Members who were unable to attend the Local Lodge 16 meetings in March/April 2012 have requested that we provide some additional information with respect to the new Local Lodge Union Dues formula that became effective on April 1, 2012. Continue reading
Dear brothers and sisters,
The result of the vote on the tentative agreement is 92% acceptance.
I would like to thank the members who took the time to vote.
Should you have any further questions or concerns please contact your local representative
In Solidarity,
Todd Haverstock
Nominations will be called at the May 15, 2012 General Meeting of Local Lodge 16 for the positions listed below for the balance of the existing term of office, which expires on December 31, 2013.
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Note: The Nominator must be present at the meeting for the nomination to be accepted from the floor and if the Nominee is not present, he/she must provide a letter of acceptance to the Trustee prior to the start of the meeting, stating that they will accept the position for which they are nominated. The Nominee(s) and the Nominator(s) must be Members in good standing of Local Lodge 16 for the nomination to be accepted.
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In solidarity,
Zaineb Ghlayem, Recording Secretary
Local Lodge 16, IAM & AW
TO ALL IAM & AW MEMBERS – LOCAL LODGE 16
EMPLOYED BY G4S – VANCOUVER
SHOP STEWARD – NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS
A Shop Steward’s most important role is to enforce the Collective Agreement, deal with complaints and settle grievances. However, a Union is more than grievances and a Shop Steward must be more than a grievance processor. A Shop Steward must be an Organizer, an Educator, a Leader, a Communicator and a sounding board for the Membership. Continue reading
The Canadian General Vice-President, Brother Dave Ritchie, attended the Local Lodge 16 Executive and Regular Monthly Meetings on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in Vancouver.
The meetings resulted in a commitment from Brother Ritchie to recommend to the International President that Local Lodge 16 emerge from Trusteeship.
The first step in ensuring the success of the Local’s emergence from Trusteeship is to ensure the financial stability of the Local Lodge.
Accordingly, effective April 1, 2012, the Local Lodge’s Union Dues formula will be amended as follows:
Note: The minimum monthly dues, established by Transportation District 140, effective January 1, 2012 is $48.55.
The Union understands the recovery of unpaid dues from November 1, 2011, for those members employed by G4S would result in a financial hardship for many.
Accordingly, we will not be recovering any retroactive union dues during the period of representation, between November 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012.
Bylaws will be in place upon the emergence from Trusteeship, with the approval of the International President.
A Local Lodge 16 election will take place on June 19, 2012 to fill the vacant Executive Board positions of Secretary Treasurer, one (1) Trustee, and one (1) Audit Committee position for the balance of the current term, which terminates on December 31, 2013.
Further details will be provided by bulletin to all bargaining units of the Local Lodge, outlining the process, requirements and dates.
Shop Steward nominations/elections for the G4S Bargaining Unit at Vancouver International Airport will take place in April 2012 with training to follow. A communication will follow early next week outlining the details on this issue.
In Solidarity
Tania Canniff
General Chairperson, District 140
The Local Lodge 16 Regular Monthly Meeting was rescheduled to allow for Brother Dave Ritchie’s attendance.
Local Lodge Meetings are open to all Members in good standing, who have signed membership cards with the IAM.
Please join us tomorrow to discuss what is happening now, the future and plans surrounding the restructuring of Local Lodge 16.
In Solidarity
Tanya Canniff
DL14 General Chairperson
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Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances surrounding the situation with other IAM members at Air Canada, Brother Dave Ritchie cannot attend Local 16’s monthly meeting as announced.
We have rescheduled the meeting to allow for Brother Ritchie’s attendance.
Join us to discuss what is happening now, the future and plans surrounding the restructuring of Local Lodge 16.
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, 13 MARCH, 2012
7980 River Road, Richmond B.C.
TIME: 15:30
Special Guest
DAVE RITCHIE
Canadian General Vice-President
In solidarity!
Tania Canniff
General Chairperson,
IAM District 140
The Shield 132
This is to advise all members that there will be a SPECIAL LOCAL LODGE MEETING on 13 March, 2012. This will replace our regular meeting (which was to have taken place on 20 March).
Our special guest for this day will be Canadian General Vice-President Dave Ritchie. Join us to discuss what is happening now, the future and plans surrounding the restructuring of Local Lodge 16.
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, 13 MARCH, 2012
7980 River Road, Richmond B.C.
TIME: 15:30
Special Guest
DAVE RITCHIE
Canadian General Vice-President
In solidarity!
Tania Canniff
General Chairperson,
IAM District 140
The Shield 131
Congratulations to all IAM members working for G4S. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has ruled in your favour by confirming the IAM as your union of choice. The Board has issued individual certifications for the following airports: Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Comox, Cranbrook, Nanaimo, Fort St John, Prince George, Penticton, Campbell River, and Castlegar.
This is the FIRST STEP OF MANY towards rebuilding IAM Local Lodge 16. Stay tuned to The Shield or our website to find out more details.
Once again THANK YOU for your support.
In solidarity!
Tania Canniff
District 140 Chairperson
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