With more and more people being vaccinated and the rate of COVID-19 infections dropping, EB is following the CDC and State guidelines by reducing some of the protections that have been in place. The most significant is the wearing of mask. If you have been fully vaccinated, you no longer need to wear a mask. This is based on the honor system. No one is out checking to see if you've been vaccinated if you are not wearing a mask. So, do the honorable thing. I want to Thank all the people who have tried to keep us safe throughout this pandemic and those who worked through the problems encountered to try and make this a little less painful.

I have been struggling with this months article because I don't know how much is enough, and how much is to much information to relay. The Metal Trades and the affiliated Locals have been working for a long time to improve the safety and health of not only our members, but the entire EB population for a long time. Over the last year even with the ongoing pandemic, I feel we have made significant progress.

Recently you may have received a "TEST" email from EB Benefits. The Company is testing the accuracy of personal email addresses. This is how you will be updated with COVID 19 Vaccine information. If you did not receive this email the Company does not have a good personal email address for you. You should log on to the Fidelity website, choose the ESS tab and update your personal information.

By now you should have received the second half 2020 Incentive Bonus. If you did not receive the bonus, or have a question about the amount you did receive you should contact your Local Union. Each Local has a list of their members with the hours credited and the gross amount of payout.