NEWS EVENTS AND NOTICES

February 8, 2010

A video of the 2009/2010 Boilermaker Foundation Class erecting the Tank has been added to the Photo Album, click here to view.

February 5, 2010

Job Steward Training courses can be arranged by the Union if 6 or more members can form a group in any one location of the Province. Please contact the general office with the names and phone numbers of those members in your group.

Also, Apprentice Coordinator Joe Kiwior will soon be retiring, any member who may be interested in applying for this position should forward a letter of interest and resume to the Chair of the Apprenticeship Trade Advancement Committee (ATAC) c/o 4514 Dawson St. Burnaby, B.C. V5C 4C1.

January 15, 2010

Important notice to all Active Lodge 359 Members regarding Local Lodge Officer Nominations, please click here.

January 14, 2010

2009 Christmas Membership Meeting slideshow has been added to the Photo Album page, please click here to view.

January 7, 2010

2010 Rumour List has been added to the Dispatch page, or click here to view.

January 5, 2010

2009 Pensioner Information Dinner slideshow has been added to the Photo Album, to view click here.

January 4, 2010

Job Steward Training Courses for this January, please click here for complete information.

December 21, 2009

On Friday December the 18th the auction to support Brother Jason Caley came to a close. We would like to thank everyone who participated, as well as those who generously donated items. To view the final bid amounts please click here.

November 5, 2009

To prepare for collective bargaining with the CLRA, Business Manager Phil Halley requests that the membership forward their ideas in writing to the Union office , please clearly mark any submission as "CLRA 2010 Bargaining". Proposals must be submitted to the office before January 8, 2010.

October 29, 2009

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd announces the closure of its Eurocan operation, to view the news release click here.

September 16, 2009

Attention all Members;

Please be advised that as per ATAC Committee directive, Lodge 359  will no longer reimburse Members for any training that is required for work outside of British Columbia's jurisdiction. If you have any questions, please contact the Coordinator.

Also, please be advised that the Death Assessment premium for the 2010/2011 year will be increased from $100.00 to $125.00. Premium rates are based on the last 5 years of experience and the emerging demographics. Rates have not been adjusted since 2003.

August 26, 2009

An interesting article appeared in the Chilliwack Times, Letter to the Editor on August the 4th, to view it click here.

August 12, 2009

2009 Boilermakers Lodge 359 Golf Tournament Photo Slideshow has been added to the Photo Album or you can view it by clicking here. The team of Chris Paige, Eric Bliskis, Ken Maxwell and Rob Calarec achieved the low score. Thank you to all of this years sponsors and volunteers, without you this event would not be possible.

July 13, 2009

2009 Fall rumour list has been posted, click here

July 7, 2009

Message to all Peerless Members, click here

June 16, 2009

Attention All Active Field Members Only:

In order to claim reimbursement of up to $220.00 for the H2S Alive course, you must have a copy of your certificate and receipt of payment in the Union office before September 3, 2009. Also, in order to be eligible for dispatch to any job site that requires an H2S Alive certificate after September 3, 2009 you will be required to have a valid H2S Alive certificate. Please take advantage of this window of opportunity and register for a course while you have time. If you need more information on where to take the course, give us a call.

H2S Alive Course Information, click here.

June 5, 2009

Attention all Peerless Shop Members:

If you wish to have a say and vote on the future of the Peerless Penticton Shop, we ask that you please attend a meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 30, 2009 @ 12 noon. The meeting will take place at Peerless Ltd, 575 Page Avenue, Penticton B.C.

May 26, 2009

It is with great sorrow and sympathy that we inform the membership of  Lodge 359, that our Brother Tanner Valouch passed away on May 22nd at the age of 19. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 30th  2 pm, at the Trinity Valley United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive Vernon BC.

Notice to Suspend July and August 2009 Monthly Meetings, click here.

Notice to all members regarding the By-Laws all mail ballot, click here.

Opinion Poll Update, click here.

May 6, 2009

Quality Control Council meeting notification, click here.

April 30, 2009

Update to all Boilermaker Quality Control Council Members, click here.

Update from Business Manager Halley to all Peerless Shop Members, click here.

April 27, 2009

Notice to all members; All Fitter/Riggers dispatched to Spectra Energy sites will be required to have their Fitter/Rigger Certificate of Qualification Cards as well as all members must have WHMIS Cards. If you have lost or misplaced these documents contact the general office for replacements as soon as possible. WHMIS Cards can only be replaced by attending the office and completing a 15 minute WHMIS review exam.

April 22, 2009

Notice to all Boilermaker Lodge 359 active field members only. In anticipation of work in the oil and gas industries in British Columbia, the Lodge will reimburse active field members only, the cost of "H2S Alive" training up to a maximum of $220.00. In order to be reimbursed you must successfully complete the course and provide the Union office with a copy of your certification and receipt. Please mail copies of your documentation to the general office and retain your originals.

April 21, 2009

Notice to all Boilermaker Quality Control Council Members, click here.

April 20, 2009

Preliminary results for the "Opinion Poll" are posted, click here. This file will be updated on the website once each week as returns continue to come into the office. You will notice that the total number of opinions cast so far are not equal in each category, the reason being, some members did not answer every question put forth.

April 9, 2009

It is with great sorrow and sympathy that we inform the membership of  Lodge 359, that our Brother Walter Harbord passed away on April the 5th at the age of 81, a memorial service has not been announced.

April 8, 2009

Urgent Call - Day of Mourning Volunteers, please click here to read the information notice.

On March the 24^th the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development announced improvements to the Employment Insurance program, one of which is a 5 week extension of benefits, increasing the maximum duration from 45 weeks to 50 weeks. To view the complete news release click here.

April 6, 2009

Click here for the list of WorkSafe BC authorized hearing test contractors and facilities.