Mike's Business Manager's Report
As your Business Manager and Financial Secretary, part of Mike Bell's job is to share the latest Local news with the membership. On this page, you can always find a copy of his latest report and any other media coverage we may have had.
Your Business Manager's Report
Brothers and Sisters,
We expect the work picture to improve here in Florida and we are always looking for good work opportunities for all of our members here and on the road. Local Union 222 Dispatcher Fred Morgan calls around the country once a week in an effort to keep a pulse on what may be available. Call Fred during office hours for more information.
Lately the Utility Companies have come under enormous pressure to reduce and even eliminate incidents and accidents on their property. As Union members, we have always set the example for the rest of the industry and yet recently we seem to be looking in from the outside.
This is not what we are about and it certainly is not what we have been taught. I am extremely thankful that we have only suffered from a loss of work opportunities and not a member's life. It is easy to point the finger but the truth is that we all share in the blame and we should all get involved in the remedy.
Accordingly I have had several meetings and discussions with our employers and their NECA representative regarding the Code of Excellence program. Local 222 has been sponsoring and supporting the COE program since its inception and I cannot think of a more fitting time to implement it as a culture. If you have not yet had the Code of Excellence Training please contact the Local Union office at (352) 591-3332 or office@ibew222.org and we will schedule you for our next class, conditions permitting.
After 30 plus years of service as LINECO's administrator Larry Johnston will be retiring this June. I have been a LINECO trustee since 1990 and it will not feel the same without him. He has been a true friend and ally when I have sought assistance for our members over the years. Join me in saying "Thanks, Larry! Have a wonderful and lengthy retirement!"
Thank you for your attention and I hope to see you all at the next meeting! Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Fraternally Yours
J.M. "Mike" Bell