IUOE News February 2015

District Six
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agreement with them, but the global economy, and downturn
in the coal market is not helping things in that respect.
This will no doubt continue to be a factor when we hit the
table with Maxam Bulk Systems, slated to begin in late February
this year.
TIPS FOR BETTER PIX
Rob Foskett,
Business Representative
We hit the ground running at full throttle in January 2015
with respect to bargaining several agreements in our district.
In the West Kootenays, the New Denver Public Works
negotiations have concluded with the ratification of a new
agreement.
Castlegar/Trail/Nelson Ready mix contract negotiations
began in early November 2014, and at the time of this writing,
I am confident that we will reach an agreement in the near
future. Selkirk Paving bargaining began at the end of January
this year.
Columbia River Reload contract negotiations continue to
be plagued with health issues, and we are presently re-scheduling
bargaining dates to meet with them down on the coast.
Over here in the East Kootenays, Line Creek Operations
began in May of 2014, and we are continuing our marathon
sessions with Teck Resources in regards to reaching an
• Outdoor posed and action shots are great.
• Watch for the flare that can be reflected on safety vests. Also,
look out for hard hats that can throw harsh shadows on faces.
• Try to get an IUOE logo in there!
• With group photos, have people arranged in a semicircle
rather than a straight line.
• To avoid harsh shadows, move people a step or two away
from back walls.
• Please use and send high resolution images.
Line Creek Operations Grievance Update
We have a number of grievances to be scheduled for either
Stage II or Stage III meetings with the company.
• LC-14-28 : Unfair Discipline - Requested Stage III meeting
• LC-14-29 : Unfair Discipline - Requested Stage III meeting
• LC-14-30 : Unfair Discipline - Requested Stage III meeting
• LC-14-34 : Bypassed Overtime - Requested Stage II meeting
• LC-14-40 : 50% review - Requested Stage II meeting
As bargaining continues with Teck Recourses, below is a list of
several grievances pertaining to outstanding items on the
table for negotiations have been held in abeyance for discussion
at the table with the Company.
• LC-14-19 : Straight Days Pump Shift
• LC-14-25 : Temporary assignments exceeding one shift
• LC-14-26 : Facilities Support Classification negotiation
• LC-14-33 : Temporary Foremen Utilization
• LC-14-38 : Temporary Foremen Seniority
• LC-14-39 : Early Start Overtime
• LC-14-41 : Leadhand Utilization
We want your photos!
If you have a fond memory to share, a recent shot
which shows off your skills, or just want your crew
shown off in the magazine, send us your pictures
for the next OE News!
Digital Images
• Please use the highest quality settings on your camera,
phone or device when taking photos.
• You can upload your images at: www.iuoe115.com/media/
submit or email them to media@iuoe115.com
• You can also send CDs or USB drives of photos to our office
address. Don’t worry, we’ll get them back to you!
• If you swing by your local office or meeting, you can bring
your pictures with you and ask that we quickly download
them.
• Always provide the location, date, name of person(s) in the
photos, and a description of what is taking place.
Printed Photos
If you have printed photos, they will be returned. These can be sent to:
Lynda Arland, Manager, Administration & Special Projects, IUOE Local 115
4333 Ledger Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 3T3.
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