Business Manager`s Comments

Business Manager’s Comments
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
August 2013
Dear Brothers/Sisters:
We are now half way through another summer and the employment situation remains quite
strong. The solar farms, namely Beckwith, Alfred, and Smith Falls will all be well underway as
we enter September. Within our jurisdiction we still have close to 100 travelers on many
different job sites.
I would like to welcome Robyn Brett Electric, a newly organized contractor to IBEW Local 586.
Robyn Brett Electric is primarily a residential contractor whom has been in business as a nonunion contractor for the past 40 years. They employ on average a crew of approximately 10
electricians and apprentices.
Organizing the non-union sector will always be my top priority. When we are successful at
organizing non-union employers, it translates into employment opportunities for each and
every member to enjoy. Kurt Metz and John Harrison have done a masterful job making sure
the non-union journeypersons and apprentices understand they have a true choice when
asked to sign cards and unionize their respective employers.
Let's collectively continue to be the very best at our trade. Hard work and reliability are two
vital ingredients to our success, both individually and collectively. Our contractors depend on
our labour to be second to none. I have no hesitation whatsoever in saying we are exactly that
- SECOND TO NONE!
Enjoy the rest of the summer with friends and family.
Sincerely,
James Barry
Business Manager/fellow member
Commentaire du Gérant d’Affaires
Août 2013
Cher confrères et sœurs,
La première moitié de l’été est déjà derrière nous et la situation de travail continue d’être
robuste. Les travaux aux centrales solaires, dont celles de Beckwith, d’Alfred et de Smith Falls
auront commencé d’ici le mois de septembre. Nous avons toujours près de 100 voyageurs
travaillant sur différents chantiers à travers notre juridiction.
J’aimerais souhaiter la bienvenue à Robyn Brett Electric, un entrepreneur nouvellement
syndiqué qui se joint au local 586 d’IBEW. Depuis 40 ans, Robyn Brett Electric œuvre surtout
dans le domaine résidentiel. On y emploie habituellement une équipe d’environ 10 électriciens
et apprentis.
Syndiquer les secteurs où aucun syndicat n’est présent demeurera toujours ma priorité.
Lorsque nous réussissons à faire syndiquer des employés non syndiqués, cela veut dire plus
d’opportunités d’emploi pour chacun de nos membres. Kurt Metz et John Harrison ont réalisé
un travail de maître afin de s’assurer que les compagnons et apprentis non syndiqués
comprennent qu’ils ont un choix important à faire lorsqu’on leur demande de signer leur carte
pour syndiquer leur employeur respectif.
Continuons tous ensemble à faire le meilleur travail possible. Un travail de qualité et une
fiabilité sont deux ingrédients vitaux à notre succès au niveau individuel et collectif. Nos
entrepreneurs ont besoin que notre travail soit sans égal. Je n’ai aucune crainte à dire que
c’est exactement ce que nous sommes – SANS ÉGAL!
Profitez du reste de l’été avec vos amis et votre famille.
Sincèrement,
James Barry
Gérant d’Affaires et
Confrère
IBEW Local 586 - 1178 Rainbow Street, Gloucester, ON K1J 6X7 Tel: 613-741-5664
Is your dues receipt included with this newsletter? If not, call Sam to find out why!!!
WHEN and WHERE?
Our next general meeting will be held on Monday August 19th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the union hall at 1178 Rainbow
Street, Ottawa. You must present an official dues receipt paid through to June 2013 to be admitted. / La prochaine
assemblée aura lieu lundi le 19 août 2013 à 7h00 pm au bureau de l’union à 1178 rue rainbow, Ottawa. Vous devez
présenter votre reçu officiel couvrant au moins le mois de juin 2013.
AWARDS…
5Yr: Eric Fournel
10Yr: Dean Louvelle, Darrell
Martin, Erick Picard, Gerald
Picard, Mike Rayner,
Richard Rayner, Steve
Ritchie, Miroslaw Rogulski
Doug Williamson
RETIREE’S SECTION –
The next meeting will be held Monday August 19th , 2013 at
10:00 a.m. Thinking of joining their club? Call the union office
for more information. / La prochaine rencontre sera lundi le
19 août 2013 à 10h00.
It is with sadness and regret that we announce the passing
of Brother Earl Robertson on July 24th, 2013. We wish to
extend our sympathies to his family and friends.
Safety Boots (Made in Canada)
15Yr: Doug Eastman
 CSA approved
 IBEW Logo.
 $115.00 (shipping and taxes
included)
25Yr: Roger Gagnon
30Yr: Laurier Houle
40Yr: Michael Kelly
Jean Prudhomme
Giulio Divirgilio, Daniel
Wagorn
Call Angèle to place your order!!
(some sizes in stock at the union
office)
New t-shirts are in also .. (with
pockets)!!
45Yr : DenisTremblay
Attend the general meeting
to get your service PIN!
DID YOU KNOW…???
If you have any questions regarding your C of Q,
call OCOT (Ontario College of Trades) at
1-855-299-0028
EDUCATION –June-July-August 2013
WHMIS UPDATE and FALL PROTECTION will be held @ 5:00pm before the general meeting.
APPRENTICE COURSES
CONSTRUCTION I
Tuesday/Thursday + 2 Saturdays
Oct 22nd to Nov 26th
CONSTRUCTION II
Mon/Wed, Wed/Fri + 1 Saturday
Nov 11th to Dec 11th
PRE EXAM
Thursday 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Sept 19th to Oct 24th
CONSTRUCTION III
Tuesday/Thursday + 1 Saturday
30HR HEALTH & SAFETY
Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 to 8:30pm
BASIC CODE BOOK
Friday 12:30 to 3:30pm
Nov 5th to Dec 5th
Sept 3rd to Oct 3rd
Sept 6th to Oct 11th
FIRE ALARM UPDATE
Wednesday 6:00 to 9:00pm
Oct 23rd to Dec 11th
FIRE ALARM LEVEL III
Fri. 12:30 to 3:30pm & every 2nd
Saturday
Jan 10th to Feb 28th (2014)
JOURNEYMEN COURSES
FIRE ALARM LEVEL I
Fri. 12:30 to 3:30pm & every 2nd
Saturday
March 14th to May 16th (2014)
FIRE ALARM LEVEL II
Friday 12:30 to 3:30pm & every
2nd Saturday
October 25th to December 13th
FIRE ALARM LEVEL IV
Thur. 5:30 to 8:30pm & every 2nd
Saturday
th
March 13 to May 8th (2014)
OTHER COURSES
BASIC WELDING
Saturdays 8:00 to 2:30pm
Sept 21st to Oct 26th
Note: $50 DEPOSIT REQUIRED
WIND & SOLAR POWER
Mon/Wed 5:30 to 8:30pm Fri 12:30 to 2:30pm
Sept 9th/11th/13th
NOTICE FOR APPRENTICES
You need to complete the 30hr Health & Safety, Basic Code Book and Construction I BEFORE you go to
Basic Trade School!
If you have not completed the required pre trade school training you will NOT be eligible for reimbursement for
trade school registration cost. Please bring original transcripts and receipt for reimbursement.