Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union No. 1090 | |
| Headquarters | Ohio |
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| Affiliations | United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America |
Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union 1090 is a labor union representing millwrights and pile drivers in Ohio. [1] [2]
Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union 1090 was formed in November 2011 by merging five local unions. [1] [3] The merged unions were Cincinnati Local 1060, Toledo Local 1138, Columbus Local 2077, South Point Local 1519, and Cleveland Local 1871. [1] The union held its first officer election in December 2012 using a mail ballot system. [1] The 2012 election was conducted by acclamation at a single nomination meeting in South Point. [1] A complaint was filed alleging improper nomination procedures in the 2012 election. [1] The U.S. Department of Labor investigation found no violation in the 2012 election procedures. [1] The union held another officer election in December 2015. [2] The 2015 election was conducted by acclamation at a single nomination meeting in Columbus. [2] A complaint was filed alleging improper nomination procedures in the 2015 election. [2] The U.S. Department of Labor investigation found no violation in the 2015 election procedures. [2] The union organized a special election on June 17, 2014, in Columbus to ratify bylaws. [3] A member filed a lawsuit in 2014 alleging violations of member rights regarding the bylaws vote. [3] The court dismissed the lawsuit in 2018 for failure to exhaust internal remedies. [3] The U.S. Department of Labor closed a compliance assistance case with the union in 2023. [4]
Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union 1090 serves members in all counties of Ohio. [1] [5] The union also represents members in parts of Kentucky and West Virginia. [1] [2] Jason Clark served as a business representative for the union from 2012 to 2016. [6] [7] Clark was an executive board member of the union in 2015. [8] Clark held the position of political director for the parent regional council in 2015. [8] Brian Slone serves as an apprentice instructor for the union. [9] [10] Kevin Fuller serves as a business representative for the union. [11]
Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union 1090 offers apprenticeship training programs. [9] [10] Members perform tasks such as rebuilding turbines in the power generation industry. [9] The union participates in labor parades to celebrate workers' achievements. [12] Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union 1090 sponsors construction career day events for students. [13] Members have contributed to construction of landmarks including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Progressive Field, and Cleveland Browns Stadium. [14] [15] Union volunteers helped build the inclusive playground in Perrysburg. [11] Apprentices gain training through volunteer projects. [11] The union promotes careers in carpentry through community events. [8]
Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union 1090 contributes to the Southwest Ohio Carpenters Pension Plan. [9] [10] The pension plan faced funding challenges due to economic recessions and market declines from 2000 to 2018. [9] The plan was over 100 percent funded in 1998 but forced to increase benefits due to legal restrictions on overfunding. [9] The plan fell to 66 percent funded after a recession in 2000. [9] The plan dropped to 45 percent funded after the 2008 market crash and Great Recession. [9] The plan is in critical and declining status and applied for benefit reductions under MPRA. [9] [16] Brian Slone testified in a 2018 congressional hearing about the pension plan's critical status. [9] [17] The testimony highlighted the impact of potential pension cuts on workers and retirees. [9] [10] Active members have contributed more to the plan since 2000 but receive reduced benefits. [9] Plan insolvency could lead to employer bankruptcies and job losses. [9]
Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union 1090 endorses candidates in Ohio elections. [18] The union maintains a political action committee that makes campaign contributions. [19]
Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union 1090 has been involved in unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board. [20] [21] Additional charges were filed against the union in 2024. [22] The union received notice of layoffs affecting 95 workers at CAM Industrial Solutions in 2025. [23] [24]
Millwrights and Pile Drivers Local Union 1090 negotiates wage rates for members in various Ohio zones. [5] [25] These rates apply to public construction projects in the state. [26] [27] Wage schedules are used in bidding documents for county projects. [28] [29] The union's rates appear in multiple state facility construction bids. [26] [25] Rates are listed for different districts like South Point and Columbus. [27] Wage rates include fringes for commercial work in specific districts. [29]