IBEW Local 894 News - March 2010

In Memory

With deep regret I inform the membership of the passing of Brother Terry Helps who passed away on February 6, 2010 in his 54th year after experiencing several years of ill health. We send our sincere condolences to his family, relatives and friends. Brother Helps will be dearly missed but not forgotten.

April General Meeting - Date Change

The April General Meeting has been moved from April 22nd to April 29th.

Pension Meeting - April 7th

Additional information to follow.

Local 894 Golf Tournament

Wolfrun Golf Course - Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Additional information to follow.

Political Action Committee

Meets 1st Thursday of each month. 5:00 P.M. at Local 894 Facilities
All members are welcome to attend.

Voting Results of Last Months’ Motions

1. $4,000.00 to John Bickle Racing (advertising) APPROVED
2. Add $0.50 per hour to Stab Fund on May 1, 2010. APPROVED
3. Purchase jackets for members . APPROVED
4. Education Funds exempt from existing “ in excess of $1,000.00 Policy”. APPROVED

Notice of Motion

Additional $10,000.00 for the IBEW Hockey Tournament Expenses in Windsor
(includes cost for 48 passenger bus. $4300.00; plus $500.00 for bus driver’s room and meals)
(includes hotel accommodations for 15 rooms for three nights approx. $8,000.00).
(Hockey Practice ice time approx. $1200.00)
Members in addition to the Local 894 hockey team who wish to travel by bus please contact Gerry Scratch. There is no charge to the member for bus transportation. First come basis. This motion will be voted on at the March General Meeting by secret ballot vote.

I.O Pensions Approved

Pensions were approved for Brothers George Roach and Ron Shier.

Honorary Withdrawal Card Approved

An Honorary Withdrawal Card was approved for Brother Brad Wood.

Work In Local 894 Jurisdiction

General Motors – State
OPG Pickering/Darlington – Black & Mac, Aecon, Plan Energy
UOIT – Birnie Electric, Ontario Electric
Purdue Pharma – Interborough Electric
Duffins Creek Water Treatment - Quantech Electric
Ajax Hospital – Ozz Electric
Oshawa Hospital – Guild Electric
G E Peterborough – Bright Electric

Next Executive Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
Next General Meeting: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 p.m.

Work Safe

John Gillett
Business Manager
IBEW Local 894
Oshawa & District

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