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In follow-up to recent communications, we are pleased to announce that we have secured a schedule for the arrival of 19 to Zero’s Mobile Vaccination Clinic (MVC), arriving at Base Plant August 9th and Fort Hills and Firebag on August 10th.  As you may or may not have seen in the news, the purpose of this bus is to extend Alberta’s vaccination campaign into rural communities, hard-to-reach populations, or those working in remote camps where vaccinations may be less  accessible, or uptake may be low.  Vaccinations are available to Albertans and out-of-province workers.

Key notes:

Both mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) will be made available at all clinics
While government ID is preferred, the MVC will accept Suncor badges (although this will take additional time requirements to look up information in their systems)
Out of province workers are eligible
Vaccinations are open to Suncor employees and contractors for site locations *
 

* Vaccinations are also available at lodge locations for non-Suncor camp workers and camp guests, as part of the MVC’s standard operation of offering vaccinations to the public

Thanks in advance for helping move the needle on the vaccinations in Alberta!

ATTENTION: Special Called Meeting

This Meeting is is to present information regarding monetary motions and finances of the Local Union from March 2020 to present.

Scheduled For:

Edmonton Units I & IV - July 24th 2021 @ 9:00 am

Location: Edmonton Meeting Hall 

Fort McMurray Unit III - July 27 2021 @ 20:00

Location: URGENT UPDATE!! 

As we have no access to the Meeting Hall in the Operating Engineers building we have moved our meeting location to the Radisson, Fort McMurray.

 435 Gregoire Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4K7, CA

Calgary Unit II - July 29th 2021 @ 19:00

Location: Calgary Meeting Hall

Though the Union Hall is open to the Membership with mask use by personal choice on a day to day basis at the IBEW office, when it comes to larger gatherings and not being able to confirm whether a Member has received both of their COVID-19 vaccinations, mask use will remain mandatory till further notice.

Syncrude on-site vaccination clinic open May 8-10

In an effort to further protect our workforce and community, Syncrude is pleased to offer COVID-19 vaccinations at our on-site clinic from May 8-10. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the clinic for three days for all Syncrude site-critical employees and contractors.

Syncrude’s vaccination clinic hours of operation:

Tamarack Club, Mildred Lake

Saturday, May 8 – Monday, May 10

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Transportation to Mildred Lake will be provided for Aurora based workers.

Workers are asked to book an appointment in advance by calling 1-825-409-1027 but walk-ins are also accepted. Booking line open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Government-issued identification and health care cards (including those from outside Alberta) should be presented at the clinic.

We ask for you to please share this opportunity with your employees. More information can be found attached in Frequently Asked Questions.

Thank you

 FAQ

1.     What are the dates and times of the Vaccination Clinics?

Syncrude’s Vaccination clinics will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 8, 9 and 10 at Mildred Lake Tamarack.

*Transportation will be provided to Mildred Lake for workers based at Aurora.

2.     Which vaccine will the clinic offer?

The clinic will offer the mRNA Moderna vaccine.
Read about the vaccine: COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.

3.     Who can receive the vaccine at Syncrude’s clinics?

The vaccination clinic is only open to site-critical employees and contractors working on our sites.

4.     Can those working remotely go to site to get their vaccine?

At this time, the on-site clinic is for site-critical workers. All others are encouraged to get their vaccine at the Alberta Health Services facilities.

Every Albertan 30 or older (born in 1991 or earlier), can now book an appointment through Alberta Health Services or a participating pharmacy.

On May 10, appointment bookings will expand to include Albertans ages 12 to 29 (born in 1992 to 2009).

As of May 4, residents of Regional Municipality Wood Buffalo ages 18+ can also get vaccinated as part of the Government of Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine program. It is an important tool to help end the pandemic.

The MacDonald Island Park clinic is accepting walk-ins Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the AstraZeneca vaccine.

For more information on the vaccine rollout, eligible groups and to book your free immunization when you are eligible, visit the Government of Alberta webpage.

5.     Do I need to book an appointment?

Booking in advance is strongly encouraged. Call 1-825-409-1027 between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to book.

The clinic also accepts walk-ins between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

6.     What information do I need?

Government-issued identification and health care cards should be presented at the time of vaccination. Please bring your out-of-province health cards.

7.     I’m not a resident of Alberta. Can I still get vaccinated at Syncrude’s clinic?

Yes, those who reside outside of Alberta can attend and receive the vaccine. Please bring your out-of-province health cards.

8.     I had my first vaccine already, can I come to the clinic to take my second dose of the vaccine?

The clinic will only be administering the first shot. If you already received your first shot then you need to stick to your scheduled second dose as indicated on your vaccine card that was provided to you at the time of receiving your first shot.

9.     My first shot was Pfizer/AstraZeneca/Covishield, can I come to the clinic and take the Moderna vaccine as my second vaccine dose?

No.

10.  How will Syncrude protect my privacy?

The protection of your personal health information is handled with utmost confidence and security. Employee provided vaccination information will be stored electronically in Syncrude’s Health Services department’s secured database and will be handled in accordance with Syncrude’s privacy policies and privacy legislation in effect in Alberta. Individual personal health information will not be shared outside of Syncrude Health Services.

11.  Will transportation to the clinic locations be provided?

·        Workers in Mildred Lake: No, transportation to clinic locations will not be provided. Workers will have to make arrangements or use existing on-site transportation services.  

·        Workers from Aurora and camp will be provided transportation to Tamarack Mildred Lake clinic.

12.  Are there side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine?

Individuals who receive COVID-19 vaccine may experience side effects.  These reactions are most often mild, develop within 24 hours and could last 24 to 48 hours.  Many of the reactions that occur after the vaccine are similar to the symptoms of COVID-19 infection such as:

o   Fever and/or chills,

o   Feeling tired,

o   Headache or body aches,

o   Nausea

Visit Alberta’s Health’s COVID-19 vaccine: Care after immunization for more information.​

13.  What should I do if I have side effects?

Individuals should be self-monitoring after immunization for symptoms mentioned above.  If you develop the above symptoms, you should stay home.

If the symptoms resolve within 48 hours after onset, the individual can return to normal activities, unless they have been instructed to quarantine or isolate for other reasons.

If symptoms persist longer than 48 hours, and are not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition, individuals must continue to stay home, contact Health Link at 811 or complete the online COVID-19 online self-assessment tool for testing.

If you only have redness, swelling, or soreness where you had the needle, you do not need to stay home and away from others.

14.  If I am unable to work due to side effects, will I get compensated?

Syncrude will not provide contract companies with compensation for workers for any ill time that may be incurred in relation to symptoms arising from the vaccination.

Syncrude employees will follow the normal temporary disability process.

15.  What happens if I get Covid-19 after getting the vaccine?

Vaccines are used both in preventing the occurrence of COVID-19 disease and diminishing the severity of the disease. After 1 dose of any COVID-19 vaccine, your risk of getting COVID-19 is lowered by about 60 to 80%. All COVID-19 vaccines work very well to lower your risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19. They also lower your risk of hospitalization.

16.  If I had the COVID-19 vaccine, do I still have to follow Syncrude COVID-19 protocols and guidelines and public health measures?

Yes, you must continue to follow all Syncrude’s COVID-19 Prevention Tips and Guidelines, even though you’ve had the vaccine and continue to follow the Alberta government mandatory measures. For details on the government’s public health measures, please go here.

Due to the recent change in covid protocols our Edmonton office will once again be closed to walk-ins. We will be excepting dues payments over the phone as we have been since covid started. If you need access to the office and staff in the office you must book and appointment. Please call 780-462-5076 to arrange an appointment.

We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause

Stay Safe.

Tickets are available for the IBEW District 1 Annual Draw

you may purchase your tickets by phone @780-462-5076 , You must be a member of the I.B.E.W. to purchase tickets.

 The Calgary Flames have extended a special offer for the members of IBEW for the start of the Flames season. The Calgary Flames are offering 25% off of our Flames Retro jerseys (both home and away colours), which the team will be wearing as their primary jerseys this season. We want your members to be able to root for your Calgary Flames, from home, in these awesome sweaters for a great price!They Have created a promo code for your members to use at checkout of our online store (https://www.flamesport.com/collections/flames-mens-jerseys): IBEW21.

Due to building maintenance power will be out in the main office. This means anyone working in office or from home will not have access to our servers. We will be closing the office @ 11:30... We will be available to help the membership as best we can during this time.

Hello From HBC,

On behalf of the Inter Pipeline team, we’d like to thank you for your hard work at, and in support of, the Heartland Petrochemical Complex in 2020. Even with all the new Health and Safety measures taken at site this past year (and there were quite a lot of them), our most important goals were realized: our site had zero long-term injuries, and we all went Home Safe Every Day while keeping the whole HPC project moving forward. The HPC leadership team would like to thank you most sincerely for this achievement, and for your care and attention to your craft.

As we begin 2021, we’ll all need to continue with this same level of quality and attention to safety. Parts of the HPC Complex will be going live, and there will be many more operations people joining our HPC site team throughout the coming year; things will continue to move quickly. This means everyone must stay focused, continuing to work safely and to keep an eye out for one another. This is an exciting time for the HPC, and I’m looking forward to 2021 as we continue to move this great project forward toward a safe and successful completion.

If you’re coming to work on site this year, please be sure to watch the below video, and feel free to share it with your friends and family.

VIEW VIDEO:   https://www.iplheartland.com/latest-updates/media-gallery.cfm

Sisters and Brothers:

As we head into the holiday season, I think we can all agree that this past year has been unlike any other in our lifetimes. Most of our country is either currently in a lockdown situation or in many more areas headed in that direction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally this time of year is a time to spend with family and friends or take that much deserved trip to the sun for well-deserved rest and relaxation. Sadly, this year will have to be different, we must adhere to public health recommendations, limit travel and physical contact outside of our personal bubbles, if we hope to defeat this deadly virus and put this year behind us.

Although the holiday season will be different it is important that we take some time for ourselves. This year has been very stressful for everyone and the stress coupled with isolation can cause serious mental health issues if not addressed. So please take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Even though 2020 has been difficult I could not be prouder of how the IBEW has stepped up and met the challenges. I want to thank all of you for your loyalty and membership in the IBEW. I also want to thank and recognize the Local union leadership who have worked on your behalf to keep the IBEW viable and who have fought to keep you safe while working essential jobs.

On behalf of the entire IBEW First District staff, I wish you all the best for a safe and enjoyable holiday season, and I look forward to your continued support and hard work in 2021.

In solidarity,

Tom Reid

International Vice President, First District (Canada)

To All First District Local Unions

Season’s Greetings:

AIL and TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, in conjunction with the IBEW First District, will be offering five (5) Scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each to all IBEW members and their families that are in studies pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree.

An application  must be submitted into our office no later than February 12th, 2021 and must be accompanied by a brief essay (done by the applicant) outlining the benefits of belonging to the IBEW.

A random draw will be held at the First District Office on February 19th, 2021

followed by an announcement identifying the five winners.

Please share this opportunity with your Local Union members and encourage them to participate if they qualify.

Best wishes for this holiday season.

Click for Application

TO ALL ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN AND MANITOBA IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS
 

RE: Invitation for frontline workers

Greetings:

Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, has reached out to my office to extend an invite to attend a special online appreciation event. Please share this with your IBEW members who are frontline workers or have been deemed essential during the pandemic. The event details for your area can be found below.

Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM EST

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IBEW Local 424 has renewed their subscription for online courses through VuBiz for
another three years covering subjects from WHMIS 2015 for Workers, to Microsoft
Office 2010 to Back Safety to Basic Finance to VuKidz courses and more. A number of
these courses are authored in French. The courses will be available to you and your
friends and families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week . Be sure to take advantage of
as many courses as possible. We hope that you and your friends and family members will find
several courses that will address both your needs and interests.

To start your learning experience, go to: https://learn.vubiz.com/chaccess/IBEWUnion/Default.asp

Every time that you sign on, you will need to enter:

The IBEW Password which is: IBEW2

Your Membership Card Number: That is the number on your IBEW Membership Card
for example 1234567, A123456 or D123456. If you do not know your Membership Card
Number or do not have one, you can use any unique number such as your home phone
number or postal code without any spaces for example 4169492211 or L3P4R9.

The First time that you sign on, you will need to enter a little extra information so that
VuBiz can set you up.

Membership Card Number (confirmation): This is to confirm the information that you
keyed above.
First Name: So that we can identify you properly in the system when you return.
Last Name: So that we can identify you properly in the system when you return.

Due to current restrictions IBEW Local Union 424 has been forced to cancel the Dec, 2020 Unit Meetings, with permission from the IBEW International Vice President, Tom Reid, the Executive Board meetings will continue to be held via teleconference and the Business Manager and President’s reports for the month of Dec, will be posted in the Member’s only section of the website.
Remember to make sure your contact information is up to date with the Hall.
The Health and Safety of our Membership must be our top priority.

Greetings:

November 11th is a time to reflect and remember the many brave women and men who sacrificed years of their lives, and for some, who paid the ultimate sacrifice to insure our safety, peace, and freedom in the greatest nation in the world, Canada. Without their total selfless commitment we may not have the right to enjoy the benefits that we take for granted as Trade Unionists.

For many of us the horrors of war are something we only have read about, seen through the lens of a camera or heard about from a family member, a friend of a friend or in a Legion Hall. Most of us have been spared the reality of the brutal conflict but have reaped the many benefits of the bravest of the brave women and men who have given their lives, limbs and sometimes sanity to ensure our traditions, and a future in Canada they believed in.

Many IBEW members, their families and friends sacrificed and fought for the freedoms we all enjoy today. One of the many reasons the IBEW is proud to support Helmets to Hardhats Canada, is to transition Canada’s veterans into a second career in the trades.

Each year, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools and homes to observe a moment of silence and mark the sacrifice of so many.

Sisters and Brothers, we must remember and involve ourselves on Remembrance Day, November 11th, so that the courage and selflessness of these women and men is not lost to future generations. We remember because through their sacrifices we have the right to participate and reap the benefits of our Union.

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, many in person events have been canceled or have moved to virtual events.  If you do attend an in person event, please remember to wear a mask and abide by physical distancing regulations as put in place by public health.  I encourage our Local Unions, officers and members to take part in Remembrance Day events, whether they are in person or virtual, to pay tribute to all of those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.

In Solidarity and Remembrance,
IVP Tom Reid

IBEW Local Union 424 has made the difficult decision to cancel the Oct, 2020 Unit Meetings, with permission from the IBEW International Vice President, Tom Reid, the Executive Board meetings will continue to be held via teleconference and the Business Manager and President’s reports for the month of Oct, will be posted in the Member’s only section of the website.
Remember to make sure your contact information is up to date with the Hall.
The Health and Safety of our Membership must be our top priority.

Greetings:

Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957.  It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year.

Of course with COVID-19, the way in which we celebrate holidays has changed; this country is starting to see the second wave and it is imperative that we stay vigilant and continue to adhere to Public Health guidelines.

Despite the pandemic, we do have a lot to be thankful for.  Many of us remained working during these times and we give thanks for the opportunity to do so.  We are also grateful to live in a country that continues to provide social benefits to out of work Canadians as a result of this virus. 

As union members, we give thanks to the builders of our Labour Movement; it’s because of them that today we reap the benefits of their hard work through our collective bargaining agreements and the legislation they fought so hard to put in place.  

Please have an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving long weekend.  It is important to take the time to be with your family and friends, whether virtually or safely in person.

Tom Reid

International Vice President

IBEW, First District

300-1450 Meyerside Drive

Mississauga, ON L5T 2N5

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Ph: (905) 564-5441

Fax: (905) 564-8114

Website: http://www.ibewcanada.ca

Due to Covid-19 and Many staff working from home we have updated our dues payment methods.

DUES PAYMENTS METHODS:

1.  Call in with a Visa and MasterCard

2.  Call in with a Debit Visa and Debit MasterCard

3.  Mail a Cheque

4.  Mail a Money Order

5.  Call in with a Prepaid Credit Card [Not Vanilla and Not the CC that say you must be “present” to use them]

6.  EFT [money transfer] NEW as of October 2, 2020

                -Email [email protected]

                Please Include

                -First and Last Name

                -Contact Number

                -Card Number

                -$ amount

7.  Cash can be taken at the Edmonton Office by booking an appointment

8.  Dues Receipts can be emailed or mailed

IBEW Local Union 424 has made the difficult decision to cancel the Sept, 2020 Unit Meetings, with permission from the IBEW International Vice President, Tom Reid, the Executive Board meetings will continue to be held via teleconference and the Business Manager and President’s reports for the month of July, will be posted in the Member’s only section of the website.
Remember to make sure your contact information is up to date with the Hall.
The Health and Safety of our Membership must be our top priority.

IBEW Local Union 424 has made the difficult decision to cancel the July, 2020 Unit Meetings, with permission from the IBEW International Vice President, Tom Reid, the Executive Board meetings will continue to be held via teleconference and the Business Manager and President’s reports for the month of July, will be posted in the Member’s only section of the website.

Due to another cancellation Local 424 has decided to host another Telephone Town Hall Wed, August 5th stay tuned for more information.

Remember to make sure your contact information is up to date with the Hall.

The Health and Safety of our Membership must be our top priority.

After consultation with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Local Municipal Governments, IBEW Local Union 424 has made the difficult decision to cancel the June, 2020 Unit Meetings, with permission from the IBEW International Vice President, Tom Reid, the Executive Board meetings will continue to be held via teleconference and the Business Manager and President’s reports for the month of June, will be posted in the Member’s only section of the website.

We understand this might be frustrating for some, but protecting the Health and Safety of our Membership must be our top priority.

Due to Social Distancing Measures put in place by Local and Federal Authorities I.B.E.W. Local Union 424 May Unit meetings have been Cancelled.

Greetings:

The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28th, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and has since spread to at least 80 countries around the world.  This day is a tribute to those men and women who have died as a result of a workplace illness or accident.

The IBEW was originally formed by workers who wanted to improve safety in their workplace.  Our union was formed on the need for safety at a time when 1 in 2 electrical workers were being killed on the job every day; even our own founding President Henry Miller died from a workplace incident. Today, safety continues to be a main focus of our Local Unions mandate; safety is paramount to the IBEW!

With respect to this year’s National Day of Mourning, the theme on April 28th is “Stop the Pandemic at Work”.  Right now, millions of workers who have been deemed essential are risking their wellbeing every day and are working tirelessly to keep our country running during this unprecedented time.  Many of our IBEW members fall into this category and continue to provide critical services which include healthcare, utilities, telecommunications, railroads, government and construction, just to name a few.  We must ensure that front-line workers have the protective equipment they need, and the training to use it safely.  We must also ensure that those who have not been deemed essential stay home and adhere to physical distancing regulations.  By doing this we reduce the transmission of this virus and help keep essential workers safe.

No worker should die from their job; workers deserve to arrive home safely at the end of their workday but too many workers are dying from work.  Workplace accidents and illnesses are preventable and should never be seen as “just part of the job”.  Workers need to be reminded that they have the right to know about the hazards in their workplace and receive the training they need to be able to do their jobs safely.  They have the right to participate in decisions that could affect their health and safety and most importantly they have the right to refuse work that could endanger their health and safety or that of others.

April 28th is the day we remember those whose lives were lost and those whose lives were forever changed because of something that happened in their workplace.  It is also the day when we resolve to make every workplace a safe and healthy place to earn a living. 

The global COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live and work and therefore will change the way we hold vigils and ceremonies this year.  On Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, we ask that you mark the day by lighting a candle in your home and posting a photo to social media with hashtag #WorkersDayofMourning and #StopthePandemicAtWork.  Frontline workers are also encouraged to share a photo in your uniform or protective apparel using the same hashtags.  While we can’t meet in person, we can hold virtual memorials and share a moment of silence over video or teleconference.  We must continue to bring visibility to the importance of commemorating the National Day of Mourning. We must insist that all levels of government do more to enforce existing health and safety laws and vigorously prosecute violations when a worker is killed or seriously injured.

We owe it to the families who have lost their loved ones to preventable workplace accidents and illnesses to do better for today’s workers.  Everyone deserves to return home to their loved ones at the end of the day.

In solidarity,

Tom Reid
International Vice President

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

Over the last few days, our Members in Fort McMurray are facing another crisis as an ice jam has caused flooding in the Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). There are now mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders in effect depending on where our members live in the area. We will continue to update this page to keep our Members informed.

Members are advised to download the Alberta Emergency Alert App and watch the local news to stay up to date on the status of the flood:

http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/

Members that have been evacuated in Fort McMurray should check-in at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre located at the following:

515 Mackenzie Blvd, Fort McMurray, Alberta, T9H 4X3

(780) 743-7167

https://oilsandsdiscovery.ca/

Members that have been evacuated from Fort Vermillion should call the reception centre at:

Fort Vermillion Reception (780) 927-3718

https://globalnews.ca/news/6874924/alberta-fort-vermilion-mackenzie-county-flood/

Government of Alberta website

https://www.alberta.ca/announcements.cfm?xID=7019497465440-9EF8-BE26-CC78E61771F2F67E

Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo

https://www.rmwb.ca/Municipal-Government/municipal_departments/Emergency-Services---Law-Enforcement/Emergency-Management/Preparing-for-an-Emergency/River-Breakup.htm

Attention:

Due to Social Distancing Measure put in place by local and federal authorities I.B.E.W. Local Union 424 April Unit meetings have been cancelled.

Effective today, and through an abundance of caution, all IBEW 424 Unit meetings for the remainder of the month of March are cancelled.

We will be re-evaluating weekly, and will make another announcement next week regarding unit meetings and other events in April. We will continue to post updates to our website and social media as needed.

We encourage all union brothers and sisters to take every precaution suggested by the Health Canada to protect yourselves and those around you from coronavirus/COVID 19. More info at:

The Calgary Blitz and Comet Course on March 17th are Postponed, we will let you know once they have been rescheduled.
 
 
 

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

Local 424 Update to Members 04/09/2020:

IBEW Local Union 424 is currently taking action to minimize the spread of Coronavirus and we ask for your cooperation in keeping us all as safe as possible.

The LU 424 approach is to follow official advice from Health Canada with an emphasis on ensuring effective hygiene practices. Which are listed here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

Therefore, we ask all visitors to any of the Local Union offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray or any IBEW organized activities or Jobsites to follow the guidance and personal hygiene standards below.

All visitors are strongly encouraged to wash their hands and/ or use hand sanitizer on arriving in the building, or after coughing and sneezing.

Health Canada recommends that the following precautions are taken to reduce the risk of catching and spreading respiratory infections like Coronavirus:

-Avoid direct hand contact with your eyes, nose and mouth.

-Maintain good hand hygiene – wash hands with soap and water or alcohol hand sanitizer before sanitizer before eating and drinking and, after coughing, sneezing, and going to the toilet.

-Avoid direct contact with people who have a respiratory illness and avoid using their personal items, such as their mobile phone.

-Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with disposable tissues and dispose of them in the nearest waste bin after use.

If you are feeling unwell, have a temperature, a cough or shortness of breath, we would politely ask you to stay away from our offices or facilitated activities until you are better. Our services are available by phone or the internet if needed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding regarding this matter.

Michael Reinhart

Business Manager/ Financial Secretary

IBEW Local Union 424

International Message

More Covid - 19 Resources

I.B.E.W. Canada COVID page

https://www.ibewcanada.ca/news/category/covid-19/

Update From Suncor Wood Buffalo region

See Here: Suncor_update_04052020

Employment Insurance

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html

Canada Emergency Response Benefit

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

Covid-19 Coronavirus Info For Albertans

https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

Long-Term Illness And Injury Leave In Alberta

https://www.alberta.ca/long-term-illness-injury-leave.aspx

Employee Benefit Funds Administration (EBFA)

http://www.ebfa.ca/

Building Trades of Alberta

www.bta.ca/covid19

Covid Course made for Children

https://vubiz.com/home/worried-about-the-coronavirus

Alberta Federation of Labour

https://www.afl.org/afl_covid_19

March 12, 2020 Media Inquiries

Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. 

Effective immediately, the Alberta government is asking all large gatherings or international events in the province to be cancelled and advising Albertans against travel outside of the country.

Four new cases of COVID-19 have now been confirmed in Alberta, bringing the total number in the province to 23, all travel-related. One patient continues to recover in hospital, while all others are in isolation at home.

“We are doing everything possible to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our province. The virus is spreading rapidly and is now a global threat. We are implementing these new measures to slow its spread and limit the risks in the weeks ahead. Protecting the health of Albertans is, and always will be, our top priority.”

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health

“The coming weeks are vital in our fight to protect Alberta from COVID-19. These are serious steps, and ones we do not take lightly. I am calling on every Albertan and organization to assist our public health efforts and do their very best to comply with the public health guidance. It is critical that Albertans come together to do our part in keeping Albertans healthy and safe.”

Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health

New Public Health Restrictions

Alberta is asking organizers to cancel any events that have more than 250 attendees. This includes large sporting events, conferences and community events. It does not extend to places of worship, grocery stores, airports or shopping centres.

Any event that has more than 50 attendees and expects to have international participants, or involves critical infrastructure staff, seniors, or other high-risk populations should also be cancelled.

Events that do not meet these criteria can proceed, but risk mitigation must be in place, such as sanitizer stations and distancing between attendees.

At this time, schools and daycares can remain open but steps should be taken to ensure that no more than 250 individuals are in the same room at any given time.

Travel outside of the country is not being recommended at this time. Given the rapid global spread of the virus, it is no longer possible to assess health risks for the duration of the trip.

New Cases of COVID-19

Four additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the province. One of the confirmed cases is a two-year-old child from the Calgary zone who is now recovering at home.

The child who has tested positive for COVID-19 returned with their family from a vacation in Florida and developed mild symptoms once in Alberta. The child attended a local daycare from March 2-6 and tested positive on March 11.

The child is expected to make a full recovery.

As soon as the case tested positive, health officials took immediate action to protect the health of Albertans. On the advice of Alberta Health Services, the daycare has temporarily closed to limit exposure to the virus. All close contacts are self-isolating for 14 days while being monitored by health officials.

Any Albertan who has not been contacted directly by Alberta Health Services is not at risk.

The other three newly confirmed cases involve a woman in her thirties, a male in his fifties, and a woman in her seventies. They are all from the Calgary zone.

The travellers returned from travelling in Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, and the United States, specifically Florida.

All Albertans are encouraged to visit alberta.ca/COVID19 for the latest information, guidance and resources.

Due to Roughnecks cancellation of this game, MD night will be postponed until further Notice.
 
 
 

Tech Frontier Oilsands Mine Approval

The Teck Frontier project has been under Federal-Provincial review since 2011. Teck has concluded participation agreements with 14 affected Alberta First Nations and Metis communities, and the project is anticipated to create 7,000 jobs during the construction phase and 2,500 operating jobs, mostly in rural Alberta, which has experienced devastating job losses over the last 6 years. The project will also contribute at least $12 billion in federal income and capital taxes, which will fund health care, education, and other benefits for local indigenous populations and all Canadians.

An independent review panel found this project in the public interest and the $20 billion in investment will come at a time when investment is needed to add growth to Alberta’s economy. Please take a moment and fill out your contact information to let the Federal Government know you want them to immediately approve the Teck Frontier oilsands project.

Click here for our 2020 meeting schedule: 2020_MEETING_SCHEDULE_IBEW_LOCAL_424_

The Membership Development team in both Edmonton and Calgary are rolling out the COMET course (Construction Organizing for Membership Training). This course runs through why we, as union members organize and the importance of organizing in our industry.  We will also touch on what Unfair Labour Practices are and what we as union members can legally do when working in a non union atmosphere

If you are interested in taking part in this course or have any questions please contact

Jon Hamilton / Jorden Bergeron at the Edmonton office

Mike Howlett / Ian McDowall at the Calgary office

Please note; we will be offering this course for members in the Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Grand Prairie regions  

I.B.E.W. LOCAL UNION 424

UNIT MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2020

January 22, 2020        Unit II Meeting           7:00 pm.         Wednesday (Calgary)

January 25, 2020        Unit I Meeting            9:00 am.          Saturday (Edmonton)

January 28, 2020        Unit IV Meeting         6:30 pm.         Tuesday (Edmonton)

January 28, 2020        Unit III Meeting          8:00 pm.         Tuesday (Ft. McMurray)

Putting in a full day’s work helps to protect union jobs. With our current economic reality, some clients have started hiring non-union workers to cut costs. Remember late starts, long breaks and early quits cost the clients’ money. Help protect union jobs and remember that your minute’s matter.

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On July 4, 2019 IVP Reid assigned International Representatives Bill Begemann and Martin Duckworth to do a supervised recount of the Local 424 election ballots. That recount was completed on July 16, 2019 in conjunction with the Local Union Election Judge Blaine McDonald and a number of volunteer Local Union tellers.

Folks, July 20th is getting close and the weather will be perfect that day. 
Hope you will join us raising money and awareness for Cancer Patients and Vets!

Attention IBEW Members

The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta(ECAA) has developed a two hour online training program designed to educate all people working in a unionized workplace on the effective ways to maintain discipline and increase productivity. Methods and skills required to effectively apply progressive discipline and manage undesirable behavior or performance can benefit all levels of employer and union management.

It is available exclusively to employers, unions and organizations affiliated with unions of the Building and Construction Trades Department and is utilized to manage the workforce employed under Collective Agreement between an employer and an affiliated Union of the Building and Construction Trades Department.

·     Do you wish to learn what progressive discipline entails?

·     Do you wish to learn what your rights are when your Employer applies discipline?

·     Whether you are a supervisor, journeyman or apprentice and a Member of the IBEW in good standing this online two hour training program is available to you at no cost. The ECAA funds this Program. 

To apply for this training contact Ken Johnson at the Union Office 780-462-5076.

To:     Members of the CLC Canadian Council and Young Workers Advisory Committee

Greetings,

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and the United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) are pleased to present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship.

The CLC and the UWCC are long-time partners in taking action to create prosperous, inclusive, diverse and respectful communities, safer workplaces, and a fairer Canada for working people. Two years ago, we created a post-secondary scholarship in recognition of the important opportunities college or university education can provide for young people. Too often, these opportunities are out of reach for working-class people due to ever-increasing tuition fees.

This $2,500 scholarship is offered in recognition of the efforts of young workers across Canada who have demonstrated a commitment to positively impacting social and workplace issues in their community.

Please circulate the call for applications to ensure this scholarship is widely shared.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, June 7, 2019.

Please see the application form for eligibility criteria: www.canadianlabour.ca/scholarship.

In solidarity,

Hassan Yussuff
President

Join us on May 1 at the Legislature at 5:30 pm. 

Mobilize on May 1 – International Workers Day!
Two weeks after the Alberta election, people of fighting spirit will gather in Edmonton along with millions around the world to defend the rights of workers and the rights of all!

5:30 – Gather at the Legislature steps
6:00 – March
7:00 – Dinner and discussion (pay what you can)
Select Restaurant – 10018 106 Street

Share your thoughts at a “people’s parliament” dinner and discussion.
Enjoy a delicious Indian meal by donation.

WED, MAY 1 AT 5:30 PM UTC-06

May Day rally, march, dinner and discussion

Alberta Legislature Building · Edmonton

IBEW Local 424 Specially Called Meetings*

2019 CBA Negotiation Info Session

Unit III - Fort McMurray 

Date & Time: May 14, 2019 Tuesday   7:00PM-10:00PM 

Location: Quality Hotel, Ballroom

                 424 Gregoire Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3R2

Unit II - Calgary 

Date & Time: May 15, 2019   Wednesday   7:00PM-10:00PM

Location: Executive Royal Hotel, Emerald Ballroom

                 2828 - 23rd Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8T4

Unit I – Edmonton 

Date & Time: May 16, 2019   Thursday   7:00PM-10:00PM

Location:  Oasis Centre - Conferencing and Events

                  10930 - 177 Street, Edmonton, AB T5S 2X7

***ATTENTION ALL***
JOE CECI, MINISTER OF FINANCE WILL BE IN THE CALGARY UNION HALL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

*All members of the BTA are welcome*

Jan 2 2019 Calgary office will be closed at 1:00 pm.

To all members of IBEW Local 424:

We hope you had a happy holiday season.

Please Click Here for our year-end newsletter. 

Also, LU 424 will be starting Small Table Bargaining soon. The LU 424 negotiation committee is asking for your voice to be heard. Please submit your suggestions or comments or what you would like to see in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and send it to the following email: [email protected]

To view our current Collective Agreement (Nov. 1st 2015 to April 30th 2019) please click here: 3Collective_Agreement_-_FinalRev3.0_May_2017

Fraternally,

John White

Business Manager/ Financial Secretary

IBEW Local 424

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Government of Canada is looking at implementing the Fair Wages Act which was repealed by the Conservatives in 2014. I request that you please fill out the following survey keeping in mind the following points as you fill out the survey:

-The defined Fair Wage should include the full compensation package(Pension, Health and Welfare, Funds for Training, etc.)

-A separate department within the Ministry of Infrastructure should be used to inforce the act(Similar to what is used in the City of Toronto)

Please Click Here and follow the link to complete the survey

Please visit www.rjwbursary.com for more information

2018 Harley Draw Results

We are pleased to announce the winners of the second $5,000 draw and the final Grand Prize draw; both tickets were drawn at the All Canada Progress Meeting (ACPM) banquet last night in Moncton, NB by the IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson.  The winners are as follows:

The winner of the second $5,000 draw, holding ticket #0379 is:

SYLVAIN PARENTEAU, Local Union 2228 - Ottawa, ON

The FINAL Grand Prize draw, holding ticket #0087 for a 2018 Harley – Davidson Road King FLHR is:

MARK DEGAGNE,Local Union 2058 – Thunder Bay, ON

The following is a recap of the Early Bird Cash Prize for $5,000 winner (ticket #0270)that was drawn May 24th, 2018 at the 30th Annual IBEW/MS Charity Golf Tournament:

DAVE PISCIOTTO, Local Union 636 – Toronto, ON

Congratulations to Brothers Pisciotto, Parenteau & DeGagne !!!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who purchased and/or helped sell tickets for making these draws a resounding success.

IBEW - 1st District Office

IBEW 424 is pleased to announce for our 90th Anniversary a Commemorative Challenge Coin available for $10.00 at the Edmonton, Calgary and Fort McMurray Union Offices.

The Coins bear our new IBEW International Office approved Flag Logo on the front and on the reverse an image of our Province with a luminescent Lightning Bolt.

Yes, it really Glows in the Dark.

Click Here to learn more about Challenge Coins.
 
 
 

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

This year IBEW 424 will be sponsoring four (4) children to go to the AFL Kids Camp at the Goldeye Centre near Nordegg, Alberta on Goldeye Lake - August 6-10, 2018.

Ages are 8 to 15 years.

This year applications will be open to children and grandchildren of members. As we did in past years we will be taking applications from interested parties by e-mail.

Please e-mail names and ages of your children to Scott Crichton at [email protected]

Deadline for draw applications will be at Noon June 9, 2018 with the draw being made The same day.

The winning applicants will then be notified so the proper applications for the AFL can be completed and submitted prior to the AFL’s June 15 2017 deadline.

Please check out attached flyer for more details on camp.

The Alberta Federation of Labour are usually looking for Leader/ Junior Counselor’s as well. If you are interested or know of someone who may be in these position you can contact me with your name and contact info and I will pass it on to the AFL.

2018 Harley – Davidson Road King FLHR Early Bird Draw

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the first Early Bird draw, holding ticket number #0270 for $5,000.00 – drawn May 24th at the 30th Annual IBEW/MS Charity Golf Tournament by Tom Fenton of the Sheet Metal Workers Union was won by:

Dave Pisciotto, Local Union 636 – Toronto, ON

Congratulations Dave!!!

*Tickets for the Harley are still available- call or stop into the Edmonton office to purchase*

The poll is now closed!

We Value your Opinion

Your feedback is important to us at IBEW Local 424. Please take a moment to participate in our Poll, read over all information carefully before making your selection. If you would like to read over our membership responses from the information sessions, they are posted in the members only section of the IBEW Local 424 website.

Thank you for taking the time to be involved in the decision making process.

You will find the Poll Here:

https://ibew424.simplyvoting.com

Here is the 2018 meeting schedule: 

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Ontario may require some out of province members in 2018, you must be a member of The Ontario College of trades in order to work in Ontario.

The Process for Out Of Province Electricians to become a member of the Ontario college of trades is quite simple you must submit a Trade Equivalency Application (found here) and select "Red Seal and Reciprocal Certificates" category ( cost of $56.50) provide a copy of your Red Seal And Government Issued ID

If you do not have a "Red Seal" you must first write you Red Seal Exam in your home province.

Red Deer Meeting is Dec 13th 

Lethbridge meeting date will be changed to Dec 12, 2017

Medicine Hat Meeting date will be changed to Dec 13, 2017

Christmas closing hours: 

• Friday, December 22nd, closed at noon
• Monday, December 25th, closed
• Tuesday, December 26th, closed
• Friday, December 29th , closed at noon
• Monday, January 1st, closed

The Next  Political Action Committee Meeting is in Fort Mcmurray at 7pm on October 26th, 2017.

Political Action Committee Meeting on November 7th at 7pm in Edmonton.