Carpenter

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by  United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

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GENERAL OFFICERS OF GENERAL OFFICE:
THE UNITED BROTHERHOOD of CARPENTERS & JOINERS of AMERICA 101 Constitution Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20001
GENERAL PRESIDENT DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS
William Konyha
101 Constitution Ave., N.W. First District, JosephF. Lia Sixth District, Dean Sooter
Washington, D.C. 20001 120 North Main Street 400 Main Street #203
New City, NewYork 10956 Rolla, Missouri 65401
FIRST GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT
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SECOND GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT Portland, Oregon 97205
Third District, Anthony Ochocki
Sigurd Lucassen 14001 West McNichols Road Eighth District, M. B. Bryant
101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Detroit, Michigan 48235 5330-FPower Inn Road
Washington, D.C. 20001 Sacramento, California 95820
GENERAL SECRETARY Fourth District, Harold E. Lewis Ninth District, John Carruthers
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Washington, D.C. 20001 Fifth District, Leon W. Greene Tenth District, RonaldJ. Dancer
GENERAL TREASURER 4920 54th Avenue, North 1235 40th Avenue, N.W.
Crystal, Minnesota 55429 Calgary, Alberta, CanadaT2KOG3
Charles E. Nichols
101 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 William Konyha, Chairman
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(ISSN 0008-6843) Currigan Hall in downtown Den-
VOLUME 102 No. 1 JANUARY, 1982 ver, Colo., was the site of the 1981
International Carpentry Apprentice-
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERSANDJOINERS OFAMERICA ship Contest, November 11 and 12. A
John S.Rogers,Editor vast exhibition center, able to hold
major national and international con-
ventions, the hall was marked off into
48 20-foot squares, where, for two
days, the state and provincial appren-
IN THIS ISSUE ticeship champions performed their
manipulative tests under the careful
scrutiny of the judges.
NEWS AND FEATURES Millwrights and mill-cabinet ap-
prentices performed their manual
tasks on November 11, and the car-
Report on the AFL-CIO Convention 2 pentry contestants took on their proj-
Predictions for the New Year 4 ects on November 12.
The Little Girl Without a Face, An Appeal 5 Our cover picture, taken from a
balcony ofCurrigan Hall, shows some
15th International Carpentry Apprenticeship Contest 7
of the carpenters—completing their
Carpentry Contestants 8 eight-hour project a shed-like struc-
Busy Day at the Contest 13 ture, covered on two sides by textured
Mill-Cabinet Contestants 14 siding, with two sides left exposed so
Millwright Contestants 16 that judges could inspect the framing.
An air vent on the roof and composi-
The Judges .. 1 tion shingles completed the project. In
The Carpentry Training Conference 20 addition, they had a form project to
The Four-Hour Written Test 21 complete.
Job Corps Conference 22 The carved figures shown at the
Election Day '82 to be Solidarity Day II 25 lowerleftof the coverare the trophies
for the first place winners. Standing
approximately 18 inches high, they are
from left to right, the carpentry
DEPARTMENTS trophy, the mill-cabinet trophy, and
the millwright trophy.
Washington Report 23
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Plane Gossip 3
Service to the Brotherhood 32
In Memoriam 37
What's New? 39
In Conclusion William Konyha 40
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The AFL-CIO's 14ih Biennial Convention was also its Centennial Convention commemorating one hundredyearsofstruggle
on behalf of the working population. Delegates filled the meeting hall in New York City for the anniversary event.
AFL-CIO Centennial
Convention sets
the stage for more
anti-recession
action in 7982
The big labor feder—ation of North
—America and the world the AFL-CIO
marked its centennial in November
at its I4th Biennial Convention in
New York City.
A total of 836 delegates from more
than a hundred trade unions assem-
bled in a time of recession and rising
unemployment, and they immediately The UnitedBrotherhood'sofficialdelegates to the AFL-CIO Convention, shown above
tackled the crucial issues before them. at a convention table, included General President William Konyha, First General
Our spokesmen were among those Vice President Pat Campbell, Second General Vice President Sigurd Lucassen,
GeneralSecretaryJohn Rogers, General Treasurer Charles Nichols, District Board
present and accounted for. Members Joseph Lia, Raymond Ginnetti, Anthony Ochocki, Harold E. Lewis, Leon
Ably representing the United Broth- W. Greene, Dean Sooter, Hal Morton, and M. B. Bryant: Robert Argentine, secretary
erhood at the sessions were 15 official of the Western Pennsylvania District Council, andPaul Miller, secretary of the
delegates headed by General President LosAngeles, Calif., District Council.
William Konyha. (The complete list
of delegates is contained in the picture
caption at right.) • It called for the establishment of • The federal government was
Among the significant policy posi- aasRewcaosnsdtornuectiuonndeFrintahneceRoCoosrepvoerlattiAodn-, uitrygetodotfofseutsetiigthstcmroednietycopnotlriocly aauntdhoerx--
tions taken by North American labor ministration, to revitalize the economy cessive interest rates and to channel
at the convention were the following: with loans, loan guarantees, interest funds into productive uses, including
• The Federation called upon the rate subsidies and targeted tax bene- housing, and to stop unproductive
federal government and private indus- fits for retooling and growth of basic credit flows that aggravate the eco-
try to do their utmost to provide the industries, with special consideration nomic situation with speculative ex-
people with low- and middle-income for high unemployment areas. cesses and merger activities.
housing.
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• It called upon Congress to re- ican markets by foreign producers and
store public service jobs for workers further weakening of the nation's in- • Limiting the individual income
unable to find jobs otherwise. dustrial base. tax cuts for 1982 to $700 per tax-
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payer, roughly the amount sched-
uled for those with incomes of
$40,000 and over.
• Cutting the 10% investment tax
7%
credit back to its original
level to preclude subsidizing the
same firms and investments as
does the huge new depreciation
system.
• Withdrawing oil windfall profits
tax giveaways to wealthy oil roy-
alty owners in the 1981 tax act.
In contrast to this kind of program,
the AFL-CIO said, "The Reagan Ad-
ministration response to rising unem-
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output, and destroy more jobs.
"TheAdministration'seconomicpol-
icies," the resolution continued, "adds Brotherhood Wins
up to class warfare against the dis-
advantaged, the poor and the working
people of America. These policies Broadcast Awards
. . .
must be exposed, the damage mini-
mized and the course reversed." The International Labor Press As-
Major programs to expand the ac- saoncdiatBiroonadrceacsetntlcyomhpeeltditiiotsn,firasntdFitlhme
tivities and services of the AFL-CIO UBC emerged with three awards.
drew the support of the convention Over 100 entries were submitted in 13
with its approval ofa two-step increase categories that covered film, radio,
in the federation's per capita payment Former US VicePresident Walter filmstrip, and slideshow presentations.
to provide the necessary funds. Be- MondaleandMrs. Mondale were Judging was conducted by a varied
ginning this month, the monthly AFL- convention guests. group of independent judges selected
CIO per capita tax paid by the Broth- from labor, media, and the field of
erhood and by other affiliates on their education.
US membership increased from 190 The UBC received its highest honor
per member to 240. Starting with pay- in the television commercial category,
ments for January, 1983, the payment where it received first place for its
60-second spot "Building America's
will go up another 30, for a total of Future." The judges cited the com-
270. mercial's creative scripting and the
The AFL-CIO listed five areas of viewer appeal of the toll free "800"
expanded activity: more involvement number. The spot was produced by
the Washington, D.C. public relations
in public affairs through creation of firm Maurer, Fleisher, Anderson &
an Institute for Public Affairs and a Conway. The Brotherhood also re-
continuation of regional conferences, ceived an award ofhonor for its radio
reaflfiliation with the International GeneralPresident Konyha joins in the commercial of the same theme "Build-
Confederation of Free Trade Unions, welcome for US Senator TedKennedy ing America's Future." The radio spot
construction of a George Meany Me- to the convention. was also produced by Maurer, Flei-
morial Library and Archives, ex- imm^ sher, Anderson & Conway.
panded political education programs, In the film strip and slide show
and continued cooperative organizing category, the Brotherhood received an
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Delegates took time during the ses- slide show was produced by Union
sions to celebrate the first century of Communications of St. Louis, Mo.
achievement for the Federation, since ^U The competition is designed to rec-
its birth as the Federation of Orga- ognize the achievements of the labor
nized Trades and Labor Unions in movement in the film and broadcast
1881. An overriding theme of the con- fields, and to encourage greater use of
vention was the determination to carry the media by labor organizations.
forward the new spirit of solidarity m^k. ^^HI^I^^^^H Wweelnlt-dteosetrhveedIntseprencaitailoncaolmLmaednideastiGoanrs-
with policies and programs to spur General Secretary Rogers talks with ment Workers Union for the song
union growth, preserve workers rights UnitedAuto WorkersPresident Douglas that has benefited the entire labor
and deal with economic and political Frazer. The UAW re-affiliated with movement, "Look For The Union
change in the years ahead. the AFL-CIO in 1981. Label."
JANUARY, 1982
year, this obviously isn't saying much: 1981 rates ranged
from 11% to21'/2%.
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MOBILE-HOME—OUTLOOK Good news for mobile home
manufacturers US domestic sales are expected to
continue to improve after a depressed period experienced
in the late seventies. For the 1981-1985 time period,
manufacturers project a 13.3% annual increase. The
largest increase in sales is expected in the Sunbelt and
Pacific regions.
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SENIOR-CITIZEN OUTLOOK Many supervisors are think-
ing that older workers perform better than their younger
colleagues. In a recent study, responses from 552 chief
executives show 76% would likely hire someone over age
50. According to an IRS ruling, employees staying on
beyond normal retirement age are prohibited from receiv-
ing increases in pensions for their service. But things may
be different in 1982. In December, the Labor Department
stated that starting January, 1982, certain retirees may
work past retirement age without forfeiting benefits.
—
SOLAR ENERGY A new study of the solar energy market
suggests that activity in this field w—ill move in leaps and
bounds during the next few years in both Europe and
the US. In Europe alone, by 1985 solar energy equip-
ment shipments are expected to increase to over four
times the 1980 rate of $142 million. The 203-page report
Predictions of Things to Come by Frost & Sullivan Inc. forecasts a $3.2 billion solar
equipment marketby 1990.
We —
As Enter an Uncertain 1982 TAX PROSPECTS And taxes will continue to be a major
topic of contention in 1982. President Reagan now says
As battle-scarred 1981 recedes behind us, the new year, that tax increases are not being completely ruled out, if
these increases "wouldn't conflict with the stimulative
1982, stretches out unmarred before us. What's in store
for 1982? Here are some predictions, projections, and nature of [his] economic plan." As a result of new tax
changes from industry, labor and government sources: laws, if both a husband and wife hold jobs, they can now
— shelter a total of $4,000 in individual retirement accounts,
INTEREST RATES Owens-Illinois Chairman Edwin D. even if they have a retirement program at their place of
Dodd's projections for 1982 have interest rates ranging employment. However, this seems only fair, since the
from \37c to 25%. This is in keeping with the belief held additional tax paid by two working individuals if they are
by many economists that the drop in interest rates is married has still not been completely eradicated for the
likely to be slow, and may not last. Although analysts 1982 year. Says Treasury Secretary Regan, "We did the
believe interest rates will be more stable in 1982 than last best we could."
Father Joe: 41 Years of Service to God and Man
The Rev. Joseph L. Donahue, 76, lather that he had the call to broader
chaplain of the Chicago Building service to God and man as a priest.
Trades Council and the man who He was ordained in 1940, and he
delivered the invocation to our recent later earned a master of arts degree
34th General Convention and our in social work and was a licensed
Centennial Banquet, died of a heart social worker.
aUack on December 7. He was In his lifetime, Father Donahue
stricken just before addressing a undoubtedly delivered more invoca-
seminar of the Chicago District tions and addresses before trade union
Council of Carpenters at the Holiday gatherings than any other clergyman
Inn in Oak Lawn, III. in history.
Affectionately known throughout Father Donahue was amongthe first
the labor movement, as "Father Joe," of his union of Lathers to support
the Rev. Donahue came from a trade affiliation with the Brotherhood. When
union family. His father was a Boiler- the affiliation was accomplished in
Father Donahue, left, accepts a por- maker, and he was himself an ap- 1979, he said, "The Lathers will have
trait of Jesus, "The Carpenter," from prentice Lather and later a journey- a genuine trade union home by affilia-
Dennis So»ka of Roman Inc. at the man of Lathers Local 74, Chicago. It tion with the Carpenters, to whom
recent Brotherhood convention. was during his work as a journeyman Brotherhood is truly meaningful."
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