BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 73
Est, 1973
Nova Scotia
Office Closure
Updated June 8th, 2022
The office in Nova Scotia will be closed until June 14th, 2022. Unfortunately, Covid-19 has finally caught up with our staff in Nova Scotia. If you need assistance call the NB office at (506)634-7386. Members can also call (902) 456-2479 to speak with the NS representative.
Monthly Union Meeting
Updated June 9th, 2022
There will be a monthly union meeting on Wednesday June 9th at 6:00PM.
The meeting will take place at the union hall at the Days Inn in Moncton, NB.
The meeting will take place at the union hall at the Days Inn in Moncton, NB.
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)
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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.
Ross O'Brien Fundraiser
February 18th, 2022
Brother Ross O'Brien has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer & brain cancer. He has been in contact with us and has assured us he is not giving up the fight. There will be a Fundraiser in Amherst Nova Scotia on February 26th. To help with Travel Expenses for treatment.
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
2022 IBB Scholarship
