If anyone BAC2BC needs work next week the cement Masons need a few guys to wheel concrete and vibrate at van term. Yeah it is commercial rate but they will reciprocate to our plans. 6 days starting friday. 12s. The crews have been clearing 2500 bucks in the 6 days. Roy Bizzutto, 604 999 2143. Or give me a call for the scoop, 778 847 2472. If you are waiting for Alberta get your safety training in asap. Classes are open next week at pac rim.
These just in courtesy the IU…local 2 logo masks are out to tender, more info later.
New Health and Welfare Improvements
Coming this fall, direct pay for para medical like eyeglasses, chiropractic, pharma, dental. New plan card and a phone app for those who want to use it. Take a photo and send in the claim and get payment by direct deposit. More info soon.
Updated Shutdown Schedule as of June 11, 2020
The Last Ironworker
We support our brothers and sisters in Locals 97, 115, 2404, 38. Watch The Last Ironworker HERE.
Work at Stelco in Nanticoke ON. July with Castec
Click HERE to see job bank posting.
They are under the BACU Local 1 Hamilton Agreement which is a provincial standard agreement. The local has not called for bricklayers yet. We contacted them today and the work wont start until at least mid july. Apply through job bank but contact Ron Metcalfe at local one in a few weeks.
BC Building Trades Submission to WCB re Adding Diseases Caused By Communicable Viral Pathogens including COVID-19.
The BC Building trades has submitted policy recommendations to the Workers Compensation Board to INCLUDE Communicable Viral Pathogens on schedule 1 of the Workers Compensation Act. Schedule 1 is called “Presumption of Occupational Disease Related to Specific Process or Industry”. The goal is to have viral pathogens in particular COVID-19 on the list, so that workers who are infected from work will be compensated for the illness. Click HERE to see the letter.
Office Hours
Our Office Administrator is back in the office. Back to normal office hours. If there is no answer at the office we are either out back or on the other line. Leave a message or if you need immediate assistance Please call 778-847-2472.
Geoff Higginson
Residential Brick Repair Job in South Surrey White Rock Area.
Anyone interested with the time to do approximately five days red brick repair work? Contact Geoff at 778-847-2472.
Electronic Pay Details
One of our Contractors has been giving electronic statements to some members working for them and mailing statements to others based on whether they are “full time” or hired on a more job to job basis. The union has notified the CLRA and the Contractor that all members should be treated the same.
We will keep you informed. Please contact the hall if this has been a problem for you.