It’s that time of year, where the DC14 Women’s Committee held its annual book drive to donate books to local nonprofit Open Books. We are proud of our association with Open Books whose cooperative efforts with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program support literacy throughout Chicagoland by providing free books to children in need. Age-appropriate titles are selected by a panel of experts and sent directly to the child’s home. The books arrive by mail every month, often the first mail a child receives, from birth until the child turns five.

Thank you once again to all our generous donors: Painters District Council 14 members, families, friends and our partner allies. With vaccinations on the rise opening up contributions, the drive was very productive this year receiving over one thousand donations! Your willingness to share a book or other media from your personal collection allows an organization like Open Books to make a positive tangible impact on our youth. Establishing literacy at such a young age is crucial to the educational development and long-term productivity of any child.

Women’s Committee members: Tracy Johnson, Michelle Grab, Noelia Aguirre, Monique Gutierrez, Belinda Scott, Ann Bolden,
Eva Morelos, Veronica Leal, LaTasha Powell, Karina Leal, Gina Theodoro

Don’t wait for the next drive, Open Books takes donations year-round of books in good, resalable condition of almost all genres: fiction, nonfiction, craft books, cookbooks, children’s books, and more! But they also accept LPs, CDs and DVDs in good playable condition, so everyone likely has something they can contribute to this worthwhile effort! Each week, they deliver thousands of books to schools and nonprofits across Chicagoland, and they give away 2.5 books for every 3 they sell. Open Books operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, meaning all donations are tax deductible.

Any questions regarding Open Books or their affiliation with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Rainbow program can be answered by emailing: books@open-books.org or by calling (312) 243-9776.

DC14 Women’s Committee

Join us for Another Chicago Young Lions Event

Pack Food for Those in Need • Laugh a Little • Help a LOT!

August 7, 2021 • 9am - 11am

740 Wiley Farm Court, Schaumburg, IL 60173

A Great Family Volunteer Opportunity

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a nonprofit founded in 1987. They believe food is the foundation for all other progress. To a starving child, hope can only truly begin once a reliable source of nutritious food has been established. FMSC produces three special MannaPack™ meal formulas to specifically stop malnutrition. Volunteers like you package and box the food at these events. Boxes are distributed through an exceptional network of missions and humanitarian organizations around the world to those in need.

• Volunteers Needed
• Community Outreach
• Kids 5 and up Welcome (masked)
• Casual Attire
• A Job for Everyone
• Make a Difference!

For more information or to sign up for the event, please contact:
Brian Wajda
(708) 203-5389

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TO ALL ELIGIBLE PAINTING AND TAPING MEMBERS OF PAINTERS’ DISTRICT COUNCIL #14

Pursuant to IUPAT Constitution Section 232(b), there will be a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING at your Local Union meeting hall on SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT for or against the CONTRACT PROPOSAL by the Finishing Contractors Association (FCA) and the Drywall Contractors Association.  The purpose of this meeting is to accept or reject the   Contract proposal.  Section 98(e)(5) of the IUPAT Constitution prohibits Life members from voting on the issue.

The meeting will be held at each Local Union meeting hall.  If your regular meeting hall is not available, your Local Union has made arrangements for a new location .  See below for your Local Union Location for vote on Saturday June 5, 2021:

• LOCAL UNION 33 – 100 Republic Avenue, Joliet, IL
• LOCAL UNION 147 – PDC #14 at 1456 West Adams, Chicago, IL
• LOCAL UNION 184 – Marrs-Meyer American Legion 11001 South Depot, Worth, IL
• LOCAL UNION 191 – VFW Hall at 11800 S. Cicero, Alsip, IL
• LOCAL UNION 194 – 3015 North Austin Ave., Chicago, IL
• LOCAL UNION 265 – PDC #14 at 1456 West Adams, Chicago, IL
• LOCAL UNION 273 – Berywn Eagle Hall at 6309 West 26th Street, Berwyn, IL
• LOCAL UNION 275 – White Eagles Hall (Althea Room) 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles
• LOCAL UNION 521 – PDC #14 at 1456 West Adams, Chicago, IL
• LOCAL UNION 863 – Post 964 American Legion 51 Lions Drive, Lake Zurich IL
• LOCAL UNION 1332 – 7736 South Coattage Grove, Ave., Chicago IL

Opioids are responsible for 115 deaths per day. These prescriptions run rampant in the construction industry due to the rigorous work and injuries we encounter. Addiction is real and destroys families.

Help is available from the DC14 MAP. Please call 1-888-933-1327

11 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids

• Why do I need this medication — is it right for me?
• How long should I take this medication?
• Are there non-opioid alternatives that could help with pain relief while I recover?
• Could this treatment interact with my other medicine for anxiety, sleeping issues, or seizures?
• How should I store my opioid medication to prevent other people from taking it?
• How can I reduce the reist of potential side effects from this medication?
• What if I have a history of drug addiction with tobacco, alcohol or drugs?
• What if there is a history of addition in my family?
• Can I share this medication with someone else? Why not?
• What should I do with unused opioid medicine?
• Can I have an Rx for naloxone?

www.iupathelpinghand.com

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June 2021 Issue Highlights:

• Affected by 'Headline Stress Disorder'?
• Have a Burnout Prevention Plan
• Keep Safety in Your Summer
• Please, Report Sexual Harassment
• Race-Based Traumatic Stress
• Pandemic and Prolonged Grief
• Leadership Skills Can Be Learned
• Parental Tips: Reduce Dating Violence

Northwestern Medicine Employee Assistance Program (888) 933-1327
 

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DC 14 is committed to not losing any members to suicide or substance abuse. These rates are skyrocketing in the construction industry. Help is available. DC 14 MAP 1-888-933-1327

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