IBEW Local 894 News - November 2009

December General Meeting Moved Ahead

The December General Meeting has been moved ahead to Thursday, December 17, 2009.

2010 IBEW Hockey Tournament

Location: Local 773 Windsor, Ontario April 16-17, 2010.

Certificate of Qualification

Just a reminder that you must carry your C of Q and or apprenticeship registration at all times while at work. The Ministry performs spot checks from time to time and if you don’t have it with you may be removed from the project, issued a fine or both. Your C of Q must be also be up to date.

Night School Courses

Reminder: In order to be eligible to have the fees reimbursed for night school courses etc. you must first apply and receive approval from the Executive Board before you enroll in any course.

Solar Photo Voltaic Courses

Scheduling for these courses is currently in the planning stages. More information to follow in the near future.

Christmas Donations

Christmas donations for the less fortunate in the form of canned or dry goods as well as cash will be collected at the union office and distributed to local charities as we have done in the past. Your donations will be very much appreciated.

Fork Lift Training Classes

All Terrain Fork Lift and Electric Counter Balance Fork Lift training courses
If you are interested please call the office and register with Tammy. For the All Terrain course we require a minimum of 12 members before scheduling this training to be held at Local 894 facilities.

Union Stewards/Health & Safety Reps

The membership at the October General Meeting initiated a discussion regarding stewards and health & safety reps not attending the General Meetings. If stewards and health & safety reps wish to enjoy the protection of being “near to last” on layoffs the members want to see them attend General Meetings. I suggest all stewards and health & safety reps pay close attention to what the members they represent are asking.

January 1, 2010 Monthly Dues Increase of $1.00

“A” members: $12.00 I.O per cap + $14.00 I.O Pension Benefit Fund + $1.00 Local dues = $27.00 per month effective January 1, 2010
Monthly Dues are due and payable on the first day of the month, not the last day.

Thanks For The Work

On behalf of the members of Local 894 I wish to thank the following Locals for providing employment for many of our members.
Local 303, Local 530, Local 586, Local 804 and Local 1687
Remember, when you are leaving the jurisdiction please call the Business Manager’s office and thank them for the work.

Work In 894 Area

> OPG Pickering/Darlington > Ajax Hospital > Oshawa Hospital
> Hydro One Transmission Stations > Oshawa Courthouse > Picov Downs Slots
> Cameco > Algoma Orchards > Whitby Go Station > Whitby Co-Gen
> Durham College Simcoe St. North Oshawa

Next Executive Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 5:30 p.m.
Next General Meeting: Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m.

Work Safe
Don't Work Live - Stay Alive

John Gillett
Business Manager
IBEW Local 894
Oshawa & District

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