BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 73
Est, 1973
Office Closure
Updated May 14th, 2020
The office in Saint John will resume regular business hours starting Tuesday May 19th, 2020. No Visitors will be permitted past the wicked unless otherwise invited in and an appointment was made.
The Training facilities in Bathurst & Saint John are available, this must be done by appointment only. We have to ensure there will not be over crowding and social distance guidelines are followed. Anyone entering the building may be required to complete a COVID-19 screening form these are the reasons appointments are necessary.
Truro Hall will return to regular business hours but will remained close to the public. Once restrictions are relaxed with the provincial government the office will open to the new normal.
The Training facilities in Bathurst & Saint John are available, this must be done by appointment only. We have to ensure there will not be over crowding and social distance guidelines are followed. Anyone entering the building may be required to complete a COVID-19 screening form these are the reasons appointments are necessary.
Truro Hall will return to regular business hours but will remained close to the public. Once restrictions are relaxed with the provincial government the office will open to the new normal.
IBB MEMO
Updated May 22nd, 2020
A memo from IVP Arnie Stadnick regarding a gradual return to work and Normality.
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Canada’s Energy Citizens
Canada’s Energy Citizens have asked people to sign online letter to Elizabeth May regarding her “Oil is Dead” comment. See the attachment – if you wish to sign the letter please do. Click Here
June's Monthly Meeting Canceled
Future meeting will be assessed the week prior.
COVID-19
Information and Resources
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Important Notice
March 16th, 2020
Lodge 73 continues to monitor the progression of the COVID-19 outbreak and will continue to implement the recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The Lodge is implementing all of these recommended preventative measures to protect employees, members and all visitors and to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Lodge website will be updated as new information is available.
At this time all Local 73 offices will be closed to the public. The Staff are reporting to work and will be able to assist members over the phone or by appointment only.
All training programs will be suspended until further Notice. Currently Apprenticeship classes in Nova Scotia are suspended from March 16th through to April 3rd. In New Brunswick, NBCC has suspended classes for the week of March 16th through 20th.
Members will find information as it becomes available on the Local 73 website. We will be working closely with contractors and owners regarding the work situations. This is an evolving situation and your patience and understanding is appreciated.
Sincerely
The Management of Local 73
At this time all Local 73 offices will be closed to the public. The Staff are reporting to work and will be able to assist members over the phone or by appointment only.
All training programs will be suspended until further Notice. Currently Apprenticeship classes in Nova Scotia are suspended from March 16th through to April 3rd. In New Brunswick, NBCC has suspended classes for the week of March 16th through 20th.
Members will find information as it becomes available on the Local 73 website. We will be working closely with contractors and owners regarding the work situations. This is an evolving situation and your patience and understanding is appreciated.
Sincerely
The Management of Local 73
Job Opportunity
Iron workers Local 752 Halifax is in need of T-Class welders. For those of you who are unaware of a T-Class Ticket it is similar to an F4 on 6 inch pipe. The job is offshore and a D&A test is required. You will also be sent for BST offshore training. The job duration is around 6 months, starting in April. The schedule is 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off. its 12 hour days and under the GPMA Offshore Agreement. There is no overtime but a 20% premium on all hours worked.
If you are interested please contact Local 752 in Halifax. Tell them you are member of Local 73. They will have all information you need. They understand we may not be able to help because of timing but reached out to ask in case there were any of our members interested. Local 752 know that this is during our busy season.
If you are interested please contact Local 752 in Halifax. Tell them you are member of Local 73. They will have all information you need. They understand we may not be able to help because of timing but reached out to ask in case there were any of our members interested. Local 752 know that this is during our busy season.
Training and practice time for the test would be provided at NSCC Stellarton
Click here for a link to the GPMA Agreement.
Click here for a link to the GPMA Agreement.
Ironworkers 752
(902)450-5615
(902)450-5615
BOILERMAKERS’ NATIONAL PENSION FUND (CANADA)
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS SPRING 2020
All 2020 Pension Meeting Canceled until further notice.
2020 Annual Dues Information
Brothers & Sisters once again Local 73 has applied to the International for a Dues reduction with regards to the annual dues increase set out in the IBB Constitution. We are happy to announce that Local 73's financial position meets the requirements set out in the Constitution & the International has approved the reduction. There will not be a dues increase to the membership in 2020. The monthly dues will remain at $45.95 a month.
Local 73 has once again asked for the field dues to be reduced from 5.25 % to 4.25%. This request was also granted by the International. Our dues will remain status quo for the year 2020.
Local 73 has once again asked for the field dues to be reduced from 5.25 % to 4.25%. This request was also granted by the International. Our dues will remain status quo for the year 2020.
2021 IBB Convention Information
Brothers and Sister, it is that time once again for those wishing to be a delegate to the 34th Consolidated Convention. The Convention will take Place in Las Vegas Nevada in July of 2021. Members wishing to attend will need to meet the requirements set out in the Boilermaker Constitution (Article 2) and Local lodge By-Laws (Article 5). If members are seeking nomination but are unable to attend a meeting in the in a respective yearly quarter Please do not forget to submit a letter to the President within 20 days after the end of the Quarter with his or hers reason for non attendance. Such letter can be mailed to Local 73 and addressed to the President or e-mailed to Jean LeBlanc @ jeanleblanc73@hotmail.com
Local 73 By-Laws state, members seeking nomination should attend at least 1 regular monthly meeting in the 5 quarters before nomination. Nomination will be held in April or May of 2021 with election in June of 2021. Historically the meeting requirements have been waved by the International but it is very important to attend meetings. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with the organization and an incredible honor to be elected by your Brothers and Sisters to represent Local 73 on the organizations biggest stage.
January 2020, Newsletter
January 9th, 2020
A PDF version of our January 2020 newsletter downloadable below.
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2020 IBB Scholarships
The 2020 Scholarship Applications are here. To be eligible, the applicant must be a son, daughter, legally adopted child or dependent of a member in good standing. Applications are limited to high school seniors who will be entering their first year of academic study at a degree-granting, accredited college or university within one year of their high school graduation. A copy of the Rules for Eligibility and Procedures will accompany your requested application.
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has teamed up with Wide Awake Films once again to put together an educational film on the importance of being on the job for the hour’s members commit to when accepting a dispatch. The video addresses Absenteeism and No Shows. They have reached out to members of the IBB to help spread the message. Local 73 would like to thanks Brother Adel Elseri from Local 146 for getting involved with the project. Adel is a 14, year member of the Boilermakers and is a second-generation Boilermaker. He is an active member who works form the Local 146 out of work list.
Please Note: some language might not be safe for some workplaces; the video was done to be an honest view of the industry. This is a problem that all workforce's are currently dealing with not only construction. The hope of the Boilermakers is to bring awareness and education around the topic and help create a culture moving forward that helps ALL BOILERMAKERS.
Please Note: some language might not be safe for some workplaces; the video was done to be an honest view of the industry. This is a problem that all workforce's are currently dealing with not only construction. The hope of the Boilermakers is to bring awareness and education around the topic and help create a culture moving forward that helps ALL BOILERMAKERS.
Boilermaker Job Ready App
Recognizing the mobility of our workforce and utilizing the benefits of smartphone technology, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (Canada) is pleased to announce the official launch of the first smartphone app for all Boilermaker members.With the new "Boilermaker Job Ready" App on their smartphone or tablet Members can read the latest announcements, confirm their core safety training certifications and update their contact information in just a few steps. This App is a work in progress and as it evolves, will become an invaluable tool to our membership.
If you don't have an online member account, click here to register.
The App Can be Downloaded at Google Play or the Apple App Store
If you don't have an online member account, click here to register.
The App Can be Downloaded at Google Play or the Apple App Store
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