Good morning Brothers and Sisters

This Friday December 16, 2016, Local 110 will host it's Edmonton Adults Christmas party at the Ramada Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre, currently there are only 39 tickets left.

This event is a good way to connect with each other outside of work, reconnect with retirees and celebrate our long serving members' dedication to our Local. This year we have 75 members eligible for 15 year recognition, 21 members eligible for 20 year recognition, 43 members eligible for 25 year recognition, 13 members eligible for 30 year recognition, 26 members eligible for 35 year recognition, 32 members eligible for 40 year recognition, 15 member eligible for 45 year recognition, 11 members eligible for 50 year recognition, 3 member eligible for 55 year recognition and 2 member eligible for 60 year recognition.

Congratulations to all pin recipients and hope that all are able to attend.

OTTAWA, Nov. 29, 2016 /CNW/ – Canada's Building Trades Unions (CBTU) welcomes the announcement of approval of two major pipeline projects by the Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau.

Skilled trades people and Canada's economy depend on major resource projects for sustained prosperity. This announcement means increased certainty for employment prospects for our members in the coming years in Alberta and beyond. Pipelines don't mean temporary construction jobs, they mean generational jobs at both ends of the line.

Speaking on behalf of CBTU, Canadian Operating Officer Robert Blakely said in Ottawa today: "Our membership, half a million strong across the country, are looking forward to these projects and getting to work. Canada's economy is founded on major industrial projects like pipelines. Middle class Canada needs foundational support in order to assist in the energy transition process. These two pipelines will create more certainty for apprentices and journey persons alike"

CBTU notes that both projects require certain binding conditions in order to proceed. Our members will engage with the proponents to assist in any way possible. Blakely added "CBTU members live and work in the communities where these pipelines will operate. The workforce shares responsibility for long term environmental progress in Canada – we will do the right thing by our fellow citizens in this regard."

Canada's Building Trades Unions is an alliance of 15 building and construction unions that represent a membership of more than 500,000 skilled tradespeople across Canada.

 

SOURCE Building & Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO

For further information:

Christopher Smillie, Sr. Advisor for Government Relations and Public Affairs, CBTU

Good day Brothers and Sisters

The Alberta Government announced two new projects in Sturgeon County. Now our Local and all Building Trades Locals need to focus on showcasing our skill and professionalism, so that our contractors are successful in the bid process.

Please see below for the article from the Alberta Government;

The economy will get a substantial boost from two projects that would, for the first time in Alberta, process propane extracted from natural gas resources into value-added plastics products that people all over the world use every day. The projects have been approved to receive royalty credits under Alberta’s Petrochemicals Diversification Program, which was announced and began receiving applications in February 2016.

The first project is a joint venture between Pembina Pipeline Corporation and Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), which has been approved to receive up to $300 million in royalty credits to build an integrated propylene and polypropylene facility in Alberta’s Sturgeon County. The project is expected to cost from $3.8 billion to $4.2 billion to build.

During construction of the Pembina/PIC facility, there would be an average of 2,000 to 2,500 workers on site, with more than 150 full-time operations and head office jobs upon completion. The facility would process about 22,000 barrels per day of propane into polypropylene, the plastic material used in the manufacturing of a variety of products such as automobile parts, containers and Canadian bank notes. Construction is expected to start in 2019, with the facility operating by 2021.

The second project, by Inter Pipeline, has been approved to receive up to $200 million in royalty credits to build a $1.85-billion facility in Alberta’s Strathcona County. At the peak of the three year construction phase 2,000 full-time equivalent jobs would be created. About 1,600 of those would be at the site and the rest would be in fabrication or module shops and engineering firms. An additional 95 full-time operations positions would be created upon project startup.

The Inter Pipeline facility would process about 22,000 barrels per day of propane into propylene, a feedstock for the production of polypropylene and other derivatives. Construction is expected to start in 2017, with the facility operating in 2021.

The Petrochemicals Diversification Program was created to encourage companies to invest in the development of new Alberta petrochemical facilities by providing royalty credits up to $500 million. Under the program, royalty credits are only provided after construction is completed and a facility is operating.

Whlie there is no plan currently to extend the Petrochemical Diversification Program, the government is looking to build on the interest this program has generated and explore other investment opportunities with petrochemicals that will benefit Albertans.

“This government is committed to diversifying our energy industry and creating good energy industry jobs. These investments will help create world-class petrochemical facilities, diversify our energy economy and create thousands of high-paying, skilled jobs in Alberta.”

Good day Brothers and Sisters

July 2016 American Income Life, a Unionized insurance company, presented at the Canadian Conference about possibly partnering with our Locals to provide $4000 accidental death benefits to our Members. In exchange for this benefit every Member that returned the information card to AIL would be contacted by a representative to be provided the certificate of insurance and be offered other insurance options.

The mail out that our Members received was completed at the Local 110 office with the cost of the mail out being charged back to AIL. As such none of the Members information was provided to the company by Local 110. They receive personal information if the Member sends back the coverage card. If the Member does not send back the card they are still covered for the $4000 accidental death benefit, the only difference is the funds will be provided to your estate instead of your beneficiary.

Unfortunately, one Local 110 Member’s family has already received the $4000 accidental death benefit from this policy. AIL was prompt in getting the payment out to the family and I know they feel the value of this program.

So far a number of our Members have reported a positive experience dealing with AIL representatives. However, there have also been a few reports that AIL representatives have been calling our Members at inappropriate times, they have given misrepresentation of affiliation, and employed the use of high pressure sales tactics. When this is reported to the local, we bring these complaints forward to the District Manager and the individuals are dealt with and in one instance, the sales person no longer works with our Members.

If you have any issues or concerns about your treatment by AIL please contact the Hall so that the proper steps can be taken. Additionally, the Public Relations Manager of Western Canada for AIL, Deborah Boles, will be attending the Local 110 General Membership Meeting January 14, 2017 to answer any questions and deal with any concerns.

Good Day Brothers and Sisters.

 

Local 110 marks Remembrance Day with a number of beautiful ceremonies to honour Canada's fallen soldiers, veterans and currently serving military.

The services where Local 110 will be laying wreaths are:

Edmonton – Beverly Cenotaph at 11 am

Fort McMurray – MacDonald Island Park Ceremony at 9 am:   1 C. A. Knight Way, 151 C. A. Knight Way

Red Deer – CrossRoads Church at 10:30am:  38105 RR 275

Calgary – Thomas B. Riley School at 10 am:  3915 69 street NW

Wherever you are, I would ask that you please attend a Remembrance Day Ceremory, take a moment at 11:00 am and pause to pay tribute to all victims of war.

 

In Solidarity,

Brother Kevin Lecht

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

WCB is being reviewed for the first time in 15 years. The WCB Review Panel has now released a progress report, and we are encouraged by the Panel’s commitment to improve the WCB process for Workers across Alberta. The WCB Review Panel will not be looking at specific claims as part of its mandate – however – the experience of workers in the WCB system is being requested, and input on problems with the WCB and suggestions for solutions to improve the WCB are being reviewed and considered by the WCB Review Panel. 

 

"We are still welcoming input and ideas from Albertans, and will continue to receive submissions until January 3, 2017. If you are interested in how the workers’ compensation system will work in the future, I encourage you to make a submission to us.”

 

Further information is available at: http://www.alberta.ca/wcb-review-panel.aspx

 

In Solidarity,

Kevin Lecht

Greetings Building Trades

Our campaign to engage our advocates on www.workersbuildcanada.ca is underway. In the first week we:

Sent out 9,800 email notifications for our folks to take action

Launched 5 new facebook ads to get the attention of advocates who have helped in the past

We have 18 new registrations on the portal

We had 921 actions by 326 people.  

I know we can do more!

Will keep you updated and advised.  Please encourage your members to sign up and participate.  The Senate is a new world and your participation means something different than in the past. 

 

Christopher Smillie

Senior Advisor

Government Relations and Public Affairs

Canada's Building Trades Unions

Good day Brothers & Sisters,

The PITT Fund Trustees have started the process of hiring a Client and Contractor Liaison. This position is open to all Journeyman members of Local 110, only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. The full job description is below; however any questions please contact Business Manager Kevin Lecht at the Edmonton union hall (780) 426-2874. The dead line for applications is 4:00 pm December 4, 2016.

If interested please send resume and cover letter described below to PITT Fund Trustees care of Shannon Tilley at shannont@insulators110.com

Job Title
Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 110 Client and Contractor Liaison

Reports To
Local 110 PITT Fund Trustees and Local 110 Business Manager

Summary
Identify and recruit worker leaders from non-union operations who are in need of union representation. Direct contact with clients and non-signatory contractors regarding the benefits and utilization of a union workforce. Evaluate potential organizing targets, contact un-organized workers, develop leaders, mobilize members to support external organizing, plan and conduct campaigns. Liaise with Local 110 Organizing Committee.Promote Mechanical Insulation Trade, mechanical insulation system design, installation, maintenance. Performance = Skills Training & Certification, and Quality Assurance.

This is not a 9 to 5 job – it requires long and varied hours, including early morning, evening and weekend work (as necessary). This opportunity requires travel and periods of being away overnight for varied amounts of time. This is a Salary position.

Job Duties
• Know the services the union provides
• Have an understanding of the union certification process
• Research into a target company or sector: history, funding, ownership, and other relevant information.
• Demonstrate that the workers will be better able to resolve workplace issues of wages, benefits, and working conditions by forming a union
• Anticipate and neutralize doubts that workers have about forming unions before these fears and loyalties to the status quo are kindled by the employer
• Must travel
• Negotiation
• Public Speaking
• Other duties as required.

Requirements
• Journeyman member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 110
• Both Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Public Relations & Marketing
• Able to work in a team and self-motivated
• Effective Listening
• Creative Problem Solving
• Working Under Pressure
• Time Management and an ability to multi-task activities
• Confidence and Self Awareness
• Research Skills
• Computer Proficiency
• Thorough knowledge of Employment Standards, Labour Relations Code (Federal and Provincial),
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain valid passport and travel to and from the United States
• Alberta resident or willing to relocate

Working Conditions
• Must work irregular hours with travelling required

If interested please send resume and a cover letter outlining your perspective on the Client & Contractor Liaison Position and why you are the best applicant for the position, to PITT Fund Trustees care of Shannon Tilley at shannont@insulators110.com

 

Name	Status	Recommendation	Meeting
Amaya Mantilla, Ignacio	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Bartosinski, Bogumaila	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Bergsma, Mark	2nd year	Accept	Accepted
Brenner, Scott	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Dineen, William	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Dunbar, Natalie	2nd year	Accept	Accepted
Hanlen, Kevin	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Hinton, Scott	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Johnson, Larry	1st year	Accept	Rejected
Lloyd, Randall	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Maal, Robleh	Helper	Accept	Accepted
Munro, Justyna	1st year	Accept	Accepted
N’tamon, Kouadio	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Petkau, Markus	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Puentes, Ciro	Helper	Accept	Accepted
Ram, Ron	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Rhodes, Chad	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Rhynold, Cassandra	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Searay, Brandon	1st year	Accept	Accepted
St. Clair, Scott	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Vargas, David	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Yu, Le Le	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Zygmunt, John Jacob	1st year	Accept	Accepted
Gould, Shannon	Certified Alberta Journeyman	Accept	Accepted
Hoddinot, Lolita	Certified Alberta Journeyman	Accept	Accepted
Lane, Ralph Dana	Brown Card Journeyman Transfer Local 48	Accept	Accepted
Leclerc, Yoland	Certified Red Seal Journeyman	Accept	Accepted
O’Keefe, Michal	Brown Card Journeyman Transfer Local 137	Accept	Accepted
Parker, Jonathan	Certified Alberta Journeyman	Accept	Accepted
Proulx, Remi	Certified Quebec Journeyman Transfer Local 58	Accept	Accepted
Trohan, Robert	Certified Red Seal Journeyman	Accept	Accepted
Von Hollen, Justin	Certified Red Seal Journeyman	Accept	Accepted

 

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 long time Member, John Vandemeer, passed away on October 25, 2016. Brother John had been a Member of Local 110 since 1984. He last worked for Aecon at Northwest Redwater.

A memorial service will be held Monday, October 31, 2016 at 3:00pm at Trinity Christian Reformed Church located in Edmonton at 13427 57st.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the John Vandemeer Top Pre-Trades Student Award care of Local 110.

Local 110 Officers, Staff and Members extend their deepest condolences to all of Brother John's Family and Friends.