750 • Elgin, IL - (847) 450-6057 • Lisle, IL - (312) 337-4150 This promotion is for active, eligible carpenters only. Retirees, spouses and dependents may not participate. Medicare-eligible participants are excluded from the promotion by law. The Carpenters Bass Tournament is back again - April 26. Mark your calendar and get your boat registered (Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund)

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