IBEW Local 894 News - December 2007

Children’s Christmas Party

1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 8, 2007, Bowmanville High School
There will be a Christmas Charity container at the Children’s Christmas Party for donations of non-perishable goods that will be delivered to the less fortunate. All donations will be very much appreciated.

Christmas Donations

Please be reminded, if you are able, to donate non- perishable goods at the union office and they will be distributed to the less fortunate for the Christmas Season. There is also a cash donation box for the same.

Vacant Position on Executive Board

The President has declared a vacancy on the Executive Board. Interested members please forward their applications to the Executive Board. Vacancies occurring in any Local Union office shall be filled by the Local Union Executive Board until the next regular election. (IBEW Constitution, Article 16, Section 16)

December General Meeting Moved Ahead to Thursday, December 20, 2007

Local 894 Christmas Office Hours

Closed at 12:00 Noon on Monday, December 24, 2007
Open 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon (for dispatch only) on Thursday, December 27, 2007
Open 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon (for dispatch only) on Friday, December 28, 2007
Open after New Year, 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Reminder for Apprentices

Please be reminded that apprentices may not quit working for a contractor without prior approval from the Joint Apprenticeship Council.

International Per Capita Dues Increase $1.00 January 1, 2008

“A” members $11.00 monthly dues “A” members $13.00 monthly pension
Total International Dues January 1, 2008- $24.00 per month

Reuter Benefits Financial Advice

Lorna Stewart from Reuter Benefits will again be scheduling appointments for free financial advice (RRSP investments etc.) on Friday, December 7, 2007 at Local 894 offices. If you would like a private consultation please call Lorna Stewart at 1-800-666-0142.

Certificate of Qualification

Reminder: You are required to carry your C of Q and Apprenticeship Documents with you at all times while at work. When asked by a representative from the Dept. of Labour to produce these documents and you are unable to do so you will be removed from the jobsite and or receive a fine. The required documents are a valid, up to date C of Q issued by the Province of Ontario, an Interprovincial C of Q or apprenticeship documents issued by the Province of Ontario. Recently some employers are also asking for these documents as they too may receive a fine.

Notice of Motion

To remove “All classifications not working under the terms of the Local Union Construction Agreement(s) Basic Dues shall be $25.00 per month” from Article X, Section 7 (a) of the Local 894 Bylaws.

The existing Local 894 Bylaw states as follows:

Section 7. The monthly dues shall be:
(a) “A” Members: All Classifications
Basic Dues: $1.00
Working Dues: plus 2% of Journeymen’s gross pay

All classifications not working under the terms of the Local Union Construction Agreement(s): Basic Dues shall be $25.00 per month (no working dues)

(b) Applicable International per capita and assessments to be paid in addition to the above dues.

Notice of Motion by Graham Brooks, Card # D675328, Local 894 member. This motion will be voted on at the next General Meeting on December 20, 2007. All Bylaw changes must be approved by the International Office before becoming effective.

Work In Local 894 Jurisdiction

General Motors – Comstock, Conti, Bright, State, Alberici, Stark
Oshawa Courthouse – Plan
Ajax Hospital – Oz
OPG Pickering/Darlington- Black & McDonald, AECON
Peterborough Hospital – Ontario, Ramco, Black & McDonald
Durham College – automotive wind tunnel Van Bots General (nothing awarded to date)
Loblaws Warehouse Ajax – Urban
Home Depot Bowmanville – Lancor
Trans Canada Pipeline – Lockerbie Hole

Merry Christmas & A Healthy, Happy New Year

We sincerely wish everyone and their families a Safe and Joyous Holiday Season - Sue, Tammy, Lance Knowles, James Horvath, Darrell Scott, Larry Lytle, Danny Tymchuk, Dave Cunningham, Randy Gushulak, Grayson Colford, Jim Babcock, John Gillett

Next E-Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Next General Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2008

Work Safe

John Gillett
Business Manager
IBEW Local 894
Oshawa & District

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