BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 73
Est, 1973
Last call for Training in Nova Scotia
Local 73 will be doing our last round of training in Nova Scotia for the 2020 work season.
Please be sure to check you tickets and make sure you are up to date for the year.
Members need to have valid training to be eligible for dispatch!!!
Please be sure to check you tickets and make sure you are up to date for the year.
Members need to have valid training to be eligible for dispatch!!!
Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association training only.
Please Call Chris at the Nova Scotia office to put your name on the list (902) 897-7306
Truro March 3rd, 2020
Port Hawkesbury March 4th, 2020
Sydney March 5th, 2020
Port Hawkesbury March 4th, 2020
Sydney March 5th, 2020
Fit Testing - Truro Nova Scotia
March 10th, 2020
March 12th, 2020
March 12th, 2020
Please Call Chris at the Nova Scotia office to put your name on the list (902) 897-7306
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
Thursday, April 30 SAINT JOHN NB dinner at 6:00 meeting 7:00 pm
Days Inn Saint John, 175 City Rd, Saint John, NB E2L 3M9
Friday, May 1 TRURO NS 12:00 PM NOON Lunch, 1:00 pm meeting
Holiday Inn Truro 437 Prince Street Truro Nova Scotia M2N 1E6
Days Inn Saint John, 175 City Rd, Saint John, NB E2L 3M9
Friday, May 1 TRURO NS 12:00 PM NOON Lunch, 1:00 pm meeting
Holiday Inn Truro 437 Prince Street Truro Nova Scotia M2N 1E6
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.
2020 Boilermaker Local 73
Hockey Game
A hockey tournament will take place on February 29, 2020 at the QPlex Arena (20 Randy Jones Way, Quispamsis, NB) from 1:15 to 3:15pm. Dinner (Buffet Style) will be at 5:00 pm in the Oland Room at the QPlex and a Dance will follow. A block of rooms will be held in the name of Boilermakers, Local 73 until January 27, 2020 at a rate of $119.00 plus taxes including a hot Full Breakfast at the Amsterdam Inn (20 Randy Jones Way, Quispamsis, NB).
COME AND HAVE SOME FUN!
COME AND HAVE SOME FUN!
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.
Local 73 Gives Back
During the Holiday Season Local 73 makes annual donations to Local food Banks throughout the Maritimes. A total of $5000 dollars was distributed to 8 different food banks or Individuals who help people in need during the Holiday Season. The donations are given to different locations yearly at our members request.
Pictured above are Christine Clark dropping off a cheque to the Colechester Food Bank & Jerome Pettipas doing the same in Antigonish & Kirk MacLeod to the Christmas Crew in Glace Bay.
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.
2019 RJW Bursary Program
Be advised that the 2019 RJW Bursary Program will be opening to accept applications on Sept 3rd , 2019. Please use the attached advertisement to inform your membership and those eligible employed by your organizations so their children may take advantage. We have increased the bursaries to $2000.00 this year and offer 100 bursaries to supplement the cost of post-secondary education.
Boilermakers Future is Celebrated
Local 73 would like to congratulate Craig Bourgeouis (Left) & Christian LeBlanc (Right) on being selected as the Top Apprentices for Local 73 for 2019. Pictured below with Mario Leblanc Local 73 Apprenticeship & Training Coordinator. Both Craig and Christian were invited to attend the annual National Apprenticeship dinner in St. Andrews New Brunswick in mid August.
Back row (left to right): Craig Bourgeouis (L-73), Lyndon Mullis (L-555), Christian LeBlanc (L-73), Colton Rabey (L-191), Gabriel Vaillant (L-271), Dan Farrel (L-128), Dustin Cable (L-359), Brent Beaulieu (L-128), Alexander Chang (L-146) and Matthew Kidby (L-555). Front row (left to right): Genevieve McFetridge (L-146), Arnie Stadnick (International Vice-President for Canada), Grant Jacobs (Director of National Training, Boilermakers NTTF) and Anna Brinston (L-203).
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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