Alan Smith
Register to Vote!
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If any of the following apply, then you will need to register as well:
- You've changed names
- You've moved
- You haven't voted in 4 years
Ryan Mechanical Inc.
1547 Hay Creek Valley Road
Red Wing, MN 55066
Vision Reimbursement
Effective on and after October 1, 2018, the Health Plan eliminated NVA as the vision insurance carrier. Alternatively, the Health Plan implemented a direct reimbursement to the participant for the eligible vision expenses.
In order to receive the reimbursement, simply complete the 
Vision Reimbursement Form and submit it, along with itemized receipts, to Wilson-McShane Corporation (a copy of the Vision Reimbursement Claim Form is included for your convenience).
As a reminder, the schedule of vision benefits (up to $200 per calendar year) was not changed. The benefits remain the same.
The only difference now is the process by which you receive reimbursement:
- You and your eligible dependents are able to choose any vision provider you wish.
- You will need to pay up front for any costs you incurred (lenses, frames, contacts, etc.) at the vision provider.
- Once you have paid you will receive an itemized receipt from the provider.
- The itemized receipt is required to receive your reimbursement.
Should you have any questions with this, feel free to contact Wilson-McShane Corporation at 952-851-5948.
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2019
St. Patrick's Day Parade Line up Information
The St. Patrick's Day Parade begins promptly at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, March 16th, Rain or Shine!
To make sure everyone has enough time to prepare, the line-up will take place from 10:30-11:45 am.
Insulators Local 34 Members will meet at the corner of Wacouta and 6th Street. Click here for map
Access to the line-up area will close promptly at 11:45 am.
Parade Rules and Regulations:
- You are expected to be in your line designated position at 11:45 am
- We CANNOT guarantee late arrivals a spot in the parade
- All participants are required to be in their designated position, waiting at the start of the parade is NOT PERMITTED, participants that do not comply will be removed from the lineup.
- We ask the participants in this parade to WALK, NO motorized vehicles will be permitted.
- Important notice: Ordinance 438.07 - Drinking on Streets
- No person shall, upon the public streets, lanes, or alleys of said City, or being a trespasser upon the private premises of another, drink beer or intoxicating beverages.
- The Association permits no political signs or advertisements, no selling, giving, or throwing of objects, articles, candies, etc. by parade participants.;
- No person marching in the parade shall be permitted to carry or display or cause to be displayed any sign or other material which identifies him or her as a candidate for any elected or appointed office, or which advocates any position on any topic of public debate. No person marching in the parade shall distribute any printed advertisement or other material during or immediately before or after the parade, except St. Patrick's Day Buttons.
- No silly string
- No throwing candy (may be exchanged hand to hand)
- No throwing objects (beads, balls, cards)
- Persons who violate this provision will not be permitted to participate and may be removed from the parade at the discretion of the Parade Director or any member of the Association. This will be strictly enforced.
- Please be sure that your parade unit keeps up with the group in front of you to prevent gaps in the St. Patrick's parade by maintaining 10 feet between your group and the group before you.
COVID-19 Information
Dear Local34 Member:
As we approach the Spring of 2020, we are moving into uncharted territory, both for our Local34 union and for the entire country!
Please take the time to review the attached pdf: click here to download.
It contains important updates and information on COVID-19 as well as practical advice on how to protect your health and financial well-being.
Although we are banned from holding any meetings, we will do our best to keep you informed about the latest developments.
In solidaritty,
Samual Schultz
Upcoming Events 2019
Upcoming Events
Our next union meeting will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Save the Dates 2019
St. Patricks Day Parade is on Saturday, March 16, 2019
Annual Al O'Neill Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019
Valleyfair Summer Picnic is Saturday, August 3, 2019
Come March with us in the King Boreas Grande Day Parade!
We will gather at the St. Paul Labor Center located at 353 West Seventh Street in the Main Labor All at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019. We will leave together to line up for the parade which begins at 2:00 p.m.
Our marching unit is co-sponsored by the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation's AFL-CIO Community Services program and Greater Twin Cities United Way.
If you would like to participate, please call Lynne Larkin-Wright at 651-222-3787 ext. 116 or email .
Union members and their families are encouraged to participate in this fun community event. Marchers should plan to wear their local union jackets or uniforms if available and carry their local union banners.
We are looking for volunteers to carry signs that proudly proclaim, "Unions and United Way: Partners Serving Our Community."
After the parade, we will have our annual warm-up party at the Labor Hall sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. There will be good food and fun for the whole family!
Christmas Party 2021
Members and 1 adult guest are invited to come enjoy an evening of holiday cheer at the Heat & Frost and Allied Workers Local 34 Annual Christmas Party!
Date and Location:
Saturday, December 4, 6:00pm social hour, 7:00pm dinner, InterContinental Minneapolis—St. Paul Airport Hotel
5005 Glumack Dr. Minneapolis, MN 55450
612-725-0500
You plus one adult guest.
You must register by Thanksgiving (November 25)!
Click here to book online!
2021 Christmas Party
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Social Hour
- 7:00 pm: Dinner
- Dress attire: Business casual
- Discounted rooms block under: Heat & Frost Insulators and Local #34.
- You can call 612-725-0500 or reserve online. Have your credit card ready!
- Parking: Hotel has its own ramp; a voucher will be
provided at dinner. - Reserve your room by Thanksgiving (November 25) for the special rate. Reservations after that date will be by availability only.
2019 Ribfest: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Insulators #34 5th Annual RIBFEST
Looking for Contestants!
Let us know by filling out the form below or on the PDF! We’ll give you 2 racks of ribs! Come show off your skills!
Saturday's Schedule
- 6:00 am—8:00 am: Sign in and set up for cooks.
- 12 pm: Vendors! Come get that information you keep meaning to call about!
- 2 pm: Food is served! Ribs! Pulled pork! Sausage! Cake! Fruit! Vegetables!
- 2:30 pm: Rib turn in for Judges.
- 3 pm: Awards!
- 4 pm: Clean-up.
THIS YEAR: MORE FUN! MORE FOOD! MORE VENDORS!
Local 34 Ribfest Contest Rules
- Have fun!
- Each contestant or team will be given 2 racks of ribs; do not bring your own. Only one rack may be presented for judging.
- You must bring your own grill.
- Check-in and setup time is between 6-8 am.
- Vehicles are permitted in contest area for set-up only until 8 am.
- Each team is responsible for keeping their cooking area clean before leaving. Cooks are to prepare and cook in as sanitary manner as possible.
- All ribs must be turned in for judging between 2:00-2: 30 pm.
- Ribs may be submitted wet or dry. No garnish allowed; no sauce puddles, no sauce containers in judging box.
Ribfest 2019 Corn Hole Contest presented by Jason Zuehlke Ph# 507-304-0054
Competition 1:00 to 3:30! Prizes for the winners! Call Jason with any competition questions!
Register here for the Ribfest Competition and/or the Corn Hole Contest:
Or Download Registration Form Here.
2022 ValleyFair Annual Picnic
Saturday, August 6, 2022
What you get:
- Tickets for you and immediate family members
- Parking pass for each vehicle parking that day
- Waterpark Access
- Picnic from 12:00pm-1:30pm in the Pavilion
- Unlimited Rides
- Valleyfair is open from 10 am to 11 pm.
- Lunch served from noon to 1:00 pm.
- TICKETS: Pick up at front gate table in the morning or Will Call after.
Survey B
Dear Local34 Members:
If you have 5 – 10 minutes to fill out this survey from Elevation, it would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
Local34 Office