NEPALMC

” A Celebration of Labor”

Eve Centrelli — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:56:45 +0000

The Labor Management Council is proud to present its annual celebration of labor event at the Keystone Job Corp, Drums, on Friday September 17th at 8:30 a.m. Cost – 25.00 pp includes breakfast.

2010 Safety Expo Great Success

Eve Centrelli — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:53:45 +0000

Power Point Presentations for most of the workshops that were presented at the 2010 Safety Expo are now available for download in the Forms and Publications section of this Website.

The 2nd Annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Safety Expo was a great success according to Eve Centrelli and the Safety Expo Planning Committee. Several enhancements to this year’s event incuding a dedicated and expanded Exhibitor’s Hall provided attendees with more safety related information. Keynote Speaker, Deputy Secretary Robert O’Brien stressed the importance of safety in the workplace and cooperation among labor and management. He cited several examples where lack of safety resulted in tragedy that could have been prevented. The Committee acknowledges the sponsors of the Expo: TJ MAXX, General Dynamics, the Greater Pa Carpenters Education and Training Fund, LCCC, the International Union of Operating Engineers, the UAW Local 1193 and Wise Snacks.

NE PA Safety Expo – May 26, 2010

Eve Centrelli — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:34:23 +0000

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Labor Management Council, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the Northeast PA Chapter of the ASSE, the PA Department of Labor and Industry, the AFL-CIO, the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association and Luzerne County Community College are pleased to announce the 2010 Northeastern Pennsylvania Safety and Health Expo. This event is a comprehensive one day conference that will be held at Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke on May 26, 2010. Workshops will be offered in two tracks; one for employers/management and one for employees. Some of the workshops offered include Developing a Workplace Violence Policy, OSHA Update, How to Prepare for a Workers’ Compensation Hearing, Erecting a Scaffold, NFPA 70E – Arc Flash Hazards, Workplace Safety Committee Certification, Emergency Preparedness, Lock out/Tag out, Preparing for Confined Space Hazards and Indoor Air Quality. In addition to breakout sessions, participants will have an opportunity during the day to visit exhibitors offering a wide variety of safety information. The Expo Brochure with workshop and registration information, will be available for download on March 1, 2010. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor booths are still available – contact the Council at 820-9501 or send us an email via the contact page on this website.

Congressman Kanjorski Announces “Pathways Out of Poverty” Grant for Northeastern PA

Eve Centrelli — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:26:30 +0000

Funding Will Train Workers for About 210 Jobs in NEPA in the Natural Gas Sector

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) joined U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis to announce $2.3 million in “Pathways Out of Poverty” grants from the Recovery Act for job training and development in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The federal funding will go to PathStone Corporation, a non-profit organization, which will work with CareerLink, Johnson College in Scranton, and the NEPA Labor Management Council to train and find work for about 210 Northeastern Pennsylvanians in the emerging natural gas sector in the Scranton area. Congress passed the Recovery Act, with Congressman Kanjorski’s strong support, on February 13, 2009.

“This funding provides needed resources to help unemployed and underemployed Northeastern Pennsylvanians receive the training they need to access job opportunities in the natural gas sector,” said Congressman Kanjorski. “Every day we are seeing the continuing growth of natural gas drilling in the area, while at the same time, too many people are struggling to find work during these difficult economic times. Rather than importing labor from outside of the area to fill many of these jobs, this funding from the Recovery Act makes it possible to employ local residents in need of jobs and train them so that they are prepared for positions in the energy field. It enables us to take full advantage of the benefits that natural gas drilling has to offer, including job opportunities for Northeastern Pennsylvanians and the development of a new frontier in alternative energy.”

The “Pathways Out of Poverty” grants support programs that help disadvantaged populations find ways out of poverty and into economic self-sufficiency through employment in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.

Specifically, the funding for Northeastern Pennsylvania will help PathStone Corporation, CareerLink, and Johnson College help select, train, and find jobs for residents in the natural gas sector in the area. PathStone Corporation has already connected with several natural gas employers in Northeastern Pennsylvania to find openings that will be available after training takes place, and it is still working to connect with others to find more opportunities. The positions will include multiple levels of welders as well as diesel mechanics.

People interested in applying for the program should contact CareerLink’s Lackawanna County office at (570) 963-4671.