HOME PAGE ARCHIVE
Below are some of the stories and articles that have
been featured on our home page in the past. They go back
several years so if you're feeling nostalgic, scroll down
and take a trip down memory lane.
Double Happiness
Let's all join the Luby family in celebrating the recent arrival of their twin girls: Julia and Sierra.
George Tsongas' Memorial
Brother George Tsongas' memorial packed the Cafe Trieste with friends and fellow San Francisco poets, many reading George's poetry as well as their own. It was a reminder that our Union members contribute more to the life of the City than just our labor at the Convention Center. Pictured above: a recent photograph of George on display at the memorial and his son Alex speaking to the crowd.
A New Arrival
Proud parents Mounir Diakite, his wife Tinika, and his three year old son, Moise Assim recently welcomed an addition to their family. Maleek Diakite was born on December 10, 2009, just in time for all the holidays.
On Their Way Up
Leslie Silberhans, Eric Path, Deborah Fowler and Ann Worth sit proudly on one of their projects at the two day Advanced Graphics class held on Dec. 1st & 2nd.
Open Door Policy
Only the conference room doors remain standing as Alan Van Tress takes a break during the dismantle of DAC.
Czarnowski's Crew
Installers and riggers stand proud and happy in front of a massive graphics job that recently graced the floor of Moscone Center. Often we focus on the window treatments that decorate the outside of the halls and forget about the everday heroism of our members who put up the exhibits and make them look good.
The Big Apple(s)
The window treatment for Apple's WWDC dominates the local skyline.
Outside Looking In
Local 510 Officers: Josh Ende and Mike Pointer keeping an eye on the window graphics job at the Apple WWDC.
New Benefits Website
Allied Administrators has put up a website to help our members use and understand their medical and pension benefits. On it you'll find Overviews, FAQs, Forms and complete copies of the Medical and Pensions booklets. Coming soon: a secure sign-in to check your elegibility. Click here: www.signbenefits.com to check it out
Good Bye Fancy Food
Apple Has Left The Building...
...roll up the rugs and turn out the lights. Greg Posadas and Dave Collin begin the tear down of Macworld 2009. But as that show fades from our rear view mirror plenty more work lies ahead. Check the Upcoming Work article below for a preview of January's end and February's start.
Beginnings & Endings
Apple rocked our world with the announcement that they would be lowering the curtain for the last time on their exhibit at Macworld and would not be returning in 2010.
But the show goes on. IDG reminds us that there will still be a Macworld next year. Early reports are that 90% of the exhibitors have already signed on for "The start of a new era".
News of Apple's departure didn't noticably dampen any spirits. The show floor was abuzz with interest in all the products and services on display.
There's a lot of talk about economic uncertainty these days, but let's not forget that 2008 was a boom year for most 510ers. Many of us share the joy shown by Elisa Smith at the International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo.
The Motorcycle show is typically marks the end of the year for Local 510. The bikes sure were pretty, but they weren't the "baddest" rides on the floor...
...Those would be the forklifts and carts, like the one being driven by Teamster foreman Guy Richter. We don't do our jobs alone, and we should remember to give thanks for all the help we get from the legion of teamsters, electricians, stage hands and others we work with.
Holiday Party Photos
There was a cloud of concern when Santa paused for a moment to double check the "Naughty/Nice" list. Fortunately everything was A-OK and soon it was nothing but smiles all around.
And speaking of smiles... it was wall to wall grins and laughter at the annual Local 510 Holiday Party on Sunday December 7th. The food was excellent, the music was top notch and the Hall of Flowers was the perfect setting. We gathered together as family and friends to put a warm happy ending on a great year. An absoulutely fabulous time was had by all. A hearty round of appreciation is due to the legions of volunteers that worked so hard to make this party happen. All the members of Local 510 thank you for a wonderful job.
While everybody was having a great time at the party, David Krasnor was busy taking pictures. Please click here to see all your fellow members reveling in the good times.
Oracle Up & Down
Mounir Diakite and Andrew Morocco take in the view from the swing stage at Oracle World 08. Meanwhile just barely visible to Mounir's left Bill Morocco (AKA "The Hardest Working Man in the Trade Show Business) is already on the job.
Just six days later the tent is gone, the huge window logos are just a memory, and the show's properties are packed and ready to be scattered throughout the country.
Retirement Get-Togethers
The Retirement Committee has produced an agenda and gathered some basic information about retirement options. Please click here to view this material.
Raising The Bar
Four members of Local 510 at work on the high aluminum at this year's SemiCon. There was work for everyone: A, B, C List or Extra. We all pulled together and made San Francisco's largest trade show happen once again.
Fast Company
Local 510 would like to congratulate Shannon Rowbury (daughter of 510 member Gary Rowbury) on her recent performance at the U.S. Track & Field Trials in Eugene, OR. She won by nearly three seconds in 4 minutes, 5.48 seconds and has qualified for the US Olympic Team at this summer's Beijing Olympics. Please click here for the S.F. Chronicle's story on the race.
Flying Lessons
Max Ewalt puts on her best Peter Pan imitation during last week's Ground School for Riggers classes. To view more pictures from the classes please click here.
Between Shows
North Hall sits empty and quiet waiting for Semicon to begin its installation. Check the Show Schedule and Calendar for more details.
Retirement Get-Togethers
The Retirement Committee has
produced an agenda and gathered some basic information about retirement options. Please click here to view this material.
Venues will be made available in the future. Various Get-Togethers will be held to accommodate different job sites, shows, and companies. There will be announcements by stewards, foremen, and committee members, as well as flyers, handouts, signs and Web postings. A Retirement Get-Together is headed your way! Our goal is to get this information out
to everyone who wants it and to get our 510ers a leg up on retirement!
Workers' Compensation
If you're injured on the job you'll be covered by the California Workers' Compensation system. Most of us don't find out how this works until after we've been hurt. Learning about this system before you need it may help you get better care and service. Local 510 has put together page of links to information about Workers' Compensation and medical care, click here to view.
Local 510: The Next Generation
While laying carpet in his home John Mumy took the opportunity to begin his daughter's education in the delicate arts of trade show installation. Little Ashley is dressed for success in her Carhartt overalls but still thinks shoes are optional. I guess we'll have to sign her up for the next OSHA 10 safety class.
NADA: Before & After
It's easy to lose sight of the job we do. Recently our entire Union: A's, B's, C's, and Extras worked together to put in NADA. It really is heroic how we transform bare halls. To see a graphic example of this, check out the three photographs below. They show South Hall on February 1, the first day of set-up. Moving your mouse over "AFTER" will show South Hall on February 9, opening day.
| BEFORE | AFTER |
| BEFORE | AFTER |
| BEFORE | AFTER |
Calm Before the Storm
By now we've all experienced the tsunami of work that NADA required. Our entire membership was put to work moving the show in. That includes members of the "B" list, "C" list and a host of Extras. But it was quite different on Friday Feb. 1 at lunch time in the West Hall. Above a lone member of Local 510 enjoys a solitary, peaceful, and quiet lunch among the pools of light and shadow that filled the lobby on that lovely day.
Sleeping Beauties
Remember there's nothing better than a lunch time nap to get you ready for the second half of the day.
If you know any "C" listers or people who would like to work as Extras please tell them to check their respective message tapes to find out when work is available. More information about becoming an Extra can be found by clicking here
Web Site Improvements
A statement about who we are and what our Union stands for has been added to our "Contact Us" page. Our photographs now have a page of their own. Click on the "Photo Gallery" link in the left hand column of this page to view them. There's also a page of links to information, about Workers' Compensation and medical care, click here to view.
Morning Light
We often take our workplaces for granted. But the light and shadows of Moscone West bring a bit of magic and wonder into our lives as we report for the day's labors.
Apple Corps
Venti-sized window treatments are becoming all the rage when a tradeshow wants to make a statement to the world. The photo above shows our members "painting" with vinyl on the canvas of Moscone's West Hall at Apple's recent World Wide Developer's Conference.
Paper Airplanes
We learned everything we needed to know in grade school. The difference is: back then they made us stay after school, now they pay us overtime. If you want to know more about making paper airplanes click here, it's always good to increase your job skills.
