MTU – BC LABOUR RELATIONS CODE – SECTION 54

When an employer introduces or intends to introduce a measure, policy, practice or change that effects the
terms, conditions or security of employment of a significant number of employees to whom a Collective
Agreement applies, they are obligated to give notice to the Union at least sixty (60) days before the date on
which the measure, policy, practice or change is to be effected. Read PDF here…

BCFED- On-the-job deaths of two Okanagan workers

The BC Federation of Labour is renewing its call for the BC government to make workplaces safer after
two more workers were killed in fatal incidents at Okanagan timber facilities in the past five days.

Please ensure that you and your members continue to practice the strictest adherence to safety and SOPs. You do not want your family to be the one that has to answer the door when the RCMP arrive to tell them that you will not be coming home from work. Read PDF here…

Machinists to Lobby Canadian Parliament to Protect Pensions

With more than 50 participants, the Machinist delegation will be the largest contingent involved in a Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) lobbying effort to stop Bill C 27, which would amend a longstanding pension protection law.

“Bill C-27 proposes to amend the Pensions Benefits Standards Act to allow federal employers to amend existing defined benefit pension plans to create target benefit plans in their place,” said IAM Canadian General Vice President Stan Pickthall. “This allows employers to rid themselves of legal obligations that have already been promised to retirees. This puts the risk onto retirees rather than the plan itself.”

https://www.goiam.org/news/imail/machinists-lobby-canadian-parliament-protect-pensions/

IAM764 Women’s Committee marched in Vancouver



Members of the IAM764 Women’s Committee marched in Vancouver on Saturday in solidarity with women in Washington, DC and around the world. The Women’s March was a peaceful protest in response to the inauguration of Donald Trump. The larger than expected crowds in many cities sent a powerful signal that the hate, sexism and bigotry that characterized his campaign are not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

Rod Siegler

SIEGLER, Rod Rod passed away peacefully in his home on January 08, 2017 at the young age of 51. He’s survived by good friends, family, and two beloved kitty cats. We’ll miss his sense of humor, sharp wit, pranks and practical jokes! Rod was an active member in the community who believed in supporting local business, respecting his neighbors, and was a passionate volunteer at the Richmond Animal Protection Society, Cat Sanctuary (RAPS). In lieu of flowers etc, we encourage donations to RAPS in memory of Rod Siegler – the kitties will be missing their freshly grown catnip and masses of treats & attention. Please join us in a celebration of life taking place at ANAF 284 in Steveston, Friday, January 27, 2017 at 2PM. (Membership not required) Richmond Funeral Home Reception and Cremation Centre 604-273-3748

General Meeting Notice for Feb 8, 2017 (Amended)

Unfinished Business
LL764 Budget 2017 – Second reading, discussion and vote
New Business
LL 764 Bylaws amendments, first reading
Nominations for Delegates to DL 140 2017 Convention, October 24-25, 2017 in Toronto, Ont.
Elections to be held at the General Meeting, April 12, 2017. Attendance provisions under Local
Lodge Bylaw Article 3, Section L, Sub-section (b) apply. Read PDF Here… Absentee Ballot Attached

MTU ILIP TRUSTEES

The results for Nominations held at the January 11, 2017, General Meeting for
MTU ILIP Trustees are: Read PDF Here…
Bro. Neil Carter
Bro. Joe Di Fabio
Bro. Damian Huzyk

District Bulletin 82 – IAMAW MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY AIR CANADA

Please be reminded of these important deposit dates for 2017. They are as follows:
Read PDF Here…

Airports
1) January 1, 2017 – GHO deposits into the Time Bank for those Members that
qualify and took this option.
2) On or about April 1, 2017 – Deposit of 16 hours for Full time (8 for Part time)
into Time Bank.
3) The first pay period in April 2017 is when the lump sum will be paid. The
Lump sum will be as follows for employees hired prior to ratification:
$4,500.00 Full-time; $2,250.00 Part-time.

Tech Ops
1) On or about April 1, 2017 – Deposit of 20 hours into each Members Time
Bank.
2) Effective the first full pay period in April 2017 – 2% across all Tech Ops wage
scales.

LL764 Bylaws updated and posted

Please note that the LL764 Bylaws have been updated and posted at https://www.iam764.ca/agreements-bylaws/ This Revision incorporates the changes to the MTU ILIP Committee, page 16,
sub-section (L), increasing the Committees number to three (3), determining
the electoral rules, and detailing the Committee’s roles and responsibilities.