IBEW Local 894 News - February 2010

Results of Secret Ballot Votes on Motions at January General Meeting

1. Motion to provide leather jackets or rings etc. – Rejected
2. Motion to increase basic dues- Withdrawn
3. Motion to support Local 894 hockey team: $5,000.00- Approved (April 16-17 IBEW Tournament)
4. Motion to approve purchase of laptops & DVD’s for Educational Committee: $10,000.00- Approved
5. Motion to support Oshawa Hall of Fame induction of Dr. Gary Polanski:$5,000.00- Approved

Motions to be voted on at February General Meeting

1. Motion to support John Bickle Racing: $4,000.00
2. Motion to increase stab fund hourly contributions by $0.50 per hour on May 1, 2010
3. Motion to provide all members of Local 894 with a leather jacket @ max $250.00 each
4. Motion to support Durham Children’s Aid Foundation: a golf foursome and a hole sponsor $1,600.00
5. Motion to amend existing policy to add Education Funds be exempt from the over $1,000.00 expenditures must be a Notice of Motion and voted at the next General Meeting by secret ballot. The Executive Board and or the Business Manager shall be authorized to approve all requests for funds from the Education Fund in order to speed up the process of arranging training courses and purchase of training material etc.

Dental Coverage

Dental coverage has been increased to the 2008 dental fee rates.

Executive Board

The Executive Board has announced that David Bonser will fulfill the duties of the vacancy on the Board until the next election. Congratulations David and our sincere thank you to all who offered their interest.

IBEW Pension

The following Local 894 members were approved for IBEW Pension: Bob Middlebrook, John currier and Ron Ward. The members of Local 894 wish you a long, happy and healthy retirement. Congratulations.

Nebs Funworld

Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:00 a.m.
Please notify the office ASAP if you plan to attend and provide the number of people in your party

Work in Local 894 Area

State Group- General Motors Buick Line
Ontario Electric- Durham College Automotive Wind Tunnel
Ozz – Ajax Hospital
Quantech-Duffins Creek Water Treatment Plant
Guild- Oshawa Hospital
Birnie Electric- Durham College Student Services Building
Interborough Electric-Purdue Pharma
Black & Mac, Aecon, Plan Energy- OPG Pickering/Darlington

Next Executive Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 – 3:00 p.m.
Next General Meeting: Thursday, February 25, 2010 – 6:30 p.m.
(at Local 894 facilities unless informed otherwise)

Work Safe

John Gillett
Business Manager
IBEW Local 894
Oshawa & District