HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-18 IBEW CorrespondenceIBEW
ORANGE COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF
ELECTRICAL WORKERS. LOCAL 441
309 N. RAMPART STREET
SUITE M
ORANGE, CA 92868
(714) 939-3131
(714) 939-3132 FAX
www.ibewoc.com
NEAL H. LAUZON
Business Manager
Affiliated with:
Los Angeles/Orange Counties
Building and Construction
Trades Council
State Building and Construction
Trades Council of California
California State Association of
Electrical Workers
California Labor Federation
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial
Organizations
Orange County Federation
of Labor, AFL-CIO
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IBEW Orange County 441 E
June 8, 2021
Swinerton Builders
200 N Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Re: OCSD Headquarters Complex at Plant 1
The recent bid and award of the Orange County Sanitation District's Headquarters Complex
at Plant 1 has thrust into the spotlight the issue of local hire and those projects that can
make a difference in the lives of the working men and women in the county.
Given the numerous public comments read during the May 26th Board Meeting, as well as
supporting commentary given by the District's board members in favor of local hire, we
trust Swinerton is looking for ways to ensure local resident electricians are made a priority
on this project. With many area families still recovering from the recent pandemic,
employment at this project will serve as a much-needed stimulus to local rate-paying
citizens.
IBEW Orange County stands ready to provide local workers through our hiring hall.
Regardless of which electrical contractor secures the Headquarters Complex project, an
agreement can be drafted allowing a non-signatory contractor access to our pool of local,
qualified electricians.
It is not our intention to pursue a labor dispute with the OCSD or Swinerton Builders;
rather, it is our desire to work amicably, ensuring Orange County men and women are
utilized on this project without the use of bannering or picketing.
We welcome all lines of communication with the parties involved and look forward to
building the County together.
Sincerely ·
Neal H. Lauzon
Business Manager
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cc: Orange County Sanitation District, Board Members
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