Business Manager`s Comments

Business Manager’s Comments
March 2014
Dear Brothers/Sisters:
As we battle through the cold weather that never seems to end the work picture continues to
be strong for Local 586.
Many of the travelers we have welcomed over the past year have gone back to their
respective jurisdictions. We have been fortunate to be in the enviable position of having
enough work to share with other IBEW members from across Canada.
Organizing will continue to be priority number one as we try to gain increased market share
for our membership to enjoy. I once again would like to welcome Lorne's Electric Limited to
our membership. Lorne's is a significant player in the residential marketplace and employs
upwards of 35 electricians and apprentices at any given time.
Organizers Kurt Metz and John Harrison have done a great job of explaining the benefits of a
unionized environment to the unorganized sector in our large jurisdiction. If any member
knows an electrician or apprentice working for a non-union contractor please have them
contact either John or Kurt for further information on becoming 586 members.
We have had calls for manpower that have gone unfilled and will be calling for travelers if we
are unable to fill them with local members. If you are currently unemployed, you are
encouraged to call the jobline on a nightly basis to secure employment.
I once again want to thank the members for their continued support of myself and my entire
office staff. Together we will make sure Local 586 Ottawa remains the envy of all IBEW
jurisdictions.
Sincerely,
James Barry
Business Manager/fellow member
IBEW Local 586 - 1178 Rainbow Street, Gloucester, ON K1J 6X7 Tel: 613-741-5664
Commentaire du Gérant d’Affaires
Mars 2014
Cher confrères et sœurs,
Alors que nous continuons de tenir tête à l’hiver qui semble inachevable, la scène de travail se
montre prometteuse pour la Section locale 586.
Plusieurs des travailleurs de l’extérieur que nous avons accueilli pendant la dernière année
sont retournés dans leurs territoires respectifs. Nous avons eu la chance d’avoir assez de
travail pour en partager avec les autres membres de la FIOE à travers le pays.
Tout en travaillant à augmenter notre part du marché, l’organisation demeurera ma priorité.
J’aimerais souhaiter une fois de plus la bienvenue à nos nouveaux membres, Lorne's Electric
Limited. Lorne's est un joueur important sur le marché résidentiel et emploie jusqu’à 35
apprentis en tout temps. Les organisateurs Kurt Metz et John Harrison ont fait un excellent
travail à expliquer les avantages de l’environnement du syndicat au secteur non-syndiqué dans
notre vaste territoire. Si l’un de nos membres connaît un électricien ou un apprenti qui
travaille pour un entrepreneur non-syndiqué, demandez-leur de communiquer avec John ou
Kurt pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la façon de devenir membre de la
Section locale 586.
Nous avons dû refuser des demandes de travail et nous embaucherons des voyageurs si nous
ne sommes pas en mesure de remplir ces besoins avec des membres de notre section. Si vous
n’avez pas de travail présentement, nous vous encourageons à communiquer avec la ligne de
travail tous les soirs.
J’aimerais remercier encore une fois tous les membres qui appuient continuellement le
personnel. Ensemble, nous continuerons de nous assurer que la Section locale 586 demeure
l’envie de tous les autres territoires de la FIOE.
Sincèrement,
James Barry
Gérant d’Affaires et
Confrère
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 March 17th , 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the union hall at 1178 Rainbow
Street, Ottawa. You must present an official dues receipt paid through to December 2013 to be admitted. / La
prochaine assemblée aura lieu lundi le 17 mars 2014 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 décembre
2013.
RETIREE’S SECTION
The next ‘fun day’
meeting will be held
Monday March 17th,
2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Thinking of joining their
club? Call the union
office for more
information. / La
prochaine rencontre
sera lundi le 17 mars
2014 à 10h00.
PLEASE NOTE!!
Awards:
5Yrs: Sylvain Bercier, Louis Bertrand, Daniel C
Fleury, Corey Ganim, Steven Joncas, Frederick Kornel Rheume,
Zachary Levesque, Philippe M Marleau, Michel Paulin, Cody
Thompson
10Yrs: Derek Konkle, Richard Robinson, Stephan Touchette
15Yrs: Denis Bélanger
20Yrs: Luc Sirois
25Yrs: Manny Andre, James Barry, Robert Belleville, Mark
Chapman, Anthony J Colitti, Mike Cybulski, Allan Dawson,
Kazimierz J Dias Jr., Paul Gleiser, Brian Kerr, Andre Lamoureux,
Edwin Malek, Scott G Morrison, Barry Orr, Benjamin Pratt,
Michael Ramm, Judy Rappel, Blaker G Tipper
30Yrs: Reginald Dupuis
40Yrs: Allan F Cullen
50Yrs: Marcel G Brousseau
*** IMPORTANT MESSAGE ***
If you have any
questions or
concerns
regarding OCOT,
the # to call is :
1-855-299-0028
Please remember that YOU are responsible to make sure
your dues are up-to-date…even if the contractor has made an
error, YOU have to be in good standing or you will be charged
a re-instatement fee, as per the Constitution. Let us know if
there is an issue and we will try to resolve it – but you must
pay your dues each month regardless.
UPCOMING EVENTS…
IBEW Hockey – Next skate is: March 21st & 28th and April 4th, 2014 at
Ottawa University, starting at 1pm. For more info call Kyle Blair.
EDUCATION –MARCH 2014
WHMIS UPDATE will be held @ 5:00pm before the general meeting.
APPRENTICE COURSES
CONSTRUCTION I
Tuesday/Thursday + 2 Saturdays
October 21st to November 25th
CONSTRUCTION II
Mon/Wed + 1 Saturday
April 7th to May 12th
PRE EXAM
Wednesday 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Feb 25th to April 2nd
CONSTRUCTION III
Tuesday/Thursday + 1 Saturday
30HR HEALTH & SAFETY
Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 to 8:30pm
BASIC CODE BOOK
Friday 12:30pm to 3:30pm
April 1st to May 1st
Sept. 2nd to Oct. 1st
Sept 5th to Oct 10th
FIRE ALARM UPDATE
Wednesday 6:00 to 9:00pm
March 19th to May 7th
FIRE ALARM LEVEL III
Tues and Thurs 5:30pm to 8:30pm
JOURNEYMEN COURSES
FIRE ALARM LEVEL I
Tues/Thurs 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Sept 2nd to Oct. 16th
Jan 13th to Feb 26, 2015
FIRE ALARM LEVEL II
Tues/Thurs 5:30pm to 8:30pm
October 28th to December 11th
FIRE ALARM LEVEL IV
Fri 12:30pm to 3:30pm & every
2nd Saturday
March 21st to May 9th
OTHER COURSES
BASIC WELDING
Saturdays 8:00 to 2:30pm
March 29th to May 10th 2014
NOTE: $50 DEPOSIT REQUIRED
4 – POSITION CWB WELDING
Fri 12:00 to 4:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 2:30pm
Sept 5th to Dec 5th
NOTE: EXPERIENCE AND $100.00 DEPOSIT
REQUIRED
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.