2019 IAM Scholarship Competition (with the correct link now!)

The 2019 IAM Scholarship Competition is now accepting applications. The competition is open to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada under procedures and rules of eligibility explained in this announcement. The IAM Scholarship Fund, which is used exclusively to make possible these awards, was established by the delegates of the 1960 IAM Grand Lodge Convention.
Read ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPETITION Here…

Union Protein Project for NWDLC needs volunteers Sep 15th

LL 764 Brothers and Sisters,
Laura Sharp is organizing the next Union Protein Project community event for the New Westminster & District Labour Council , and the last one for 2018.
This event is going to be at Edmonds Community School , 7651 18th Ave, Burnaby, on Saturday, Sept 15th from 11:00 to 2:00 pm. Edmonds Community School. Edmonds Community School was chosen for a community forum for its diverse community. The over 280 students represent more than 48 countries . This is a FREE, fun event. There will be a live band , a barbecue, cotton candy, Dilly the Clown
and Bubblegum, facepainting and games for the kids.
Read PDF Union Protein Project

Air Canada Pionairs Pension sub-Committee

The Air Canada Pionairs retiree group are engaging their members in a coordinated political action campaign to try and bring legislative reform to protect pensions in bankruptcy and insolvency cases like Nortel and Sears to name just two high profile cases.

The link below will take you to a letter and the CARP online “email your MP” petition for members and retirees to complete and submit.
Link for letter and petition here…

Urgent need for blood donors

JUNE 18, 2018 -Canadian Blood Services is urging Canadians to help meet patients’ needs this summer by donating blood and by encouraging others to roll up their sleeves as well. With people away or busy with other activities, there tend to be fewer donations, making summer one of the most challenging times for Canada’s blood system. More than 23,000 donors are urgently needed by July 2 to ensure patients continue to have access to the blood and blood products they need.

“The summer is a time for family to relax and enjoy themselves. Yet, the need for blood and blood products is
constant. The need for blood does not take a holiday,” says Rick Prinzen, Canadian Blood Services’ chief supply
chain officer and vice-president of donor relations Read Bulletin here…

LOCAL LODGE 764 “Dreams Take Flight” Golf Tournament Ticket Winners

As an active supporter of the Dreams Take Flight charity, which provides the trip of a lifetime to children in need, for several years Local Lodge 764 purchased four (4) tickets to the 15th Annual Dreams Take Flight Golf Tournament which will be held at the Richmond Country Club onWednesday, July 4, 2018.
I am pleased to announce that the winning tickets were purchased by:
Sister Karoline Karpun – MTU
Brother Tim Johal – Air Canada
Brother Randy Elgin – Air Canada
Brother Neil Carter – MTU
Read Bulletin here…

General Meeting Notice for Sept 12, 2018

At the June General Meeting, the following Motion was passed; THAT, Local Lodge 764, postpone all Local Lodge Executive, General and Shop Steward Meetings for the months of July and August 2018 with the provision that any one of these meetings can be reinstated at the call of the Chair, should circumstances warrant. Read Bulletin here…

GENERAL MEETING JUNE 13, 2018

DL 140 Bylaws Proposal Amendments, second reading, discussion and vote.
(Full amendments can be viewed on iam764.ca website)

Motion: THAT, Local Lodge 764, postpone all Local Lodge Executive, General
and Shop Steward Meetings for the months of July and August 2018 with the
provision that any one of these meetings can be reinstated at the call of the Chair,
should circumstances warrant. Read Bulletin Here…

BCGEU members at Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam are going on strike

BCGEU members at Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam are going on strike Friday May 11 at 8:45am, to fight for fair wages and working conditions. They will be holding a big kick off rally at 1:30pm Friday at 1073 Hartley Avenue in Coquitlam to show their Employer, Great Canadian Casinos (GCC), that all workers deserve to be paid fairly. Please plan to join our President Lori Mayhew with your flags, banners and solidarity support for the rally, or for picket support.

GENERAL MEETING NOTICE for MAY 9, 2018

DL 140 Bylaws Proposal Amendment, second reading, discussion and
vote.
Local Lodge 764 AC Bargaining Committee Representative nominations:
Tech Ops (1), Airports/Cargo (Customer Service) (1), Clerical (1)
Read Bulletin here… Absentee Ballot attached to bulletin

DL 140 Proposed Bylaws Amendment

ARTICLE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN:
ARTICLE XI – ELECTORAL PROCEDURES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS
PROPOSED CHANGE (ADDITION):
ARTICLE XI – ELECTORAL PROCEDURES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS

Read Bulletin here…