Good day Union Family

September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.I have had a number of phone calls about this day falling on a Saturday this year. Under the Provincial Construction collective agreement and both the General Presidents Maintenance Agreement and the Alberta National Maintenance Agreement there is no longer day in lieu requirements. As such the day is observed on the day it falls. If working you will be paid the required overtime, but Monday will not be a day off or paid at overtime rates.

 

The Local 110 offices follow the same statutory holiday schedule as stated in the Provincial Construction Collective Agreement. As such, the offices in Edmonton and Calgary will be open as normal on Monday October 2, 2023.

 

If you have any questions about the agreement or the statutory holiday requirements please contact your area Business Agent or myself at the Edmonton office.

 

In solidarity,

Good day Union Family

Our new Provincial Construction Collective Agreement has been printed and can be pick up at the hall. However, the agreement can also be accessed online at https://clra.org/agreements/ under the Insulators tab.

In solidarity,

Kevin Lecht                                                                        

Business Manager

Good day Union Family
Reminder that Saturday is July 1^st, Canada Day. Local 110 Offices in Edmonton and Calgary will be closed Monday July 3^th.

The Business Agents and I can be reached by Cell Phone or by Email.

Doug Casemore Business Agent North dougc@insulators110.com

Stacy Edmondson Business Agent Central stacye@insulators110.com

Derek Stock Business Agent South dereks@insulators110.com

Kevin Lecht Business Manager kevinl@insulators110.com

In solidarity,

Good day Union Family,
May 1, 1950, Local 110 was officially chartered by the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers.

Although we have come a long way over the years, this Local has grown following the vision that started with a small group of insulators 73 years ago. Take pride in our work, provide a quality product, be compensated fairly, and provide a better future for those who come behind us. Every member needs to remember that this is more than a job or even a career, as a member of Local 110 you are helping build a legacy that will be past down to the next generation of Mechanical Insulator.

It’s fitting that today we are preparing to have our new Provincial Collective Agreement in place for May 7^th. I am hopeful that with this new agreement and the changes that are in place our organization will have the ability to continue the path started so long ago and bring better working conditions and quality of life for more Mechanical Insulators here in Alberta.

Stay vigilant, stay safe, and look out for each other.

In Solidarity,

Kevin Lecht                                                                          

Business Manager

Good day Union Family

At 11:00 PM Wednesday April 26, 2023, voting closed for the new Provincial Construction Collective Agreement. This morning I was provided the results from BKY. This has been our most successful ratification vote in decades with 63.5% of Members retuning ballots. By majority vote the agreement has been accepted.

I was informed last week from the CLRA that the contractors also ratified the agreement. As such the changes will be starting as of May 7, 2023. For those Members working under the NMA/GPMA agreements the wage changes are being picked up by those agreements and the committee is working to have the rates updated before May 7^th as well.

If you have any questions, please contact me at the Edmonton union hall.

In Solidarity,

Kevin Lecht                                                                        

Business Manager

Good day Union Family

There are still a number of Members that have not paid the 2023 Mortuary Plan Assessment. The payment for the Mortuary Plan is due April 30, 2023. Local 110 had a total of 22 Members who passed away last year, as such the Mortuary Plan Assessment for 2023 is $220.00.

I know that times are difficult right now and there are a number of reasons to not pay the assessment. However, the Mortuary Fund is one of the fastest paying and cheapest death benefit a Member can have, even if you have life insurance it’s always better to have more. The Mortuary Plan is not a cost being levied against the Member, it is a service being provided by the Local for your family.

In Solidarity

Kevin Lecht                                                                 

Business Manager

Good day Union Family

Friday April 28, 2023 is the National Day of Mourning. This day is observed in over 80 Countries around the World as a time to remember workers killed, injured, or suffering due to a workplace hazard or occupational exposure. This year in Alberta there has been 161 occupation related deaths, a number of these were due to Asbestos and other exposures from decades prior.

This year there are several Day of Mourning services being held around the Province, I encourage all who are available to attend,

• Agent Casemore will be attending in Fort McMurray Howard Pew Park (Waterways) starting at 10:45AM,
• Agent Stock will be attending in Calgary at the City hall starting at 10:45
• I will be attending in Edmonton Grant Notley Park, 116 street and 100 Ave starting at 11:00 AM,

Additionally, most sites will be marking the day in some way, but no matter where you are please, at 11:00 am Friday April 28, 2023 take a moment of silence for reflection on those who have past, the families left behind, and your personal commitment to safety.

Stay vigilant, stay safe, and look out for each other.

In Solidarity,

Kevin Lecht                                                                          

Business Manager

Good day Union Family

Local 110 is happy to announce the annual Rudy Wiederspiel Golf Tournament.

This year it will be held at the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf and Curling Club on Saturday July 22nd. Tickets are $110 dollars and will cover the round of golf, cart, and meal. The tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone from the Edmonton Union Hall. There are also a number of sponsorship opportunities that will need to be filled to ensure that this year’s event is a success.

I would like to thank Agent Casemore and our Staff Members because without them this day would not be possible.

In solidarity

Kevin Lecht                                                                        

Business Manager