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Here are the instructions for submitting your Time Cards:
The first step will be to log into the site by:
- Going to https://www.insulators34.org/login
- Login using your new username and password, which you can change at any time:
- username = union registration number (e.g. 12855).
- Password = first initial+lastname+last 2 dgitis of your union reg. #, all lowercase (e.g. asmith53).
- After logging in, you will see an updates page where the latest news and info are published.
- At the top menu, you will find links for Time Cards (same job all week) and Time Cards (multiple jobs).
- Time Cards (same job all week) are exactly as they are described: use this form when you worked the same job all week. Also use this form when you are not working (you'll be asked to choose a reason, such as Sick, Vacation, Not Working, etc.).
- Choose Time Cards (multiple jobs) when you change jobs/locations within the same week.
You can complete your Time Cards on a smartphone or tablet.
When you submit your first card, please notify me by text, phone call or email with your name and the week ending date of the first card.
You can email me at or text/call 612-594-4495.
If you have any questions or problems with the website, please let me know and I will be happy to help you.
Kind regards,
Alan
The online payment portal is currently undergoing maintenance.
Please check back on Monday, January 30.
You can call the hall for more information: 651-312-1245
Scholarships opportunities
Click to download application forms:
Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship
2025 Union Plus Scholarship form
The Minnesota AFL-CIO is proud to have scholarships available for union members and their dependents.
2025 MN AFL-CIO Scholarships
The Minnesota AFL-CIO sponsors scholarships for high school seniors graduating in 2025.
See the scholarship forms for details of eligibility requirements.
Martin Duffy Scholarships
The Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship is a $500 tuition scholarship awarded to Union members of Minnesota AFL-CIO affiliate unions (not high school graduating dependents).
All scholarship funds are applicable only to accredited educational institutions. Awards will be made payable jointly to the winners and the educational institutions as indicated. Only winners will be notified. Winners must use the scholarship within one year of receipt of notification letter.
Sponsored and funded by the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Please call Labor Education Service at 612/624-5020 or your Local Union for additional information
Labor Leadership Grants
The Tobey Lapakko Labor Leadership Grant is available to women who are union members in good standing; the Charles McKenna Leadership Grant is available to men who are union members in good standing.
Grants are available for members of affiliated unions seeking to develop their abilities and skills as union leaders. The grants help defray the cost of classes, programs or conferences sponsored or endorsed by the AFL-CIO or affiliated organizations.
The Minnesota AFL-CIO Education Committee determines recipients and grant amounts.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Martin at 651-227-7647.
Union Plus Scholarship
Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $2.4 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 1,700 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation. Visit them here at Union Plus or to be brought right to their 2025 scholarship application Click here!
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship
Scholarships ranging from $1,200 to $2,500 are given each year to students enrolled in community or technical college, along with undergraduate and graduate programs. Students are eligible for consideration for up to two years for a community or technical program, up to four years of undergraduate work at a university (including two years in a community or technical college, and up to two years of graduate work. For eligibility see application form.
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship programs offered by the Minnesota AFL-CIO, check out their site or contact Pamela Miles, at 651-294-3085 or toll-free at 1-800-652-9004.
For questions on the Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship, contact Labor Education Service, U of M, 612-624-5020.
Bradley Lehto
MN AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer
To find more information on these opportunities please visit https://www.mnaflcio.org/about/scholarships-awards
The Heat and Frost Insulators International also offers a scholarship opportunity to our members:
LOG INTO THE INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE HERE TO APPLY
Building Trades Credit Union
Each year, BTCU awards a total of $10,000 in scholarships to 15 members.
Scholarship applications can be found, starting January 1.
Click here for more info: Building Trades Credit Union
The Trustees of the heat and Frost Insulators Local 34 Benefit Funds are pleased to announce that a website is now available!
Visit the new Heat and Frost Insulators Benefit Funds website and register your account:
www.insulators34benefits.com
You need to register your account before you can login. Once you have registered an account and logged in, you can
access your Hour Bank Information, Health Eligibility Status and Contribution History.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR ACCOUNT
Visit www.insulators34benefits.com
Click on the "Login" link on the main menu.
Click "User Registration" link at the bottom of window.
Complete registration information, check the Agree to Terms checkbox, click "Register".
If you need assistance registering your account, contact the Fund Office:
Phone: (952) 851-5948
Email:
ARE YOU TIRED OF PAPER FORMS AND LONG MAIL DELAYS?
The website offers many forms in a fully electronic format that allows you to securely complete, sign, and submit forms to the Fund Office directly through the site!
How do I submit forms online?
You must be registered and logged in to submit forms onllne.
Once an account Is registered and you login follow these steps:
- STEP 1 : At the top of the page,cllck on "Participant" and select "Online Forms" from the drop down menu
- STEP 2: CIick on the desired form
- STEP 3: Complete form
- STEP 4: Upload any necessary documents
- STEP 5: Provide your name and e-mail address then click on "Sign with DocuSlgn" to Initiate electronic signature
- STEP 6: E-slgn and submit
GET CONNECTED
The website provides you with links to access to service providers:
Register an Account or Log In and you have access to:
• View claim information
• Deductible and out-of-pocket status
• Find an in-network provider
• General health and wellness info
• Print or order ID cards
Access website/app www.mylife.jhrps.com
• View your account
• Request statements
• Manage your account and more
.
Visit the Delta Dental website and create an account to:
• Find an in-network dentist
• View claims and benefit information
• Print ID Cards
Register and account to:
• Access ID Cards
• Find an in-network provider
• View your prescription fill history
Contact Information
Wilson-McShane Corporation
3001 Metro Drive, Suite 500
Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: (952) 851-5948
Toll Free: (800) 535-6373
KEEP THE FUND INFORMED
Have you moved, welcomed a new child, or been married/divorced? Please keep the Fund Office aware of any of these life change events. Family Update, Name Change and Change of Address forms are now available online! For questions or to have a form mailed to you, please contact the Fund Office at (952) 851-5948 or .
Nominations will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at our regular monthly Union meeting. This meeting will start at 7:00pm and Article XIII of the International Constitution and Bylaws will apply as to those eligible to attend. The International and Local Bylaws will apply to the eligibility for nomination and election of these offices.
The following offices are up for (re)election:
- One member for Business Agent/Financial Secretary (3 year term)
- One member for President (3 year term)
- One member for Vice President (3 year term)
- Two members for the Executive Board (2 year term)
- Three members for the Apprenticeship Board (2 year term)
- One member for Local Fund Trustee (2 year term)
- One member for the Sergeant at Arms (1 year term)
- As well as any vacancies created by the resignation of an existing officer who accepts nomination for another office.
Active mechanic members in good standing, please make it a priority to be present to vote on Saturday, December 11, 2021 between 10:00am and 2:00 pm at the Local Union Hall 95 Empire Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103
To be eligible to vote on December 11th, 2021 members must be in compliance with the In- ternational Constitution and Bylaws, Article XX and XIII. The Financial Secretary will be pre- sent during voting hours to collect any monies that are owed. International Constitution and Bylaws, Article XX, Section 13 will apply to absentee ballots. Please note the time require- ments. If the requirements of a member in good standing are met as outlined in Article XIII of the International Constitution and Bylaws, we will send you a ballot.
If you would like an absentee ballot, please come to the office and request one.
Brothers and Sisters:
We are pleased to bring to you a new 3-year Collective bargaining Agreement ratified by the Executive Board per International rule. This new agreement has a generational legacy with the HRA language (see language changes and additions below). Members will be able to use tax free money on a variety of qualified medical expenses after June 14, 2022.
If you have any questions about this agreement, please call the office: 651-312-1245 or one of the Local 34 Officers.
The wage allocations for 2021 will be as follows:
Health and welfare- .50, HRA - 25, Pension -.50 and the remainder $1.00 on check
Total Wage rates are in this packet
These are the new changes to the CBA:
Article VII
Note: Any change in the total package shall begin on the second Monday following June 1 for the purpose of accommodating payroll administration. Except for the year when this Agreement takes effect, any reallocation and adjustments to the total package shall be completed thirty days before the effective date, with wage/benefit scale being communicated in writing by the Union within three business days of the allocation.
- June 14, 2021 $2.25 Increase*
- June 13, 2022 $2.25 Increase
- June 12, 2023 $2.25 Increase
*A contribution of $.25 per hour will be allocated from the June 14, 2021 total package increase for the purposes of creating a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) component to the Local 34 Health Fund. To that end, the trustees of the Local 34 Health Fund shall undertake a study as to the impact of therecent adjustments to the health benefits schedule and whether there has been a containment of costs. This study shall cover no less than one full plan year of data. In addition, the health fund's consultant and administrator shall provide a report after this period as to how the HRA would be administered; the additional costs needed to administer said HRA accounts, and the impact of the HRA onthe general health fund. Employees shall be eligible to receive benefits from the HRA and shall have access to their HRA accounts effective June 13, 2022. If at any time during the duration of this contract it becomes necessary to increase the amount of monies paid into the general health fund as recommended by the general health fund's consultant in order to maintain it in a functional state while also funding the HRA, the necessary monies will be transferable from wages. Future allocations to the HRA shall be determined by the Union's membership.
Article XIII, Section 3
Both parties, Employers and Employees, do agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as may be amended from time to time. An OSHA thirty (30) hour course and annual safety-training program will be developed prior to the expiration of this agreement. The Union will encourage that its members attend and complete these courses in general education.
Brothers and Sisters,
On Monday March 15, 2021 | appointed brother Simon Monson Local 34's new Organizer. Simon has served many positions at Local 34 throughout the years. We appreciate his continued dedication to serve this Local.
Simon will oversee the Insulators part in protesting against Marathon Oil. This campaign is a large campaign with all MN Building Trades participating. In this campaign we will be banner local Speedway gas stations along with the Marathon plant in St. Paul Park, MN for a couple of months. We need as many volunteers as we can get! It would be great to see as many members as possible out on the line protecting our work. If we do not protect what was fought for in the past, we will not have a future! Nothing is given to anyone in life, and we can not rely on others to guarantee our future.
I want to give a huge thank you those who have already put themselves out there defending our turf! You are the leaders leading the way! Insulator Pride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those who are leaders please reach out to:
Simon Monson
Organizer/ Marketing Representative
Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 34
Fraternally,
Samuel Schultz
Brothers and Sisters:
Thank you for your interest in the Organizer position. All interview time slots have been filled and we are no longer accepting applications.
Thank you for all your hard work and stay safe!
Fraternally,
Sam Schultz
Brothers & Sisters,
We are asking for your help!
As of the January 1st, 2021 Local 34 members and members of other trades have been replaced by out of state contractors at the Marathon Refinery.
We need members to step up and help protect local jobs and our wage & benefit standards.
We need members to stand and banner on shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 11a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
This request is of the utmost importance.
Please show your support and sign up to represent Local 34 at the Marathon Refinery.
Call the Local 34 office at: 651-312-1245.
Please do not hesitate to call with any questions.
Thank You!
Sam Schultz (612) 799-9037
Pete Verdeja (612) 790-0933
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Attention Brothers and Sisters:
I will be trying something new on the appointment of the open Organizer position at Local 34. We will be setting up interview times for members interested in the appointed position. Potential candidates will be interviewed by a board panel consisting of Officers of the Local 34 and the Apprenticeship Coordinator.
To be eligible for an interview a member must be a Journeyperson of Local 34 and have been in good standing the last 2 years. Interviews will be conducted by appointment times on Friday March 12, 2021 during normal working hours. The Interview panel will have the option available for in person and online interviews for members.
Applicants must email me their name, registration number, any resume if any (not a requirement) and preference for in person or online interview OR use the online form here after logging in:
https://www.insulators34.org/organizer-application
Thank you,
Fraternally,
Samuel Schultz
To all Insulators Local 34 Members:
Please see the attached letter from the International General President Greg Revard on health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In solidarity,
Sam Schultz
All members who rrside in Hennepin County:
On the agenda for tomorrow's County Board Meeting, is the authorization to issue the bonds for the Fort Snelling Upper Post housing project. As you may recall this is a $100 million + project that we have a signed PLA on. There is no cost to the county the developer will be responsible for payment.
If you live in Hennepin County, Please take a minute to call your commissioner today regarding the Fort Snelling Upper Post project. Ask them to vote to authorize the bonds for this project.
A yes vote will:
- Create hundreds of construction jobs
- Create 200 units of much needed affordable housing
- Ensure the preservation of these historic structures
Here is contact info for the commissioners and our read on their position on the project.
Opat - strong no - 612-348-7881
Fernando - undecided - 612-348-7882
Greene - lean yes - 612-348-7883
Connely - undecided - 612-348-7884
Goettel - strong yes - 612-348-7885
Callison - undecided - 612-348-7886
Johnson - strong support - 612-348-7887
Thanks,
Samuel Schultz
Business Manager
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 34