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FBA Unions advance health and safety, workplace representation, diversity and inclusion issues in Facilities subsector negotiations. FBA wraps up second week of contract talks with health employers After two weeks of bargaining between the 44,000-member Facilities’ Bargaining Association (FBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC), FBA lead negotiator and HEU secretary-business manager Jennifer Whiteside says talks are proceeding respectfully as the two parties dig into an extensive bargaining agenda.

The entire International Union of Operating Engineers Local 882 Executive Board was acclaimed without contest at its May 29, 2018 General Meeting. Business Manager Adrian David said he was honoured by the Local’s members putting their confidence in him for a second 4-year term to continue rebuilding the Local.

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) expresses its support for the Government of Canada’s decision to purchase Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline and the construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The Trans Mountain Expansion Project is a 1,150-kilometer (715 mile), C$6.8 billion expansion of an existing pipeline from Alberta through to the Vancouver-area community of Burnaby. The expansion would add about 980 kilometres of new pipeline and 12 new pump stations. By twinning the existing pipeline, the expansion project would increase capacity from 300,000 barrels a day to 890,000 barrels a day. We applaud the Government of Canada’s

In accordance with Article III of our Local Union Bylaws and our Constitution, this is a notice that an election committee consisting of five members will be struck from the membership in attendance at the May 29, 2018 General Membership Meeting.

Attention all international Union of Operating Engineers, Local 882 Members. In accordance with Article III of our local union bylaws and Article XXIV of our constitution, this is a notice of nominations for the upcoming executive board elections for Local 882.

The National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job is coming up on Saturday, April 28, 2018. It was launched more than thirty years ago by the Canadian Labour Congress and is now formally recognized by municipal and provincial governments across Canada, and in 1991 was formally recognized by the Government of Canada. The Canadian flag on Parliament Hill will fly at half-mast, just as it does at provincial legislatures and city halls across Canada.

Dear Local 882 Members, In accordance with Article 3, Section 3 of the IUOE Constitution, This is notification that an election will be held at the February 27, 2018 General Membership Meeting to receive nominations and to elect 3 Delegates to the 2018 IUOE 39th General Convention. Fraternally, John Dube President, IUOE Local 882

The IUOE Canadian Director, Lionel Railton has asked that these links be distributed widely by each Canadian Local.  Please do not hesitate to contact his office if further clarification is required. Here is the link to the announcement… http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/minister-hajdu-invites-canadians-to-share-their-input-on-modernizing-federal-labour-standards-668799203.html?tc=eml_mycnw Here is the link to the survey… https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/employment-standards/federal-standards/consultation-modern-labour-standards.html In Solidarity, Adrian David, Business Manager  

July 14, 2017 To: BCFED Executive Officers Re: Helping those affected by BC Wildfires I’m writing to BCFED affiliates to ask you to consider sending a message of solidarity and a helping hand to those who have been affected the rampage of wildfires by donating to the fire appeal campaign of the Canadian Red Cross in British Columbia. We’ve all watched in horror as rampaging fires have swept through so many BC communities—and threaten many more. Thousands more British Columbians face emergency evacuation orders to leave behind their homes and communities at a moment’s notice. Homes and cherished possessions have

June 6, 2016 Bruce Moffat Business Manager IUOE, Local 955 17603 114 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta    T5S 2R9 Dear Brother Moffat: We write as a result of the devastating wild fires that have destroyed much of the Fort McMurray area. The recent television coverage has brought the true nature of the disaster directly into our homes. During Local 882`s May 28, 2016 membership meeting, it was moved, seconded and carried unanimously to assist our Sisters and Brothers of Alberta whose lives have been so profoundly affected by the wild fires. Our cheque represents an amount equal to $10.00 per local 882