EWMC News

The Local-824 Electrical Worker's Minority Caucus (EWMC), promoting leadership development and active participation in the union, hereby wishes to recognize the contribution of all the members who have volunteered their time over the years to aid in the EWMC causes To the Local -824 members / volunteers who step-up to take responsibility the job, stand for union pride, support union activities and run for office make a difference,

We in the EWMC salute you!

EWMC IBEW Local 824 - Late Breaking News
Mark your calendar for some exciting upcoming events in EWMC Local 824!

·         Friday, September 3rd we need your support in its back-to-school campaign that will benefit children in various communities. Please bring your supplies to the GM.
·         Friday, September 3rd  EWMC Membership Drive
·         Monday, September 6th Labor Day Picnic 2010-Volunteers still needed to man table
·         Saturday, October 23rd come walk with Fellow IBEW Brothers and Sister Hillsborough Breast Cancer Walk.
·         Saturday, October 30th 1st Annual Fall Festival sponsored by the EWMC Chapter Volunteers Needed
·         Coat and Blanket Collection Drive October-November General Meeting
EWMC Ongoing Projects:
·          If you don’t have the time to volunteer you can help Support our Troops stationed overseas by donating non-perishable items. Please contact any EWMC members for a flier and more information on this worthy cause. We also need volunteers to help assemble the care packages.
·         Collections of travel size shampoo and hotels samples for The Spring Donations.  Please bring to any General Meeting.
         
Please JOIN US in giving back to the community while supporting your union at the same time!!

It’s that time again EWMC Florida Chapter is hold a  collection drive of essential school supplies (pens/pencils, notebooks, rulers, crayons, backpacks, etc.), to help local public schools prepare students for academic success in communities across the country.  The collection drive will be conducted July 19 – Sept. 3
 
Suggested items for donation include…
ü      Pens, pencils, pencil cases/sharpeners/erasers
ü      Composition/loose-leaf notebooks, 3-ring binders, subject dividers, file folders
ü      Crayons, markers, highlighters, glue sticks
ü      Rulers, protractors, calculators, backpacks
 
All items donated in this location’s collection box will be distributed to a Title one school. All donations are appreciated.

It's not to late please visit the Fundraising Campaign - Electrical Workers Minority Caucus Florida Chapter Fundraising Page

Labor Day is a day to enjoy and also a time to remember. Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and a tribute to the achievements of American workers. Labor built this country. Let us not forget. The EWMC Florida Chapter IBEW 824 encourages all of are sisters and brothers to take an active part in this year’s Labor Day Celebration.  Please come out to the meeting on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the AFT Union Hall, located at 4504 N. Rome Avenue, Tampa.  The Florida EWMC will be volunteering to help the Central Labor Council Labor Day Picnic.

Electrical Workers Minority Caucus National Chapter awarded Josh Smith the National Scholarship Award for 2010.  Josh's mother, Melissa Braswell is a member of the Tampa, Florida Chapter.  Josh completed all of the requirements to receive a $500 check in January. Josh was not able to attend the Scholarship dinner, but his mother accepted the check on his behalf.

Thanks to IBEW 824 members Jason Smith and Christine Regalado, who along with Grace Smith, volunteered their time today with the Hillsborough River and Waterway Cleanup.