The new telegraph is out , Enjoy

New IBEW telegraph Is out

For years CLAC and it’s contractors have used the law to justify their undemocratic practice of “early renewal” of collective agreements.

These early renewals have prevented our organizing successes during legislated “open periods” at the end of each collective agreement.

Simply put, CLAC and “managed open shop” contractors have ended open periods by claiming a new contract is in place before the old one runs out.

In a landmark decision, the Alberta Labour Relations Board has ruled against this practice meaning we now join every other jurisdiction in Canada (except Quebec) in limiting this unfair and now illegal practice.

This decision has completely eliminated the ability of CLAC and its contractors to render themselves raid proof by the device of early renewal. 

Alberta now joins the rest of the country in the 21st century! This long and costly legal battle brought by IBEW 424 and the UA has been won! The CLAC and the “Open Shop” can no longer subvert the law to their own ends.

Workers in Alberta will now be able to choose their representation fairly.

Edmonton Retirees Computer Training classes for Beginner & Intermediate levels continue every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Training Center
Calgary Retirees classes start Mon. May 11 at 9 a.m. and again on Wed. May 13 also at 9 a.m.
 
Edmonton Retirees next meeting is Tues. June 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Training Center
Calgary Retirees next meeting is Wed. June 3 at 10 a.m.

Once again IBEW 424 is proving that we are not only leaders in our industry but leaders in our community!
 
This event combines our love of fine machines with our support of fine causes. All family, friends, and trades are welcome as we support the Patient Family Assistance Program at the Cross Cancer Institute.
 
This is a great cause so please come out and have some fun with us on June 20th, 2009

424 Members have voted to accept the PLA by 64%.

The results were; 1194 in favour and 677 opposed.
55 ballots were spoiled making a total of 1871 valid ballots cast.

Thanks to all members that made their views known and a special thanks to all the retired members and others that helped with the ballot count.