Congratulations to the following members for earning service pins in September, 2010:Mark your calendar for some exciting upcoming events in Local 894!
See the Social page for more information on social events listed above. See the Education page for more information on CSAO courses listed above
Congratulations to the following members for earning service pins in September, 2010:
50-year & up pins are mailed from Washington. Members may pick up the other pins at the office or at the next Service Pin event.
From the Electrical Worker, July 29, 2010 - "Women are an increasing presence in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) -- and are playing a leading role in growing this union. Listen to some of the participants in this year's Women's Conference describe what being a sister in solidarity is all about." This promotional video features Local 894 apprentice, Christina Preston. Have a look!
Congratulations to IBEW Local 894's newest journeymen, for having successfully completed their apprenticeships
and passed the Certificate of Qualification exams:
Corey Slone
Adam Petrovich
Ben Smith
Scott Waddington
Mike Hickson
Steven Stampp
Local 894's 2010 Family Picnic was held IN THE RAIN at
Cedar Park, in north Bowmanville on
Sunday, August 8th.
The rain couldn't dampen Local 894's picnic spirits. We golfed in the rain. We socialized in the rain.
We swam in the rain. We rode
the water slides in the rain. We played games in the rain. We ate under the picnic shelter to escape from the rain.
We .... well, I'm sure you get the picture.
In spite of the inclement weather, we had a good turnout for the picnic.
Many thanks to Local 894's Entertainment Committee, especially Geoff Terrett, Brian Pomeroy and Gerry Scratch,
for their efforts in organizing and delivering another fun family event.
Thanks also to this year's superb chefs, Raye West and Randy O'Neill, and sous-chef, Dwayne Brooking.
We're looking forward to better weather next year!
View some water-logged photos from the picnic. Click on individual photos and maximize your
window for a close-up view.
Here are some photos of the solar farm in Sarnia. These photos are courtesy of Leslie Mountjoy whose
husband, Matt Mountjoy, is a third term apprentice currently working in Sarnia.
Crystal Fielding, Kristy Godfrey and Christina Preston represented IBEW Local 894 at the IBEW International Women's
Conference in Washington, DC from July 21st to 24th, 2010. Photos courtesy of Crystal Fielding.
This year’s Local 894 Golf Tournament, although smaller in numbers than previous years,
was a great success. Despite the forecast of thunder showers and torrential downpours, all who registered
showed up, and were rewarded with near perfect weather – NO RAIN!
For the second consecutive year, the winning foursome were Ron Smith, Roy Halverson, Brant Flaherty, and Tim Parsons.
The “Longest Drive Male” went to Pat Ralph, while the “Longest Drive Female” went to Joanne Grimshaw.
The winner of the “Closest to the Pin” was John Grimshaw.
The winner of the “Longest Putt” went to Tim Parsons.
The winner of the “Putting Contest” was Eddie McLean.
As in previous years Local 894 invited Golfer’s Green to participate in our event. Golfer’s Green raises money
for The Childhood Cancer Foundation-Candlelighters Canada, and our members and guests gave generously.
The recipient of the Golfer’s Green “Closest to the Pin” was Brant Flaherty.
The Entertainment would like to express our sincerest thanks to all who participated, and to all who volunteered
their time and efforts to make this a great day for all.
Instructors Patrick Doyle and Kerry Bell held Solar Photovoltaic training course over the weekend
of May 15th and 16th, and again on May 28th and 29th, 2010. Thankfully the weather co-operated and
permitted our members to get some hands-on experience with the equipment.
The photo shows members Geoff Graham, Grant Jones, Patrick Doyle, Jody
VandeMoosdyk and Trevor Jones working with a solar panel. Photo courtesy of Raye West. For more photos, see the
Education page.
If you are interested in taking the solar training, please
contact the office.
In response to requests from our members, Local 894 has purchased a computer-based
Motor Control training program. The software is by New Standard Institute and may be previewed on
their Web site.
The software comes loaded on a laptop which may be used at the Office, or borrowed for a period of 3 weeks upon
payment of a $100.00 deposit and signing a waiver. Please contact the Office for more information.
IBEW Local 894, Oshawa & District is now on facebook. This page is for members, fans, friends and those curious about the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Durham Region, Northumberland County, and surrounding areas. Check it out!
Below are some photos of our members at work at the Whitby Co-Gen site for E.S. Fox and at the OPG Darlington
Simulator Project for Aecon. Photos courtesy of Matthew Fenech and Grayson Colford.
Congratulations to Steven O'Brien, son of member Carl O'Brien, for winning one of IBEW Canada's five $1,000 Scholarships for 2010. Steven's essay was one of five that were randomly chosen from all submissions. The four other winners are Lars Olson – Local Union 2067, SK, Megan McEwen – Local Union 258, BC, Andrew Robichaud – Local Union 37, NB and Jeffrey MacDonald – Local Union 1928, NS.
83.4% of voters accepted the Joint Proposal Memorandum of Settlement. View the IBEW CCO Joint Proposal Memorandum of Settlement Ballot Tally Sheet.
For more information about the proposed amalgamation of IBEW Locals 894, 1739 and 353, including a copy of the "Armstrong report", please see the IBEW First District Web site.
Effective January 1, 2010, the International portion of our per capita dues are increasing $1.00 per month.
The per capita rates for January 1, 2010, will be as follows:
"A" member working under our agreement - $27/month
"A" member working outside our agreement, but not at the electrical trade - $51/month
"A" member working outside our agreement at the trade - $59.70/month
"BA" member - $13/month
We have more No-Dog levels for sale ($20.00) at the office. The No-Dogs are available in multiple colours
and are engraved with “IBEW-Local 894”.
Remember to keep your Certificate of Qualification current! The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Web Site offers information about renewing or replacing your Ontario Certificate of Qualification.
As proposed in Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a $2,000 taxable cash grant available to eligible apprentices after they successfully complete their training and become certified in a Red Seal trade. Apprentices can apply for the ACG through Service Canada starting in July, 2009, with eligibility made retroactive to apprentices completing on or after January 1, 2009.
The 2009 Canadian Electrical Code is available at a special price of $112.50 for IBEW members only through CSA Standards Sales. The regular price is $150.00. It is available online at CSA Standards Sales or by calling toll free 800-463-6727. The code is available in print, PDF and the new Mobile Device Format (MDF).
MSA has received reports concerning the development of a single crack across the top of V-Gard* Protective Helmets manufactured in the U.S. MSA will replace, free of charge, any U.S. made V-Gard hard hat exhibiting a crack of this kind that was manufactured between September, 2004 and September, 2009. Please see attached document for more details.
The Education Committee has purchased some Audiobooks (CD’s) for the Local 894 Library that members may borrow, no charge, by signing them out.
Titles presently available are :
