Bruce Dennis presents journeyman certificates to Mike Reynolds and James Robison.  Shaun Cushman shows members our new high-visibility T-shirts. Below, members enjoy good food and good conversation.

We had 86 members and nine guests at the December meeting of Carpenters Local 247. Two workers from the Parry Center gave a presentation about the lockout that has put them on the street. A rally was held on the following Friday. Several 247 members were in attendance. Journeyman certificates were presented to Mike Reynolds and James Robison. They will also receive 247 Carhartt jackets for their attendance.

The proposal presented to increase dues failed and a new proposal was developed for consideration at our January meeting. The new proposal only raises dues for those who pay annually and eliminates a quarterly rate. The proposal is to increase dues $4.00 per month or $48.00 per year for annual dues payers only. If this proposal is not accepted, another proposal could be devised and accepted at the same meeting, so if you care about your dues structure, please attend the January meeting.

We had reports from representatives, organizers and trustees. Toy drive results and Helping Hands donations were also included in reports. Local 247 also has high-visibility T-shirts available.

There was a discussion about members joining and re-joining under “Good of the Order.” Under “New Business” there were motions passed to help the Parry Center Union, SEIU; and an injured member. We also passed the hat for Helping Hands and the AWPPW Local upstairs (lockout). Local 247 matched the amount.

Please attend the January meeting, where we will vote on dues and a change to our meeting time.