Local Lodge Trustee

Dear Members,

Due to personal reasons Sister Millice Wong has resigned from her position as Local Lodge trustee. We would like to thank her for all her hard work on the executive board, and for the work she continues to do for the membership. 

In accordance with Article 2 section E

Any vacancy occurring in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice President for the remainder of the term of office.

All other vacancies of office between elections covering Local Lodge Officers, ExecutiveBoard members and Delegates, where the remaining term exceeds one (1) year, shall befilled by temporary appointment by the President of the Lodge with the approval of theExecutive Board. Such temporary appointments shall be for such period as is reasonablerequired to bring about the election of a successor in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws and the IAM Constitution. Where the remaining term is less than one (1) year, the temporary appointment shall be for the duration of term

The executive board has decided to appoint Clement Nunes as he was the member with the next highest amount of votes for trustee to fill the vacancy as Local Lodge trustee. His term shall expire January 1^st 2020.

Please join me in congratulating brother Nunes on his appointment

Rick Singh

President

I.A.M.A.W LL16

president@iamaw16.ca

778-847-1016

The Value of member engagement!

Toronto, ON – Being a Union political activist takes time, your time, time that could be spent doing other things so if you want change for the better, you’re going to have to dedicate your time. In short, if you don’t like the government you have, put your time where your mouth is and do something about it. Get involved in the political process.

“IAM political action committee members know the value of member engagement,” explains Derek Ferguson, IAM Special Representative for Political Action. “The more members who are actively engaged in our workplaces – the more power we have at the bargaining table. The more members who speak up on issues that matter in our communities, the more power we have to get our governments to prioritize the needs of working people.” Often it is hard for members to grasp that there is a connection between collective bargaining and political action. There is a direct connection between negotiating a pension into your collective agreement and lobbying the government to protect that pension if the employer goes bankrupt, as an example.

So to all IAM Canadian members, get familiar with the issues that will affect our working lives, and the issues that will affect our family lives. Talk to your fellow members, discuss issues with your family but take the time to do it. Check with your local lodge about its Political Action Committee and get involved. Remember if you won’t take your time to change your life, you have no right to complain!

Be sure to VOTE …every vote counts….and “YOUR” vote “CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.”

These members gave up a Saturday morning to be politically active, why can’t you?

www.iamaw.ca/the-value-of-member-engagement/

SHOP STEWARD APPOINTMENT 

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

In accordance with section F paragraph D of our local lodge bylaws the executive board has appointed members Natalie deBoers and Reggie Rocheleau as a Shop Stewards for G4S YXS; 

Please join me in thanking members deBoers and Rocheleau on stepping up to represent our members.

Their terms shall expire June 1st 2020 as outlined in local bylaws section F item ii.

Rick Singh
President
I.A.M.A.W LL16
president@iamaw16.ca
778-847-1016

RATIFICATION VOTE

UPDATE – FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Dear Members:

The Company has notified the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) that they are no longer prepared to hold their Section 87.4 Essential Services Application in abeyance.

The CIRB has confirmed that the application is no longer in abeyance and has directed the parties to make submissions on the matter.

We are working with Legal Counsel on the IAMAW’s submission and will provide updates to the Membership, as they become available on the status of the proceedings.

Remember to always work safe.

In Solidarity,

Tania Canniff, General Chairperson Todd Haverstock, General Chairperson
Transportation District 140, IAMAW Transportation District 140, IAMAW

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Dear Members:
Further to our bulletin of January 14, 2019, the parties reconvened in Mediation, January 22 & 23, 2019.

Your Negotiations Committee presented the Company with a comprehensive proposal, detailing your bargaining priorities, in response to the Company’s comprehensive proposal of January 11, 2019.

We also requested additional information, pertaining to the 2018 labour costs and current employee particulars to assist us in assessing the Company’s offer and preparing our response.

The Company responded with an offer withdrawing and/or amending their position on several items that the Union had believed were resolved between the parties. Your Negotiations Committee advised the Company that we were not in a position to respond to their proposal at that time and that we were available to reconvene to resume Collective Bargaining, February 26 – 28, 2019.

On January 28, 2019, the Company provided the information we requested on labour costs and employee particulars. Your Negotiations Committee is reviewing the material provided and is considering our response. We remain available, as proposed to resume Collective Bargaining on February 26 – 28, 2019 and will continue to bargain in good faith to achieve the renewal of a Collective Agreement.

Your Negotiations Committee has and continues to fight to improve upon and protect provisions of the Collective Agreement that are of critical importance to our Members. We are fighting to provide you with a
tentative agreement that recognizes your contributions and rewards your hard work and commitment.

The Negotiations Committee has decided to continue with the Strike Votes at each Bargaining Unit throughout the Region to give you an opportunity to send a message to G4S about your support for a fair Collective Agreement. The timing and locations of each vote will be coordinated with the Chief Shop Stewards. Details pertaining to the voting location, information sessions and polling hours for each Bargaining Unit will be communicated to the Membership in advance.

Your Negotiations Committee thanks your continued support, patience and solidarity and commends you for your continued professionalism in preserving the safety and security of the public.

We continue to consult with our legal counsel regarding our options to resolve this situation and hope to provide you with a fair agreement.

Remember to always work safe.

In Solidarity,

Tania Canniff, General Chairperson Todd Haverstock, General Chairperson
Transportation District 140, IAMAW Transportation District 140, IAMAW

NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE NOMINATION NOTICE – LOCAL LODGE 16
ELECTION – TBA

Nominations will be OPEN until FEBRUARY.18TH, 2019 12:00 PM

Nominations will be for a minimum of TWO (2) Candidates for the Securiguard Personnel Unit (Perimeter) NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE

All Nomination forms MUST be e-mailed to eboard@iamaw16.ca , submitted to the YVR Office Suite 4212 Level 4 Domestic or handed to your Chief Steward
No Later than 12:00 pm on FEBRUARY.18TH, 2019.

• Please note that previously nominated candidates do not require re-nomination

Both the NOMINEE and NOMINATOR must be “Members in Good Standing” of the Local Lodge for the nomination to be accepted. Nominees must be a “member in good standing” for at least one (1) year at the time of nomination for the nomination to be accepted and have attended at least fifty percent (50%) of the regular Local Lodge monthly meetings in the preceding twelve (12) months of their nomination, pursuant to Article 2, Section H and I of the Local Lodge Bylaws.
Please fill out the attached Nomination form and mail by Canada Post, hand deliver or FAX to the Local Lodge Recording Secretary. More forms may be obtained from the Local Lodge offices.

IAMAW CONSTITUTION – ARTICLE II – SECTION 3 – ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Members who reside in outlying Districts more than 25 miles from the designated balloting place, members who are either confined because of a verified illness or on leave qualifying under U.S. and Canadian family leave laws, or on vacation, or on official I.A.M. business approved by the Local Lodge or District Lodge or Grand Lodge, or on an employer travel assignment, or reserve military leave, as the case may be, shall be furnished absentee ballots. Members applying for an absentee ballot on the basis of residing in an outlying district more than 25 miles from the designated balloting place, shall have their eligibility to vote by absentee ballot determined by the Recording Secretary and the Secretary Treasurer before the ballot is mailed. Members found not to be eligible to vote by absentee ballot will be so notified within 10 days of the receipt of their application.

Please fill out the attached Absentee Ballot Request Form and mail by Canada Post or hand delivered (Faxes not accepted) to the Recording Secretary of Local Lodge 16 no later than February.15, 2019. More forms may be obtained from the Local Lodge offices.
In solidarity,

Daniel Zamorano,
Recording Secretary,
Local Lodge 16, IAM & AW

Download : Nomination Form http://iamaw16.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Nomination-Form-Securiguard-Perimeter.pdf

Download : Absentee Ballot http://iamaw16.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Absentee-Ballot-Request-Form.pdf

Member Appreciation Event!

Join us at our Member Appreciation Event!

When: February 13TH , 2019
Time: 10:00-18:00
Where: YVR BOARD ROOM 4106
Level 4 domestic across from the Union Office

Presented by the Social Committee

We hope to see everyone!

GENERAL MEETING

FEBRUARY.19TH, 2019 TUESDAY
15:30 PM Doors Open at 15:00PM
7980 RIVER ROAD, RICHMOND, BC

AGENDA ITEMS 

Financial Report
Chief and District Reports
Notice of Motion: The Executive Board of Local Lodge 16 recommends sending it’s full allotment to participate at the 2019 Annual Transportation District 140 Convention in Victoria B.C October.21st 2019 – October 24th 2019. Travel, accommodations, lost time and per diems are to be covered by Local Lodge 16.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The General Meeting is open to all bargaining units and the members of Local Lodge 16. Please be advised that the quorum requirement, as per ARTICLE D SECTION 3 of the IAMAW Constitution, is set at 20 members. In addition, Roberts Rules of Order will be strictly implemented to ensure a concise and efficient meeting takes place. It is encouraged for all members to join us on February.19th, 2019 for Refreshments and Pizza.

In solidarity,

Daniel Zamorano Recording Secretary Local Lodge 16 IAM & AW

NOMINATION & ELECTION NOTICE DELEGATES TRANSPORTATION DL 140 CONVENTION ELECTION – APRIL 16th, 2019

Nominations will be called at the February 19th , 2019 General Meeting of Local Lodge 16 for Delegates to the 2019 Transportation District 140 Convention, October 22 & 23, 2019 in Victoria, British Columbia.

POLLS WILL BE OPEN: April 16, 2019 (0700 to 2100)
LOCATION: 7980 River Road, Richmond BC

All Nomination Forms MUST be in the hands of the Local Lodge 16 Recording Secretary no later than 15:00 pm on February 18th, 2019.

NOMINATIONS for the above may be offered at the Regular Local Lodge 16 General Meeting on February 19th, 2019. If the Nomination is offered at the Regular Lodge Meeting, the NOMINATOR and the NOMINEE must be present at the Meeting for the Nomination to be accepted from the floor by the President.

Both the NOMINEE and NOMINATOR must be “Members in Good Standing” of the Local Lodge for the Nomination to be accepted. NOMINEES must meet the Local Lodge Regular Meeting attendance requirements (50%), as specified in Article 2, Sections (H) & (I) of the Local Lodge Bylaws, meet the requirements of Article B, Section 3 of the IAMAW Constitution and be a “member in good standing” for at least one (1) year at the time of nomination for the nomination to be accepted.

IAMAW CONSTITUTION – ARTICLE II – SECTION 3 – ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Members who reside in outlying Districts more than 25 miles from the designated balloting place, members who are either confined because of a verified illness or on leave qualifying under U.S. and Canadian family leave laws, or on vacation, or on official I.A.M. business approved by the Local Lodge or District Lodge or Grand Lodge, or on an employer travel assignment, or reserve military leave, as the case may be, shall be furnished absentee ballots. Members applying for an absentee ballot on the basis of residing in an outlying district more than 25 miles from the designated balloting place, shall have their eligibility to vote by absentee ballot determined by the Recording Secretary and the Secretary Treasurer before the ballot is mailed. Members found not to be eligible to vote by absentee ballot will be so notified within 10 days of the receipt of their application.

Please fill out the attached Absentee Ballot Request Form and mail by Canada Post or hand deliver to the Recording Secretary of Local Lodge 16 no later than MARCH.19th, 2019. More forms may be obtained from your Chief Steward (s) or the Local Lodge office.

In solidarity,

Daniel Zamorano,
Recording Secretary, Local Lodge 16
dzamarano@iamaw16.ca

Download : Absentee Ballott http://iamaw16.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Absentee-Ballot-Request-Form-DL140-Convention.pdf

Download : Nomination Form http://iamaw16.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DL-140-Convention-Delegate-Nomination-Form.pdf