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Greetings!
What a whirlwind it's been since our last update, and a busy year in general!
In 2011, TCLG launched expansions in its scope of services, geographic locations of clients and as a result, team members. Our staff is serving more clients than ever in the areas of campaign finance and election law, government and public relations, and Davis-Bacon compliance consulting services.
We have experienced some great moments -- too many to recount completely -- this year. It was an honor to have the opportunities to meet with three of our clients' top leaders this year, including United Association General President William Hite, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers General President Ed Hill, and Ironworkers General President Walter Wise.
Another highlight was to be involved in hosting US Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis in Phoenix this summer.
Last but not least, our clients enjoyed a "sweep" by their endorsed candidates in this year's elections in some of the most exciting city council races Arizona has seen in some time. TCLG is proud to have been a part of these victories and looks forward to working with Phoenix Mayor-Elect Greg Stanton and newly elected Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild.
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The TCLG team gathered recently to celebrate the holidays over lunch.
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We look forward to ramping up our activities even more next year, and wish you happy holidays and all the best in 2012!
Happy holidays,
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Arizona Pipe Trades' support contributes to 10 campaign wins Congratulations to victorious client Arizona Pipe Trades, which TCLG worked with to sweep 10 labor-friendly leaders into office! Wins included Phoenix Mayor-Elect Greg Stanton, Phoenix city councilmembers Thelda Williams, Michael Nowakowski and Daniel Valenzuela.  | |
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild
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In Tucson, TCLG helped Local 469 support newly elected Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, along with councilmembers Regina Romero and Paul Cunningham.
TCLG also helped guide Local 469's successful campaign activities in Surprise, including those supporting Mayor-Elect Sharon Wolcotand councilmen Richard Alton and John Williams.
Congratulations to Arizona Pipe Trades volunteers, who canvassed neighborhoods and made phone calls in support of the candidates. All told, TCLG worked with our client's volunteers to reach 73,000 voters through phone calls, door knocking and mailers.
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Arizona Pipe Trades volunteers during the Big Day of Action campaign event.
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During its largest grassroots campaign event of the election season, the Big Day of Action, TCLG team members and 90 volunteers walked neighborhoods throughout the Valley and Tucson.
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Israel Torres celebrates a victory with Phoenix Mayor-Elect Greg Stanton at Arizona Pipe Trades' Election Night Party.
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TCLG serves on Stanton transition team
Phoenix Mayor-Elect Greg Stanton appointed TCLG Public Affairs Director Marie Levie to his transition team.
TCLG is honored to have Marie included on the 24-member transition team, which is working to ensure that Mayor-Elect Stanton has the tools he needs on Day One and beyond to implement his multi-faceted agenda.
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IBEW STEP UP day a huge success
 Congratulations to Arizona client IBEW 640 for a successful STEP UP day of canvassing neighborhoods in support of working family-friendly candidates on Oct. 15!
IBEW volunteers rallied support for Greg Stanton, Phoenix's new mayor-elect, and Daniel Valenzuela, who won the Phoenix council's District 5 seat.
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Thirty IBEW 640 volunteers worked to support candidates during STEP UP day. |
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TCLG welcomes a former assistant attorney general to the team and expands legal services
 TCLG's newest team member, Jim Barton, came to the firm after serving as an Arizona assistant attorney general. Jim has represented the Arizona Secretary of State's office in high-profile legal matters and advised state agencies including the Independent Redistricting Commission.
Jim's presence will prove valuable as TCLG expands its legal practice to address areas including campaign finance, elections and construction law. TCLG will also now serve municipal needs by offering services such as training on open meeting laws. Jim's background in campaign and election law, along with his experience navigating the complexities of ballot measures, will be vital to TCLG's clients who actively support specific initiatives or candidates. Jim grew up in Indiana and studied physics and philosophy at Northwestern University before entering the Navy, in which he served as a submarine warfare officer. He's also worked at nuclear power plants in both New York and New Jersey. Ultimately, he entered law school at Arizona State University. In his spare time, Jim enjoys catching up on the classics. He's working through a list of history's most significant political and philosophical books, which includes works by Socrates and Alexis de Tocqueville. Jim enjoys spending time with his two children, James, 17, Kate, 14, and his wife, Pat. He also leads the youth program at Chalice Christian Church. "Between that and raising two kids - that pretty much fills out the docket," said Jim. |
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Davis-Bacon violators beware: NAFC conference highlights escalated enforcement
TCLG team members traveled to Seattle recently to participate in a summit with the National Alliance for Fair Contracting.
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TCLG's team at the NAFC conference: From left to right stand compliance specialists Terri Shaw and Maureen Koonsman, Managing Partner Israel Torres and Regulatory Compliance Account Executive Anna Clark.
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Israel Torres, along with team members Anna Clark, Terri Shaw and Maureen Koonsman, enjoyed discussing best practices regarding a Davis-Bacon hot topic: federal and state inter-agency cooperation to expose law-breaking contractors.
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TCLG takes Davis-Bacon news to NECA convention
 The TCLG team visited with members of the National Electrical Contractors Association during October's National Convention and Trade Show in San Diego.
TCLG hosted an exhibit where members could discuss Davis-Bacon and learn about the firm's services.
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TCLG Managing Partner Israel Torres, center, discusses industry issues with NECA members. From left to right, Jeff Lewis, manager Oklahoma NECA; J. Scott Hopkins, executive director Oklahoma NECA; David Woodard, executive director Kansas NECA; and J.T. Osborn, field representative NECA Southern Region. |
Several NECA chapters, including Kansas, New Mexico and Arizona, work with TCLG for Davis-Bacon services.
During the convention, TCLG team members Anna Clark, Ashley Walkup and Veronica Hernandez participated in the NECA Women's Peer Group Roundtable with other women working in the industry.
Many of TCLG's NECA clients live and work in different states. TCLG always looks forward to connecting face-to-face with its valued clients across the country!
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Ironworkers Local 229 celebrates graduates  Congratulations to the 14 apprentices who graduated from Local 229's apprenticeship program in October!
Israel Torres and team members Jayelynn Willman and Suzanne Heyn enjoyed meeting these outstanding journeymen during a dinner reception and ceremony at San Diego's Hilton Harbor Island.  | |
Congratulations to all the 2011 Local 229 graduating apprentices! |
The ceremony also honored retiring Apprenticeship and Training Coordinator Jack Gavett for his 42 years of service. Thank you, Jack, for all your hard work! Special thanks to client Local 229 for inviting TCLG to the celebration!  |  | | Retiring Apprenticeship and Training Coordinator Jack Gavett was honored for his service. |
DCIW of the State of California and Vicinity President Joe Standley, left, shares a laugh with Israel Torres at Local 229's graduation ceremony. |
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New clients, welcome!
- The Missouri Trades Group: UA Local 562, Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, and the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 1
- UA Local 598 -- Washington State Association of UA Plumbers and Pipefitters
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TCLG ascends Bay Bridge tower -- site visit converges with regional Ironworkers' summit
 TCLG team members recently coupled an exhilarating tour of Ironworkers Local 377's project sites throughout San Francisco with participation in the District Council of Ironworkers' (DCIW) quarterly meeting.
Terrence Dunnigan, a Local 377 business representative, made an excellent tour guide for Marie Levie, TCLG's public affairs director, and Suzanne Heyn, public relations account executive. The three visited several job sites, including the colossal Bay Bridge now under construction.
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Ironworkers Local 377 are building a brand new Bay Bridge to replace the old, Depression-era structure. Pictured left to right, 377 Business Representative Terrence Dunnigan, TCLG Public Affairs Director Marie Levie and Public Relations Account Executive Suzanne Heyn hang on tight to a ladder atop a 500-foot tower.
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Marie, Terrence and Suzanne strapped on life vests for safety and ascended a construction elevator 500 feet to the top of a bridge tower.
TCLG uses photography and related stories to communicate with clients, members and stakeholders. Thank you, DCIW, for hosting us!
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TCLG Managing Partner Israel Torres, right, talks with Rebecca Clark from the US Department of Labor and Jeff McEuen, Local 378's business manager, at DCIW's quarterly meeting.
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Almost paparazzi: TCLG visits L.A. project sites
TCLG's Public Affairs Director Marie Levie and Public Relations Account Executive Suzanne Heyn recently spent a jam-packed day photographing L.A.-area project sites for Local 433's new website.
Thank you, Local 433 President/Business Agent Piedmont Brown for ensuring TCLG's day was safe and productive! Site visits included two area hospitals and the Red Building, part of West Hollywood's Pacific Design Center.
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TCLG's Suzanne Heyn, center, visits Torrance Memorial Medical Center with Local 433's Piedmont Brown, right, and representatives from contractors Herrick and McCarthy.
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TCLG is developing Local 433's website as part of an overall strategy to enhance its outreach to members, contractors and other stakeholders.
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TCLG out and about |
TCLG Managing Partner Israel Torres discusses the firm's New Mexico activities with New Mexico Congressman Ben Ray Lujan, CD-2, at a recent event.
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TCLG team members spent a morning supporting the Children's Action Alliance at a recent benefit luncheon and silent auction.
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After leaving the Children's Action Alliance event, everyone laced up bowling shoes and hit the alley for an afternoon of friendly competition.
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TCLG Executive Assistant Jayelynn Willman, second from left, leveraged her ping pong skills to win big during a recent Diamondbacks game. She took home a baseball used in a previous night's game, along with a bat signed by outfielder Chris Young. Left to right, TCLG Managing Partner Israel Torres, Government Relations Account Executive Jason McDonald and Public Affairs Director Marie Levie enjoy Chase Field's poolside seats while rooting for the home team.
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 | The TCLG team breaks for a barbecue lunch while on a Davis-Bacon trip to North Carolina. In town, TCLG presented to the East Tennessee Chapter of NECA. From left to right, Regulatory Compliance Account Executive Anna Clark, Legal Services Manager Ashley Walkup and Managing Partner Israel Torres enjoy local eatery The Little Piggy.
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