Your Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic

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TO:  OUR MEMBERSHIP
FROM: EST, M. Todd Pancake
DATE: April 1, 2020

RE:      YOUR RIGHTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

As there is quite a bit of uncertainty in the workplace based on current events, the IKORCC has prepared the following summary of your rights during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide some clarity.  There are a few areas that are priorities during this pandemic which have implications your health and safety. Overall, you enjoy the same, and in some instances enhanced, rights during national health emergencies such as the one we are experiencing now.   Here is a brief summary:

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Member Guidance

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March 27, 2020

The U.S. Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the UBC summarized what that means for our U.S. members. Read about the bill here, and check out more COVID-19 updates at ikorcc.com/covid19

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IN, KY, OH Governors Exempt Construction From Stay-at-Home Orders

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March 25, 2020

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine have all issued Executive Orders to stop the spread of COVID-19.

In Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, construction employees are considered “essential” and are therefore exempt from travel restrictions as they travel to, between and from work. If you have questions or concerns about your specific jobsite, please contact your business representative.

Executive Orders by State:

Indiana Executive Order

Kentucky Executive Order

Ohio Executive Order

Training Centers Closed Due to COVID-19

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March 18, 2020

In an effort to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), all training centers in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio will be closed until May 4th, 2020. All Local Unions within our jurisdiction and council offices will remain open, however, we encourage members not to visit in person. Instead, contact the locals and council via phone, email, website or on our social media channels.

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Important Message from EST Pancake

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An Important Message from EST Todd Pancake:

Brothers and Sisters,

With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in most every conversation, it has now been declared a national State of Emergency in the U.S., and we are monitoring the situation all across the IKORCC too. It is important to note that, as of 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, there are currently 12 confirmed cases in Indiana, 11 in Kentucky, and 13 in Ohio with no fatalities in our jurisdiction.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update you as necessary. We have had a few job sites that have halted operations temporarily, should you be affected by this situation please contact your local business representative for employment opportunities. The safety of our membership, their families, and our staff will continue to be our highest priority. We appreciate your cooperation and attention to this situation.

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Ohio Carpenters community

GIVING BACK: Members Support Up Side of Downs Fundraiser

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Brotherhood. Unity. Compassion. Last weekend the IKORCC joined 4 Cleveland-area locals to support The Up Side of Downs. The organization raises money for Down’s Syndrome advocacy. Locals 1090, 285, 373 & 435 have raised nearly $70,000 for the organization. We are incredibly proud of the amazing work these carpenters & millwrights have done in the community!

 

Building our Future with Skills USA

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When it comes to recruiting the best & brightest apprentices, hosting Skills USA competitions all over Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio is a great place to start. The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters hosted Skills USA competitions in Richfield, Rossford, Columbus, Monroe, Merrillville, and Greenwood. More competitions are scheduled in Kentucky in the coming weeks as well.

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Vets carpenter

Helmets to Hardhats & IKORCC Help Vets Find Careers

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We are honored to have 25 Helmets to Hardhats vets graduating from the Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters in Ohio this weekend. Helmets to Hardhats helps our nation’s heroes transition from military to civilian life with a career in one of our trades.

This is a federally-approved apprenticeship program, meaning you can use your Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits to supplement your income.

Two organizations – one goal: Present great career choices for those who put their lives on hold to protect their homeland. The UBC’s Helmets to Hardhats program provides our nation’s military veterans with challenging careers in carpentry and a source of security for them and their families in the form of healthcare, retirement, and financial stability.

Learn more at ikorcc.com/diversity

Training Center

New Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunity in Ohio

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It’s even easier than ever to get started in a new career. The Ohio Carpenters’ Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program is offering a new direct-entry pre-apprenticeship program at no cost.

This 40-hour class offered during evenings or weekends acts as a condensed orientation into carpentry, millwright, pile driving, and floor covering careers.  Enrolling now for classes beginning in March, Pre-Apprentices will learn to use power tools in a safe manner and will receive college credit for the hours.

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IKORCC Volunteers

Operation Victory Dedicates 3rd Home

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Community service is a value that runs deep in union members.  This is especially true in Louisville, Kentucky where they have just completed their third home renovation for Operation Victory.

Operation Victory is a coalition of Greater Louisville Area Unions, Non-Profit/Community Organizations, and Local Area Businesses joined together to rehabilitate vacant and abandoned homes for Homeless Veterans.

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