Thank you for your service!!
New Lincoln Chief Steward, Jeff Hebenstreit
Jeff Hebenstreit is sworn in as our new Chief Seward by Zif Arnold, President
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Claud Clary, Marv Morrison, Denny Martin, and Zif Arnold
From the Office of the President
Brothers and Sisters:
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Claud Clary. Claud served
as Secretary/Treasurer of the local from January 1971 to June 1983.
Claud was instrumental in the acquisition of the land, the building of our hall, and
retiring our mortgage, in addition to all other Secretary/Treasurer duties of the local.
I had the pleasure of conversing with Claud on a visit to Arizona, where he enjoyed
his retirement years, and I witnessed a CWA jacket that Claud had mounted on
his golf cart for all the world to see as he motored around the community.
Claud was a man of integrity, who was very proud of his membership with CWA.
He retired from Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph in the early 80’s
and was 95 years old at the time of his passing.
Jake & Joyce Jacobson
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
Joyce Jacobson. Joyce is the wife of longtime CWA Local 7470 executive board
member and retiree, Richard "Jake" Jacobson. Our thoughts and prayers
are with the family at this most difficult time. She will be missed.
We Signed A Contract!!
Members listening to bargaining committee member Darren Donovan explain what was going on in bargaining and encouraging everyone to stay strong and united.
Not only did Local 7470 members show support for our Union, but other Union Brothers and Sisters turned out to offer their support and we can't thank them enough.
Members banding together to fight for our rights.
Solidarity
A show of support for our bargaining committee.
We are staying united and strong.
Health care is very important to all of us!
Wages and good benefits for all.
Talking it over at the end of the day.
Chief Stewards' Meeting - August 2019
Chief Stewards meeting with CWA 7470 officers
E-Board members working hard during the Chief Stewards meeting
E-Board members working hard during the Chief Stewards meeting
E-Board members working hard during the Chief Stewards meeting
E-Board members working hard during the Chief Stewards meeting
E-Board members working hard during the Chief Stewards meeting
Swearing in of new Chief Stewards
E-Board members working hard during the Chief Stewards meeting
Swearing in of new Chief Stewards
President Arnold (right) swearing in new Chief Stewards, Dave Smidt (l) and Mike Arens (r)
Windstream Bankruptcy Information
Jake Retires!
One of CWA Local 7470's best retires
Richard (Jake) Jacobson retired on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Pictured at left is Jake receiving his union retirement check from Darren Donovan. Thank you, Jake, for your many wonderful years of service to Local 7470.
United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities
Darren Donovan plays taps
Our very own Darren Donovan played taps at the United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF) on the steps of the Capitol on Sunday, April 28.
Retirements
Six members retire
On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, six members retired. We wish each of them a long and happy retirement. Pictured left to right: Jim Steinauer, Steve Lohmeier, Jeanne Hibbert, and Chris Rappl. Not pictured: Lee Lynch and Ivan Troxel.
Local 7470 Contributes to Our Community
CWA 7470 gives to those in need
CWA Local 7470 members donated $480 this past holiday season. The Local then matched the donation, bringing the total to $960, which was split between People's City Mission, Matt Talbot Kitchen, and The Food Bank.
Steve Maas (L), CWA Local 7470 Secretary/Treasurer and Mike (Zif) Arnold (R), CWA Local 7470 President, present a check to the People's City Mission.
Steve Maas (L), CWA Local 7470 Secretary/Treasurer and Mike (Zif) Arnold (R), CWA Local 7470 President, present a check to Matt Talbot Kitchen.
Steve Maas (L), CWA Local 7470 Secretary/Treasurer and Mike (Zif) Arnold (R), CWA Local 7470 President, present a donation check to Scott Young of the Food Bank.
Pictured at left is T.J. Skalka, Hastings Chief Steward, delivering a check to the Hastings Food Pantry. Hastings union members collected donations, which were then matched by Local 7470, to total $150 for the Pantry.
Newly Elected Executive Board Members
Four Members Re-elected
Congratulations (and thank you for your service to our Union) to the following members that were all re-elected to another three-year term to the Executive Board of our Local 7470:
Darren Donovan, Eastern District
Ryan Donovan, Western District
Robb Fisher, Lincoln (Frame, Switch, Digs, Transport, RSC, USA, BMM, MDS)
Leonard Zeman, Lincoln (Systems, CST, Cable, and Construction)
Retirement
Mary Versaw Retires
Mary Versaw, pictured at left with Union Vice President Mark Butler, retired on December 7, 2018. We wish her well in her retirement.