Attention Boilermakers currently employed at Bruce Power
For up to date job and weather information regarding Bruce Power, please visit 2828.brucepower.com
27Feb
22Feb
March Core Training Dates
Limited availability - Advance Registration Required!
Burlington Union Hall
To register, contact Apprenticeship & Training: (905) 332-8109, jayne@ibblocal128.org
Confined Space - March 1st 1:00PM
Working at Heights - March 2nd 8:00AM
Fit Test - Upon request (call Chris to schedule a time (905) 332-0128 x229)
16Feb
March Union Meeting Date Change
Local 128 Members:
This notice will serve to inform you that due to the Annual Construction Sector Operations Conference taking place the same week as our regular monthly meeting, be advised that the March Union Meeting date is rescheduled to take place on Wednesday March 15th at 7:30 pm.
13Feb
Reminder: Leadership Supervisors Training – Feb 14-15 (Sarnia)
Leadership Supervisors Training will be taking place February 14-15 in Sarnia. For registration details, click the link below.
Leadership Supervisors Training (PDF)
06Jan
2017 Dues Increase
TO ALL MEMBERS OF BOILERMAKERS, LOCAL 128
This will inform you that as per ARTICLE 12.2.2 of the International Brotherhood Constitution that effective January 1, 2017 monthly dues shall increase from $41.80 to $42.50.
**Please note that Local 128 is absorbing the additional $1.35 required to meet the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Constitution minimum monthly dues of $43.85**
Please remember that if monthly dues are not deducted by your employer the first week of every month while working, a payment should be made to your local office to keep your membership in good standing. For your convenience, each Local office is equipped for debit and credit card payments.
Fraternally yours,
John Petronski
Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer
10Nov
The ‘Mo-Stache’ Challenge
Local 128 would like to do its part in raising money and awareness for men's health by issuing a Movember Challenge to our members. For full details click to enlarge the poster below (PDF).
10Nov
Swing Stage Regulation Changes
Please see the new regulations for swing stage use starting on January 1, 2017. The changes include that workers must have proof of training and must have NDT testing done on key structural components. To learn more, click here (PDF).
10Nov
Ontario Secondary Student Video Contest
Win cash prizes and provincial and national recognition!
For full details visit the contest website or click to enlarge the poster below (PDF).
27Oct
Support the Trans Mountain Pipeline
Dear Brothers and sisters,
Below is an email and link for an online petition to your local MP in regards to Canada's Trans Mountain Expansion. Read the email below, click on the link or go to the Canada's Energy Citizens website, read the documentation and if you feel strongly about Canadian job creation in all areas, including skilled labour construction, and the generating of revenues for Canada, sign the petition and feel free to pass it on.
Fraternally yours,
John Petronski
Business Manager/ Secretary Treasurer
The deadline for a federal decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline is just around the corner. It's now or never and we need to ensure our representatives in Ottawa hear from all Canadians. This is an important decision for our country. That's why your MP needs to hear from you. Send a letter today asking them to support the Trans Mountain Expansion project.Canada's oil and natural gas industry makes it possible for Canadians to enjoy one of the highest qualities of life in the world. We can benefit even further if Canada becomes the supplier of choice for energy, both at home and abroad. But first, we need to build the projects that get our products to new markets.The Trans Mountain project will:
In short, Canada needs this pipeline. Let's send a clear message to our representatives in Ottawa: Canadians want to see this project move forward. Your voice can help take this project over the finish line. Thank you for standing up for Canada's future, Canada's Energy Citizens http://www.energycitizens.ca/
- Create over 32,000 jobs every year for the next 25 years;
- Generate $47 billion in new revenue for provincial and federal governments, which funds the health care, education and infrastructure our communities rely on; and
- Improve market access by getting Canada's resources to tidewater, allowing us to get world prices for our resources as opposed to selling at a discount to our biggest competitor, the U.S.
19Oct
2016 Annual Kids Christmas Party
Sunday December 4th, 2016
11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Burlington Union Hall
For all the details, please see:
Official Announcement (PDF)
Registration Form (PDF)
Please complete the registration form and return to the Burlington office NO LATER than November 18.
