Northwest labor press. (Portland , Ore.) 1987-current, April 07, 2017, Image 12

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE 12 | April 7, 2017 | NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS Apprentices at Painters #10 keep on learning The Regional Training Center of the Painters and Allied Trades got brand new ﬂooring — and ap- prentices and some journeymen members of Painters Local 10 learned about new industrial ﬂoor coatings produced by Benjamin Moore & Co. Twenty-one Level 1 apprentices prepped 2,000 square feet of ﬂooring at the Training Cen- ter in Northeast Portland. They re- moved the old ﬂoor covering and proﬁled the existing concrete to ABOVE: Jeﬀ Spillane of Benjamin Moore & Co. (right) shows members of determine what product would Painters Local 10 how to apply a 100 percent solids coating to the Regional work best. Then, a select number Training Center ﬂoor. Journeyman Raymond Stallworth (left) helps out. BE- of apprentices, journeymen and LOW: Apprentice Shannon Starr (left), and Hailey Suydam of Dicks color cen- retail store operators took part in ter use spiked shoes to apply a thick Industrial coating to the ﬂoor. Experts from Benjamin Moore & Co. teamed with the Regional Training Center to a two-day class headed by Rob teach apprentices the latest in industrial coating products. Cayton, a specialty coating rep from Benjamin Moore, and Jeﬀ Spillane, a senior man- ager of training implementation at the company. The union members learned about the chemical proper- ties and components of today’s industrial coating products. They were shown how to mix the specialized materials, and they assisted in applying the material to the ﬂoor. “The end product is a highly functional and durable ﬂoor that will withstand heavy machinery and years of foot traﬃc at the training center,” said Training Coor- dinator Jim Phelps. BUILDING COMMUNITY Think creatively when giving to Labor’s Community Services Labor’s Community Service Agency is offering several cre- ative ways for local unions to donate to the agency’s assis- tance programs for union members in need. They in- clude: • Add LCSA as a beneficiary to your upcoming golf and poker tournaments, skeet/clay shoots, and other charitable events. • Donate the proceeds from your 50/50 raffles. • Suggest to the company that grievance settlements not typ- ically settled to a member, be donated to LCSA programs. • Designate LCSA as the benefi- ciary of ‘Pass The Hat’ collec- tions at your monthly meet- ings. • Join a growing list of dedicated unions and become a monthly, sustaining donor to Labor’s Community Services. • Sign up for the Fred Meyer Community Rewards pro- gram. (See below) By including these creative ways to donate to LCSA, your union can provide much needed rental assistance to a union member unable to work due to a medical crisis; assist with a light bill for a member struggling with the workers’ compensation system; and provide moving expenses (se- curity deposit) to a working family served with a no-cause eviction or an unsustainable rent increase, said LCSA Ex- ecutive Director Eryn Byram. “Together, labor can stand in solidarity with working families as they face an un- precedented housing crisis and uncertain future,” she said. Checks can be made payable to Labor’s Commu- nity Service Agency, 9955 SE Washington St, Suite 211 Port- land, OR 97216. You may also donate at LCSAportland.org/ donate. Personal donations are also welcome. ´I just suppoUWHG/DERU·V Community Service Agency by shopping at Fred Meyer!µ Apprentices and journey- men learn about chemical properties and components in today’s in- dustrial coat- ing products. ´Great! Tell me how!µ Fred Meyer will donate $2.5 million annually to non- profits based on where YOU tell them to give! +HUH·VKRZ\RXFDQGLUHFW Fred Meyer to donate to LCSA: 1. 2. Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards card to LCSA at www. fredmeyer.com/communityrewards Search for /DERU·V&RPPXQLW\6HUYLFH$JHQF\ or by our non-profit number 91427 and select! Every time you shop and use your rewards card, you help LCSA earn a donation from Fred Meyer! LCSA donations go to help working families in need with programs such as Presents From Partners annual toy party for children of families affected by layoffs. You still earn your Fred Meyer Rewards Points, fuel points, and rebates! It· ·V H HD HDV\ HDV\ WR WR VX VXSS VXSSR VXSSRUW VXSSRUW / /D DE DERU·V DERU· DER DERU·V RZ RZQ RZQ It ·V ch charitabl charitab cha charitable org orga organ organiza organizat organization by b s shop sh oppi opping oppin at F at Fr Meyer. Fre Fred Mey Meye M Me Sign S u up today! toda today tod !