June 2021 — Nuclear Report

RetirementsRick VanRaay – Salem – Nuc Tech Controls Special – Service Date: 4/30/1990 – 31 Years of ServiceRich Beckwith – Salem – Sr. Nuc Tech – Planning – Service Date: 10/20/1986 – 34 Years of ServiceKim Bierman – Nuclear Custodian – Service Date: 2/26/2001 – 20 Years of ServiceStation Update• Salem – Dry Cask Storage Campaign will begin in July, we are currently finalizing Dry Cask Agreements.• Hope Creek – actively monitoring parameters on the pilot valve assembly of the "H" safety relief valve (SRV). Operators first observed an unexpected temperature fluctuation earlier in the month during steady state operation; indications have since stabilized. Hope Creek is working through its standard contingency planning. Further details will be provided in the weeks to come.• Common – Covid mask protocol – Members who have a valid vaccine card on file with the company can relax their protocols for face coverings. Members who do not have a vaccine card on file with the company, simply just wear your mask and maintain physical distance as you have been doing during the pandemic. Upcoming Meetings and Events• Independence Day 7/4/2021 (Observed 7/5/2021) Summer 10's – On July 5th, employees will be off with holiday pay of 10 hours. If employees are required to work on the holiday, they shall be given the regular holiday pay and, in addition, one and one-half times for all time worked within their regularly scheduled working hours. Hours worked outside of the regularly scheduled working hours on the holiday shall be paid for at two and one-half times.• General Membership meeting – 110 Hickory Corner Rd Hightstown NJ – Thursday, 7/8/2021 @1800• Executive Board Meeting – 299 Ward St. East Windsor NJ (Local 94 office) – 7/16/2021• Nuclear Stewards Meeting – 171 S. Broadway Pennsville NJ – Tuesday, 7/20/21 @ 1730• 3rd Step Grievance Meeting – Monday, 7/26/21 Zoom Details and RM # TBDA MESSAGE FROM JOE CHECKLEYCongratulations to all the retirees. As we enter July, and the start of the Salem Dry Cask Campaign, be aware of changing plant conditions, especially heat stress. Be on the lookout for one another and remember to hydrate. PPEO does not start and stop at the gate; heat related illness can happen unexpectedly and rapidly. Contact Information609.216.4814 (Mobile) | 609.426.9702 x 105 (Office) | joe@ibew94.org (Email)