It is with much sadness that I inform the membership of the passing of retired member Brother Bill Miller on April 5, 2008 in his 77th year. Brother Miller was well known and liked by all who had the opportunity to know him and work with him. We extend our sincere condolences to family, relatives and friends. Brother Miller will be deeply missed but not forgotten by all who knew him.
September 19th & 20th at Local 773 Windsor – MicMac Park
More details to follow
The School of Applied Sciences, Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades & Technology at Durham College is continually
looking for qualified skilled trades teaching professionals interested in teaching on a part time and contract basis.
Candidates must posses a minimum of five years experience in the field, appropriate educational background, certification
in the area of expertise and teaching experience at the post secondary level.
Interested candidates may submit an updated resume to: RSVPtradeteaching@durhamcollege.ca
quoting the program area of interest in the subject line: CNC, Electrical, HVAC, Gas Technician, Machining,
Millwright, Motive Power, Plumbing, Power Engineering Technician, Small Engine, Tool and Die, Welding.
The JAC and the Education Committee report much interest and success with the Saturday morning training held at Local 894 facilities. At present conduit bending, ropes and rigging have been the main focus for the apprentices. The next classes will begin introducing basic wiring circuits using romex, BX and wire in conduit. Plans for Motor controls with disconnects, splitters, starters, stop/start stations etc. are well on the way to being implemented in the fall. Thank you to the journeymen who come out to teach and pass on their skills and “tricks of the trade” to the apprentices. If you are a Local 894 journeyman and wish to assist please contact Raye West or leave your name at the office.
Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Wolf Run Golf Club (same as last year)
Please see attached flyer for registration
All contractors involved with the second phase at General Motors will be calling for manpower very soon.
The information provided indicates around May 5th . To name a few contractors requiring manpower will be,
Conti Electric, The State Group, Net Electric, Bright Electric, Comstock.
At the Ajax Hospital the OZZ Corporation is progressing with major renovations to the existing building and footings
etc. for the addition are well under way.
The Peterborough Hospital is winding down with expectations to have patients moving into the new hospital in June.
The Oshawa courthouse is progressing slowly having the third floor pour completed and three more to go. Hiring is expected to
be slow until the entire slab is completed.
The automotive wind tunnel at Durham College/UOIT will be out for tender in a week or two. The College news indicates
it will be open for the fall of 2009. Information provided at this time has Van Bots as the general contractor with no
subs announced.
The uncompleted floors at Oshawa General Hospital are reported to be out for tender to be completed and news of that
project should be forthcoming.
Work Safe
John Gillett
Business Manager
IBEW Local 894