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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and its members at the Tshwane Affected Operations Investments (TAOI) are marching to the City of Tshwane mayor's office to demand action on unpaid retrenchment packages for 261 former workers of Tshwane Affected Operations Investments—a bus operator linked to Areyeng. Numsa says despite promises to pay severance and absorb affected workers, the City of Tshwane has failed to deliver, leaving workers frustrated and struggling to survive. We're joined now by NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) will stage a picket tomorrow at the Industrial Development Corporation's offices in Sandton, Johannesburg, in protest against looming retrenchments at ArcelorMittal South Africa. This follows the announcement by the company to shutdown its steel-making operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging which will result in 3,500 direct and indirect job losses. To discuss NUMSA's demands, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Union's National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola

Welcome to Episode 135!  Today we are joined by our buddy Zeb from Playing With Power!  We talk about why you never meet your heroes, why you always need to check for the Mikokoro, and why you should never judge a deck by its Metalworker. Also revenge trades, Tony is the best Lotho player, and EatTheAngel! Go follow Zeb and watch Playing With Power! Keep an eye out for three salty boys! Stay Salty! ____ Buy DragonShield Sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has embarked on a strike in response to Bidvest's plans to cut jobs at the South African Container Depot (SACD) in Durban. The strike follows failed section 189 consultations between NUMSA and Bidvest, which would have affected 106 workers. Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, to shed more light on the situation

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has expressed concern over ArcelorMittal South Africa's announcement of possible job cuts at its mills in Newcastle and Vereeniging, which could affect around 3,500 jobs. The steelmaker blames prolonged weak economic conditions, structural issues and uncompetitive conditions for its decision to close some operations. For more on this development, Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA's National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) plans to mobilise “progressive parties to lead the country”, warning against the DA.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has raised alarm over the rising tide of violence against women and children. As the nation observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign aimed at eradicating violence against these vulnerable groups, shocking statistics from the South African Police Service paint a grim picture revealing that 14 women and children are murdered every day. NUMSA emphasizes that this disturbing reality underscores a profound societal crisis, urging that tackling systemic inequality is critical to ending such violence. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola

２０２５年春闘について記者会見する金属労協の金子晃浩議長、３日、東京都江東区自動車、電機など五つの産業別労働組合で構成する金属労協は３日、東京都内で協議委員会を開き、２０２５年春闘の要求方針を正式決定した。 The Japan Council of Metalworkers' Unions said on Tuesday that it will demand a record-high pay-scale increase of 12,000 yen or more in next year's "shunto" annual spring labor negotiations.

The Japan Council of Metalworkers' Unions said on Tuesday that it will demand a record-high pay-scale increase of 12,000 yen or more in next year's "shunto" annual spring labor negotiations.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has embarked on a strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa in response to the company's decision to retrench 107 workers just before Christmas. NUMSA National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spoke to Elvis Presslin to discuss the strike and the union's demands...

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is gearing up for a battle with BMW after the Labour Court rejected their urgent application to ensure fairness for over 500 workers facing dismissal due to alleged medical aid fraud. NUMSA claims that BMW refused to provide clarity on the charges, making it impossible for them to defend their members. NUMSA National spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola speaks to Elvis Presslin  to elaborate further on their concerns

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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) will today march to Parliament to protest against the non-compliance of security companies. These companies, some with government contracts, have reportedly failed to provide essential benefits like pension funds and medical insurance to security workers. NUMSA's national spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spoke to Elvis Presslin to shed more light on the plight of security workers

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) says the strike by Gautrain workers will continue indefinitely if no meaningful offer is made. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)  initiated mediation between Numsa and the Gautrain operator, Bombela Operating Company, to resolve the strike which began on Monday. The mediation will take place on Wednesday.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA is warning commuters to prepare for possible service disruptions at Gautrain due to its planned strike. The union has issued a 48-hour notice to management, citing stalled wage talks that began in April. NUMSA is demanding a 13% increase among other benefits. However Gautrain spokesperson Dr. Kesagee Nayager has assured Gautrain passengers that services will not be disrupted. Elvis Presslin spoke to Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA's National Spokesperson

The Labour Court has granted an interdict to American multinational automobile manufacturer, Ford against an on ongoing strike by employees demanding a share in the company's profits. The interdict has ordered striking workers to stop demonstrations and go back to work today. Workers affiliated to the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) have downed tools at the company for a second day of demonstrations at the company's Silverton plant in Pretoria. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Katlego Legodi...

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA will today picket outside the South African Steel Mills in Meyerton, Johannesburg. This after 165 workers were reportedly unfairly dismissed for participating in a protected strike. Workers embarked on an indefinite strike after the company reportedly refused to recognise NUMSA as full time shopstewards. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA's Regional Secretary In Sedibeng, Kabelo Ramokhathali

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has successfully negotiated an above-inflation wage increase and a groundbreaking housing arrangement for workers in the engineering sector. NUMSA says it is satisfied with the three-year wage deal, effective from July 2024 until June 2027, which includes 7% increments in the first year, 6% in the second, and 6% in the third. Now for more on this we are joined on the line by Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Spokesperson for the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa....

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to NUMSA Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola about their union's call for above-inflation wages for its workers. The National Union of Metalworkers of SA is locked in wage talks with employers in the bargaining council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

記者会見する金属労協の金子晃浩議長、２日午後、東京都中央区自動車、電機など五つの産業別労働組合で組織する金属労協が２日発表した２０２４年春闘の中間集計によると、基本給を底上げするベースアップの獲得額は、３月末時点の中間集計で平均９５９３円となった。 The average of pay scale increases secured by labor unions of Japanese manufacturers as of the end of March in this spring's "shunto" wage talks hit a record high of 9,593 yen per month amid rising prices and labor shortages, the Japan Council of Metalworkers' Unions said Tuesday.

The average of pay scale increases secured by labor unions of Japanese manufacturers as of the end of March in this spring's "shunto" wage talks hit a record high of 9,593 yen per month amid rising prices and labor shortages, the Japan Council of Metalworkers' Unions said Tuesday.

The Road Accident Fund has obtained an interdict to stop a planned strike by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA at the Fund's offices. The Labour Court declared the planned strike unprotected and unlawful. NUMSA was set to march against RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo's alleged mismanagement of the entity. NUMSA National spokesperson  Phakamile Hlubi-Majola spoke to Elvis Presslin about this...

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA has accused Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo of being a law unto himself and a brutal employer. NUMSA spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola earlier today confirmed that their members are to return to work despite an earlier intention to embark on a national shutdown strike action. The union maintains that RAF, under Letsoalo continues to be mismanaged with extensive delays in processing payments and an unconducive working environment for the workers. For more on this we are now joined on the line by RAF spokesperson, McIntosh Polela.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA says Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan is the worst minister since the advent of democracy. The Union was reacting to Gordhan's intention to retire from active politics after the general elections. NUMSA adds Gordhan has singlehandedly contributed to hundreds of thousands of job losses during his tenure. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA's National Spokesperson

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has warned of a potential bus strike if companies do not improve their offer in response to the 10% wage increase demanded by sector employees.

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) is threatening a nation wide bus strike after a wage dispute. The Union declared a wage dispute with employers in the passenger bus sector after wage negotiations failed. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA's National Spokesperson

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has condemned Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan's refusal to hand over documents relating to the sale of South African Airways to Parliament. Numsa notes that the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises has unanimously agreed that it cannot provide unqualified support for the transaction for SAA to be sold to the Takatso Consortium.  Last week, SAA tabled four years of annual financial statements in Parliament, which showed four years of financial losses and four disclaimed audit opinions.  SABC reporter, Naledi Ngcobo has more.

Join us in the latest episode of We Are Makers as we sit down with the multi-talented Dominic Chinea, a true craftsman with a passion for breathing new life into English wheels under the Ranalah name. From his humble beginnings as a set builder to becoming a renowned metal worker and TV presenter, Dominic has embraced every twist and turn in his "wiggly" journey. Dominic Chinea's story is one of seizing opportunities and embracing change. His diverse career has seen him evolve from a set builder to a skilled metal worker, all the way to becoming a familiar face on television. Best known for his YouTube channel and appearances on BBC's The Repair Shop and Make It at Market, Dominic has become a public-facing figure with a mission to support and celebrate the world of crafts. Dominic's journey is a testament to the idea that success comes to those who jump at every opportunity. Along the way, he's encountered various levels of success, and his fearless approach to new challenges has propelled him to the forefront of the maker community. Discover how he turned his passion into a thriving career and how he continues to inspire others to explore their creative potential. Delve into the fascinating world of English wheel restoration under the Ranalah name. Dominic's dedication to reviving these intricate tools showcases not only his technical expertise but also his commitment to preserving craftsmanship traditions. Learn how Ranalah has become synonymous with quality and innovation in the world of metalworking. Beyond his technical skills, Dominic has embraced his role as a public-facing figure with a platform to influence and inspire. Explore how he utilizes his presence to champion the importance of traditional crafts and support the next generation of makers. From captivating YouTube content to heartwarming moments on The Repair Shop and Make It at Market, Dominic's on-screen charisma has made him a beloved figure among DIY enthusiasts and fans of quality craftsmanship. Get an insider's perspective on the experiences that have shaped his television presence. Join us for a captivating conversation with Dominic Chinea, where we explore the intersections of passion, craftsmanship, and success. Subscribe now to We Are Makers and be inspired by Dominic's incredible journey in the world of making! Dominic Chinea Youtube: @DominicChineas Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/dominicchinea/ We are Makers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weare_makers/?hl=en Online Store: https://www.wearemakers.shop

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) CEO Kobus Verster believes there is no immediate prospect of addressing the structural issues undermining the financial viability of the group's long-products business and tells Engineering News that the operations will begin ramping down during January, when they are scheduled to stop receiving steelmaking materials, such as iron-ore. Verster provided this bleak assessment in an interview following the JSE-listed company's announcement that it would be initiating consultations with unions and customers on the closure of its operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging, as well as ArcelorMittal Rail and Structural, which relies on intermediate products currently produced at Newcastle. Although the closure of certain parts of the long-products business has been mooted previously, including in 2019 and 2021, the announcement of the proposed wind down still came as a shock, even though the group swung from a R3-billion profit in the first half of 2022 to a R448-million loss during the same period this year. The loss was attributed largely to electricity load curtailment, implemented at energy-intensive firms at high stages of loadshedding, which had again been escalated to between Stage 4 and 6 when ArcelorMittal South Africa made its wind-down announcement. It also came amid increased strain between business and government, more generally. Automotive group Volkswagen issued a warning about the company's South African operations, citing loadshedding and logistics problems as key concerns, while platinum producers have indicated that job cuts are inevitable. Meanwhile, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who was widely condemned for suggesting that the private sector was engineering the collapse of the government when commenting on a rand manipulation-related settlement, appeared to double down in an opinion piece penned for the Business Day. Verster spoke to Engineering News after having held in-person meetings with employees at the Newcastle mill, in KwaZulu-Natal, who make up about 2 600 of the 3 500 direct employees and contractors likely to be affected by the closures. He reported that contact had also been made with the leadership of the company's two recognised unions, being the National Union of Metalworkers and Solidarity, and indicated that formal negotiations were likely to start either later this week or early next week, with Section 189 retrenchment notices expected within days. In a statement, Solidarity questioned the timing of what it described as a "drastic" move by the company and lamented the fact that 3 500 employees and their families faced an uncertain Christmas season. It also argued that some of the reasons given for the proposed wind down, including loadshedding by Eskom and Transnet's high costs and unreliability were "nothing new" and suggested that consultations should have been initiated ahead of any announcement. However, Verster argued that, while high electricity and logistics costs and the unreliability of both utilities were aggravating factors, the competitiveness of the long-products business had been eroded by weak demand and a structural over-supply. It had been further amplified by what he described as an artificial competitive advantage provided to electric-arc furnaces (EAFs) because of government's prevailing scrap policy. The company highlighted the preferential pricing system for scrap in its official statement on the wind down, arguing the policy, together with a 20% export duty and the recent scrap export ban, had made it impossible for an integrated iron-ore-based producer such as Newcastle to be price competitive. While AMSA manufactured some value-added long products, the bulk of its 900 000 t/y longs production was low-margin material that was currently uncompetitive in a market where demand stood at about 1.8-million tons against Verster's estimate of there being yearly production capacity of four-million tons. The flat-products busines...

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) CEO Kobus Verster believes there is no immediate prospect of addressing the structural issues undermining the financial viability of the group's long-products business and tells Engineering News that the operations will begin ramping down during January, when they are scheduled to stop receiving steelmaking materials, such as iron-ore. Verster provided this bleak assessment in an interview following the JSE-listed company's announcement that it would be initiating consultations with unions and customers on the closure of its operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging, as well as ArcelorMittal Rail and Structural, which relies on intermediate products currently produced at Newcastle. Although the closure of certain parts of the long-products business has been mooted previously, including in 2019 and 2021, the announcement of the proposed wind down still came as a shock, even though the group swung from a R3-billion profit in the first half of 2022 to a R448-million loss during the same period this year. The loss was attributed largely to electricity load curtailment, implemented at energy-intensive firms at high stages of loadshedding, which had again been escalated to between Stage 4 and 6 when ArcelorMittal South Africa made its wind-down announcement. It also came amid increased strain between business and government, more generally. Automotive group Volkswagen issued a warning about the company's South African operations, citing loadshedding and logistics problems as key concerns, while platinum producers have indicated that job cuts are inevitable. Meanwhile, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who was widely condemned for suggesting that the private sector was engineering the collapse of the government when commenting on a rand manipulation-related settlement, appeared to double down in an opinion piece penned for the Business Day. Verster spoke to Engineering News after having held in-person meetings with employees at the Newcastle mill, in KwaZulu-Natal, who make up about 2 600 of the 3 500 direct employees and contractors likely to be affected by the closures. He reported that contact had also been made with the leadership of the company's two recognised unions, being the National Union of Metalworkers and Solidarity, and indicated that formal negotiations were likely to start either later this week or early next week, with Section 189 retrenchment notices expected within days. In a statement, Solidarity questioned the timing of what it described as a "drastic" move by the company and lamented the fact that 3 500 employees and their families faced an uncertain Christmas season. It also argued that some of the reasons given for the proposed wind down, including loadshedding by Eskom and Transnet's high costs and unreliability were "nothing new" and suggested that consultations should have been initiated ahead of any announcement. However, Verster argued that, while high electricity and logistics costs and the unreliability of both utilities were aggravating factors, the competitiveness of the long-products business had been eroded by weak demand and a structural over-supply. It had been further amplified by what he described as an artificial competitive advantage provided to electric-arc furnaces (EAFs) because of government's prevailing scrap policy. The company highlighted the preferential pricing system for scrap in its official statement on the wind down, arguing the policy, together with a 20% export duty and the recent scrap export ban, had made it impossible for an integrated iron-ore-based producer such as Newcastle to be price competitive. While AMSA manufactured some value-added long products, the bulk of its 900 000 t/y longs production was low-margin material that was currently uncompetitive in a market where demand stood at about 1.8-million tons against Verster's estimate of there being yearly production capacity of four-million tons. The flat-products busines...

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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is demanding that power utility Eskom must be given 70% allocation in the renewable energy space. NUMSA expressed concerns that workers will get left behind if they do not occupy all spaces of the debate.  The union says it also has questions, why government is rushing to implement the transition in South Africa, when the carbon emissions are minimal, compared to other countries like Germany and the U.S. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA will be marching to the Rustenburg municipality to demand that the municipality must not charge Glencore Smelters a surcharge over and above the approved electricity tariff by NERSA. Currently Eskom is making an application to NERSA for a Negotiated Pricing Agreement (NPA) for Glencore. Numsa says the municipality wishes to charge Glencore an additional surcharge, which is a fee over and above the cost of the NERSA electricity tariff and will ultimately lead to job losses. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA's Hlanganani Regional Secretary, Jerry Morulane..

Guest: Phakamile Hlubi Majola, NUMSA Spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola | Spokesperson at the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Dyrcz of Ronders Wood & Metal Works joins us on the The Fabricator Podcast to talk about his Chicago-area custom furniture business that combines metalworking and carpentry. A self-described maker, Ron discusses how he went from building furniture on the side while working at a production fabrication shop to getting laid off and starting his own small business. He also goes into how he's battling Crohn's disease, creating his iconic wall mounted bar, the value he gets out of visiting as many maker shops as possible, growing his brand on Instagram and Pinterest, his involvement with the Catskill Mountain Maker Camp, and his partnership with Granberg International. Jump to 07:53 for our conversation with Ron. At the top, The WELDER Editor Rafael joins Dan and the guys to chat about navigating roundabouts and the amount of money the U.S. government would have spent to rescue Matt Damon from space. Email us at podcast@thefabricator.com with any comments, questions, or suggestions.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA has rejected Eskom's latest wage offer of 4.5 percent. The power utility tabled the latest wage offer at the Centralized Bargaining Forum yesterday. Eskom was initially offering a 3.75 percent increase - Numsa is demanding a double-digit wage increase. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola

Guest: On 18 April 2023, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) v Trenstar (Pty) Ltd. Kenneth Coster is a Partner from Webber Wentzel and he joins John to explain that the judgment brings finality to the meaning of "in response to a strike" when employers use replacement labour during a lock-out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 30 thousand security guards are unable to access medical insurance and other benefits due to non-payment by private security companies. This was revealed in a statement by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA. The Union says companies are deducting money from workers but not paying the service provider. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA's National Spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA says the resignation of Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter was long overdue. The Union which has long called for his resignation says De Ruyter was not a suitable candidate to head the power utility. Numsa says workers experienced a high number of retrenchments due to persistent load shedding. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA's National Spokesperson...

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has added its voice to the chorus of disapproval saying the ANC government has betrayed the people and the late Chris Hani following the granting of parole to his killer, Janusz Walus.

With many people expecting the new Brother's War set to bring a number of playable artifact cards to Pioneer, we thought now would be a good time to look into the format and see just how many playable artifacts there are. Look at any eternal format in Magic the Gathering, and you can find some iconic artifacts: Sol Ring in EDH, Metalworker in Legacy, Aether Vial in Modern, but what comes to mind when you think of Pioneer? In this week's episode we go over which artifacts in Pioneer are vying for that recognition, talk about what kind of artifacts the format is missing, and also make a wishlist for the rest of the Brother's War set and what artifacts we'd like to be reprinted into Pioneer from older sets. If you're wondering what more artifacts means for Pioneer, don't miss this episode!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer You can find our other episodes on the Untap Leagues website as well! https://untapleagues.com/author/the-first-pioneers/

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will today sign a Power Purchase Agreement with three preferred bidders. This is part of broad measures to address the country's load-shedding crisis. The signing ceremony with the first preferred bidders will take place in Centurion, Pretoria. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA says the introduction of privately owned renewable Independent power producers will lead to massive job losses. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Numsa's national spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola

"I was actually going to school for marine biology at College of the Atlantic, in Bar Harbor and I was kind of not feeling the classes I was taking. I wasn't really interested anymore. I just got burned out with the sciences. I started just kind of looking at things and so I went to a gem show down in Massachusetts and I walked in and I was like, oh my goodness, I was just blown away by all of the different beautiful gemstones you could buy. I just started walking around and buying things. I was amazed that you could actually buy those things. And you could buy gemstones. So I did and then I ended up spending about, a week's pay in about an hour and then I went to the ATM and I did it again. I walked away with this, you know bag of gemstones. When I had them I had no idea what I was going to do with them. But I was just so happy," said Derek Katzechbach, award-winning faceter, gem artist, and custom jeweler.Derek decided to take his passion for gemstones to the next level by taking jewelry manufacturing classes and learning more from apprentices in jewelry stores. "I was working for a small shop in Bar Harbor and the owner ended up showing me how to set stones, just like little prong settings that were pre-made, which was helpful. It kind of set me off in that direction. But then I wanted to learn how to fabricate settings and make things more from scratch and more custom. So I took lessons for a little bit at that point from a local jeweler, Addison Saunders. He made the Maine State Tourmaline necklace, which is displayed in the Maine museum. Yeah, that piece was made out of all gold I mean, that took me a long time to make as well. So I took lessons for a little bit but I ended up moving. I moved to Farmington and then I met one of Addison's previous students and he ended up showing me some repair work. He showed me repair work over the weekends and I learned to size rings and fix broken chains and things like that. Then as it got closer to Christmas, he said, You want to do this more full time? Oh, absolutely. And at that point, I was doing some construction work. So this paid more on the weekends than that that all week. So it was kind of a no-brainer. That's kind of the start of where I got my passion for gemstones," said Derek.Derek has worked on some challenging pieces including the Big Reveal piece he crafted which took about a year to put together. from beginning to end."This stone was a little different than the style of stone that I would actually facet myself, it's more of a carving than it's a mixture of a carving and a faceted stone. So it makes it a lot more challenging to set and to kind of work, a design around that flows with that style of gemstone. That was one of the biggest challenges I had. I probably sketched a few things with the stone, maybe, I don't know, maybe a month or two after getting it. I just didn't like them. I looked at it went and nope. Then I sketched something else out, you know, I could do that. But it's not, it didn't really sing to me. So I kept doing that for maybe six months. Because I really wanted this to be special. You know, it was one of those things that I love the relationship I have with the museum, I really love the idea of the event. I wanted to make sure that when I did match that, you know, quality of detail that they have. So you know, I just kept thinking and thinking about it and I ended up coming up with a great idea. It utilized a variety of different skill sets. I just drew something, and then I kind of let my creation and my imagination go at that point and kind of started scrounging for materials that I had around the house and started putting together my concept of what I had and ended up buying tools that I didn't have, and all kinds of things just to like, bring this thing into fruition," said Derek.Tune in to hear about Derek's maker journey and more details behind the craft of his final Big Reveal piece.Please visit Derek's website to see more his lovely pieces.To see Derek's final piece follow the Makers of the USA on Instagram and Facebook and Maine Mineral & Gem Museum on Instagram and Facebook as well as the images will be posted on both of those social media platforms. 

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11, Luke 14:25-33 Melissa is back from her sabbatical and will use this month's sermons to report on several aspects of her family's travels and some of the learnings along the way. This Sunday she contrasted the work of Akram, a Palestinian craftsperson who recycles tear gas canisters into works of art, with Jeremiah's telling of the potter reworking clay from a spoiled pot into a new pot. When we look at the world described by Jeremiah, the same world we live in, it's hard to imagine carving out another way of life in the crushing destruction of separation walls, police violence, and militarized hate groups. What is the cost of trusting our lives to a potter who longs, who pleads for our collective life to be reworked and reshaped into thriving and wholeness?

In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles, Donnie and Dale discuss Patrick Tracy Burris, also know as "Big Country", was an American spree killer responsible for at least five known murders in Cherokee County, South Carolina in 2009. He had known ties to Lincoln, Gaston and Cleveland County NC. Over a span of six days, he shot and killed five people. His final known victim died of her injuries in the hospital on July 4, 2009. On July 6, 2009, police shot and killed Burris during a shootout in Dallas, North Carolina. His gun was matched by ballistics tests to the bullets used in the murders. https://crackhousechronicles.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/user/crackhousechronicles Sponsors: https://betterhelp.com/chc If you use this link or Promo Code CHC, BetterHELP will give you 10% off your first months bill. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/burris-patrick.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Tracy_Burris https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2009/07/08/serial-killer-became-more-and-more-brazen-dangerous/5486979007/    

Known around the world simply as Lula, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva was born in 1945 to illiterate parents who migrated to industrializing São Paulo. He learned to read at ten years of age, left school at fourteen, became a skilled metalworker, rose to union leadership, helped end a military dictatorship--and in 2003 became the thirty-fifth president of Brazil. During his administration, Lula led his country through reforms that lifted tens of millions out of poverty. In Lula and His Politics of Cunning: From Metalworker to President of Brazil (University of North Carolina Press, 2020), John D. French, one of the foremost historians of Brazil, provides the first critical biography of the leader whom even his political opponents see as strikingly charismatic, humorous, and endearing. Interweaving an intimate and colorful story of Lula's life--his love for home, soccer, factory floor, and union hall--with an analysis of large-scale forces, French argues that Lula was uniquely equipped to influence the authoritarian structures of power in this developing nation. His cunning capacity to speak with, not at, people and to create shared political meaning was fundamental to his political triumphs. After Lula left office, his opponents convicted and incarcerated him on charges of money laundering and corruption--but his immense army of voters celebrated his recent release from jail, insisting that he is the victim of a right-wing political ambush. The story of Lula is not over. Candela Marini is an Assistant Professor of Cultural Studies and Spanish at MSOE University.

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For episode 119 I chat with Philip for The House of Chop. Philip is a YouTuber and maker working in metal, wood and anything else he can get his hands on.  Be sure to check out the companion Blog Post for links and more info on Philip and The Maker Minded. Thanks for listening! Donny