Alan Smith

Alan Smith

Sunday, 15 July 2018 20:02

2022 ValleyFair Annual Picnic

Saturday, August 6, 2022

What you get: 

  • Tickets for you and immediate family members
  • Parking pass for each vehicle parking that day
  • Waterpark Access
  • Picnic from 12:00pm-1:30pm in the Pavilion 
  • Unlimited Rides 
  • Valleyfair is open from 10 am to 11 pm.
  • Lunch served from noon to 1:00 pm.
  • TICKETS: Pick up at front gate table in the morning or Will Call after.
Thursday, 12 July 2018 11:07

Survey B

Dear Local34 Members:

If you have 5 – 10 minutes to fill out this survey from Elevation, it would be much appreciated. 

Click here to start survey.

Thank you!

Local34 Office

Thursday, 12 July 2018 11:01

Survey A

Dear Local34 Members:

If you have 5 – 10 minutes to fill out this survey from Elevation, it would be much appreciated. 

Click here to start survey.

Thank you!

Local34 Office

Monday, 11 June 2018 06:35

Time Card Report Reminder

Just a friendly reminder to complete your Time Cards for July.

If you are having any technical issues with Time Cards, please contact Alan Smith (612-594-4495) or the office.

Fine letters for incomplete Time Cards (June) will be run on August 27.

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Thank you

Diana Slotness

Executive Assistant

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Monday, 28 May 2018 03:27

2022 Golf Outing

30th ANNUAL AL O’NEILL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, June 24, 2022

Keller Golf Course Maplewood, MN

Entry Deadline: June 16, 2019

Checks payable to: Local 34
If you do not have a foursome, one will be arranged for you!

When: Friday, June 24, 2019

  • Where: Keller Golf Course
    2166 Maplewood Dr.
    Maplewood, MN
  • Who: Members, Contractors and Vendors Only! (No family or friends outside the Union)
  • Time: 7:00 am Registration
    8:00 am Shotgun
  • Cost: $100 per person
  • Entry Deadline: June 16, 2019

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019

  • This event is for Local 34 members only!
  • Limited to 30 participants
  • Cost is $250 per participant
  • You must RSVP to secure your spot
  • Lake Superior Fishing Charters
  • Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Duluth is reserved for Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Come Friday so we can get out on the water early on Saturday.
  • Hotel check in is 4:00pm.
  • Be at launch by 6:30AM at the latest!
  • Food and refreshments provided on the boat.
  • Launch Location: Waterfront Plaza Marina 325 S. Lake Ave. Duluth

2019 Fishing Outing Registration Form: Submit with payment to the hall or call to pay with credit card.

 

Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Duluth

200 West First Street

Duluth, MN 55802

Reservations: 218-722-1202

Code: HRF

You must call to reserve your room under the "HRF" block. They will need a credit card with your reservation, and you will pay for additional expenses.

Rooms are held for two nights Friday August 16 and Saturday August 17.

Rooms are available are available until July 17, 2019. (After that, no guarantees).

Launch is at Waterfront Plaza Marina 325 S. Lake Ave. Duluth - be at launch no later than 6:30 AM on Saturday morning. Food and beverages provided on boat.

You must RSVP to both the hotel and to the hall.

Tuesday, 06 March 2018 06:24

Updates

News & Updates

  • New Local 34 Officers

    Congratulations to Jordon King on becoming the new Local 34 Apprenticeship Coordinator. Jordon King will start his new roll effective 9/23/2024 and can be reached by phone at 651-312-1249 or email at  with any questions going forward.

    Local 34 elected officials (newly elected officials effecitive January 1,2025 highlighted in yellow) :


    Albert Byers , Business Manager  – (office) 651-312-1245 (cell) 612-790-3041 (email)


    Robert Wallace, Business Agent / Financial Secretary - (office) 651-312-1245 (cell) 612-484-0807 (email)


    Angela Sheehan , Business Agent / Corresponding and Recording Secretary - (office) 651-312-1245 (cell) 612-355-9933 (email) 


    Adam Theis , President -  (office) 651-312-1245 (email)


    Erica Hartse , Vice President -  (office) 651-312-1245 (email) 


    Executive Board:

    Rasheed Wade

    Kevin Gibbons

    Tyler Morales

    Simon Monson

    Joseph Hall


    Apprenticeship Board:

    John Hosley

    Ciara King

    Kevin Gibbons

    Benjamin Meyer

    Simon Monson


     Local Fund Trustee:

    Joseph Hall

    Rasheed Wade

    Kevin Gibbons


    Joint Fund Trustee:

    Lee Houske


     Sergeant at Arms:

    Rasheed Wade

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

Click here for more information.

Having technical problems with the Time Card form?

Call Alan Smith: 612-594-4495
Email


Do you have a photo of a job site you would like to share with the International Union? You can share the photo by email:

Or share it via text message to any of the Local 34 staff

Professional Resources

  • Scholarships opportunities

    Click to download application forms:

    2025 MN AFLCIO Scholarship

    Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship

    Labor Leader grant form

    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

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    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


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Health & Wellness Resources

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 952-851-5948

3001 Metro Dr. Ste. 500
Bloomington, MN 55425

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HealthPartners: Call 952-883-5000

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John Hancock
1-800-294-3575
mylifenow.jhrps.com

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Wednesday, 16 August 2017 05:48

2018 Apprentices

The Twin Cities Area Heat and Frost Insulators Local 34 Joint Apprenticeship Committee has filled Thirteen (13) apprentice openings.

Wednesday, 31 May 2017 00:44

Building a Better Work Environment

Study after study has proven that improved indoor air quality increases occupants’ productivity and efficiency. Noise control - whether it is in an office or a plant - can increase productivity.

Wednesday, 31 May 2017 00:44

Green Solutions

Do you want to start thinking “green”? Insulation systems – both individually or in combination with other building or equipment design options – can be vital to accomplishing your environmental stewardship objectives.

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