Building Trades Steamfitter Report
Traveling is becoming necessary
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Traveling has been something most Local #32 members haven’t had to do. With the current economic conditions, traveling is becoming more and more necessary. One of my main concerns is trying to find our Members work opportunities outside of Local #32. It started with the REC Project in Moses Lake and the refineries in Local #26. I have also assisted members to work in Local #375 in Fairbanks, AK, Local #30 Billings, MT, Local #101, Belleville, IL, Local #58, Colorado Springs, CO, and Local #488, Edmonton, Canada. We have Building Trades Members working at the shipyards and a few are working as Union Boilermakers that was made possible by Brother Rick Baker.
An example of Union members helping Union members. Local #488 in Edmonton, Canada. Next year’s work opportunity will be in Canada, they will need 3,500 to 5,000 UA Members to help out with refinery shutdowns for three months starting in March, 2010. They are not only looking for Plumbers and Pipefitters but any Building Trades Member. The job is six (6) 10’s and the pay scale is as follows: $40.33 on the check $4.03 Vacation fund. $6.31 Canadian Pipeline Pension. You will be vested after 150 hours. You receive a pension at age 65. $1.81 to the Health and Welfare will be reciprocated back to Local #32. Airfare is provided to and from Edmonton, Canada If you quit or get fired you will have to provide your own way home.
If you have a felony or a DUI within the last ten (10) years, you are not eligible. Brothers and Sisters this work opportunity is a first come, first serve, so if you are either out of work or think you might be, do not hesitate to sign up. All you need to do is bring a passport and e-mail address to Local #32, sign a Standard for Excellence Waiver Form, and the Business Manager will, in turn, sign this form stating that you meet the requirements, you will then be added to the Edmonton Out-of-Work list. If Local #488 notifies you that they have a job available and you are currently working, you simply can turn down the job.
Fraternally,
Doug Price Steamfitter/Welder Business Representative
