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he world has changed dramatically since the last issue of The Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer. Over the last three months, the Covid-19 pandemic has altered the way we work, learn, play, communicate, travel and simply interact with one another. The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers is first and foremost committed to the safety and well-being of our members. In this issue, you can read about the many changes and ideas that have evolved as direct responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, such the following:
❱❱ In his Roofer to Roofer address on the inside cover, International President Kinsey Robinson affirms our union’s commitment to creating a safe work environment for all members. ❱❱ To learn about changes made to the International By-Laws to assist local unions and members, including waiving certain fees and obligations for members, see Executive Board Minutes on page 11. ❱❱ Secretary-Treasurer Jim Hadel offers advice for local union operations in his Secretary-Treasurer’s Letter on page 13.
❱❱ Mitch Terhaar, Assistant to the International President, talks about an innovative addendum to the National Maintenance Agreement in The Washington Connection on page 14. ❱❱ Marketing Director Jordan Ritenour shares ideas for organizing during a pandemic in his Marketing Issues article on page 15. ❱❱ Roofers & Waterproofers Research and Education Trust Executive Director Keith Vitkovich announces the rescheduling of the National Instructor Training Program and offers a Covid-19 Toolbox Talk in the Research and Education Trust section starting on page 16. ❱❱ Does Covid-19 have you feeling more stressed than normal? Review stress management techniques on page 22. ❱❱ In their Quarterly Reports on page 44, our International Representatives Gabriel Perea and Jeff Eppenstein discuss the challenges that they, along with local unions and JATCs, have encountered due to Covid-19 restrictions.
In addition, we’ve heard lots of great stories of people coming together to support one another and stay safe, which are highlighted in these pages. ■
For a comprehensive list of resources on Covid-19, visit the NABTU Covid-19 Resources page at nabtu.org/covid-19-resources/ 6
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