As Fort McMurray remains under a mandatory evacuation order, ensuring the safety of those directly affected and their families continues to be our first priority. We continue to evacuate all non-essential staff and other evacuees who are currently at our Albian site on flights to urban centres where resources and support await their arrival.

 

Shell emergency response teams on the ground in Fort McMurray continue to support local and provincial fire crews and we are donating fuel to first responders in the region. Production at our Shell Albian Sands mining operation (capacity 255,000 bbl/d) continues to be shut down so we can focus on the evacuation efforts. We do not have timelines for when production will resume.

 

“The dedication and level of care shown by all those who have worked tirelessly on the response efforts is nothing short of inspiring,” said Shell Executive Vice President Oil Sands, Zoe Yujnovich. “While our main focus continues to be on the safe evacuation our people and community members out of Albian, our thoughts are shifting to the longer term as to how we can support the community’s recovery and rebuild efforts. We are looking at ways we could safely resume some of our mining operations, however it’s too soon to say when this could happen.”

 

Background

• The Albian site remains safe and secure. As a precaution we are working to enhance the fire mitigation and protection around our operating facilities.
• More than 7,000 individuals have flown out of the Albian Aerodrome on more than 80 flights since May 3, via multiple airlines who have generously allotted planes and staff.
• Air quality at site is being continuously monitored and remains at a safe level. We will continue to monitor.
• Evacuated staff have been asked to get in touch with their supervisors to discuss next steps. We have also set up a phone line staff can call for information on recent developments.
• An employee donation program has been set up with the Canadian Red Cross to be matched by Shell and the Alberta and Canadian governments.
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Regards

 

Ron Harry
Construction Labour Relations Manager
Shell Canada Limited

 

Name	Status	Recommendation	Meeting
Abdi, Amin	1st year	Accept	A
Dakulovic, Zvonimir	Helper	Accept	R
Decoste, Carolane	1st year	Accept	A
Fox, Gareon	1st year	Accept	A
Gnap, Troy	1st year	Accept	A
Hanson, Mitchell	1st year	Accept	A
Hawryschuk, Megan	3rd year	Accept	A
Hussein, Ahmed	1st year	Accept	A
Janelle, Emilie	1st year	Accept	A
Jones, Richard	1st year	Accept	A
Kotelnikov, Andrey	1st year	Reject	A
Meier, Heidi	1st year	Accept	A
Mohamed, Mohamed Hassan	1st year	Accept	A
Naidu, Vik	1st year	Accept	A
Shirwa, Nur	1st year	Reject	R
Toutah, Zauhier	1st year	Accept	A
Yarow, Abdirahman	1st year	Accept	A
Adie, Ian	Journeyman	Reject	R
Arnold, Cody	JM transfer 118	Accept	R
Dipasupil, Adrian	Journeyman	Accept	A
Esposito, George	JM transfer 95	Accept	A
Leclerc, Stephan	JM transfer 58	Accept	A
Opperman, Jason	Journeyman	Accept	A
Tembo, Stolo	JM transfer 99	Reject	R
Tucker, Brandon	Journeyman	Accept	A

Also please take note of Local 110 Bylaws Section 19- all requirements of this section must be met before being issued membership in Local 110.

SECTION 19 –MEMBERSHIP

1. Any member who applies to join Local 110, if they are accepted, will pay an initiation fee in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00),plus membership card fee, excepting that:

Those members who lapse out of the union from October 23, 2004 and after, will pay an additional amount of money which equals the amount owed for union dues and fines at the time of lapsing, plus a $200.00 reinstatement fee, to reinstate their membership. This amount must be paid in full not more than 30 calendar days from the date of the vote of acceptance by the general membership. The insulator who fails to pay the full amount owing within this time will not be reinstated as a member and will have to reapply for membership.

2. Any individual that makes application to Local 110 and is rejected by vote of the membership.

• First rejection they will not be able to make new application for a minimum 3 calendar months.
• Second rejection they will not be able to make new application for a minimum of 6 calendar months.
• Third or more rejections they will not be able to make new application for a minimum of 12 calendar months.

3. All new members, including members who are transferring their membership to Local 110 must complete New Member Orientation within 180 days from the date they were voted into Local 110 or their membership is void and they will have to reapply for membership.

4. New member orientation will be held in Edmonton and Calgary once every month and in Red Deer and Fort McMurry once every two months.

5. Permit members and Travel Card members requesting membership will not receive their union card and Local 110 will not accept a transfer card, until after the member has taken the oath of membership referred to in the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Constitution at the New Member Orientation.

 

 

Safway has set up a website where management and craft can register for email updates, let the company know that you're OK and where you are, as well as ask questions.

Go to:  http://safwayteamcenter.com/

The Home Page will carry company updates.

The menu bar at the top of the page provides a link to registration page and a link to a number of other links to various information and help resources.

Thank you.

 

Joanie Piwowar, BMgt., CHRP

Human Resources Manager 

Please see the below link from the Government of Alberta:

"The Government of Alberta will provide emergency financial assistance of $1,250 per adult and $500 per dependant to help meet immediate needs"

http://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=41701E7ECBE35-AD48-5793-1642C499FF0DE4CF

For those of you displaced from your homes due to the evacuation of Fort McMurray, we will need to provide documentation in order to access the funds being offered through the International. Please email receipts for costs you have incurred (i.e. hotels, food, etc) as well as rental agreements/ proof of payment for rent for those of you who were renting in Fort McMurray.

All documentation can be emailed to either shannont@insulators110.com OR amandac@insulators110.com

Good morning Brothers and Sisters,

All Evacuees of the Fort McMurray Wildfires need to register by calling the Red Cross at 1-888-350-6070, or on line at this following website:

 http://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/how-we-help-canadians/red-cross-services/northern-alberta-wildfires-registration

This will ensure that Officials will know how to reach you and verify you got out safely.

(UPDATE FROM SUNCOR LABOUR RELATIONS 8PM THURSDAY)

As forest fires continue in Wood Buffalo, Suncor remains focused on the safety of the community and our employees and their families.

 

Our response has focused on a safe and orderly transport of non-essential and non-resident workers out of the region so that we could make room in our lodges for displaced residents and response-critical employees. We are continuing with this strategy giving priority to those with medical needs and families.

 

In discussions with the province, they’ve now asked that we move all non-essential personnel and displaced residents out of the region as soon as possible so emergency operations can focus all resources on the response efforts and other high level risks in the area. Highway 63 is currently closed and is a high risk transportation corridor, so in order to follow the province’s direction; we’ll be transporting people by air through the Firebag Aerodrome.

 

Non-essential personnel and displaced residents will be transported by bus to leave on flights from the Firebag Aerodrome. Planes are continuing to depart from the Aerodrome to either Edmonton or Calgary as determined by provincial authorities. There is not a current threat to our operations; however, we are closing some of our lodges as a precautionary measure.

 

We recognize that employees are concerned about job security. Once we know that everyone and the communities are safe and secure, we will focus on the return to normal operations and the support and logistics that employees and contractors need to return to work as soon as possible.

We will continue to assess the situation and provide regular updates through Facebook, Twitter, suncor.com and email bulletins.

For More Information:

Employees and family members should continue to follow instructions from local authorities.

 

For the most up to date information on the wild fire and evacuations, please visit:

• The what’s new section of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s website or

• Follow Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on Twitter

 

Employees are encouraged to follow these accounts for updated information:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/suncorenergy

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suncorenergy

 

 

Evacuation Fact Sheet
May 5, 2016

 

All TRAVELLERS

In discussions with the province, they’ve now asked that we move all non-essential personnel and displaced residents out of the region as soon as possible so emergency operations can focus all resources on the response efforts and other high level risks in the area. Highway 63 is currently closed and is a high risk transportation corridor, so in order to follow the province’s direction; we’ll be transporting people by air through the Firebag Aerodrome.

 

Please take note of the following information as you arrive in Calgary or Edmonton.

 

Safety is our top priority so we will carry out a coordinated and staged evacuation. Over the next few days, we will be flying approximately four to five planes per hour out of the region to either Calgary or Edmonton.

 

As you leave for a Suncor flight out of Wood Buffalo, please do the following at your lodge:

• Go to the front desk — you will be prioritized based on medical/health need, people with children, etc. and scheduled on a bus to the Aerodrome. Once at the Aerodrome, staff will confirm the time of your flight. Flights leave every 15 to 30 minutes.

• You will be taken to either the Calgary Suncor Aviation Centre or Edmonton International Airport. We will do our best to get you to your preferred destination, but if you end up in an alternate city, we’ll help with bus transportation to get you to the right city (Edmonton or Calgary).

• You will be allowed one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person. Pets must be in a carrier. Carriers will be available at the Aerodrome.

• If you need to leave belongings, including your vehicle at the lodge, you are welcome to do so.  However, Suncor is not responsible for loss or damage of any personal belongings.

BOARDING

What do they need to board?

• During your flight, you will be given further instructions on transportation to an evacuation centre and/or access to further support services as required upon arrival in Calgary or Edmonton Municipal Crisis Centres. The Red Cross and Suncor HR representatives will be available in Edmonton and Calgary to assist you further

• In addition to the above, if you are a Suncor employee, you will be given an Evacuation Intake Form once you have boarded the plane.  This information is important for being able to continue to monitor your safety and contact you later as required.

• Suncor shuttle busses will be taking all people between Edmonton and Calgary if you need to go to either location once you land.

ALL EVACUEES FROM SUNCOR SITES

• When you arrive in Calgary (Suncor Aviation Centre) or Edmonton International Airport:

• If you have somewhere safe to stay, please proceed to your destination.

• If you do not have anywhere to stay, a bus will be available to take you:

• to a local evacuation Centre OR

• to Calgary or Edmonton (if you need to go to the alternate city)

• If you go to an evacuation Centre, register with local emergency authorities. We will have Suncor representatives to assist you.

• If you have a place to stay upon arriving in Calgary or Edmonton, you do not have to board a bus to an evacuation centre. Please safely proceed to your destination.

Good day Brothers and Sisters

Syncrude is starting to evacuate people to Edmonton with flights and will be issuing layoffs and Records of Employment so that members can collect Employment Insurance. Noralta and Civio camps will be cleared of all Building Trades Members within the next 48 hours.

At this point there is no information on when the site will be returning people back to work. I understand that members are concerned about their vehicles and tools, however at this time we need to make sure that everyone is safe and we can focus on getting our possessions once it is safe to do so.

When I have further information I will post as soon as possible.

Good Morning All,

 

The following is information from the Government of Canada regarding special arrangements for EI for those directly affected by the fires in Fort McMurray.

Please share with anyone in your organization who this may help:

 

http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/ei/important_notice.page

 

Kind Regards,

Sophie Khorassani
Operations Lead

Alberta Council of Turnaround Industry
Maintenance Stakeholders (“ACTIMS”)
P.O. Box 76182
Calgary, Alberta T2Y 2Z9
 

Good afternoon Brothers and Sisters,

This Friday from 11am – 3pm, Local 110 in Edmonton (9335 – 47st) will be hosting a BBQ to raise funds for those impacted by the wildfires in Fort McMurray. Everyone is welcome, please come down to support your Brothers and Sisters in their time of need. Enjoy hamburgers and the infamous “Doug Dogs”, prepared by Agent Johnson as well as salads, chili and beverages for only $5.00!! A great way to spend your lunch hour!!

If anyone is interested in donating to the cause, but are unable attend the BBQ, we will be taking donations over the phone via credit card. Contact Veronique or Millie (780-426-2874).

If you have any questions regarding this event, please call Shannon or Amanda C. at the Edmonton Union Hall.

Let us unite as Brothers and Sisters of Local 110 and stand together for those in need.

In Solidarity

Brother Kevin Lecht