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July 2025 Newsletter

Issue 233

SPECIAL NOTICE       SPECIAL NOTICE       SPECIAL NOTICE

 At the July 16th, 2025 Union Meeting under Business for the Welfare, the President will call for nominations from the floor to elect the unfilled officer positions of: 1 spot on the Examining Board and 1 spot on the Finance Committee. This election will be held by secret ballot vote on Wednesday August 20th, 2025 at 1300 Bowman Rd. Lima, OH.

POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 3:30 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

 Should a tie result, a runoff election will be held on Wednesday August 27th, 2025 at 1300 Bowman Rd., Lima. Ohio

POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 3:30 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

SPECIAL NOTICE       SPECIAL NOTICE       SPECIAL NOTICE

 At the July 16th, 2025 Union Meeting under Business for the Welfare, the President will call for nominations from the floor to elect three (3) delegates to represent Local 776 at the Ohio State Building Trades Quadrennial Convention to be held November 2-4th in Columbus, OH.  This election will be held by secret ballot vote on Wednesday August 20th, 2025 at 1300 Bowman Rd. Lima, OH.

 POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 3:30 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

 Should a tie result, a runoff election will be held on Wednesday August 27th, 2025 at 1300 Bowman Rd., Lima. Ohio

POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 3:30 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

Fraternal News

  • Death: I am saddened to report the death of Brother Larry Price. Brother Price was initiated into the UA on April 6, 1979, and he retired January 1, 2005. Larry passed away on May 30, 2025 at the age of 84.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Price family.
  • Death Benefit: We are on Death Benefit #378 Larry Price. Death Benefits can be paid over the phone, in person or online at www.ualocal776.com.

Future Events to put on the Calendar

  • Union Meeting: Wednesday July 16th, 2025 at 7pm
  • UA Weld Test: Saturday July 26th, 2025 at 8 A.M.

Please call Melissa no later than noon the Thursday before to sign up and to check on the status of the test session.

  • Summer Picnic: The Local 776 Summer Picnic is scheduled for August 16th from 12-4 at Winona Lake. Come out to enjoy the sun with your family!  Please call the hall to sign up.

JATC

  • Application Deadline: The current application deadline is July 31st, 2025. If you happen to know anyone that is interested in the apprenticeship, please have them go to ualocal776.com and click on the apply tab.  There is no fee to submit an application.
  • Classes are out for the Summer! The first night of class this fall will be Tuesday September 2nd, 2025
  • Congratulations! To Nick Barrett for representing Local 776 as well as the state of Ohio at the District 2 apprenticeship contest.  Nick did a great job representing Local 776 but did not place.  Great job Nick!!

 Business Manager Comments   

I would like to wish everyone a happy 4th of July!  Please be safe and be sure to have a sober driver during the Holiday.

Brad

 Chewy’s Corner

May your steaks be grilled,

your beers be cold,

and enjoy the time together

with the ones we adore.

Have a happy 4th

-Chewy

Fraternally,                                                                                                                                                   In Solidarity,

Brad P. Wendel                                                                                                                                            Nick Butorac

Business Manager/ Financial Secretary – Treasurer                                                                           Business Agent

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