L.U.
2330 (ees,i&rts), ST. JOHNS, NL, CANADAThe
union entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the
CAW to supply members to work at the Marystown shipyard.
We are pleased to report that nine months later we have
88 members working in the yard. We are doing a great job
promoting the IBEW at that facility.
The Voiseys Bay Nickel project
located in Labrador is continuously hiring and expected to
peak at 250 electricians in early 2005. Remotely located, the
project presents many challenges, and it is with great commitment
we are determined to deliver the project on time and on budget.
Welcome to our new members, residents
from the Island, Labrador and especially the Aboriginal groups,
who add a proud culture to our local. This project started
nonunion and because the Building Trades worked together, a
collective agreement reached resulted in our members doing
the work.
The Henry Goodridge drill rig, scheduled
for maintenance in February 2005 at Bull Arm, will be done
by our members, unlike in the past. We have seized this opportunity
to provide jobs for our members.
The brothers and sisters of 2330
are working with the hall in reclaiming our market share and
results are already evident. We are very proud of our members.
SYSTEM COUNCIL U-7, BINGHAMTON,
NYOn Nov. 18, 2004, System Council U-7 delegates signed a
new contract with New York State Electric and Gas Corp. The
term of the agreement is through June 30, 2010, giving stability
to the bargaining unit in an unstable industry. Improvements
were made to wages, pension and benefits, while a reasonable
concession was made in the percent of co-pay on health insurance.
Seventy-six percent of SCU-7 turned
out to vote, with 58 percent accepting. Thanks from SCU-7 delegates
to all who served on committees and helped so much in each
local union represented on the council.
System Council U-7 comprises: Local
83, Binghamton, NYDanny E. Addy, president and
Gary L. Bonker, vice president; Local
249, Geneva, NYMark Valerio, president and Larry
L. Townley, vice president; Local
966, Lancaster, NYBrian Beakman, president and
Michael D. Lutz, vice president; and Local
1143, Chatham, NYScott Fiacco, president and Bob
Smith, vice president.
System Council U-7 officers are:
Pres. Danny E. Addy, Vice Pres. Gary L. Bonker and Sec./Treas.
Mike Lutz.
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