IAM Local 16

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

SHOP COMMITEE HOURS – EFFECTIVE January 28,2019

NEGOTS UPDATE – JANUARY 18, 2019

BCMSP GRIEVANCE – MEDIATION SETTLEMENT

Dear Members:

In April 2017, the IAMAW filed a grievance upon our discovery that the Company had violated the Collective Agreement by not providing and contributing 100% towards the cost of BC Health and Wellness Plan Premiums (BCMSP), as agreed between the parties.

The violation of the Collective Agreement primarily affects employees hired since June 2014 throughout the Pacific Region, when the Company unilaterally introduced a change in practice, through the introduction of a new hire form.

The Company was less than cooperative in responding to our inquiries and investigation, concerning the entitlements that our Members were receiving. Accordingly, we were left with no alternative but to advance a grievance, refer the matter to arbitration and seek an order from the Arbitrator, which directed the Company to disclose to the IAMAW, the information we required to represent the Membership.

We are pleased to advise the Membership that the IAMAW was successful in mediating a settlement to this grievance on January 14 and 15, 2019.

The Company has agreed to pay $290,000.00 in redress to affected Members, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement.

The settlement agreement requires the Company to provide the IAMAW with a list of current employees who are not in receipt of at least the full single payor rate of MSP premiums for 2017 and 2018.

In response, the IAMAW will no later than March 15, 2019, provide the Company with the pro rata amount of payment to be paid to each such employee, subject to their date of entitlement. The Company will make the pro rata payment to the affected employees, less required withholdings on April 5, 2019 payroll date.

Eligible Members who are or have been incurring an actual cost for MSP premiums but who have not submitted an invoice for reimbursement may claim reimbursement for such premiums for the period commencing January 1, 2019, by providing a copy of a recent MSP invoice to start reimbursement.

If you are not currently enrolled in MSP, you are entitled to receive reimbursement for this coverage, in accordance with Article 21.03 (c) of the Collective Agreement. Information concerning enrollment is available at:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents/eligibilityand-enrolment/how-to-enrol

Members hired prior to June 2014 will not be required to provide proof of cost for reimbursement for MSP payments, unless they request a change in coverage levels.

We sincerely thank the Membership for your patience and support throughout this process.

In Solidarity,

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

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE – JANUARY 14, 2019

Dear Members:

Further to our bulletin of December 17, 2018, the parties reconvened in Mediation January 7 – 9, 2019. Your Negotiations Committee presented the Company with a comprehensive proposal, detailing your bargaining priorities. The Company’s offer continued to include several significant concessionary elements that were unacceptable. During the course of the week, some limited progress was made between the parties. Accordingly, Mediation was extended to January 11, 2019 by mutual agreement. Additional Mediation dates have been confirmed for January 21 – 23, 2019.

Your Negotiations Committee has been and continues to fight to improve upon and protect provisions of the Collective Agreement that are of critical importance to our Members, including but not limited to scheduling provisions, shift trades/pick-ups/give-aways, overtime provisions, compensation, wages and benefits. We are fighting to provide you with a tentative agreement that recognizes your contributions and rewards your hard work and commitment.

The Company’s application for an Essential Services hearing has, to date and continues to be held in abeyance.

The Negotiations Committee has decided that the Strike Vote for the Penticton Bargaining Unit, on Thursday, January 17, 2019 and the Strike Votes for the Victoria and Kelowna Bargaining Unit(s), on Friday, January 18, 2019, will be temporarily deferred. At the conclusion of the Mediation scheduled for January 21 – 23, 2019, the Negotiations Committee will make a determination regarding the rescheduling of these votes. The Strike Vote for all of the remaining Bargaining Units in the Pacific Region remains
tentatively scheduled for the week of January 28 – 30, 2019. Details pertaining to the voting location, information sessions and polling hours for each Bargaining Unit will be communicated in advance.

Your Negotiations Committee thanks your continued support, patience, 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

Dear Members employed at Securiguard Security Personnel Unit (Perimeter),

Please be advised that the following members have been acclaimed to your negotiations committee;

Brother John De Silveira
Brother Ronal Ram

Please join me in congratulating and thanking these brothers for stepping up to improve working conditions for our members.

In Solidarity,

Rick Singh, President IAMAW LL 16
Email: president@iamaw16.com
Cell: 778-847-1016

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019