Brother Robert Wilhoit passed away on April 23, 2021 at the age of 73. He was a 41 year member of Local 728 having been sworn into membership on January 19, 1980. Rob retired in 2003.

Brother Frank Scheidbach passed away on April 13th, 2021 at the age of 72. Brother Scheidbach was initiated into membership on March 23, 1991 He was a 30 year member of Local 728

Brother Joseph E. "Joe" Garcia passed away on March 28th, 2021 at 70 years of age. Brother Garcia was obligated on August 11th, 1973 and was a 47 year member of Local 728 

Brother James Kimura, 63 years old, passed away on January 20th, 2021. He was obligated on July 24th, 1989 and was a 31 year member of Local 728.

On his first day in office, newly inaugurated President Biden sent a letter asking General Counsel Peter Robb of the National Labor Relations Board for his resignation—and advising him that if he did not resign, he would be fired.