IBEW Local Union 503

IBEW Local 503 Annual Golf Day is August 25th!!

In Memory of Frank Martini

Local 503 is sad to announce the passing of 18 year Member Frank Martini. Frank was a Service Layout Estimator working out of Spring Valley. He previously held positions of Meter Reader, Overhead Line Technician and Underground Lline Technician. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolonces are sent to his wife Kathy and their children Kristen and Ryan.
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Swearing In Our Newest Officers

IBEW Local 503 swore in 2 new officers. Please welcome Melissa Kurtz, Recording Secretary and Kevin Gillespie, Treasurer. We look forward to their leadership and dedication that they bring to Local 503.
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Local 503 Members: Free Child Identification Kits

ATTENTION IBEW LOCAL 503 MEMBERS: There is nothing more important to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers than our members and their families safety and well-being. To help our members protect their children and grandchildren, the IBEW has joined the National Child Identification Program to provide FREE Child ID Kits to our members.
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I.B.E.W. Local 503 18th Annual Golf Outing
Dear Friends, Family, Brothers & Sisters, I.B.E.W. is having its 18th Annual Golf Outing, scheduled for Friday, August 25, 2017. The outing will take place at Otterkill Country Club on 100 Otter Road Campbell Hall, NY. The Holiday Food Drive is once again the beneficiary of this great day. Together we can assure that over 75 needy families receive food for the Holiday Season.
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How to find Cigna Doctors
How to find a CCN Doctor Go to Mycigna.com Enter login info Go to find a Doctor Enter location and Doctor type On the next screen go to quality and recognitions Check box for Cigna Care designations Hit Apply *CCN Doctors are noted with a blue oval with the letter “C” in it* Any questions please call Jeannine Pietrobuono with O&R Benefits at 845-577-2783 Go to Mycigna.
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Bidding on Bargaining Unit positions!
Attention Local 503 Members, Recently there have been many postings for Bargaining Unit positions at Orange & Rockland Utilities. We want to remind all members to put “ALL QUALIFICATIONS “for whatever posting that they bid on. The Human Resources Department will disregard postings if the qualifications are not listed. This is extremely important and we don’t want members to be overlooked for positions that they are interested in and qualified for due to missing information. Should you have any questions on how you should submit a bid ask your Shop Steward or call the Union Hall (845)-783-5007 Fraternally Yours, Melissa Kurtz Recording Secretary I.B.E.W. Local Union 503
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Local 503 New Officers
Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is with great pleasure that I announce to you the newly elected officers of IBEW Local 503, there was one race for the Treasurer position in which the votes were tallied today and the result was Kevin Gillespie receiving 100 votes and Tom Arone receiving 99.
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Honoring our Veteran's
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As a veteran of the U.S. Army, our veterans have sacrificed their time and put their lives on the line in service to their country. Some of our brothers and sisters did not make it back. They made the ultimate sacrifice. In fact, since September 11th, 2001, there have been 6858 American service men and women killed on the battlefield.
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Bargaining Unit bidding “qualifications.”
Dear Brothers and Sisters, When bidding for new positions within the Bargaining Unit, be sure to include “qualifications.” All postings have the following language associated with them “any application received that does not include employee qualifications will not be considered.
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NEW 503 Long Sleeve Shirts For Sale

Understanding Job Postings!
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Recently at Orange and Rockland Utilities there have been many job postings and much movement throughout the organization. It has come to our attention that employees haven’t been released for these postings in the contractual timeframes.
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Volunteers from NRG IBEW 503.3

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am passing along a letter I received from VCS. Rob Decker The group of volunteers we had on Friday for the United Way Fall Day of Caring from NRG Bowline New York were amazing. They also represented IBEW Local 503.3, as there were 3 electricians and 1 mechanic among them.
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Thank you!! IBEW Local 503
ARC of Orange County and Sister Jean from House on the Hill in Goshen, extend their sincere gratitude for the food baskets, Local 503 donated to them this holiday season. Please read the letters below.
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Download:

House on the Hill Thank you.pdf ,

The ARC Thank You.pdf

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Dear Brothers and Sisters, October is Domestic Violance month! Violence is a serious public health problem. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life. Many more survive violence and suffer physical, mental, and or emotional health problems throughout the rest of their lives.
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United Way's Celebration
The United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region honored Orange and Rockland Utilities with the organization's Exemplary Campaign Award at United Way's Celebration of Service Awards dinner at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor. Since 1993, O&R and its bargaining unit, IBEW Local 503, have donated nearly $4 million in employee contributions and shareholder matches to the United Way.
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IBEW Political Action Center
Sisters and Brothers, As you are well aware, the United States Senate is broken. The filibuster is a primary tactic that is used to stall legislation. “Filibuster” refers to any attempt to block or delay Senate action on legislation by debating it at length or among other things offering numerous procedural motions. Historically, the filibuster was used on a limited basis.
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Utility Workers Safety Bill

Unions Hope Cuomo Signs Utility Worker Safety Bill

The utility worker assault bill is now on Governor Cuomo's desk and union leaders are hoping he will sign it soon. As we discussed back in the spring, the measure would increase the penalties for attacking a utility worker. Joining us from New York City to explain more is Pat Guidice from IBEW Local 1049.

IBEW Local 503 and O&R raise $200,000 for United Way

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 503 and Orange and Rockland Utilities raised more than $200,000 for the United Way.
IBEW Local 503 and O&R fundraising drive raised $100,080 from O&R’s employees and retirees. The company matched that sum dollar-for-dollar from the shareholder funds of Consolidated Edison Inc., O&R’s parent company.
Since 1993, IBEW Local 503 and O&R have donated nearly $4 million in employee contributions and shareholder matches to the United Way. O&R employs about 1,100 people.

What's New at IBEW 503

Message from President Scott Jensen

November 13, 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Thank you for the long hours, time spent away from your families and the dedicated service you all displayed during the trying times that Hurricane Sandy brought before us. Many of you, like thousands of customers that we service throughout the territory experienced your own flooding, property damage and loss of power. Read More...

Shop Stewards Duties

•Shop Stewards are the eyes and ears of a union. They make sure that the contract is enforced fairly. If there are problems, it is up to the Shop Steward to file a grievance or resolve the problems through other means. •Shop Stewards are not only important to the daily operations of the union, they are also co-workers who care deeply for worker rights. Read More...

Welcome!!!

Welcome to the new IBEW Local 503 website!!!! Please go to the Member Resources page and set up an account. Please share this site will all of you Union Brother & Sisters!!! If you have anything of interest that you would like to post, please email it and we will put it on the website. Thank you and enjoy. Read More...