Book II Referral Procedure

                                                                         REFERRAL LIST PROCEDURES
                                                                                          BOOK II

 

1) When an applicant is laid-off or unemployed, he/she may sign the Book II Out-Of-Work  list at the Local 490 offices Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am and  4:30pm.

2) At the time of initial sign-up, a member must present his/her current electrician license  and proof of being up to date on their dues.

3) You must have a NH Electricians license to work in New Hampshire and a Maine  Electricians license to work in Maine.

4) Anyone on the Book II list that accepts employment in any other Local Union, including  their home local, MUST notify Local 490 that they are working. You will then be  removed from Book II. You are NOT allowed to be carried on the Book II list if you are  employed at any other local, including your home local.

5) To maintain your position on the Book II list, you must sign the book once a month, in one of the following ways:

          a.   Sign the book the 1st of every month in person, on or before the first Tuesday of the month.                  
 
          b.   Mail a postcard or letter indicating your continued unemployment and desire to remain on the list. The postmark must show a date no later than the 7th of the month.

          c.    Send a letter via fax on letterhead from your home local to be received no later  than the 1st Tuesday of the month.

6) Individuals can take a call for two (2) weeks or less, three (3) different times before they shall lose their place on the Book II list. Any member that quits or is fired for cause must re-sign the list.