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Effective May 1, 2010 Local 798 will only hold membership applications for 6 months. It is up the applicant to resubmit the application back to the Local.
Member Notice
We always strive to make imformation readily available to all of our members. It is our hope that the following changes will make this information easier for you.
The new phone system is up and running. We now have an automated system for checking your position on the out-of-work list. You may call 918-610-2746, and when prompted, enter your book or social security number followed by # sign. You will then be given your position on the out-of-work list. Please be advised that you must allow 24 hours from the time you place your name on the out-of-work list before you can call and retrieve this automated information.
Remember, to place yourself on the out-of-work list, you must call 918-663-3200. Leave your name, book number or social security number, date terminated, and reason for termination - whether laid off, fired, quit, or missed welding test. You will be placed on the out-of-work list as of the date and time of this call. Again, you must wait 24 hours from the time you place your name on the out-of-work list before you can call and check your position.
We hope you find these upgrades helpful.
NOTICE
It is extremely important that you keep your CURRENT address and phone information on file with the Union. In order to conduct our business, we must have your correct contact information. We are only able to accept TWO phone numbers, so please indicate which number you wish to have as your primary phone contact (the number we will call first).
To change your phone or address, please submit a completed change of address card, or submit a written request that includes your name, book or social security number, the new information, and you must include your SIGNATURE. You can fax this information to 918 627-9327.
In order to serve the large number of phone calls (over 1000 every day), we have installed a new phone system. Please bear with us while we work out the bugs in the system. To help you get your information as fast as possible, please make note of the phone numbers below. Calling the correct number will quickly get you to the party you need to speak with.
Pipeline Industry Benefit Fund - 918 280-4800.
Local 798 Training Center (Welding School) - 918 622-0210.
Local 798 Business Agent and Organizer Voice Mail Service - 918 663-6520.
Jobline – 918 610-2745 (only available M-F, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
To place yourself on the Out-Of-Work List - 918 663-3200.
Automated Out-Of-Work List Position Information (to see where you are at on the Out-Of-Work List) – 918 610-2746.
Local Union 798 Membership Business - 918 622-1900. For dispatch, press 2. For all other Local Union Business, press 3.
Shipping Charges on Merchandise orders
Starting June 1, 2009 there will be a $7 Shipping & Handling charge automatically added to all Merchandise orders.
Employee Free Choice Act
Local 798 supports The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) (H.R. 1409, S. 560) and we encourage all of our members to contact your representatives in the House and Senate immediately and let them know you support this effort. You can contact your representatives by either email or letter.
Initiation Fee & Classification Change Fee Policies
Effective January 1, 2009, the Initiation Fee Policies will change. At that time, Helper Applicants will be required to pay the $1200.00 Initiation Fee in full to gain membership. Welder applicants will be required to pay $1200.00 at the time of their initiation. The remaining $800.00 will be paid in 5 equal monthly installments. Members changing their classification will be required to pay the difference between their Helper initiation fee and the Journeyman initiation fee in full at the time of the classification change.
Initiation Fee & Classification Change Fee
Discrimination Against Members
Helper to Journeyman Class Change Requirments