NEWS EVENTS AND NOTICES

NOTICE REGARDING BENEFIT PLANS CONTACTS PLEASE CLICK HERE

February 2, 2012

Canada Revenue Agency has issued the 2012 Automobile Allowance Rates, the new rate has been set at $0.53 per kilometer, as such, on February 28, 2012 as per collective agreement this will be the new rate for travelling expenses. A new mileage chart has been posted on the Membership Services page or you can click here to view.

February 1, 2012

An "Information Bulletin" for Lodge 359 Members has been posted, please click here to read.

January 26, 2012

The 2012 "Rumour List" has been updated, please click here.

January 19, 2012

The 2012 "Rumour List" has been posted on the "Dispatch" page or you can view it by clicking here. The list will be updated when and if we receive more information.  

January 16, 2012

Any member with a "B Level" pressure ticket or better interested in a new welding process, please contact Al Bennett for complete details as soon as possible, 604.291.8237

January 10, 2012

2012 Steelhead Derby info has been posted, please click here to view.

January 9, 2012

The latest edition of the Boilermaker Newsletter has been mailed and posted on the website, you can view it by clicking here.

January 6, 2012

The 2011/2012 Boilermaker Scholarship Program notice and application form has been posted on the Membership Services page, you can also view them by clicking here.

January 5, 2012

The job posting for a Boilermaker Instructor is now live on the BCIT website and will close on January 20, 2012. All applicants must apply online at http://www.bcit.ca/hr/careers and click on the Boilermaker link listed in "Instructional Opportunities". Applicants will be rated and shortlisted by BCIT, only those who are selected on the shortlist will be contacted for interviews.

January 4, 2012

The 2010 - 2014 BCA Collective Agreement has been posted on the Membership Services page or you can view it by clicking here.

December 5, 2011

The 2011 Pensioners Information Dinner slideshow has been added to the "Photo Album" page or you can view it by clicking here.

November 22, 2011

A new slideshow (Northwood 2011) complete with sound has been added to the "Photo Album" page or you can view it by clicking here

October 14, 2011

Due to some questions raised regarding RBC Dexia, who is the custodian for the Boilermaker Lodge 359 Benefit Funds, please click here to read their communication to its clients.

September 30, 2011

Notice to all Members; please click here to review the results of the 2011 BCA Ratification Vote.

September 23, 2011

Notice to all Members; please be advised that effective October 1, 2011 your Health and Welfare and Pension Trustees have appointed a new administrator, a letter to this effect is currently being mailed to the members, please click here to view.

August 11, 2011

A slideshow has now been posted on the Photo Album page for this years golf tournament, you can also view it by clicking here.

May 24, 2011

Congratulations to Brother Dave Warchol's daughter Raquel as she was awarded a $2000.00 Scholarship.

May 16, 2011

The Allied Hydro Council is seeking resumes to fill a position of Business Representative, for more information please click here.

May 11, 2011

Members at Peerless in Penticton are holding a Family campout and fishing derby, for more information please click here.

It is also time once again to register for the annual Boilermaker Golf Tournament, we have an earlier date this year so for more information please click here.

May 4, 2011

As per past practice and with Membership approval at the March 2011 general meeting, the 2011 July and August monthly meetings will be cancelled as approved by President Jones.

April 19, 2011

The Quality Control Council of Canada has announced the 2011 Matt Baker Scholarship award, for more information please click here.

April 15, 2011

CIMS H.S.P.P. (Pt. Mellon) 2011 job information, please click here.

April 6, 2011

The result of the election of delegates to the 32nd Consolidated Convention as reported by the Election Committee today are as follows;

Nominee Number of Votes
Jim Wymer  Delegate - 187
Ken Noga Delegate - 186
Rob Kappel Delegate - 162
Martin Nicholson Delegate - 155
Greg Pierce Delegate - 153
Al Dingwall Delegate - 146
Darryl Franta  Alternate - 103
Russ Osborne   Alternate   - 88
Jon Forster Alternate   - 82
Jason Swetlikoff Alternate   - 76
Jordan Streng Alternate   - 72
Larry Greenwood 53
Len Dimery 52
Ray Reed 50
Lawrence Werger 42
Rob Maeschalck 31

The Business Manager by virtue of office and top 6 elected delegates will be attending the Convention. Should any of the 6 elected delegates not be able to attend, then they will be replaced by the alternates in order of number of votes received. Only 5 alternate credentials are issued by International headquarters.

February 7, 2011

The attached letter regarding the nomination and elections of delegates to the 32nd Consolidated Convention was mailed to each and every Members home address on Thursday February 3, 2011, please click here to view.

January 17, 2011

The 2011 Rumour List is now posted on the Dispatch page or you can view it by clicking here.

January 7, 2011

Important information regarding the Boilermaker Thirty-Second Consolidated Convention, please click here to view. (Updated January 24, 2011)

International Brotherhood of

Lodge 359
British Columbia