BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 73
Est, 1973
Nova Scotia Power
Vaccine Policy
November 14th, 2022
Please be advised the Emera Vaccine Policy has been suspended effective November 7th.
As a result, the following will apply:
As a result, the following will apply:
- Contractors and visitors are no longer required to attest to vaccination status.
- It is important to note that the Vaccine Policy could be reinstated, in part or in full, at any time.
Boilermakers Local 73
50th Anniversary
REMEMBERING THE PAST, SHAPING THE FUTURE
Members & Guests are cordially invited to participate in the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Boilermakers Local 73 on February 18, 2023.
We will be hosting a dinner and dance at the Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cocktails
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dance / Live Band
A block of rooms has been reserved under the Boilermaker name at the Westin Nova Scotian for the evening of February 18, 2023. You must book your room direct by calling (902) 421-1000 – or – click here.
Please also confirm your attendance with our office at (506) 634-7386 by January 20, 2023.
We look forward to your presence at this event.
We will be hosting a dinner and dance at the Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cocktails
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dance / Live Band
A block of rooms has been reserved under the Boilermaker name at the Westin Nova Scotian for the evening of February 18, 2023. You must book your room direct by calling (902) 421-1000 – or – click here.
Please also confirm your attendance with our office at (506) 634-7386 by January 20, 2023.
We look forward to your presence at this event.
| 50th_flyer.pdf |
Filling the Gap
Pressure Welder Program
Open spots remaining for the filling the gap pressure welder training program.
To register please contact Local 73's training department. (506) 634-7389
To register please contact Local 73's training department. (506) 634-7389
The program will run from October 24th - December 15th, 2022. It will consist of 8 weeks of welder training. More information can be found by clicking HERE
Thank You
Updated Aug 25th, 2022
Local 73 would like to thank Monte McNaughton for visiting our Saint John, NB Facility. His interest in supporting blue collar workers and government supporting skilled trades is what is need to meet industry demands in the future.
Monte is an MPP form Ontario and his portfolio was expanded to include Training and Skills Development in October 2019. In this role, he is on a mission to spread opportunity and connect people with good jobs in their communities, particularly in the skilled trades. #WorkingForWorkers
Monte is an MPP form Ontario and his portfolio was expanded to include Training and Skills Development in October 2019. In this role, he is on a mission to spread opportunity and connect people with good jobs in their communities, particularly in the skilled trades. #WorkingForWorkers
2022 Local 73 Bursary Winners
Updated August 3rd, 2022
Local 73 would like to congratulate all the 2022 Bursary winners and thank all applicants for their interest. All winner will recive $1000 to help with post secondary schooling. The winners are listed below:
- Amy Caissie - (Father Clint Caissie)
- Mathis Fournier - (Father Michel Fournier)
- Alyssa Morneault - (Father Steve Morneault)
- Marissa Chiasson - (Father Alain Chiasson)
- Benjamin Snow - (Father George Snow)
- Emma Cameron - (Father Richard Cameron)
Fall Shutdown Work
Updated July 22nd, 2022
Local 73 will be extremely busy this fall and have a variety of work options for members, Travel Cards & permit workers. We are happy to share that the agreements affecting work Irving Oil have been settled. There are major improvements regarding OVERTIME CONDITIONS (DOUBLE TIME). The Agreements are posted below and all double time is back on short term maintenance jobs (turnarounds). We look forward to having our members back working in our home jurisdiction this fall.
Some work will include:
As well as other jobs listed in the Rumors section of the website.
If looking for work this fall with LOCAL 73 be sure to have all core safety tickets up to date and leave you contact information with the respective office in where you are looking to work.
To working in Local 73 jurisdiction you will need:
For work in NS call (902) 897-7306.
For Work in NB call (506) 634-7386.
Some work will include:
- 2022 Irving Oil Fall Turnaround (Various Contractors) 250+ Boilermakers
- API @ NSP Pt Acoin- 60 Boilermakers
- API @ NSP Bio Mass - 70 Boilermakers
- AV Cell Atohville -B&W 16 Boilermakers
- Twin Rivers -B&W 40 Boilermakers
- IPP - B&W 50 Boilermakers
As well as other jobs listed in the Rumors section of the website.
If looking for work this fall with LOCAL 73 be sure to have all core safety tickets up to date and leave you contact information with the respective office in where you are looking to work.
To working in Local 73 jurisdiction you will need:
- Confined Space
- Fall Protection
- WHMIS 2015
- Fit-Test for 3M respirators.
- Welders will need a Qualified ticket for work in NB. In NS you will need a valid pressure ticket from the DOL.
For work in NS call (902) 897-7306.
For Work in NB call (506) 634-7386.
GPMA Agreement
Updated July 21th, 2022
| gpma-irving-oil-2022-2025.pdf |
NMA Agreement
Updated July 21th, 2022
| nma-nb-intermittent-2022-2025-1.pdf |
April 2022 Newsletter
Updated April 19th, 2022
Please find below a newsletter notifying members of:
- Nomination's for Vice President
- Monthly Dues increase
- Bursary applications for dependents of construction members.
- Notice of opening of the By-Laws . (Current By-Laws)
| doc234.pdf |
Filling the Gap
Welder Training Program
Updated March 3rd, 2022
Local 73 would like to thank and congratulate all members who recently attended the Filling The Gap welder training program in Saint John, New Brunswick. The Course consisted of ten (10) members. All ten (10) passed their CWB- SMAW Certification. Six (6) of the ten (10) members in attendance passed their F3-F4 Qualified license (B-Pressure equivalent). The remaining four (4) had already held the qualification and took time to sharpen their skills in GTAW.
This program is proving to be a huge success. A massive thank you to The Boilermakers National Training Trust Fund (NTTF), the CWB Group, UTIP, Ready Arc Welder Training, & Boilermaker Mark Palmer. Their collective hard work and dedication has made this initiate a very useful tool in the advancement of welder training here in the east of Canada.
The next 8 week Program will take place in Truro Nova Scotia in the fall of 2022. For information please visit the training section of the webpage or contact the training department at (506) 634-7389.
This program is proving to be a huge success. A massive thank you to The Boilermakers National Training Trust Fund (NTTF), the CWB Group, UTIP, Ready Arc Welder Training, & Boilermaker Mark Palmer. Their collective hard work and dedication has made this initiate a very useful tool in the advancement of welder training here in the east of Canada.
The next 8 week Program will take place in Truro Nova Scotia in the fall of 2022. For information please visit the training section of the webpage or contact the training department at (506) 634-7389.
Important Update on Mandatory Vaccination Policy
Updated March 28th, 2022
Irving Oil
Irving has announced that the Mandatory Vaccination Policy will no longer be effective February 28, the guidelines will remain the same with the Rapid-Testing twice a week for people who are not Vaccinated.
NB Power
Has lifted their vaccine policy.
Irving Pulp & Paper
Has lifted their vaccine policy.
NS Power
Local 73 has reached out and are awaiting official communication on their policy. As the restrictions are scheduled to change in the province on the 28th. Once we receive clear decisions on policy changes it be updated here. Currently the 2X vaccine policy is still in effect.
Irving has announced that the Mandatory Vaccination Policy will no longer be effective February 28, the guidelines will remain the same with the Rapid-Testing twice a week for people who are not Vaccinated.
NB Power
Has lifted their vaccine policy.
Irving Pulp & Paper
Has lifted their vaccine policy.
NS Power
Local 73 has reached out and are awaiting official communication on their policy. As the restrictions are scheduled to change in the province on the 28th. Once we receive clear decisions on policy changes it be updated here. Currently the 2X vaccine policy is still in effect.
2022 Irving Oil Spring Turnaround
Overtime Provision
Updated Feb 25th, 2022
Irving Oil will be adjusting the short-term maintenance rates during the 2022 Spring Turnaround for work performed on Saturdays, from time and one half (1½x) to double-time (2x) (the “Short-Term Rate Adjustment”).
This is a temporary adjustment that will only apply to work performed for the 2022 Spring Turnaround, Capital Projects integrated into the 2022 Spring Turnaround (the “Capital Projects”), and Major Outage Projects that will be executed during the 2022 Spring Turnaround (the “Major Outage Projects”).
For clarity, the short-term maintenance rates during the 2022 Spring Turnaround are as follows:
• All overtime worked will be paid at the rate of time and one half (1½x) Monday to Friday. Double-time (2x) will be paid after twelve (12) hours Monday to Friday.
• All time worked on Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory Holidays will be paid at the rate of double-time (2x).
The Short-Term Rate Adjustment will only be paid when the blinds / safing blanks are installed up until the blinds / safing blanks are removed, for the 2022 Spring Turnaround. Once the blinds / safing blanks are removed, all employees return to long-term maintenance rates. The Short-Term Rate Adjustment will not apply to any work that occurs outside of the 2022 Spring Turnaround in relation to Capital Projects and/or Major Outage Projects. If a Capital Project or Major Outage Project begins
before the start of the 2022 Spring Turnaround or ends after the 2022 Spring Turnaround has been finalized, long-term maintenance rates will apply for the work performed before and after the 2022 Spring Turnaround. The Short-Term Rate Adjustment applies only to the 2022 Spring Turnaround, Capital Projects, and Major Outage Projects, as described above, and shall not constitute precedent for future short-term work.
This is a temporary adjustment that will only apply to work performed for the 2022 Spring Turnaround, Capital Projects integrated into the 2022 Spring Turnaround (the “Capital Projects”), and Major Outage Projects that will be executed during the 2022 Spring Turnaround (the “Major Outage Projects”).
For clarity, the short-term maintenance rates during the 2022 Spring Turnaround are as follows:
• All overtime worked will be paid at the rate of time and one half (1½x) Monday to Friday. Double-time (2x) will be paid after twelve (12) hours Monday to Friday.
• All time worked on Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory Holidays will be paid at the rate of double-time (2x).
The Short-Term Rate Adjustment will only be paid when the blinds / safing blanks are installed up until the blinds / safing blanks are removed, for the 2022 Spring Turnaround. Once the blinds / safing blanks are removed, all employees return to long-term maintenance rates. The Short-Term Rate Adjustment will not apply to any work that occurs outside of the 2022 Spring Turnaround in relation to Capital Projects and/or Major Outage Projects. If a Capital Project or Major Outage Project begins
before the start of the 2022 Spring Turnaround or ends after the 2022 Spring Turnaround has been finalized, long-term maintenance rates will apply for the work performed before and after the 2022 Spring Turnaround. The Short-Term Rate Adjustment applies only to the 2022 Spring Turnaround, Capital Projects, and Major Outage Projects, as described above, and shall not constitute precedent for future short-term work.
New IBB Membership Cards
Updated Feb 25th, 2022
Please be advised new membership cards have been sent out for local 73 members. Please remember to check you mail.
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
2022 TRAINING SCHEDULE
To register for any of the required training courses for Local 73 members, please contact the training Department.
Proof of vaccine may be required depending on location of training or organization that facilitates the course.
Phone- (506) 634-7389
Email- ftheriault@boilermaker.ca
Proof of vaccine may be required depending on location of training or organization that facilitates the course.
Phone- (506) 634-7389
Email- ftheriault@boilermaker.ca