IBEW Local 894 News - January 2011

January 1, 2011 Monthly Union Dues

“A” members - $13.00 to Washington + $14.00 I.O Pension + $1.00 to Local 894 ($28.00)
“BA” members - $13.00 to Washington + $1.00 to Local 894 ($14.00)

All dues are due and payable on the 1st day of the month (not the end of the month)
All members who fall 3 months or more in arrears (this means the 1st day of the 3rd month) are required to pay a $30.00 reinstatement fee in addition to outstanding dues.
All members who fall 6 months in arrears (this means the 1st day of the 6th month) will have their IBEW membership terminated.

Motions Passed at December General Meeting

1. Motion to Support Friends of the Second Marsh 2011 Social– Passed
2. Motion to Support Special Olympics/re: Old-timers Hockey Game – Passed

2011 Provincial Election

The Ontario Provincial Building Trades are preparing for the next provincial election and require funding to launch ads in newspapers, radio, television and mailings to deliver information.

Notice of Motion

IBEW Local 894 shall contribute $30.00 per member from the General Fund to the Provincial Working Families political platform.
(This motion will be voted on at the January General Meeting by secret ballot.)

Letters of Sincere Appreciation from the Local 894 Retirees

We have received several cards, emails and phone calls etc. from our retirees thanking the membership for the Christmas Gift and also for providing transportation etc, to the Local 353 Retirees Christmas Dinner. Everyone who attended the Local 353 dinner reported it was an excellent, well organized day and sincerely enjoyed the opportunity to be there.. The retirees wished all of us a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Local 894 Swimming Party Sunday, January 30, 2011

Please see attached flyer

BEW Local 894 – Sixth Annual KIDS’ WINTER PARTY – Sunday, February 20, 2011

Please see attached flyer

Results of CCO and EPCO Elections December 16, 2010

Construction Council of Ontario (CCO)
James Barry –President
Bruce McNamara – Vice President
John Grimshaw - Executive Secretary Treasurer
Jack Dowding – Executive Chairman

Electrical Power Council of Ontario (EPCO)
Bruce McNamara – President
John Gillett – Vice President
John Grimshaw – Executive Secretary Treasurer
Jack Dowding – Executive Chairman

Pension News

The Annual Pension Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at Local 894 facilities. All members and their spouses are welcome. Refreshments provided.

On Wednesday, April 13, 2011 a special seminar on “Estate Planning” will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Topics on the agenda include Wills and Powers of Attorney. If you wish to attend you must register for attendance with Reuter Benefits at 1-800-666-0142. This seminar will also be held at Local 894 facilities.

Reminder

Please check to see when your OPG security clearance expires
Please call Dave Cunningham to renew if expiry date is soon.
When OPG calls for manpower you must have an up to date security clearance.

Projects in Local 894 Jurisdiction

General Motors- State, Comstock
OPG Pickering/Darlington- Black & Mac, Aecon, Safeguards
Ajax Hospital- Ozz
Whitby Hospital- Bright, Ontario
Lindsay Hospital- Ainsworth
Oshawa Hospital- Guild, Ainsworth, Aatel
GE Peterborough- Boldt Thiele
Cameco- Gary Russell Electric
Duffins Creek Water Treatment- Quantech
UOIT- Birnie, Ontario
Oshawa Civic Indoor Soccer Facility- Birnie
Peterborough PUC Generation Station- Bright
Purdue Pharma- Challenger

Travel Calls

We send our sincere thanks to the following Locals for providing work for our members.

Local 115 Kingston
Local 586 Ottawa
Local 804 Kitchener
Local 529 Saskatoon
Local 2038 Regina

When you are working in another Locals’ jurisdiction you are a representative of Local 894 and please remember to call the Business Managers office and thank them for the work when you are leaving.

Next Executive Board Meeting: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Next General Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2011

Work Safe
Don't Work Live - Stay Alive

John Gillett
Business Manager
IBEW Local 894

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