Please be advised that the in lieu of waiving the JRD requirements for retired Construction members, the BCA has agreed to reimburse training costs the same as for active members. Regarding the Quantitative fit tests. Fit tests should be completed for both the North and 3M half and full face masks. The North masks are […]
The 2018 Rumour List has just been updated. Please click here to view.
It is appreciated that members have started submitting their JRD certificates and receipts. It is very important to note that the certificate and the receipt must be clear and legible, also, each item must be scanned or photographed individually. Below are a few examples of how they should be submitted. To submit your copies by […]
The following post regarding the Job Ready Dispatch program is in part taken directly from Business Manager Nicholson’s letter to the Lodge 359 Field Construction Membership. Information about how the program will work for our membership and employers has been added to the end of the original letter. Job Ready Dispatch (JRD) As many members […]
This news article is very important to all construction field members, please take the time to read it and share it with your Union Brothers and Sisters. Our Field Member Health & Welfare Plan is highly subsidized, in essence, those who contribute the greater number of man hours to the Plan help to defer the costs […]
2017 Children’s Christmas Party For the first time since 2010 the Lodge held a Christmas Party for the kids complete with our very own Sandy McKimmie in the role of Santa Clause. There was food, gifts and crafts for all to enjoy. Special thank you to Sat Chatta, Kyle Lepitre and Jordan Streng for setting […]
Lodge 359 Members Recognized For Professionalism As many of you are aware, the presence of unionized craft has been significantly reduced in the northern sector of British Columbia, especially within the natural gas sector. Our members when given the opportunity need to showcase their abilities in order to prove without doubt that Lodge 359 should […]
It was another beautiful day at Pagoda Ridge for this years golf tournament. Lodge 359 would like to sincerely thank all of the sponsors for their generous donations, the tournament would not be possible without your support. Judging from all the smiles in the photos below it is probably safe to say that everyone had […]
The Liberals are Throwing Injured Workers Under the Bus (Again) You may have heard that Christy Clark has proposed new legislation that promises employers they will receive millions of dollars earmarked for injured workers. The way the compensation system works is that employers pay an assessment per $100 of payroll into an “Accident Fund”. In […]
A few issues have been identified regarding the new Manulife direct pay system. Please click here to read how these issues have been addressed. If you have any concerns please contact the administrators office immediately, 1.877.926.4537 Lodge 359 Staff