BAC Local 2 BC and the Trowel Trades Training Association are taking part in the Mentorship Matters Project. The Local is seeking experienced and willing journeypersons to attend the train the trainer program for the Mentorship program January 30 2019. These members would take a one day train the trainer course and would then teach the half day courses for mentors and mentees. The future of our trade depends on better on the job training and mentorship. Contact Geoff Higginson at 778-847-2472 or the office at 604-584-2021. Mentorship Matters Program.
Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan
BAC 2 BC Members are eligible to receive confidential help from the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan (CIRP). If you or a loved one needs help with addiction or crisis please contact the Plan at
1-888-521-8611 or go to the web-site by clicking here. CIRP has training in and supply of naloxone kits. Have one with you, for yourself or loved ones.
BAC-MAP
Through the International BAC Local 2 Members have access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) which can be accessed through 1-888-880-8222 or online by clicking on… BAC-MAP.
2019
We hope that all of you have had a fantastic Christmas and Wish You All a Happy New Year. All the best to you and your families in 2019. Someone will man the office today (December 31, 2018) until 2:00 P.M. If you need immediate assistance please call the union cell number 778-847-2472. The office will be open January 2, 3 and 4 this week and back to regular hours next week the 7th January 2019.
Pucks
We have rawhide, urethane and rubber available in the office or on line at the Canadian Tool Sales Office.
Bargaining Update 2018-12-04
We had an initial trade level bargaining meeting last week with CLRA and our first meeting over the Wage Re-Opener yesterday, Monday Dec 3 2018. Updates to follow.
Prince George Chapter Meeting
Thursday Night 7 PM at Ramada Downtown. Bargaining update and union t-shirts….first one complementary to members.
Brick Apprentices and LNG Canada Reps
Left to Right, Instructor Ron Thurston, Reilly Vickers, Scott Duncan, Wesley Shaw, Tyler Crawford, Sean O’Connor, Alan Remedios, LNG Canada Rep Steve Corban, Cameron Sneath, Nick Makortoff, LNG Canada Rep Ron Harry.
Member T-Shirts In
Bricklayer and Tilesetter T-Shirts are in now. Contact The Office to find out how to get Yours…Red or Dark Blue.
Job Stewards
Job Stewards require a good balance of experience in the trade and knowledge of the most current collective agreement. This pocket reference gives the basic rules but is no replacement for experience and training. Job stewards are officially assigned/appointed by the union.