IUOE News Spring 2014
The March 2014 edition of the OE News, the official quarterly publication of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 The March 2014 edition of the OE News, the official quarterly publication of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115
Training Association HEO class on a field trip to Advanced Geosolutions on the new Evergreen Line Skytrain from Lougheed Mall to Coquitlam Centre. Mobile Crane class changing lines and putting the leads on our 60 tonne American Crawler to drive wooden piles. Heavy Equipment class in the field learning grades and stakes is Glen Wesley, Sean Nome, Jake Romanchuk, Nick Tremblay, Francis Jolin, Kathryn Defouw, Kody Kokoszka, Robert Pavan, Frank Baratto, Ken Goy, and Robyn Bishop (instructor). HEO class are (top), Tylor Holyoke, Ellen Lorentz, Marshall Durrell, Ricky Bertrand, (bottom) Robyn Bishop (Instructor), Artem Safronov, Matt Foley, Claus Schwuchow, Anna-Marie Peterson, Clayton Demeter, Daren Rosch, Barry Hazelwood, Steve Carter (Instructor), Garry Jabs (Instructor/Supervisor). Brother Billy Joe Gladue taking instruction on the cutting torch during the Plant class from Brother Brad Hoey (instructor). Mobile Crane Level 2 Lattice Friction Class is Brothers Gordon Lindberg (instructor), Conan Martel, Mitch Christiansen, Jerred Carlson, Dan Loehndorf and Justin Mantha. 28 News March 2014
Training Association Brother Luke Hudgins learning to weld in the Plant Operator class. Ridge facility, as well as joint venture opportunities with other training institutions. These would be combined with marketing and outreach programs to make sure we reach out to as many potential trainees as possible and to ensure they are supported once they have completed their training. Each strategic option carries its own valuable opportunities and unique challenges. We must look at all the possibilities while ensuring we maintain our high training standards, so that we can send new skilled workers onto jobs safely, with the skills they need to be an asset to the employer and our membership. We look forward to finalizing the Local Union’s Northern Training Strategy and sharing it with our members very soon. Program Review Committees Several years ago we established four Program Advisory Committees. They are Mobile Crane Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Asphalt Laydown Technician and Plant Operator. The purpose of these committees is to review the program outlines and confirm that the instructors’ qualifications, training materials, and facilities are adequate and that the training meets or exceeds industry standards. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members who participated on these committees, I look forward to their continued support and participation in the future. Staff Changes I would like to take this opportunity to welcome aboard Brother Mark McGregor. Mark has been hired as a second crane instructor to work with Brother Rick Anderson at the training site. Generally we have between 50 and 60 Mobile Crane apprentices. Currently we have close to 90 with jobs available that we cannot supply apprentices for. We will be increasing our number of Crane Common Core and Level 2 Lattice Friction courses. This is mostly due to the increased amount of work in the Lower Mainland and the north, as well as to replace members who are retiring. We look forward to working with Mark as part of our team. Brother Rick Anderson was off work for a period of time. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Brother Gordon Lindberg; Gordon came out to instruct several classes for us. Gordon worked as the Mobile Crane instructor for eight years at the site and retired in June 2007. Thanks Gordon! Annual Open House I look forward to seeing everyone this year at our 19th Annual Open House and Heavy Equipment Rodeo on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at our Maple Ridge Training Site. We need close to 80 volunteers to make this great family event a continuing success in 2014. If you are interested in volunteering or require more information, please call the Training Association at 604-299-7764. See you there. News March 2014 29
- Page 1 and 2: News Evergreen Line leads BC’s 20
- Page 3 and 4: Careful strategy and planning will
- Page 5 and 6: Safety Project Labour Agreements ar
- Page 7 and 8: Our economy depends on ongoing deve
- Page 9 and 10: Bargaining and agreements are alrea
- Page 11 and 12: With projects coming, everyone shou
- Page 13 and 14: Steady growth and our industry infl
- Page 15 and 16: “Tireless effort” is what makes
- Page 17 and 18: Feature Article Evergreen Line goes
- Page 19 and 20: Feature Article Heavy lifting of co
- Page 21 and 22: Contractors and members are keeping
- Page 23 and 24: A long winter shows the importance
- Page 25 and 26: In praise of the Steward Who’s th
- Page 27 and 28: Benefits Plan Union Orientation at
- Page 29: Training Association Mobile Crane L
- Page 33 and 34: Member Recognition Welcome to 215 n
- Page 35 and 36: Contact Details Local 115 District
Training Association<br />
HEO class on a field trip to Advanced<br />
Geosolutions on the new Evergreen<br />
Line Skytrain from Lougheed Mall to<br />
Coquitlam Centre.<br />
Mobile Crane class changing lines and putting the leads on our 60 tonne American Crawler to drive<br />
wooden piles.<br />
Heavy Equipment class in the field learning grades and stakes is Glen<br />
Wesley, Sean Nome, Jake Romanchuk, Nick Tremblay, Francis Jolin,<br />
Kathryn Defouw, Kody Kokoszka, Robert Pavan, Frank Baratto, Ken<br />
Goy, and Robyn Bishop (instructor).<br />
HEO class are (top), Tylor Holyoke, Ellen Lorentz, Marshall Durrell,<br />
Ricky Bertrand, (bottom) Robyn Bishop (Instructor), Artem Safronov,<br />
Matt Foley, Claus Schwuchow, Anna-Marie Peterson, Clayton<br />
Demeter, Daren Rosch, Barry Hazelwood, Steve Carter (Instructor),<br />
Garry Jabs (Instructor/Supervisor).<br />
Brother Billy Joe Gladue taking instruction on the cutting torch during<br />
the Plant class from Brother Brad Hoey (instructor).<br />
Mobile Crane Level 2 Lattice Friction Class is Brothers Gordon<br />
Lindberg (instructor), Conan Martel, Mitch Christiansen, Jerred<br />
Carlson, Dan Loehndorf and Justin Mantha.<br />
28 <strong>News</strong> March <strong>2014</strong>
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