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MichaeTl KHwEiaFtkUowTsUkiRE On April 9th 2022 I had the honor of standing in front of the IKORCC s delegate body for the first time as EST I promised the delegates that organizing would be the focus of this council That day I stood up there we had approximately 33 938 members Today we have nearly 2 500 new members That is 2 500 families that had their lives changed That is a testament to all of the leadership team within this council the representatives the clerical staff and most importantly ALL OF YOU You are the ones that create growth opportunities every day when you strap your boots on and go to work The culture of this council is different we will not settle for mediocrity This council chooses to chase perfection even though perfection is impossible And we will never stop that chase because the exact moment you stop chasing perfection is the exact moment that you start accepting failure and WE WILL NOT accept failure in the IKORCC Over the last 2 years this council has advanced by light years We have seen membership numbers increase by thousands Work hours have gone up by millions We have implemented new technology We have negotiated some of the best contracts The labor movement is thriving and we are part of the group that leads it I write you now as humbled as I was during my first delegates meeting As some of you already know I recently met with General President McCarron and GST McGriff and was offered the job of Midwestern District Vice President which I accepted At our Executive Board meeting on October 7th 2023 President Tropp appointed Assistant EST Matt McGriff to fill my role as EST and the Executive Board showed full support Brother McGriff brings a ton of experience to the EST role He worked with the previous EST as his Chief of Staff and most recently served as my Assistant EST during my tenure 2

LOOKS BRIGHT Brother McGriff has traveled the council for years and has been a key part of the success of the IKORCC Over the last couple of years Brother McGriff has helped me every step of the way and I know he will continue driving this council in the right direction I am fortunate not to just call Brother McGriff a colleague but to also call him a friend I ask that you please give him your support just as you supported me It is well known that there is nothing significant in life that can be accomplished by one individual it is always about the team the vision and the goals we set Brothers and Sisters I ve said it before as you look around this council you are looking at family and the only way this council keeps moving forward is to do so together As union members we continue to be confronted by adversity whether it is nonunion rhetoric stereotypes anti union legislation or the other trades When we take the jabs when we get knocked down we don t lay there and get counted out In this council we get up and get back in the fight until we are standing there as champions for the working class Brothers and Sisters in this council we don t just aspire to make a paycheck WE ASPIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE We are building the mega projects We are building the working class We are building this council We are building the Midwest And every day we are building America And by doing all of this we continue to build hope for every unrepresented carpenter and millwright just like we have since 1881 by simply bringing workers rights and human rights together at the job site The best part is that we are building ALL OF THIS TOGETHER Fraternally yours Michael J Kwiatkowski Midwestern District Vice President 3

M ichael EKwLiaFtUkoTwUskRi O El 9 de abril de 2022 tuve el honor de pararme en frente al cuerpo de delegados de IKORCC por primera vez como EST Les promet a los delegados que la organizaci n ser a el enfoque de este consejo Ese d a me par all Ten amos aproximadamente 33 938 miembros Hoy en d a tenemos casi 2 500 nuevos miembros Es decir 2 500 familias a las que les cambiamos la vida Ese es un testimonio de todo el equipo de liderazgo dentro de este consejo los representantes el personal administrativo y lo m s importante TODOS USTEDES Ustedes son los que crean oportunidades de crecimiento todos los d as cuando se ponen las botas y van a trabajar La cultura de este consejo es diferente No nos conformaremos con la mediocridad Este concilio elige perseguir la perfecci n aunque la perfecci n sea imposible Y nunca detendremos esa persecuci n porque el momento exacto en que dejas de perseguir la perfecci n es el momento exacto en que comienzas a aceptar el fracaso y NO aceptaremos el fracaso en el IKORCC En los ltimos 2 a os este consejo ha avanzado demasiado Hemos visto aumentar el n mero de miembros en miles Las horas de trabajo han aumentado por millones Hemos implementado nueva tecnolog a Hemos negociado algunos de los mejores contratos El movimiento obrero est prosperando y somos parte del grupo que lo lidera Les escribo ahora tan humilde como lo fui durante mi primera reuni n de delegados Como algunos de ustedes ya saben recientemente me reun con el Presidente General McCarron y GST McGriff y me ofrecieron el puesto de Vicepresidente del Distrito Medio Oeste el cual acept En nuestra reuni n de la Junta Ejecutiva del 7 de octubre de 2023 el presidente Tropp nombr al asistente de EST Matt McGriff para ocupar mi papel como EST y la Junta Ejecutiva mostr todo su apoyo Nuestro hermano McGriff aporta mucha experiencia al puesto de EST Trabajo con el EST anterior como su Chief of Staff y m s recientemente se desempe como mi Asistente EST durante mi mandato 4

PARECE BRILLANTE Nuestro hermano McGriff ha viajado por el consejo durante a os y ha sido una parte clave del xito del IKORCC En los ltimos dos a os el hermano McGriff me ha ayudado en cada paso del camino y s que continuar conduciendo a este consejo en la direcci n correcta Tengo la suerte no solo de llamar colega al hermano McGriff sino tambi n de llamarlo amigo Les pido que por favor le den su apoyo as como me apoyaron a m Es bien sabido que no hay nada significativo en la vida que pueda ser logrado por un individuo Siempre se trata del equipo la visi n y los objetivos que nos proponemos Hermanos y hermanas lo he dicho antes cuando miran alrededor de este consejo est n mirando a la familia y la nica manera en que este consejo sigue avanzando es hacerlo juntos Como miembros de sindicatos seguimos enfrent ndonos a la adversidad ya sea la ret rica no sindical los estereotipos la legislaci n antisindical o los dem s oficios Cuando recibimos los golpes cuando nos derriban no nos quedamos all y no nos cuentan En este consejo nos levantamos y volvemos a la lucha hasta que estemos all como campeones de la clase trabajadora Hermanos y hermanas en este consejo no solo aspiramos a ganar un sueldo ASPIRAMOS A MARCAR LA DIFERENCIA Estamos construyendo los mega proyectos Estamos construyendo la clase obrera Estamos construyendo este consejo Estamos construyendo el Medio Oeste Y todos los d as estamos construyendo Estados Unidos Y al hacer todo esto continuamos construyendo esperanza para todos los carpinteros y constructores de molinos no representados tal como lo hemos hecho desde 1881 simplemente uniendo los derechos de los trabajadores y los derechos humanos en el lugar de trabajo La mejor parte es que estamos construyendo TODO ESTO JUNTOS Sinceramente Michael J Kwiatkowski Vicepresidente del Distrito Medio Oeste 5

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HEALTH WELFARE In last year s reporting we recognized that during pandemic times many elective surgeries were delayed across the country We did see claims increase in 2023 but we are not alone Healthcare use has spiked nationally see chart below according to the Peterson KFF Health System Tracker which reports on trends in U S healthcare The IKORCC funds took on the costs of these surgeries and procedures and were able to sustain strong healthy funds We still anticipate more of these surgeries and procedures going into 2024 TheTrustees are preparing for what is ahead and creating plans for additional impacts on the funds Our new virtual medicine provider that will be going into effect 1 1 24 Teladoc is a leader in whole person virtual care With Teladoc General Medical you get 24 7 access to low cost high quality virtual health care for common health concerns like cough sore throat fever rashes allergies asthma ear infections pink eye nausea and more Using Teladoc General Medical is quick and convenient Teladoc Mental Health Care provides convenient confidential access to trusted professionals who can help you manage stress anxiety grief depression and more Using Teladoc MentalHealth Care is easy You can The Regional Council hired Irene Newman to work directly as our Health and Welfare and Pension Specialist She is our liaison with members and staff for direct contact on these benefits Irene has been part of this industry helping and assisting our members since 1997 We have already seen immediate results from her employment with IKORCC servicing our members directly and helping their families navigate through issues in a very timely manner Find a board certified psychiatrist psychologist or therapist that meets your needs Schedule a virtual visit by phone or video at a time that s best for you to connect Get ongoing support from your mental health care provider With the rising healthcare costs that we see every day our healthcare fund trustees are persistently looking for ways to save our members money and provide a healthcare plan to be proud of OHIO PLAN reserves as of 04 30 2022 are 4 4 months and IN KY reserves as of 04 30 2022 are 7 98 months SCAN HERE FOR HELPFUL LINKS AND MORE INFO FROM TELADOC HEALTH CARE OPTIONS 8

CARPENTERS CARING Our Mission Carpenters Caringis dedicated toprovidingcharitable aid to carpenters joiners millwrights related trades occupations their families dependentsin extreme moments of financial hardship The nonprofit specifically or IKORCC members and their families has helped over 100 people since its inception just 4 years ago Contact your business rep for the newest application for Carpenters Care Any member can fill it out on behalf of another member Members must be in good standing to qualify Please get with IKORCC Business Representative with any questions on supporting documentation required or about the process The Carpenters Caring Committee reviews applications approximately on a monthly basis A representative of the IKORCC reports to the group on an application from a member or their family They provide the story the facts and address the support needed Thank you to our sponsors for this year s Carpenters Caring Golf Outing The annual fundraising event was a major success and all the proceeds will benefit IKORCC members in their time of need Thank you everyone who participated in the support of our strong members SCAN TO SEE HOW CARPENTERS CARING HELPED LOCAL 2013 MEMBER EMMA JOHNS Sponsors Included Acoustic Ceiling Partition Amvets Post 24 Baker Concrete Construction Inc Carpenters Local 2 Carpenters Local 133 Carpenters Local 136 Carpenters Local 171 Carpenters Local 175 Carpenters Local 186 Carpenters Local 224 Carpenters Local 232 Carpenters Local 285 Carpenters Local 301 Carpenters Local 351 Carpenters Local 356 Carpenters Local 413 Carpenters Local 599 Clark Dietrich Building Systems Combs Interior Specialties Ernst Concrete Interior Supply Inc Millwright Local Union 1076 Millwright Piledrivers Local 1090 OK Interiors Corp Performance Contracting Inc R J Beischel Building Co Southeastern Equipment Valley Interior Systems Carpenters Local 1005 Carpenters Local 2013 Mideast Machinery Movers Capenters Local 1016 9

IKORCC JOINT APPRENT INDIANA KENTUCKY The Indiana Kentucky Training Fund hired an Amatrol Outreach Instructor He will split his time between all the IN KY training centers and work directly with the IKORCC representatives and contractors to promote our Amatrol training Metalspan Kingspan training is taking place in Warsaw to meet the demands of the Stellantis mega project Metalspan and Kingspan are the manufacturers of the insulated panel systems being used for the cleanrooms onsite We are also in the process of setting up bridge decks in three of our training centers that will provide the opportunity for our apprentices and members to learn heavy highway work in a controlled setting This is a new initiative in the Indiana and Kentucky fund TOTAL APPRENTICES IN KY 3 676 OHIO 2 535 OHIO This summer all four Ohio training centers underwent audits of their welding programs and instructors by the American Welding Society AWS Subsequently all four centers earned the distinction of becoming Accredited Testing Facilities ATF by the AWS This means our members can take welding classes take welding tests and have their weld test samples graded right at our training centers by our AWS certified welding inspectors Making them a one stop shop for classes tests and AWS welding certifications SHCEARNE GRAYSON GROUNDBREAKING The Ohio Training Trust Fund approved the purchase of a full size Plascore cleanroom training mock up which will be housed at the Columbus training center but can be transported to other training centers when needed This will aid in getting our members trained to efficiently accurately and safely erect cleanrooms for many of the ongoing and upcoming mega projects in Ohio 10

ICESHIP TRAINING FUND OPEN HOUSE ATTGENUDESATNCE IN KY 4 610 OHIO 3 260 APPRENTICE TRAINING HOURS IN KY 340 000 OHIO 314 971 11

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES In February we celebrated Congratulations to all the graduates that attend 863 graduates from 2020 2021 and 2022 ed and those not able to make it that celebrated with over 400 walking across the stage for the completing their apprenticeship over the last 3 Ohio Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Train years ing Program s graduation ceremony With the restriction of large events in Ohio over the last Each year the Regional Council celebrates the couple years this was the first ceremony in 3 achievements of the union s newest journey lev years el carpenters The Director of Education for the Indiana Kentucky Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund 12

celebrated the culmination of four years of unwavering commitment and hard work Mike Kwiatkowski IKORCC Executive Secretary Treasurer applauded the graduates and emphasized that there has never been a better time to be a union carpenter Today is a celebration he told the room of graduates and their families Today we honor brothers and sisters who have come before but more importantly today we honor each of you The ones with the responsibility to better their lives and our trade Among this group are future foremen superintendents safety directors instructors representatives and maybe even the next EST You are now a journeyman Give your best every day and this organization will give you as much as you give to it Several of our graduates represented the esteemed Helmets to Hardhats program which helps veterans find their next mission in a union apprenticeship after their military service These brave men and women who have honorably served our country in the US Marines US Army US National Guard and US Army Reserves have now transitioned into rewarding careers in carpentry Their dedication to both our nation and the construction industry is truly commendable Adam Fedak told the crowd The apprenticeship is not an easy path It requires dedication sacrifice and a thirst for knowledge As our apprentices graduate tonight they step into a world of endless opportunities This October 443 skilled and dedicated apprentices from the Indiana Kentucky Training Centers SCAN BELOW TO WATCH A RECAP VIDEO OF EACH GRADUATION CEREMONY OHIO RECAP IN KY RECAP 13

ORGANIZING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE Organizing Labor for Renewable Energy Projects The regional council is on pace to complete over one million work hours in the renewable energy sector in 2023 The renewable energy boom is in full swing with successful ongoing projects such as the Dunn s Bridge project in Indiana the hydro turbine project in Western Kentucky and upcoming hydrogen facilities in Ohio New markets provide new organizing opportunities We have organized hundreds of new members to fill the needs of our industry partners and continue to excel where other organizations often seem to fail To secure this work for the membership we have been working diligently building relationships with owners developers and non signatory contractors about the value of utilizing UBC members Our ability to train our members on the specific products being installed on the project months ahead of when the project starts Once a solar job gets started they move quickly We have been seeing large UBC member call outs across industries This allows us to organize the non union sector into the membership more easily as there is a project ready to place them on immediately With all the new growth to the membership from organizing our next step becomes retention Keeping the members we bring in through education and mentorship is key Our goal is to continue to grow our membership and maintain that status The IKORCC is continuously seeking new markets to gain market share for our members and contract partners We are looking forward to our next challenge brothers and sisters Fraternally Ken Lyons Director of Organizing 14

DON SHERRY AWARD WINNER In the heart of every thriving community lies the essence of solidarity and at the core of that spirit often stands a dedicated union member These unsung heroes are the backbone of progress selflessly working towards uplifting the community they call home Through unwavering commitment over a decade to rehabbing 30 homes in Indiana tireless efforts and a deep sense of responsibility with Habitat for Humanity Mitchell represents the they embody the very essence of service to others true essence of a Union Carpenter Every year we honor an exceptional union mem If you know Mitch at all you know that he ber whose devotion to the community has left an has never done any of his work for publicity indelible mark on the lives of countless individu or a pat on the back He does this human als Their story serves as a beacon of inspiration itarian work because he loves people the illuminating the power of collective action and the Local 1005 nomination letter read positive impact that a single individual can have on a larger society Brother Carrillo took frequent trips to Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to help rebuild Don Sherry passionately served the Indiana Ken those communities When his IKORCC brothers and tucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters for sisters and countless others needed help last De nearly 20 years as a business representative and cember after devastating tornadoes he got to work Director of Organizing He was the President of Carpenters Local 175 and a dedicated advocate In recognizing the tireless efforts of union members for worker s rights and unions Colleagues said his like Brother Carrillo we acknowledge the countless dedication to this organization was second to none others like them who work selflessly behind the To pay homage to his legacy the IKORCC gives the scenes fueling the engine of progress in our com Don Sherry Achievement Award annually munities Their commitment serves as a testament to the strength of collective action reminding us The Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional of the importance of supporting and empowering Council of Carpenters is proud to an those who strive to uplift us all We look forward nounce this year s Don Sherry Achieve to honoring our selfless members through the Don ment Award goes to Mitchell Sherry Achievement Award for years to Carrillo come Mitchell is an 18 year union member out of Local 1005 Mitchell has dedicated time year after year to giving back to communities across the United States with his unique skills as a carpenter From being a volunteer fireman for Please join us in congratulating our 2023 Don Sherry Award winner Mitchell Carrillo 15

TAX FRAUD DAYS OF ACTION we had one teacher and a photo with a rep s kids We had over 200 or so photos come in from our three states We also sent out action cards for reps to take to jobsites with a hotline number In both English and Spanish the cards allow workers under the tax fraud model to call in and report after the reps leave the job Since we re always hitting these jobs to recruit from where we can it s just another tool our reps have to leave behind for workers We produced a two part documentary on the dark side of construction work that we see everyday Watch now to learn how we ve identified construcThe United Brotherhood of Carpenters UBC tion industry tax fraud and ways we can all stand launches an annual week of education and action up to end tax fraud on the serious issue of Construction Industry Tax Fraud The UBC challenges councils across the Scan here to watch our United States and Canada to plan coordinating efdocumentary on tax fraud forts around tax day In 2023 Tax Fraud Days of Action were held over April 12 18th The IKORCC launched several campaigns this year to involve members contractors lawmakers and the public to educate them on how this issue impacts everyone IKORCC representatives also met with local lawmakers to not only continue educating them on why we speak out but to get their participation in why they stand up to tax fraud Lawmakers who have demonstrated a commitment to our union issues were also presented with proclamations thanking them for their support of labor Part 1 Part 2 Signs were held by members including apprentices contractors training staff council staff representatives and administrative staff lawmakers career connection students at a trade school and 16

The IKORCC Political team takes a very simple approach when working with local state and federal elected officials We bring them to tour our training facilities take them on jobsite visits educate them on Carpenter issues Regardless of party affiliation we have been able to gain bipartisan support from hundreds to create legislation that protects our future Hundreds of races in the previous election cycle were successful with over 80 of our endorsements finding success at the ballot Big wins include the reelection of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Attorney General Russell Coleman mayoral races and city councilmembers in Indiana and the Ohio August special election preserving our voice with constitutional amendments to protect our labor issues Looking forward we have big elections approaching The 2024 presidential election cycle is so much more than just who will be elected as our United States Chief of Staff Other major races to watch include the reelection of US Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio several key congressional races in Indiana highly important house and senate races in Kentucky Local legislation and state legislation is where we see the most opportunity We will continue to educate all those running for office Together we are strong and together we can shape our future 17

THE SETTING PACEIN IKORCC is about to hit one million workhours ahead of schedule That was when we realized in the renewable industry with over 500 000 com solar was going to be a big deal for our council ing from solar Solar farms are becoming more pop ular here in our Midwest states due to the millions We knew this market was going to blow up and we of acres of flat farmland the low cost of grid con wanted to get ahead of it starting with establishing nection and the fact that utility scale solar ener renewable energy leads to cover all the counties gy costs less than half that of an efficient natural in the council The leads began by reviewing our gas burning plant nearly one third in Indi training How were we going to prepare IKORCC ana Not to mention the investment tax credits for solar projects that meet prevailing wage stan members for solar projects We discovered that the installation of solar modules consisted of the three dards and employ a sufficient proportion of qual basic tenants of carpentry plumb level square ified apprentices from registered apprenticeship Everything we teach in all our training blue programs thanks to the Biden Administration s In prints framing drywall and scaffolding is flation Reduction Act plumb level and square As reported in the 2020 magazine one of our con To launch our new emerging market we installed tractors in southern Indiana approached us about rooftop fixed tilt and tracking system mockups at their new solar project We were excited about the every training center Every tour we did from that opportunity to help meet their workforce needs on point on included education on how our union cara new type of project for our members Our mem penters build solar bers completed that project more than 30 days STEPS OF THE PILE SETTING 18 LEVELING RACKING

E N ER G Y As more and more of our signatory contractors got into the work IKORCC members made a name for themselves as the most productive on the jobsite Just as we have always done on everything from hospitals to parking garages to stadiums the Carpenters set the pace on the job This new market has not come without its challenges though From nonunion companies to other trades challenging the work we were not going to give up this work From that very first project in southern Indiana we were in jurisdictional disputes with other trades over whose work it was A major mega wattage project in northern Indiana was falling behind schedule because other crafts performing the piling racking and module installation could not supply enough workers The devel oper began asking who can finish this job A contractor friendly to the Carpenters Union was SOLAR PROCESS awarded the project and we were quickly in a new jurisdiction dispute over the work We got letters of assignment from across the country on ours and other UBC projects Every contractor and developer were saying the same thing they are the most productive when carpenters are performing the work Less than four years later we are hitting one million workhours in the rewnewable industry just this year alone Using the basic skills taught from day one in our apprenticeship we have now installed over 600 000 solar piling and installed over 3 5 million solar modules With every new project our carpenters and millwrights prove to every union or nonunion tradesperson that the IKORCC is setting the pace in energy MODULE SETTING MODULE INSTALLATION 19

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INDUSTRIAL IKORCC industrial members work in unique industries including millwork shops production factories cabinet and door shops and even docks and barges 21

UBC FLOOR LAYING CHAMP What was the turning point How did he get where he is now John and his friend had a bit of a falling out both personally and professionally After some time he decided to give IKORCC a call and see what we had to offer After meeting with a rep and discussing further John decided it was time to join and get the rest of his life started Once he got in there was only one thing he was thinking why did it take so long for me to organize JOHN SAWYER union floor layer by day Up until he joined the union John was trained by international floor laying champion and regional his friend who got him into the profession That icon by night By now the entire UBC knows how meant he would primarily be laying carpet in skilled he truly is when it comes to flooring but homes After he joined the IKORCC he was absowhen did he realize that he s got what it takes to be lutely FLOORED by the formal training and everythe best union floor layer in North America John thing floor laying can actually be From hardwood wasn t pro union from the get go He got into laminate tile rubber and everything in between flooring when he was a young Clevelander because the depth of the field was suddenly unlocked for a friend of his had recommended the profession John He acknowledges and appreciates everything the union does from the perspective of pay benefits job security etc but says the opportunity to learn is by far the best perk he s experienced The biggest thing this did for John Open doors All this new knowledge opened doors to new work opportunities more exposure and different expe riences One of those experiences just happened to be the UBC INSTALL Competition According to John he wasn t even expecting to be considered as a competitor He was shocked when he was asked Ohio State Representatives present John with proclaimation after win but he accepted the opportunity At the regional level competing only against floor layers from with John had heard of the union but when he and his in the IKORCC John was shocked at the size of the friend discussed it it was only be negative Don t event People watched the event in person as well do it and it s a trap began to be associated with as from across state lines in Indiana via a video the UBC for John feed Needless to say John would go on to 22

John Sawyer Local 373 win that event and after the fact he had friends and fellow competitors already telling him he would be going to Vegas to compete at the international level He was flattered but was ultimately focused on the next competition against floor layers from the entire Midwest first Sure enough he won that event as well As those first competitors predicted he was headed to Las Vegas to compete against the best floor layers in North America where he would have roughly 500 people watching him lay flooring Pictured above Flooring Coordinator Kyle Smith General Secretary Treasurer Mark McGriff Floor Laying Champion John Sawyer According to a competition official it wasn t partic Midwestern District Vice President Mike Kwiatkowski Executive Secretary Treasurer Matt McGriff ularly close As John hoisted the championship belt above his head there was thunderous applause Adjusting to life after fame and notoriety from those in attendance The overwhelming sup After the competition John simply went back to port and joy that John felt were not only indicative work He loves what he does and he loves the peo of his top tier performance in the competition but ple he works with Floor laying has its own of also his time in the union You get out of it sense of camaraderie as well we re all out what you put into it John urges all members to there just trying to accomplish the same get involved in any way they can I was a stew goal We work well together He said this in ard a heavy hitter etc and now I m a few response to being asked what the best part of his years from retiring John says the camaraderie job is John The Cleveland native had this parting he gets from the union and the people he works thought he wanted to make sure he shared with with is unmatched but it s directly correlated with IKORCC members your level of involvement Take advantage of everything the union has to offer Use the wealth of knowledge and information available to you train whenever possible and GO BROWNS 23

CONGRATULATIONS SCHOLARS Congratulations to the following 2023 IKORCC Scholarship recipients JASON ANDERSON HALEY BLAIR CARLY BROWN GRACE BUCHANAN LILLYBUCHANAN ALEXIS DAWSON JEREMIAH DIAZ KENNEDY DUSEK MEGAN ELLERBROCK DYLAN ENNIS CHLOE ERICKSON HANNAH FAUSZE AUERIEGH FOUST BROOKE FRESHLEY LAUREN GOWER JENNA GRIM MICHAELA HAHN CARLEY HERMILLER CONNOR HERMILLER ENOCH HINES MADISON HOSTED KYLE JAMES ABIGAIL JOHNSON WILLIAM KARKOFF III MADISON MATIJEVIC REESE MINARCHICK RANDAELL MINARCHICK DYLAN MYERS GRACIE MYERS MOLLY NORDYKE BRIANNA NORMAN BRAYDEN POWELL CHRISTIAN ROSE KRISTOPHER SAUNDERS LYNDSEY SIPE RYLEESTEIGERWALT ISABELLA STEWART AMANDA TULLOSS COLLIN WHITE GILLIAN WONG Congratulations to our 2023 Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters Scholarship Program recipients Forty students received a 1 000 scholarship toward tuition room and board or books to a trade school or college Twenty recipients earned scholarships based on their high school grade point average and SAT or ACT scores Another twenty were selected randomly Recipients were sons daughters and dependent children of members of the Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights Parents or guardians must be members in good standing of the IKORCC for at least one year The son daughter or dependent child must be a high school graduating senior or be attending a college university or trade school as a fulltime student Scholarship applications must be received prior to Friday March 22 2024 at the Greenwood Council Office located at 771 Greenwood Springs Drive Greenwood Indiana 46143 24

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MEMBER SUCCESS STORIES Logan Beers Logan Beers a Local 301 member credits the times he would help his grandfather on his farm growing up for his aptitude for carpentry He decided to attend Central Nine Career Center in Indiana where he would encounter the IKORCC for the first time He remembers the day that Business Representatives came into his class to discuss the benefits of joining the union as well as how to go about joining Logan had a decision to make does he go to college for construction management first then join the union Or does he go directly into the union COVID hit and he decided he didn t want to spend four years sitting in a dorm room behind a computer all day every day So he began his journey into the IKORCC From working in the Pacers locker room and training facilities to working on Targets and TJ Maxx s across state lines Beers praises the opportunities the IKORCC has presented him This is a great opportunity Beers said I always thought about where I m going to be in 30 years and ready to retire I didn t want to have zero options by the time I m finished Samuel Salgado Samuel Salgado found himself as a part of a tank crew at Fort Knox outside Louisville Kentucky there he was introduced to a friend who had a relative go through the apprenticeship at IKORCC after the military Samuel decided to talk to a Business Representative to see what the union had to offer specifically for veterans That s when he was told about Helmets to Hardhats what they do for veterans and how he can get involved He didn t waste any time filling out his application and getting enrolled in the apprenticeship from there 26

Francisco Gonzalez After moving from Venezuela to the U S Francisco Gonzalez got into construction with his cousin while in college My cousin was a smart guy he says I am grateful to have been able to learn everything that I did Francisco has reflected on how many doors his knowledge and experience have opened for him For the next portion of his life he would go on to work as a subcontractor stating there were ups and downs with that IKORCC reps stopped at his job site to talk with his crew For me hearing about the union benefits it was a no brainer being in a new country with a family and no support he said about the first time he heard about the IKORCC The Brotherhood gave Gonzalez peace of mind Before the IKORCC there was too much instability with the union he was guaranteed health coverage great pay and preparation for retirement The best decision I ever made is how Francisco describes coming into the organization Now he gets to pay that forward Now as a business representative his primary role is to organize and connect with people Sharing his journey he finds is a great starting point Being a mentor and guide creates an even more profound impact for him That s what it s all about forging connections exchanging experiences and becoming the reliable support that our members can depend on Being in the Brotherhood I feel like it goes hand in hand with being in the military If there s something that you can do to make the next person s job easier you do that Salgado mentioned that you want to take care of your fellow brothers when you re out on a job site That sense of belonging is what makes Helmets to Hardhats a good transition tool for anyone coming out of active duty It takes a tremendous amount of courage hard work and perseverance to complete an enlistment in the military Then to exit to learn a new way of life to be a civilian again It s even harder Marcos Martinez Senior Representative and Local 301 member said about the adjustments veterans must make With the IKORCC someone always has your back 27

HUB REPORTS CANTON Community outreach in the Akron Canton area started in full swing this year Business Representatives and members of Local 285 answered the call to build multiple small homes and business buildings for the Stark County Early Childhood Resource Center safety town After completion this project was followed by another set of buildings being built for one of our local elementary schools and the construction of a playground set for yet another community after school program for kindergarten age children Our office has also grown with the addition of a bilingual Business Representative Miguel Ortiz Miguel hit the ground running immediately helping to bridge the gap between the area s Latino workforce and our organization His work getting our message to Hispanic construction workers and ensuring they have the opportunity to organize has been productive We have already seen the benefit of supporting workforce requests for heavy highway projects and interior systems projects We have also seen new growth in our push to educate both our contractors and end users of the Door Safety Inspector program With the implementation of a two hour presentation on the importance of annual fire door inspections we secured a slot to speak to 40 fire inspectors assembling at the Jackson Township Fire Department in North Canton in November This presentation will effectively educate firefighters who perform these inspections throughout our communities and will no doubt be effective in our continued efforts to ensure the safety of our students and the public as well 28 CLEVELAND Recruit organize and retain that has been our focus for 2023 in Cleveland The area has billions of dollars in mega projects currently active and more to begin It was soon realized that we needed more carpenters to complete these projects The Cleveland Hub began doubling down on outreach including career fairs high school job fairs adult career events and more As we face new challenges organizing to fill mega projects our staff continues to evolve to take on new challenges and keep us ahead of the curve We are always keeping our sights set on where the next job is for our members Through contentious negotiations this year Cleveland received the best contract it has seen in decades In addition to raises members in the Ohio pension saw the 0 60 per hour into their wage allocations in lieu of the pension rehabilitation plan apprentices now receive insurance from day one and annuity contributions after three months instead of the third year wage zones have been condensed for counties around Cleveland to increase wages and there has been an increase in parking allowances The Cleveland Hub has put forth great effort to change our nearby municipalities Responsible Bidder Ordinances RBO The region has a record number of RBOs to protect future work so that our members have the best chance at those future construction projects We have hosted Tax Fraud presentations for our city leaders law directors city council members and area mayors to persuade them to add language to their cities COLUMBUS The Columbus hub signed three new contractors this year Double L Management Flor Landaverde Drywall and MMC Contractors Millwright all of whom signed a three state MOA Ruhlin a contractor from Northern Ohio who has built several bridges in the area now has an office in Columbus and will be a new General Contractor for the Central Ohio market Central Ohio is having a watershed moment entering a new era of growth never before seen Intel s 20 billion investment has spurred a lot of new investments like tech companies building multiple data centers and very large campuses hospitals all expanding schools building and renovating new roads and bridges under construction and Columbus will be building a brandnew airport starting in 2024 The city of Columbus is on pace to add one million people and the surrounding areas are on pace to add three million to the region by 2050 This has created a lot of investment in apartments townhomes and multifamily residences We will be looking at mixed use buildings for potential additional work for members and organizing opportunities with the upcoming housing construction With a high demand for carpenters millwrights and floor layers organizing is the primary focus We have attended over 50 career fairs presented at several conferences and even had a presence at local county fairs Membership is increasing at a rapid pace so much so that the Columbus training center is currently maxed out with all the new apprentices

HUB REPORTS GRAYSON In the hills of Appalachia sits our Grayson Hub and training center An area once booming with coal work has felt the effects of closing plants and declining populations from displaced workers Forced to adapt we ve been aggressively pursuing new energy markets for work hours Thanks to our members on a few inaugural solar projects we have been making a name for ourselves across our council as the fastest most productive and best choice for building solar fields In addition to the booming solar work we recently got a mega project of our own in the southern Ohio region The 4 4 billion Honda Battery Plant will have over 800 UBC members working together at its peak We continue to pick up work on various projects like new gaming centers coming to this region We have just completed one with the potential to build two more As we continue to nurture our ICRA partnerships we have also seen work picking up in some of the area s hospitals We re proud to see the energy returning to our region and excited to grow the membership to meet the needs of these big projects GREENWOOD With the numerous solar projects in the state we like many other areas have been in a race to organize Cavalry solar has been one of our biggest opportunities for the locals in the area Local 215 in Lafayette has seen significant growth in membership with this site in their area It has provided us the chance to prove to these smaller markets the difference a career in our union trades can make for their livelihoods and their families Projects like Cavalry have been an opportunity to show our contractors that our organization is prepared to adapt for the success of our members contractors and the project We have been able to prove our efficiency productivity and work ethic on every job from members onsite to the representatives organizing to the JATF s flexibility in training We also have several other large projects including a massive plant for Eli Lily that is just breaking ground This project is located in an area that will need all new infrastructure to support the 4 billion manufacturing facility We also have ongoing work at Fedex with around 120 millwrights with more phases to come As well as work at IU Methodist Hospital for the next nearly ten years LOUISVILLE Beginning in late fall of last year the Blue Oval Battery Plant has been the center of the organizing work in the Louisville hub office We have been preparing for this need from the beginning with traditional organizing digital advertising radio advertising billboards and more With this unprecedented project in Kentucky the Kentucky locals aligned to purchase billboards promoting the locals and hiring thanks to marketing grants from the Regional Council The Blue Oval project has brought new challenges to the area with a need for roughly 1 000 carpenters and millwrights at a time when the untapped labor market was the smallest it has ever been Our first priority was making sure our local membership was trained on the specific skills the contractors needed We needed to make sure we had enough resources to meet the demands of that project and maintain a good relationship with those contractors But we could not forget about the other projects keeping our members busy including multiple hospital projects like Baptist Health and the VA Hospital the Sherman Minton Bridge several library projects and distilleries Overall the work on these projects in our counties has reported an anticipated population surge Consequently it is expected that Kentucky will need more housing increased capacity for schooling and upgrades to area hospitals We are hopeful this will also equal more opportunities for our membership and will work towards securing future local work 29

HUB REPORTS MERRILLVILLE The projected workload for Northwest Indiana was heavy as we progressed through two brand new train lines the West Lake Corridor a brand new train line extending from Hammond just over the border from Chicago and extending south through Munster and ending in Dyer and the South Shore Double Track project which added a second train line that extended from Hammond into Michigan City With these large commuter projects along with the normal commercial work and heavy Industrial Scaffold work across the Lake Michigan lakefront we planned on a busy year Heavy manpower needs across two solar farms Cavalry and Dunns Bridge II brought additional work to our hub region The Merrillville representatives have been working together with the reps from Indianapolis to put about 600 carpenters and millwrights to work on these farms This was a prime opportunity for us as an organization to do what we do best Organize organize organize The Merrillville Hub rolled their sleeves up and got to work with a new way of onboarding apprentice applicants and streamlining the process signing day Through this new process the procedure of bringing these new applicants on a permit would allow them to receive the training required for these large sola r projects and meet the needs of our contractors This new process has proven to be a smash success and brought close to 200 pre apprentices that are making a good wage with great benefits and kick starting a rewarding career within the IKORCC We re excited about the future of solar its prospect of continued renewable energy and the number of workhours it will continue to bring to our members MONROE 2023 brought big news to the members in Southwest Ohio The IKORCC has four pension funds ISCC Plan IKORCC Plan Ohio Plan and the Southwest Ohio Pension Plan The Southwest OH Fund experienced a series of blows beginning in 2000 with the dot com hit and again in 2008 with the financial crisis In the time following we faced a drop in signatory contractors a decline in membership fewer manhours and ultimately a dwindling funding percentage Simply put we had a lot of work to do Fast forward to March 2021 the Biden administration passed the American Rescue Plan which included Special Financing Assistance for troubled multiemployer pension plans However this unprecedented situation required advocacy A letter writing campaign involving actuaries retirees pension plan trustees and the SW Ohio actuaries played a crucial role in shaping the final rules and regulations Today thanks to President Joe Biden s American Rescue Plan and Special Financing Assistance SW Ohio carpenters millwrights and floor coverers can breathe a sigh of relief Retirees and survivors who felt the reduction most acutely can regain some of their lost security and dignity For active members there is renewed hope that their pension will supplement their retirement income allowing them to focus on work with peace of mind Looking ahead a solvent pension fund becomes a powerful organizing tool attracting new members and capturing more market share for signatory contractors This brighter future achieved through resilience and determination will benefit generations of members to come NEWBURGH It has been a busy year for the Newburgh Hub The focus as it has been in many areas is meeting contractor workforce needs and the retention and growth of the membership With the boom of mega projects in surrounding areas we are seeing support plants being constructed such as the Ascend Elements battery recycling plant in Hopkinsville KY Also thanks to federal funding that has made its way to our area we have seen a large growth in infrastructure work such as the I 69 bridge expansion in Henderson KY and the KY Lock expansion near Paducah KY These projects coupled with our regular annual outage scope and steady commercial work have resulted in 1 5 million manhours through only July of this year This should put us on track to hit 2 3 or 2 4 million in 2023 surpassing our mark of 2 1 million in 2022 The Newburgh MAC committee has also been hard at work this year Thanks to the support and dedication of the membership we have been involved in multiple projects We have partnered with Keep Evansville Beautiful twice this year to build a stage for a local park and most recently a nice planter for another park We have also participated in a couple of Evansville Rescue Mission feeds for the homeless which has been a great way to give back to our community by donating our time Making time for the community while we are as busy as we are is what makes our brotherhood special The dedication to service extends beyond just our jobsites but to the communities we all live in 30

HUB REPORTS WARSAW ROSSFORD A good team relies on teamwork and our team truly shone when we came together to meet the workforce needs for the Archie solar project located in Fayette Ohio this year It took a combination of bringing in brand new members and encouraging our current members to take positions at the solar field as we look to increase our footprint on renewable energies in IKORCC The team working together brought in over 75 brand new apprentices to that project alone This was an all hands on deck effort by every member of the Rossford team and we were able to achieve our goal of an on time on budget project We look forward to working on the Powell solar field located in Miller City Ohio later this year and all of 2024 Looking to the future we have not forgotten our outreach to high school students So far in the 2023 24 school year we have spoken to over 7 000 students about their career opportunities after they graduate Gone are the days of schools pushing their students to college and we are seeing renewed interest from students in joining our apprenticeship program Our team has also focused on carpenters issues in politics We have seen several pieces of pro worker legislation introduced or passed in the last year New Responsible Bidder Language was passed by our own IKORCC representative Kevin Fuller who is also a member of Perrysburg City Council We also worked with the local Building Trades to see several projects turned around including one 10 million dollar project that took significant effort and pressure to ensure that it would be completed by members of the UBC This has expanded opportunities for our membership to continue to grow Northeast Indiana is experiencing a flurry of activity from energy projects to data centers In total we are following eight potential 200 MW solar farms in the 20 counties we cover Working with developers and politicians to secure work for IKORCC members is a top priority for us The land in our region is flat and with the existing infrastructure in place highway access is readily available all over the area leaving the region ripe for even more renewable energy projects We recently learned the Appleseed Solar Farm in Cass County Indiana a 200 MW farm will be completed with our union members Members and staff attended town halls BZA meetings and council meetings and wrote letters to public officials in support of the project We believe the boots on the ground efforts and working with the project developer really contributed to us getting a piece of that work The project is slated to start in April 2024 and last two years In addition to all the solar work we have seen an influx of cleanroom projects coming to the area Starplus Energy a Samsung and Stellantis joint venture a 6 3 billion dollar project on EV plants has landed in Kokomo Indiana We will likely see up to 500 members at peak on this job The JATF has been stepping up and doing night and Saturday classes on OSHA 10 and MEWPs to get the new members safety trained so they can start work as soon as possible We are also doing journeyman upgrade training in cleanroom installation and it is for the apprentices as well The second phase was just announced and should start in early 2024 and last through 2026 Another battery plant joint venture between Samsung and GM and a new 800 acre data center campus being announced in our area have our focus on organizing We are fortunate to see all this work being awarded to our members providing plenty of local work opportunities Bringing in new members to support the needs of all ongoing projects will be crucial in the coming months for continued success YOUNGSTOWN One of the biggest events for the Youngstown area is the Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades event with all the building trades represented in the 8 000 square foot fair building Our area consists of mostly strong supporters of union trades so it is our objective to come out as the best choice for new apprentices The event has become such a success that schools located outside of the Eastern Ohio Education Service Center area asked to participate and other areas have decided to model our event with a three day Akron Builds event being just week after our two day event The Carpenters Career Connection curriculum has been the catalyst to bring these schools together for an event that has grown by over 25 in just a couple years Students can now compete in a pre apprenticeship competition designed by our organization using curriculum from Career Connections Book 1 and 2 The Carpenters took center stage of the event with the Career Connections Competition It is because of events like Let s Build and Mahoning Valley Skilled Trade we have made relationships with influential people who are encouraging young men and women to consider becoming a part of the UBC 31

SB RI SOTTEHRE RSHI NOTOHDE SSIOBCSIOANL ikorcc WATCH BRIANNA S MEMBER SPOTLIGHT VIDEO MEET CASEY Casey is our newest SIB IKORCC Business Representative An interior systems carpenter by trade she works out of the Rossford Ohio Hub and is a member of local 351 She is a delegate financial secretary and chair of her local SIB committee Her goal in her new position is to improve the lives of all members and eliminate all barriers 33

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Plant Georgetown KY 1985 This 300 million dollar venture was announced in December of 1985 This was the first and largest Toyota manufacturing plant in the United States and the world It became fully operational in 1988 producing the Toyota Camry Since its construction additions and renovations have been happening constantly In 1989 a new 750 000 sq ft power train plant was announced Today the facilities house over 8 000 employees and spans 169 football fields that s just the building That original 300 million has grown into a 6 billion investment and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon Toyota has given endless credit to Kentuckians for their tireless work and contributions to this plant Plans are still being made to add to the facility in the near Coca Cola Bottling Plant Indianapolis IN 1930 1931 Built in 1931 by the William P Jungclaus Company the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Indianapolis Indiana was the largest Coca Cola bottling plant in the world after additions a decade later Inspired by art and decoration the building was luxurious for its time From the terracotta fa ade and terrazzo floors to the marble and bronze used throughout the interior the facility was truly the pinnacle of Indy architecture The factory was not only lavish but practical as well At the height of production the plant employed 300 people and produced north of 2 million bottles of Coca Cola a week Cleveland Browns Stadium Cleveland OH 1997 1999 The Dawg Pound has seen its fair share of adversity in the sports world so it should be reassuring to know that union carpenters helped build the stadium to avoid adversity on that front Indianapolis based Huber Hunt Nichols led the charge on construction management The stadium is a concrete and glass structure with precast concrete and castin place for the upper concourse Accents of natural stones were used at the base of the stadium creating a unique and rustic look More than 60 000 cubic yards of concrete were used which is approximately 235 million pounds Paying homage to the old Cleveland Stadium the new facility kept the 10 644 double decked bleacher style section named The Dawg Pound This remained until 2014 when the upper deck of the bleachers was taken out to make way for a new larger scoreboard auxiliary scoreboard and additional fan seating with chairbacks Finishing the 283 million stadium in two years was a definite win and almost made up for the Browns 43 0 loss in their season opener to inaugurate the new home ICONS OF THE MIDWEST 34

The biggest projects in the Midwest have always been proudly built with union carpenters and millwrights what will be next Maumee River Crossing Toledo OH 2005 A 250 million bridge that resides on the Maumee River in Toledo Ohio The MRC is an 8 800 footlong cable stayed bridge that carries traffic on I 280 as it crosses right through the middle of the city This project would not have been possible without the hard work and aptitude of Ohio members The Ohio JATF provided something that no one else could card carrying tradespeople who were trained in scaffolding rigging and formwork Their knowledge led the project to be completed under budget and they operated nearly 15 months ahead of schedule during construction I was near the end of my apprenticeship when I started on the MRC Project Between the training I received and on the job experience I felt very able and equipped to work on that project said Lee Daher Local 351 member and IKORCC Representative on his time working the bridge Blue Grass Army Depot Richmond KY 2006 2023 The nearly 15 000 acre Army installation in Madison County is best known for its storage and demilitarization of chemical weapons Its primary and lesser known mission is the receipt storage and distribution of conventional munitions around the globe A recommendation came in 2005 to move facilities from another reserve center in Richmond to the Blue Grass Army Depot It was an easy sell as the military would save nearly 500 000 because of the move For 21 million the project began to create facilities from the ground up Brand Safeway handled the scaffolding for the project and Bechtel spearheaded the construction and dismantling of the weaponry At its peak 150 union carpenters were on site In 2023 the United States finally met its obligations to the International Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty by destroying the remaining 523 tons of stockpiled munitions at the Blue Grass Army Depot thanks to the help of IKORCC members A CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE 35

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Procedures for Objecting Nonmembers to File with the Union Objections to The Expenditure of Dues for Purposes Not Germane to Collective Bargaining Union membership is an asset of great value to working people Union membership alone provides workers with a measure of control over their wages hours benefits and working conditions Under Section 8 a 3 of the National Labor Relations Act 29 U S C 158 a 3 employers and unions have the right except in so called right to work states to enter into agreements requiring that workers as a condition of employment join and maintain their membership in the union This law and policy is consistent with the democratic principle of majority rule and it ensures that everyone who benefits from union representation shares in the cost of providing that benefit Consistent with this principle and the law many collective bargaining agreements between employers and UBC Local Unions and Councils affiliates of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America UBC require as a condition of employment that workers enjoying the benefits of these agreements join the union and remain members in good standing Over the years however the National Labor Relations Board and the courts have to some degree undermined union security by holding that these clauses can be enforced against workers who refuse to join the union or resign from it only to the extent of requiring financial core membership that is the payment of union initiation fees and periodic dues Workers cannot lawfully be required to actually join a union as a condition of employment But again they can be required to pay the union an amount equal to the dues and fees uniformly required of union members These rulings clearly contradict the plain language of the statute which specifically states that an employer can lawfully make an agreement with a union to require as a condition of employment membership in the union Nevertheless unless and until these legal interpretations are changed the UBC will follow the prevailing law and enforce union security provisions in a manner consistent with the statute and applicable court decisions Recently backward looking court decisions have further narrowed workers union security rights holding that financial core nonmembers can file with the union an objection to paying for union activities that are not germane to collective bargaining in order to obtain a rebate of that portion of their dues which is determined to have been expended for nongermane purposes Like most unions the UBC spends a great amount of its funds on activities that even the courts agree are directly related to collective bargaining In addition the UBC expends some funds for other activities including organizing legislative activity publications etc All of these activities help to strengthen our union and thereby create a more favorable position for labor in the collective bargaining process In that sense every one of these activities advances our union s fundamental mission workers joining together to better their lives However backward looking court decisions have taken an extremely narrow view of the role of the trade union movement ruling that certain such activities are not germane to the labor organization s function as the legally recognized representative of workers in collective bargaining Financial core membership carries with it very high costs the loss of all of the benefits rights and privileges that workers would otherwise be entitled to as union members These include 1 the right to receive union funeral benefits 2 the right to vote on whether a strike will be called against their employer 3 the right to vote on the rate of dues they are required to pay 4 the right to vote on the ratification of collective bargaining agreements that determine their wages hours and working conditions 5 the right to vote in the election of the union officers and stewards who represent them 6 the right to attend speak and vote at union meetings where union policies that directly affect their jobs are determined and 7 the right to a transfer card so that they are not required to pay a new initiation fee if they go to work in a different collective bargaining unit which frequently happens when a worker changes jobs In short these nonmember workers lose very important rights benefits and privileges including the right to meaningful involvement in setting the terms and conditions of their employment a voice and a vote in union governance thereby allowing others to unilaterally make decisions affecting them their families and their livelihoods It is illegal for an employer to compensate a nonmember worker in any way for the loss of these valuable union rights and benefits As for the union it is required by law to represent nonmembers in the same way that it represents members While the union will meet this requirement of law it will not do anything for nonmembers that is not absolutely required by law Objecting nonmembers who choose to file with the union objections to the expenditure of dues for purposes not germane to collective bargaining must comply with the following procedures SECTION 1 Workers who are covered by a union security agreement who meet their union security obligation by paying all dues and fees but who choose or who have chosen not to become members of the union or who have resigned from the union hereafter nonmembers may file objections to expenditures of dues for activities not germane to collective bargaining Such workers filing objections in accordance with procedures set forth herein shall be entitled to receive an appropriate reduction of their dues or fees SECTION 2 Nonmembers who wish to file an objection shall do so annually by notifying in writing the General Secretary Treasurer of the UBC at 101 Constitution Avenue N W Washington D C 20001 of their objections For those who have previously filed the annual notice of objection must be received at the above address between April 1 and April 30 of the current year The objection must include the objector s social security number a statement of the nature of the objection and the objector s current home address and it must identify the objector s UBC affiliate Provided however that the UBC will honor nonmember employees express written statement to the UBC that they object on a continuing basis to supporting union activities not related to collective bargaining and contract administration The nonmember objector is obligated to inform the General Secretary Treasurer of any change in address Upon receipt of a proper objection as described above the UBC shall send the objector a letter of acknowledgment and notify the objector s UBC affiliate that an objection has been filed Those individuals who for the first time regardless of when it occurs during the year choose to resign their union membership or who refuse to join the union and who wish to file an objection must send their objection to the General Secretary Treasurer no later than 30 days from the date of their resignation or refusal as otherwise specified above SECTION 3 Nonmember objectors shall be charged for all activities germane to collective bargaining including all union expenditures for activities or projects normally or reasonably undertaken by the union to advance the employment related interests of those it represents in collective bargaining Such nonmember objectors shall not be charged for those expenditures that are not germane to collective bargaining The term germane shall be given the most expansive scope allowed by law SECTION 4 The General Secretary Treasurer shall review the UBC s audited records and determine the amounts of expenditures incurred in the prior fiscal year that are chargeable and nonchargeable to the objector that is those that are germane to collective bargaining and those that are nongermane The General Secretary Treasurer shall allocate union expenses into major categories and shall designate those expenses as either germane or nongermane The objector s UBC affiliate shall be responsible for reviewing its audited financial records to determine germane and nongermane expenses in general accordance with the principles and procedures specified herein These UBC affiliates are independent of the UBC and are solely responsible for complying with the procedure specified in this Notice as respects their own expenditures and implementing reductions communicated to them by the UBC and other affiliates In this regard the UBC bears no responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions of its affiliates SECTION 5 The UBC s and the affiliate s review described in Section 4 shall be completed no later than July 31 of the year following the year in which the expenditures were made As soon thereafter as practicable a description of chargeable and nonchargeable expenditures shall be mailed to each nonmember who has filed a timely and proper objection under this procedure The appropriate UBC affiliate shall mail the nonmember objector and the General Secretary Treasurer its description of chargeable and nonchargeable expenditures SECTION 6 The amount to be paid by the nonmember objector shall be calculated based upon the percentage of chargeable and nonchargeable expenditures indicated in the review The most current available audit report shall be used by both the UBC and the UBC affiliate to determine the amount to be paid by the nonmember objector When more current audit reports and reviews become available the amount to be paid by the objector shall be adjusted accordingly Any subsequent adjustment in favor of the objector will be sent to the objector as soon as is practicable SECTION 7 Nonmembers filing a proper and timely notice of objection pursuant to Section 2 shall receive a dues reduction in the amount calculated under Section 6 above beginning within sixty 60 days of the receipt of their objection They shall also receive a dues rebate in the percentage amount of their dues reduction back to the date of their objection SECTION 8 Nonmembers filing a proper and timely notice of objection pursuant to Section 2 herein may challenge the calculation of chargeable and nonchargeable expenditures by filing a challenge with the General Secretary Treasurer of the UBC at the address indicated above Such challenge must be in writing and must be sent to the UBC within thirty 30 days from the date of mailing of the description of chargeable and nonchargeable expenditures as set forth in Section 5 Failure to comply with this procedure will render any purported challenge invalid SECTION 9 The arbitration procedure which follows is not mandatory Nonmembers may pursue their rights under all other available legal procedures Upon receipt of a proper and timely challenge the General Secretary Treasurer shall refer same to the American Arbitration Association AAA for determination under the AAA s Rules for Impartial Determination of Union Fees Challenges may be consolidated by the General Secretary Treasurer for determination by the AAA as appropriate The General Secretary Treasurer shall have the authority to informally resolve challenges in the best interests of the UBC The arbitrator shall have jurisdiction over all procedural matters affecting the arbitration A court reporter shall make a transcript of all proceedings before the arbitrator at the expense of the UBC The transcript shall be the official record of the proceeding and may be purchased by the challenger or otherwise made available for inspection as required by the arbitrator Fees and costs charged or associated with a party s representative shall be borne by that party SECTION 10 At the arbitration the union shall have the burden of establishing that the reduced dues amount being charged to objecting nonmembers is lawful In determining the correct amount of the dues reduction the arbitrator shall give full consideration to the legal requirements limiting the amount the objector may be charged and shall set forth the legal and arithmetical basis of such determination in the written decision The order and decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on all parties SECTION 11 The UBC shall establish an escrow account containing the portion of dues paid by nonmembers filing challenges pursuant to Section 8 herein which reasonably may be in dispute in arbitration Upon receipt of the arbitration award the escrow fund shall be distributed in accordance with the arbitrator s decision 38

Procedimientos para Objetores que No son Miembros para Presentar a la Uni n sus Objeciones sobre los Gastos de Cuotas para Prop sitos que no son Pertinentes a la Negociaci n de Convenios Colectivos La membres a de la uni n representa un gran valor para las personas que trabajan La membres a de la uni n por s sola proporciona a los trabajadores una medida de control sobre sus salarios sus horas sus beneficios y sus condiciones de trabajo Bajo la Secci n 8 a 3 de la Ley Nacional de Relaciones Laborales 29 U S C 158 a 3 los empleadores y la uni n tienen derecho excepto en los estados que se hacen llamar estados con derecho a trabajar right to work a entrar en acuerdos que requieren que los trabajadores como condici n de empleo se afilian a la uni n y mantengan su membres a con la misma Esta ley y esta pol tica son consistentes con los principios de la democracia donde rige la mayor a y se asegura que todos los que se benefician con la representaci n de la uni n compartan los costos que proporcionan esos beneficios De forma consistente con este principio y la ley muchos de los acuerdos de convenios colectivos entre empleadores y las Uniones Locales y Concilios filiales de la Hermandad de Carpinteros Unidos y Enlistadores de Am rica UBC por sus siglas en ingl s requieren como condici n de empleo que los trabajadores que disfrutan los beneficios de estos acuerdos se afilien a la uni n y permanezcan como miembros en buenos t rminos A trav s de los a os sin embargo la Junta Nacional de Relaciones Laborales National Labor Relations Board y las cortes han hasta cierto grado debilitado la seguridad de la uni n al sostener que estas cl usulas pueden ser impuestas contra los trabajadores que se reh sen a afiliarse a la uni n o renuncien a ella s lo hasta el punto de extender la cuota financiera requerida de la membres a Es decir el pago de cuotas de iniciaci n de la uni n y los cargos peri dicos Por ley no se puede requerir que los trabajadores se afilien a la uni n como una condici n de trabajo Sin embargo se les puede pedir que paguen a la uni n una cantidad igual al monto de los pagos y las cuotas que se requieren de todos los miembros de la uni n Estos reglamentos claramente contradicen el simple lenguaje del estatuto el cual especifica a los estados que un empleador puede legalmente hacer un acuerdo con una uni n para requerir como una condici n de empleo la membres a en la uni n Sin embargo a menos que y hasta que estas interpretaciones legales cambien la UBC seguir la ley prevaleciente y exigir las medidas de seguridad de la uni n de una manera consistente con el estatuto y las decisiones aplicables de la corte Recientemente decisiones retr gradas tomadas por la corte han acotado a n m s los derechos de seguridad de los trabajadores de la uni n estableciendo que las personas que no son miembros de la uni n pueden registrar con la uni n una objeci n por pagarle a sta por las actividades que no son pertinentes a los convenios colectivos con el fin de obtener un descuento de esa porci n de sus cuotas que se han gastado en prop sitos no pertinentes Como la mayor a de las uniones la UBC gasta una gran parte de sus fondos en actividades que incluso las cortes est n de acuerdo con su directa relaci n con los convenios colectivos Adem s la UBC gasta otros fondos para otras actividades incluyendo la organizaci n la actividad legislativa las publicaciones etc Todas estas actividades ayudan a fortalecer a nuestra uni n y as crean una posici n m s favorable para el trabajo en el proceso de negociaci n de los acuerdos colectivos En ese sentido cada una de estas actividades refuerza la misi n fundamental de nuestra uni n los trabajadores unidos para mejorar sus vidas Sin embargo las decisiones retr gradas de las cortes han tomado una visi n extremadamente estrecha del papel del movimiento de intercambio de la uni n estableciendo que algunas de estas actividades no son pertinentes a la labor de organizaci n como el representante legalmente reconocido de los trabajadores en el proceso de negociaci n del convenio colectivo La membres a considerando s lo un n cleo financiero lleva consigo costos muy altos la p rdida de todos los beneficios derechos y privilegios de los trabajadores que de otra manera no tendr an derechos como miembros de la uni n Estos derechos incluyen 1 el derecho a recibir beneficios f nebres por parte de la uni n 2 el derecho a votar sobre si se realizar una huelga en contra de su empleador 3 el derecho a votar sobre las tarifas que se requieren pagar 4 el derecho a votar en la ratificaci n de acuerdos de convenios colectivos que determinar n sus salarios sus horarios y sus condiciones de trabajo 5 el derecho a votar en la elecci n delos oficiales de la uni n y aquellos que los representan 6 el derecho a asistir hablar o votar en las reuniones de la uni n donde se determinan las pol ticas de la uni n que afectan directamente sus trabajos y 7 el derecho a una tarjeta de transferencia para que si ellos se van a trabajar a unaunidad diferente de convenio colectivo no tengan que pagar una nueva cuota de iniciaci n lo cual sucede frecuentementecuando el trabajador cambia de empleo En resumen estos trabajadores que no pertenecen a la uni n pierden importantes derechos beneficios y privilegios incluyendo el derecho a involucrarse de manera significativa en establecer los t rminos y condiciones de sus empleos una vozy un voto en las decisiones de la uni n permitiendo as a otros realizar decisiones unilaterales que les afectan a ellos sus familias y sus vidas Es ilegal que un empleador compense a un trabajador que no pertenece a la uni n de cualquier manera por la p rdida de estos valiosos derechos y beneficios de la uni n En cuanto a la uni n sta require por ley representar a personas que no pertenecen a ella al mismo tiempo que representa a sus miembros Mientras que la uni n cumple con estos requerimientos de la ley no har nada que no sea absolutamente requerido por ley por las personas que no pertenecen a ella Las personas que no pertenecen a la uni n que est n en desacuerdo y deciden registrar sus objeciones con la uni n sobre los gastos de las cuotas por prop sitos no pertinentes a un convenio colectivo deben cumplir con el siguiente procedimiento SECCI N 1 Los trabajadores que est n cubiertos por un acuerdo de seguridad sindical que cumplan su obligaci n de protecci n sindical pagando todas las cuotas y honorarios pero que elijan o han optado por no ser miembros del sindicato o que han renunciado al sindicato en lo sucesivo no miembros pueden presentar objeciones a los gastos de cuotas por actividades no vinculadas a la negociaci n colectiva Los trabajadores que presenten objeciones de conformidad con los procedimientos aqu establecidos tendr n derecho a una reducci n adecuada de sus cuotas o cuotas SECCI N 2 Los no miembros que deseen presentar una objeci n deber n hacerlo anualmente notificando por escrito a la Secretar a General del Tesoro de la UBC en 101 Constitution Avenue N W Washington D C 20001 sus objeciones Para los que hayan presentado anteriormente la notificaci n anual de objeci n debe ser recibida en la direcci n anterior entre el 1o de abril y el 30 de abril del a o en curso La objeci n debe incluir el n mero de seguridad social del oponente una declaraci n de la naturaleza de la objeci n y la direcci n de domicilio actual del opositor y debe identificar el afiliado de la UBC del objector A condici n sin embargo de que la UBC honre la declaraci n expresa y por escrito de los empleados no miembros a UBC de que se oponen de forma continua a apoyar las actividades sindicales no relacionadas con la negociaci n colectiva y la administraci n de contratos El solicitante no miembro est obligado a informar al Secretario General del Tesoro de cualquier cambio de direcci n Al recibir una objeci n adecuada como se describe anteriormente la UBC enviar al oponente una carta de reconocimiento y notificar a la afiliada de UBC de la objeci n de que se ha presentado una oposici n Aquellas personas que por primera vez independientemente de cu ndo ocurra durante el a o decidan renunciar a su condici n de miembro del sindicato o que se nieguen a adherirse a la uni n y que deseen presentar una objeci n deben enviar su objeci n al Secretario General del Tesoro en el plazo de 30 d as a partir de la fecha de su renuncia o rechazo como se especific anteriormente SECCI N 3 A los no miembros que se opongan se les cobrar por todas las actividades de negociaci n colectiva incluidos todos los gastos sindicales para actividades o proyectos normalmente o razonablemente llevados a cabo por la uni n para promover los intereses relacionados con el empleo de los que representa en negociaciones colectivas Esas objeciones no miembro no se cobrar n por los gastos que no est n vinculados a la negociaci n colectiva El t rmino alem n tendr el alcance m s amplio permitido por la ley SECCI N 4 El Secretario General del Tesoro examinar los registros auditados de la UBC y determinar los importes de los gastos incurridos en el ejercicio fiscal anterior que son cargados y no cargados al oponente es decir los que est n sujetos a negociaci n colectiva y los que no son germ nicos El Secretario General del Tesoro repartir los gastos de los sindicatos en categor as principales y designar esos gastos como alemanes o no La filial de la UBC del oponente ser responsable de revisar sus estados financieros auditados para determinar los gastos alemanes y no alemanos en general de conformidad con los principios y procedimientos especificados en el presente documento Estos afiliados de UBC son independientes de la UBC y son los nicos responsables de cumplir con el procedimiento especificado en este aviso en lo que respecta a sus propios gastos y la aplicaci n de las reducciones comunicadas a ellos por la UBS y otras afiliadas A este respecto UBC no asume ninguna responsabilidad o responsabilidad por las acciones o inacciones de sus afiliados SECCI N 5 La revisi n de la UBC y la filial descrita en la Secci n 4 se completar a m s tardar el 31 de julio del a o siguiente al a o en que se efectuaron los gastos Tan pronto como sea posible despu s de esa fecha se enviar por correo a cada no miembro que haya presentado una objeci n oportuna y adecuada con arreglo a este procedimiento una descripci n de los gastos exigibles y no exigibles La filial correspondiente de la UBC enviar al solicitante no miembro y al Secretario General del Tesoro su descripci n de los gastos exigibles y no exigibles SECCI N 6 El importe a pagar por el objeto no miembro se calcular sobre la base del porcentaje de gastos exigibles y no exigibles indicado en el examen Tanto la UBC como la filial de UBC utilizar n el informe de auditor a m s reciente disponible para determinar la cantidad a pagar por el solicitante no miembro Cuando est n disponibles m s informes de auditor a y revisiones actuales se ajustar en consecuencia el importe a pagar por el oponente Cualquier ajuste posterior en favor del objeto ser enviado al objeto tan pronto como sea posible SECCI N 7 Los no Miembros que presenten una notificaci n de objeci n adecuada y oportuna de conformidad con la Secci n 2 recibir n una reducci n de las cuotas en la cantidad calculada en virtud de la secci n 6 supra a partir de los sesenta 60 d as siguientes a la recepci n de su objeci n Tambi n recibir n un descuento de las cuotas en el porcentaje del importe de la reducci n de sus cuotas hasta la fecha de su objeci n SECCI N 8 Los no Miembros que presenten una notificaci n de objeci n adecuada y oportuna con arreglo a la Secci n 2 del presente documento podr n impugnar el c lculo de los gastos exigibles y no exigibles presentando una reclamaci n ante el Secretario General del Tesoro de la UBC en la direcci n indicada anteriormente Esa objeci n debe ser por escrito y debe ser enviada a la UBC en el plazo de treinta 30 d as a partir de la fecha de env o por correo de la descripci n de los gastos debidos y no debidos tal como se establece en la Secci n 5 El incumplimiento de este procedimiento har que cualquier reclamaci n supuesta sea nula SECCI N 9 El procedimiento de arbitraje que sigue no es obligatorio Los no miembros pueden ejercer sus derechos con arreglo a todos los dem s procedimientos legales disponibles Una vez recibido un recurso adecuado y oportuno el Secretario General del Tesoro lo remitir a la Asociaci n Americana de Arbitraje AAA para su determinaci n de conformidad con las Reglas de la AAA para la determinaci n imparcial de las cuotas de la uni n Los retos podr n ser consolidados por el Secretario General del Tesoro para su determinaci n por el AAA seg n proceda El Secretario General del Tesoro tendr la autoridad para resolver informalmente los problemas en el mejor inter s de la UBC El rbitro tendr jurisdicci n sobre todos los asuntos de procedimiento que afecten al arbitraje Un reportero del tribunal har una copia de todos los procedimientos ante el rbitro a expensas de la UBC La transcripci n ser el registro oficial del procedimiento y podr ser adquirida por el demandante o de otro modo puesta a disposici n para la inspecci n seg n lo requiera el rbitro Las comisiones y los gastos incurridos o asociados con el representante de una parte ser n sufragados por esa parte SECCI N 10 En la arbitraje la uni n tendr la carga de comprobar que la suma reducida de las cuotas que se cobra a los no miembros que se opongan es l cita Al determinar el importe correcto de la reducci n de las cuotas el rbitro tendr plenamente en cuenta los requisitos legales que limitan la cantidad a la que podr cobrarse al oponente y establecer en la decisi n escrita la base jur dica y aritm tica de dicha determinaci n La orden y la decisi n del rbitro ser n definitivas y vinculantes para todas las partes SECCI N 11 La UBC establecer una cuenta de escudo que contenga la parte de las cuotas pagadas por los no miembros que presenten disputas con arreglo a la 39