Good day Brothers and Sisters

Over the last number of years Local 110 has been successfully bringing in a large number of semi-skilled, skilled and some trained/certified Mechanical Insulators from the nonunion simply because of the overwhelming amount of work available through our signatory contractors. As such our Local has had successes with limited effort. However as we all know the work situation in Alberta is changing at a rapid rate and the direction of organizing in Local 110 needs to change with it. As such Local 110 is revamping our Organizing Committee as per the International Constitution and Bylaws.

 

International Constitution and Bylaws Article XIX Local Unions

Section 25.Every local union shall have an organizing committee appointed by the local union business manager. The business manager shall determine the size of the committee, but the committee shall include at least five members who are not full-time officers of the local union.

The organizing committee shall conduct regular meetings at least once a month and submit to the International Vice President in whose conference the local union is located monthly reports on such meetings. Each local union shall notify the General Office of the time and date on which such regular meetings are scheduled.

 

The Local 110 Organizing Committee is chaired by Brother Stacy Edmondson and are currently looking for a minimum of 6 Local 110 members in good standing to become members of this volunteer committee. This committee will help plan and develop organizing strategies, help with ongoing campaigns and help motivate and unify our membership regarding organizing goals.

If you are interested in being involved with this committee please contact Stacy Edmondson or Shannon at the Local 110 office 780-426-2874 or email shannont@insulators110.com

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The WCB is being reviewed for the first time in 15 years. The Government of Alberta has established a Panel and a consultation process for input from workers, employers, labour unions, safety and industry associations, key partners and interested Albertans to help the Panel and the Government get a thorough understanding of WCB issues in order to prepare a final report, which will lead to improvements and fixes to the WCB.

I encourage our membership to participate in this review process, and to share opinions on, insights to, and experiences with the WCB. The first stage of the consultation process is underway, via an Online Questionnaire: June 6 to July 15, 2016.

Information on the WCB Review process is available on the GOA website:
http://www.alberta.ca/wcb-review-get-involved.aspx

This is an important opportunity to raise and address WCB issues and concerns.

In Solidarity,
Brother Kevin Lecht

Local 110 is sad to announce that Brother Stanley Pallister passed away June 5, 2016. He was a long-time Local 110 member since April 1, 1968. He last worked for Jacobs at Shell Scotford HCU Project.

A celebration of Life will take place at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16102 Fort Road, Edmonton on Saturday June 18, 2016 at 2:00pm

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton Alberta, T5H 4K1

Local 110 Officers, Staff and Members extend sincere condolences to all of Brother Stanley's family and friends.

Local 110 is sad to announce that Brother Jerome Connors passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016.  He was a Local 110 member since October 1, 2007.

A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, June 7 at 11:00 am at Noel’s Funeral Home in Harbour Grace, NL.  In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, 300 Philip Drive, St. John’s, NL, A1B 3V6.

Local 110 Officers, Staff and Members extend condolences to all of Brother Jerome’s family and friends.

 

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With everything that has happened recently, we're making decisions to ensure everyone gets through this situation safely, and that our company has a future. Syncrude is incurring significant fire-related expenses at a time when we aren't making any money, and we're asking everyone who works on our sites, both employees and contractors, to understand the need to be financially prudent. These decisions are helping ensure Syncrude—and the jobs it creates—remains viable now and into the future.

Building Trades contractors have been an essential part of Syncrude's success since the construction of our original plant more than 40 years ago, and we are very proud that the overwhelming majority of work on our maintenance and capital projects is done by dedicated and skilled people like your members. This remains our intent as we move forward.

We believe strongly in treating our contractor workers well. Providing your members with a safe, comfortable experience during their time with us remains our priority. While not everything is exactly as we'd like right now, we really do appreciate your members' understanding and support of our current situation and circumstances.

Thank you again for your important contribution to Syncrude's continued success. Sincerely,

Mark Ward

President & Chief Executive Officer

Name	Status	Recommendation	Meeting
Armstrong, Kaitlyn	1st Year	Accept	A
Bourque, Tyler	1st Year	Accept	A
Fakeera-Jewer, Devin	1st Year	Accept	A
Garad-Mohmamud, Hassan	1st Year	Accept	A
Hansen, Carter	2nd Year	Accept	A
Sky, Haspeck	1st Year	Accept	A
Mohamed, Mahad	1st Year	Accept	R
Mohamed, Said	1st Year	Accept	A
Oprea, Daniel	2nd Year	Accept	A
Rice, Chantelle	1st Year	Accept	A
Tsiakiewicz, Robert	1st Year	Accept	A
Vaxvich, Mark	1st Year	Accept	A
Alvarez, Jorge	Helper	Accept	A
Adu-Gyamti, Maxwell	Helper	Accept	A
Ceraldi, Carleen	Helper	Accept	A
Gutierrez-Garcia, Emilia	Helper	Accept	A
Herrera-Flores, MaDel	Helper	Accept	A
Perdomo, Adriana	Helper	Accept	A
Puentes, Marinela	Helper	Accept	A
Banman, Tyler	Certified Journeyman Alberta Ticket Previous Member	Accept	A
Ceraldi, Mark	Certified Journeyman BC Ticket	Accept	A
Kirk, Cameron	Certified Red Seal Journeyman Alberta Ticket	Accept	A
Russell, Chris	Journeyman “C” Previous Member	Accept	A

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.

 

 

 

Local 110 is sad to announce that Brother Jorge G Abarzua Sr. passed away Saturday May 21, 2016. Brother Jorge has been a long time member since May 1993. He last worked for KBR (now Falcon Fabrication) at the Mod Yard 2 until August 21, 2014.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Primavera Senior Citizen Association, 9710 – 111 Aveune NW, Edmonton.

Local 110 Officers, Staff and Members extend their condolences to all of Brother Jorge Sr. family and friends.

Good afternoon Brothers and Sisters, 

Many of you were forced to flee Fort McMurray due to the recent fires and subsequent evacuations. For those of you who are now looking to return to work, please be advised, that those of you who have signed the Unemployed Book, either in person or over the phone, will now need to obtain a valid referral before going back. You must not show up on site without a referral. Normal dispatch procedure shall apply, Contractors will submit work orders for the number of Insulators they require, Name Hires will require the usual 2 off the list for each name hire. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please don't hesitate to call.

 

The safety of everyone at Syncrude remains our top priority. 

Requirement for all personnel at Syncrude Mildred Lake and Aurora sites until further notice

 

Components and Health Effects of Smoke

 

Components found in wildfire smoke including carbon monoxide, particulate matter and irritant chemicals such as formaldehyde and acrolein are primarily responsible for the health effects associated with wildfire smoke exposure. Particulate and irritant chemicals in smoke can irritate the eyes and respiratory system and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Carbon Monoxide (CO) can cause headache, weakness, dizziness, confusion and visual impairment.

 

Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Program

 

CO and respirable sized particulate matter are monitored to ensure appropriate precautions are taken to safeguard the health and safety of personnel working in wildfire smoke conditions on Syncrude’s sites.

Syncrude’s monitoring program consists of alerting controls and protocols for action should CO or respirable particulate reach levels of concern.

If required, controls such as the mandatory donning of respiratory protective equipment will be communicated site wide.

 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 

Respiratory protective equipment and eye protection will alleviate many of the symptoms caused by wildfire smoke particulate and irritant chemical exposure. However, due to the complex composition of wildfire smoke, air purifying respirators may not provide protection from all chemical components. Air purifying cartridge and particulate respirators do not protect against exposure from CO. Therefore, appropriate alternative measures are in place in the event of CO.

 

Personnel can be proactive and wear respiratory and eye protection before it is deemed mandatory if irritation effects such as eye watering or coughing are experienced. If irritation effects are experienced while wearing respiratory and eye protection, wildfire smoke exposure should be avoided and workers are encouraged to visit the Syncrude Health Center.

 

PPE Requirements for Particulate and Irritant Chemicals in Wildfire Smoke

 

Contaminant	PPE Options
	Choice	Respirator1	Cartridge / Filter	Eye Protection
Wildfire smoke particulate & irritant chemicals (formaldehyde & acrolein)	Best	Full face respirator	Multi-gas & P100 (connected with filter adapter or combination cartridge)	Provided by full face respirator
	Acceptable	Half face respirator	Organic Vapour / Acid Gas or Organic Vapour & P100 (connected with filter adapter or combination cartridge)	Goggles
	Minimum2 (<4 hrs)	Half face respirator	P100	Goggles
	Minimum2 (<4 hrs)	N95 particulate respirator3	N/A	Goggles

Notes   1. Respirator users must be trained and fit-tested for the respirator used.

2. Will only provide protection from particulate.

3. Not permitted if oil mist is present in the air.