IUOE 955

In Memoriam

hbedard — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:31:08 +0000

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Ron Macdonald on May 12, 2012. Ron was a respected and valued member of the Operating Engineers, who dedicated much of his life to the trade. He further went on to serve the membership as a Union Representative, President and Business
Manager. The Local will deeply mourn his loss.

Northern Gateway – Your Support Counts!

hbedard — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:15:03 +0000

This pipeline is critical for the continued prosperity of Alberta and will bring work opportunities to our members. Without the increased transportation space for the oil that is going to be produced in the upcoming projects, they will be at risk of being cancelled. The jobs for our members are not just from the initial construction, but also from the ongoing mining, infrastructure and maintenance work from these projects.

It is forecasted that the Northern Gateway project will have an enormous impact on Canada’s economy, as it will provide a vital link between the third-largest petroleum reserves and the fastest-growing energy markets in the world. As a result, Northern Gateway will literally bring thousands of jobs to our members in Alberta, BC and to the rest of Canada. This initiative will provide economic and strategic benefits for Canada that will be enjoyed by our members and their families for generations to come.

Although the Northern Gateway project has come under scrutiny and much opposition, support for the project continues to grow. As such, it is imperative for our members to provide their supportive comments directly to the Joint Review Panel (JRP) of the Enbridge Gateway Pipeline. The more supportive comments received, the better, as the JRP will only make their decision on the public record.

Please go to the website shown below and register your support to bring work opportunities to Alberta and help Canada take this important step towards joining the Global Energy Market.

www.northerngateway.ca

In solidarity,

Bruce Moffatt, Business Manager/Financial Secretary

Bill C-377

hbedard — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:44:00 +0000

Under this Bill, every Labour Union in Canada will be required to file a standard set of financial statements each year. Details from those statements will be posted on a public website for all Canadians to examine. The public will be allowed to gauge the effectiveness, financial integrity and health of Canada’s Unions. While transparency is good, only Labour Unions are being targeted with this legislation. Medical Associations, Law Associations and other professional associations are left out of Bill C-377.

What does this mean to Labour Unions across Canada?

This Bill undermines the rights that Canadian citizens and residents have in our country; the right of association; the right to privacy; and the right to freedom of speech within the right of association.
It is not about accountability and transparency; it is about ideology, and is a direct strike on the labour movement in Canada.
This type of attack on Unions was started in the U.S., where it has been expanded on over the years and helped foster a dramatic decline in Union strength and participation.
In terms of what is being required of unions to report, it would increase dramatically the amount of reporting unions would need to do. This would increase the time and effort required to prepare the reports and would take additional resources, both financial and manpower, to do so.
Private information may be obtained and used extensively by large corporations against the labour movement, such as countering organizing activities of the labour unions that might be trying to organize their work force or the collective bargaining process.

This Bill is bad for our business, bad for our industry, and bad for the economy! We need your help to keep the major projects we are working towards on track and that this unnecessary government regulation not only wastes tax dollars but doesn’t solve any problem that currently exists.

Take a look through the myths and facts sheet regarding Bill C-377 and take ACTION!

How can you take ACTION?

Call your MP today! Let them know that this Bill is bad for business and bad for the work we are trying to do to help the government get
the economy back on track.
Visit www.workersbuildcanada.ca This takes only a minute, costs you nothing and will be extremely helpful in getting our message out to the government.

Help IUOE Local 955 Save Lives!

hbedard — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:07:52 +0000

Help IUOE Local 955 Save Lives!

The IUOE has joined Canadian Blood Services’ Partners for Life program. As a member, we have pledged to give blood year round.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TO DONATE

Call 1 888 2 DONATE to find a clinic near you, and to book your appointment.

There are four permanent blood donor clinics in Alberta:
Edmonton: 8249 – 114 Street
Calgary: 737 – 13 Ave SW
Red Deer: #5, 5020 – 68 Street
Lethbridge: Second Level, Lethbridge Centre (220, 200 – 4 Ave South)

Mobile clinics are also held in Edmonton, Calgary,
and in select rural communities. Visit www.blood.ca to find a clinic.
When you visit a clinic, just let them know you are donating on behalf of the I.U.O.E.

Once you let Canadian Blood Services know that you are giving on behalf of I.U.O.E., all of your future donations will automatically be counted towards Local 955’s total for the year.

Friends and family are also invited to donate on behalf of our team.

For more information: smckenna@iuoe955union.com or (780) 483-0955

Attention all Members – Local 955 Bylaws

fpagnotta — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:38:08 +0000

Local 955 Bylaws were amended by Action of the Central General Meeting (January 25, 2012), the Northern District Meeting
(February 1, 2012), the Southern District Meeting (February 7, 2012) and approved by the General President, March 8, 2012.

Please click on attached Local 955 Bylaws.

Local 955 BYLAWS

Claim Secure – Your Benefits have a New Look!

fpagnotta — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:52:39 +0000

As of January 1, 2012 all health and dental claims will be processed on the ClaimSecure system, which is
the current system that processes and pays all your prescription drug claims via the drug card you and your
family use.

Click here for more info…

Click here for info to start your eprofile today….

Support United Way

fpagnotta — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:56:04 +0000

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RSAP – Rapid Site Access Program

fpagnotta — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:20:17 +0000

Effective October 11, 2011 Local 955 will be participating in the RSAP Program. This is a voluntary program and members can either sign up online at www.rsap.ca or stop by any of our office’s to pick up an application. This program will pertain to jobs worked under the CLR or Crane Rental Agreements.

Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association & IUOE Local 955 Negotiations – Important Information

fpagnotta — Wed, 04 May 2011 17:35:35 +0000

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Subsistence Rates for Alberta

fpagnotta — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:01:26 +0000

Alberta-Wide	110.00	Hanna	130.00
Athabasca	140.00*	Hardisty	120.00
Bonnyville	135.00	Hinton	135.00
Camrose	120.00	Lloydminister	145.00
Canmore/Exshaw	155.00	Peace River	150.00
Cold Lake	135.00	Pincher Creek/Waterton	140.00
Drumheller	135.00	Red Deer	125.00
Edson	125.00	Stettler	120.00
Fox Creek	125.00	Swan Hills	115.00
Ft. McMurray	195.00	Wainwright	120.00
Grande Prairie	130.00	Whitecourt	130.00

*December 1st, 2011