Carpenters Union Giving Back Bill C-377 3rd Year Apprentice Program

36 Pages·2013·3.12 MB·English

THE CARPENTERS’ DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ONTARIO
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RADE ALK
Winter 2013
BUILDINg A STRONgER FUTURE
Carpenters Union Giving Back
Two deserving students have been awarded the
Carpenter’s Union Scholarship in Social Work (Page 5)
Bill C-377
Mobilizing to Protect the Best Interest of
Working Men and Women (Page 9)
3rd Year Apprentice Program
Training Our Future Leaders (Page 34)
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“GREEN” indicates “RED” indicates friction
electronic transfer of caused by brushes on
energy within the tool. conventional motors. This
This allows the tool to run slows the motor down and
longer between charges. generates heat.
PUSH BUTTON CHUCK FUEL GAUGE BATTERY 3-SPEED DESIGN MORE ONLINE
One handed operation for Check the amount of charge left in the Provides enhanced application control. For more detail and full video
quick & easy accessory changes battery, packs are fully interchangeable Monitor what speed the tool is in demonstrations, scan this code
with existing 20V MAX* tools. without turning it on. using any QR-code reader.
† Vs. brushed motors.
1 - Vs. DEWALT 20V MAX* DCF885C2. Number of 3" deck screws driven into a pressure treated 4"x4". Average results based on 3 units, 2 times each.
2 - Up to 1.5x More Run-Time vs Leading Competitors" vs. Makita 18V Brushless LXDT01Z(with BL1815 Battery), Milwaukee 18V 2650-21 (with Red Lithium Battery),
Hitachi 18V WH18DSAL, Bosch 18V 25618-01. Number of 3" deck screws driven into a pressure treated 4"x4". Average results based on 3 units, 2 times each.
* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
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CONTENTS
DECEMBER 2013
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FEATURES 38 IFSTC Summer/Fall 2013 AREA 3
HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES
4 Message from the E.S.T. 28 Local 93 - Ottawa
UP TO 1.5X MORE RUNTIME 6 Building for the Future in London 39 Get On C.O.R.S. With 29 Local 2041 - Ottawa
Carpenters’ Local 27
Carpenters’ Local 1946 opens
VS LEADING COMPETITORS2 Training Centre! 30 Local 249 - Kingston
new training centre
8 WSIB Update AREA 1 AREA 4
9 Political Action 12 Local 18 - Hamilton 32 Local 1669 - Thunder Bay
10 Organizing Director’s Message 13 Local 1256 - Sarnia 33 Local 2486 - Sudbury
11 Solar Training Rolls Out 13 Local 2222 - Goderich
Across The Province 14 Local 1946 - London
21 Let’s fix congestion in GTHA 15 Local 494 - Windsor
BRUSHLESS MOTOR BRUSHED MOTOR
34 3rd Year Apprentice
“GREEN” indicates “RED” indicates friction AREA 2
Training Program
electronic transfer of caused by brushes on
energy within the tool. conventional motors. This Training Our 16 Local 27 - Toronto
This allows the tool to run slows the motor down and
longer between charges. generates heat. Future Leaders 18 Local 397 - Oshawa
35 Cambridge Shines During
20 Local 675 - Toronto
the 2013 Provincial
22 Local 785 - Cambridge
Apprenticeship Competition
26 Local 1030 - Toronto
36 Local 27 Graduating Class 2012
27 Local 1072 - Toronto
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ucal Powell Tony Iannuzzi Tom Cardinal Rod Thompson
PUSH BUTTON CHUCK FUEL GAUGE BATTERY 3-SPEED DESIGN MORE ONLINE Executive Secretary President Vice President Warden
One handed operation for Check the amount of charge left in the Provides enhanced application control. For more detail and full video Treasurer
quick & easy accessory changes battery, packs are fully interchangeable Monitor what speed the tool is in demonstrations, scan this code
with existing 20V MAX* tools. without turning it on. using any QR-code reader. Mike Yorke Matt Creary Don Fraser Joel Neville
Conductor Trustee Trustee Trustee
† Vs. brushed motors. The Carpenters’ District
1 - Vs. DEWALT 20V MAX* DCF885C2. Number of 3" deck screws driven into a pressure treated 4"x4". Average results based on 3 units, 2 times each. Council of Ontario EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
2 - Up to 1.5x More Run-Time vs Leading Competitors" vs. Makita 18V Brushless LXDT01Z(with BL1815 Battery), Milwaukee 18V 2650-21 (with Red Lithium Battery),
Hitachi 18V WH18DSAL, Bosch 18V 25618-01. Number of 3" deck screws driven into a pressure treated 4"x4". Average results based on 3 units, 2 times each. 222 Rowntree Dairy Road
* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18. COLLEEN DIGNAM MIKE YORKE GEMMA BEIS
Woodbridge, ON L4L 9T2
MeSSage FROM THe E.S.T.
MEssagE fRoM
THE E.S.T.
Ucal Powell, Executive secretary Treasurer
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
After almost 25 years in your employ, 22 of which
I led the organization, I have decided to retire
effective December 31st, 2013 of this year. First
and foremost, I would like to thank you for your support over
those years. As I reflect back on my early years at the realm, I
think of the challenges of the first half of the nineteen nineties
when we were facing record unemployment with almost 50
percent of our members unemployed. Those were trying years,
indeed. It was your unwavering support that sustained me.
I recall two brothers came to see me one day to chat about
the terrible state the industry was in. They said “Ucal, you took
over this organization at the worst time possible”. It was words
like those that strengthened my resolve to never waver in my
commitments and to do everything in my power to make our
organization strong and stand head and shoulders above the
rest. I am sure you will agree that we have come a far way.
Just about all our local unions across the province now
have training centres to train our members for the
industry needs. We have developed strong relationships
with industry partners that have directly benefited our
members. Looking back, I think you will agree we all did
well. I know you will give the new Executive Secretary
Treasurer the same guidance and support you gave me.
So, as I say farewell from active duty, I extend best wishes to you
and your family for a holiday season full of laughter and joy.
In Solidarity,
Ucal Powell
Executive Secretary Treasurer
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WSIB UPDaTe
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POLITICAL ACTION
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FEATURE aRTICLe
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ORGANIzING DIRECTOR’S MeSSage
oRgaNIZINg DIRECToR’s
MESSAgE
Carlos Pimentel, Director of organizing
Brothers and Sisters, Once potential members believe in themselves, in
what the Carpenters’ Union can offer them and their
As we come to the end of another year, it is a time for us to
families, then it becomes easy for new members to sign
reflect on 2013, as well as to make plans for the New Year.
a card and support our passion for the future.
During this past year, we went through one of the most
So when you are out on a jobsite, union or non-union, don’t
aggressive raiding seasons in recent memory. Although
forget, that educating potential members about the benefits of
the raiding season had numerous challenges that had
the Carpenters’ Union is the first step to organizing, both in and
to be overcome in order to be successful, I am happy to say that
out of the workplace. For 2014, I am looking forward to the
we were able to achieve the success we aimed for as a result
challenges ahead and to continue the momentum created by
of the energy and support that was given from a fresh group
educating the workforce in Ontario about the benefits of being
of new organizers and representatives. The organizers and
part of a union and to give potential members the knowledge and
representatives showed throughout the year to potential and new
tools necessary to make the right decision and join our Union.
members that they were proud to be working for the Carpenters’
Union, and were looking to attract all those in the construction I would like to thank all members, new and longstanding, for your
market who swung hammers to become part of our organization. continued support and commitment to our organization. Without
each and every one of you, we would not be who we are today.
The mantra that was followed by our organizers and
representatives in order to attract new members to our Wishing you all a happy, healthy and safe holiday
organization was Educate, Agitate and Organize. In order to gain season enjoyed with family and friends.
momentum during the organizing season, the first process in
Carlos Pimentel
organizing starts many months before a member or workplace
Director of Organizing
is organized. Educating workers on the merits and benefits
of becoming part of the Carpenters’ Union is the first of many
important steps in bringing in new members to our organization. The CDC will follow the
Organizers and representatives explained the benefits of becoming holiday schedule below:
a member, the access members have to above industry standard
Open - Monday, December 23rd – regular hours
comprehensive health and welfare plans, training programs
and classes that are available to members at no cost as well as
Closed - Tuesday, December 24th to
the numerous employment opportunities available to members
Friday, December 27th inclusive
who believe in and practice a high level of craftsmanship and
productivity. Organizers and representatives worked to develop Open – Monday December 30th – regular hours
relationships, along with building a level of trust, until each worker
Closed – Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st
made the decision to be agitated, to make the decision to move or
take the steps needed to become part of the Carpenters’ Union. Open regular hours from Thursday, January 2nd onwards.
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