Description: Circular 650 - 11/17/2000 - 2001 HAZMAT Training Schedule.
November 17, 2000
Circular No. 650
TO ALL VICE PRESIDENTS
AND GENERAL CHAIRMEN
IN THE UNITED STATES
Dear Sirs and Brothers:
Re: Year 2001 Hazardous Materials Training Schedule
In conjunction with the George Meany Center for Labor Studies (GMCLS) we have scheduled six 4-day Hazardous Waste/Chemical Emergency Response Training Programs to be held during 2001. Four sessions will be held at the George Meany Center for Labor Studies in Silver Spring, Maryland and two additional "field programs" are scheduled for Los Angeles and Cincinnati respectively. The Silver Spring programs are open to members from throughout the U.S., while the "field programs" scheduled for California and Ohio will give preference to local participants within commuting distance to the training location.
The training will address both the criteria for Operations Level Training under OSHA 1910.120 and the requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations. Training includes advanced classroom instruction and intensive hands-on drills, including a simulated hazmat response in full safety gear. Under the terms of our federal grant, transportation, meals and lodging will be provided for all program participants. In addition, participants who are unable to receive regular pay through the railroad to attend training will be provided a stipend of $107.00 for each of the four days of training ($428.00 total stipend). Under the terms of the grant, full-time union representatives will be provided transportation, lodging and meals in the same manner as rank-and-file participants, however, full-time officers are not entitled to receive the daily stipend.
The program is open to all BMWE members and I strongly encourage
division/federation officers, subordinate lodge officers, local activists, and
interested members to submit application to attend one of these sessions.
Circular No. 650 -2- November 17, 2000
The dates are as follows:
* February 27 - March 2, 2001 - Buena Park, CA
* March 19 - 22, 2001 - Cincinnati, OH
May 6 - 10, 2001 - Silver Spring, MD (GMCLS)
June 24 - 28, 2001 - Silver Spring, MD (GMCLS)
July 15 - 20, 2001 - Silver Spring, MD (GMCLS)
August 12 - 16, 2001 - Silver Spring, MD (GMCLS)
* Local participants within commuting distance to training location will be given preference for these off-site, localized "field programs."
I have attached an application form which I encourage you to reproduce and distribute to those members of your division/federation which you feel would be good candidates to participate in this training program. A minimum of ten (10) slots have been allocated to BMWE for each session. Participants who successfully complete the four-day training program will be eligible to receive college credit through the National Labor College of the George Meany Center. Completed application forms should be mailed or faxed (248-948-7150) directly to Rick Inclima at Grand Lodge. Final selection and notification of participants will be made by Grand Lodge approximately four to six weeks prior to each seminar. Due to the large number of anticipated applicants, only those members selected to attend will be notified. Successful applicants will remain responsible for arranging time off duty to attend.
If you have any questions regarding participant selection or would like further information regarding the Hazmat Training Program, please call Director of Education Rick Inclima at (248) 948-1010, ext. 626. We look forward to receiving your recommendations for participation in these important safety and health seminars.
In solidarity,
President
Attachment
cc: Mr. W. E. LaRue
Mr. G. D. Housch
Mr. K. M. Deptuck
Mr. Ron Bowden
Mr. John Kruk
Mr. R. F. Liberty
Mr. Rick Inclima
Ms. Brenda Cantrell
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Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes
APPLICATION FORM
George Meany Center for Labor Studies
FOUR-DAY HAZMAT TRAINING PROGRAM
NAME: _____________________________________________________
SS#______________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________
CITY: _______________________________________________
STATE: __________
ZIP: ____________
TELEPHONE: (_________)_________________________
E-MAIL:_______________________________
BEST TIME TO REACH YOU AT ABOVE NUMBER:______________________
DIVISION/FEDERATION __________________________________
LODGE: ______________________
UNION OFFICER: YES ______ NO ______
TITLE: __________________________________________
In order of preference please indicate choice of date and location:
______ February 27 - March 2, 2001 UFCW Local 324 Training Facility
Buena Park, CA *
______ March 19 - 22, 2001 International Chemical Workers Union Council
Cincinnati, OH *
______ May 6 - 10, 2001 George Meany Center for Labor Studies
Silver Spring, MD
______ June 24 - 28, 2001 George Meany Center for Labor Studies
Silver Spring, MD
______ July 15 - 20, 2001 George Meany Center for Labor Studies
Silver Spring, MD
______ August 12 - 16, 2001 George Meany Center for Labor Studies
Silver Spring, MD
* Local participants within commuting distance to training facility will be given preference for these off-site localized programs.
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO:
RICHARD A. INCLIMA FAX: 248-948-7150
Director of Education & Safety
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes
26555 Evergreen Road, Suite 200
Southfield, MI 48076-4225
(248) 948-1010, Ext. 626