January 2023
Millwrights installing cutting-edge baggage-handling system at Houston airport
Union millwrights have been instrumental in a multi-year project to install a high-tech baggage-handling system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston that is the first of its kind in the Unites States.

The technology United Airlines is having installed in Terminals C and E has been used in airports in Dubai and South Korea. It improves bag-scan accuracy by 25%, can reroute bags without manual intervention, and significantly increases system speed, making luggage retrieval faster for travelers.

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Sisters in the Brotherhood Committee donates toys to those in need during holiday season
The Southern States Millwrights Sisters in the Brotherhood Committee put its best foot forward to bring joy to children and families in need during the holiday season through its holiday toy drive. 

Donations were distributed to organizations across the Southern District just in time for Christmas.

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Florida Training Program Enhanced by $25K AWS Grant
The Florida Carpenters Training program is honored to announce that it has been award a $25,000 grant from the American Welding Society.

With the funding, five Lincoln Electric FlexTec Multi-Process Welder machines were purchased for both apprentice and journeyman upgrade training. The machines will be used for millwright training at the Tampa Training Center. Millwright instructor Matt Bartles (pictured) said the new equipment is a welcome enhancement, and will replace old equipment.

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Submit your nominations
for Community Service Challenge
Each quarter, the SSMRC recognizes members who go above and beyond in their communities. Members who are recognized receive the Community Service Challenge Award and gifts including a lunch cooler, T-shirt, and $250 gift card. If you know someone who should be honored with the Community Service Challenge Award, please send a text to 855-577-7672.
Get a free t-shirt when you take the 101 Constitution online course
The SSMRC will send you a free T-shirt after you complete the online course "101 Constitution: U.S. Government and Labor Law," which is hosted in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Department of Education and Training's Learning Management System. Learn more about the course here.
Ask your Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Do you have a question about your union you would like answered? Submit a question to our monthly "Ask your EST" segment, in which Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Wayne Jennings will dive deep into answering member questions and educating members about opportunities in our council and the UBC.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
January Member Spotlight from Local 1263
Twenty-four years ago, in the state of Pennsylvania, Drew Ohorodnyk began his journey as a millwright and never looked back. Throughout the years, Ohorodnyk has worked extremely hard to advance in the trade, where he has been presented the opportunity to use his skills to teach others the trade that has given so much to his family. In 2020, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he is currently a part-time millwright instructor, while still working on his tools. 

Being a part-time instructor and working in the trade demands a lot of time, however during his free time, Ohorodnyk enjoys serving those in his community, cooking, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife looking for a bargain at yard sales on the weekend. 

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HEALTH AND SAFETY
Provide young workers with hands-on training on the correct use of equipment
Hands-on learning is important to improve individual and group performance by increasing knowledge and acquiring skill. Adequate hands-on training also increases safety in the workplace.

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UBC News
The bipartisan infrastructure law is not only rebuilding the US, it is rebuilding the middle class. How? By supporting unions.
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