Local 18 will once again be helping Habitat for Humanity this summer. The first build is scheduled to be ready Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19, 2009. Any member that wishes to help, please call 314-522-9690. Local 18 will be taking care of the tile work, but this is also an excellent opportunity to upgrade your work skills by learning how to install laminate flooring and vinyl tile, if you wish to do that type of work instead. Plenty of food, water, and soft drinks will be provided throughout the days. Local 18, Habitat for Humanity, and your community thank you in advance for any time you can donate. Please help out if you can! APPRENTICES CAN RECIEVE 3 CLASS CREDITS FOR EACH 8 HOUR DAY THEY CONTRIBUTE!

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IMPORTANT!!!!!

OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 28, 2009!!!

THE STATE OF MISSOURI HAS PASSED A LAW, EFFECTIVE AUG 28, 2009, REQUIRING ANY CONSTRUCTION WORKER ON ANY PUBLICLY FUNDED JOBSITE IN THE STATE TO HAVE AN OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION CARD. THESE CERTIFICATION CLASSES ARE FREE FOR ANY LOCAL 18 MEMBER. PLEASE CALL 314-522-9690 TO REGISTER. LEAVE YOUR NAME AND A CALL-BACK # ON VOICEMAIL. THE CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE ON TWO SUCCESSIVE TUESDAY NIGHTS FROM 4PM-9PM WITH A 10 MINUTE BREAK EVERY HOUR. IF MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE REGISTER, THE CLASS WILL BE HELD ON A SATURDAY AT THE UNION HALL FROM 7AM – 5PM. THE COURSE CONSISTS OF SOME READING, VIEWING OF OVERHEADS AND VIDEO’S, AND A SHORT QUIZ AFTER EACH MODULE. SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A LAMINATED CERTIFICATION CARD APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE. THE OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION CARD IS GOOD FOR LIFE AND REQUIRES NO UPGRADE OR RE-CERTIFICATION IN THE FUTURE.

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CURRENT JOURNEYWORKER WAGE AND BENEFIT RATES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2010

Tile and Marble Setters

On-Check Wage $29.29 per hour

Health and Welfare $5.55 per hour

Local Pension $3.67 per hour

Apprentice Fund $.30 per hour

TMT Advancement Fund $.02 per hour

Local Dues $.60 per hour

International Dues $.41 per hour

IMI $.20 per hour

International Pension $1.84 per hour

Total Package $40.87 per hour

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Tile and Marble Finishers (Grandfathered)

On-Check Wage $26.02 per hour

Health and Welfare $5.55 per hour

Local Pension $3.50 per hour

Apprentice Fund $.30 per hour

TMT Advancement Fund $.02 per hour

Local Dues $.60 per hour

International Dues $.36 per hour

IMI $.20 per hour

International Pension $1.38 per hour

Total Package $36.97 per hour

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Tile and Marble Finishers (Initiated after 8-1-89)

On-Check Wage $24.66 per hour

Health and Welfare $5.55 per hour

Local Pension $3.50 per hour

Apprentice Fund $.30 per hour

TMT Advancement Fund $.02 per hour

Local Dues $.60 per hour

International Dues $.36 per hour

IMI $.20 per hour

International Pension $1.38 per hour

Total package $35.61 per hour

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Marble Masons (Lead Countertop Installers)

On-Check Wage $20.74 per hour

Health and Welfare $5.55 per hour

Local Pension $.50 per hour

Apprentice Fund $.30 per hour

TMT Advancement Fund $.02 per hour

Local Dues $.60 per hour

International Dues $.28 per hour

IMI $.20 per hour

International Pension $.58 per hour

Total package $27.89 per hour

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Marble Masons (Countertop Installer Finishers)

On-Check Wage $17.41 per hour

Health and Welfare $5.55 per hour

Local Pension $.50 per hour

Apprentice Fund $.30 per hour

TMT Advancement Fund $.02 per hour

Local Dues $.60 per hour

International Dues $.25 per hour

IMI $.20 per hour

International Pension $.58 per hour

Total package $24.56 per hour