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UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
UA Local Union 488 / since 1904
November 2014 Issue
LARRY MATYCHUK
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer. My
favourite time of year is fall and this year we had an
incredible one. In late September of each year, the
Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) holds its annual
convention and for the past number of years it has
been held in Jasper, AB.
The BTA constitution
determines the maximum number of delegates each
affiliate is entitled to and this year thirty-four (34) Local 488 delegates
attended. The Local 488 delegate group is made up of ten (10) standing
delegates elected every three years (Article XVII of the Working Rules) as
well as a few Officers and Executive Board members which are rotated
annually. Each year, I ask the Business Agents and Representatives to put
forward the names of deserving active members, primarily those who have
served as job stewards, to fill the remaining positions. In addition, each
affiliate brings a few apprentices and Local 488 is no exception. The
education department refers the names of the apprentices who are invited
to attend. For those members who are invited each year, preference is
given to individuals who have not had the opportunity to attend in the
past.
This year’s convention was the biggest ever with over four hundred (400)
delegates, presenters, and guests from industry and government attending.
The theme of this years’ convention focused on the attraction, hiring, and
retention of apprentices. The only viable long term solution to Alberta’s
manpower issues is to train our own. Attracting apprentices is not a
problem. The problem lies in the reluctance of some of our own
contractors and supervision to hire and maintain 20% to 30% apprentice
ratios at all times. Some companies are still at ratios below 10%! It was
good to hear client/owners discussing their role in policing those
contractors and supervision who do not adequately invest in our young
Canadians.
I would like to thank all of the UA Local 488 delegates who attended this
years’ BTA conference for your enthusiasm and professionalism. You
represented our organization well.
Employment opportunities over the past year have definitely lagged
behind what we have been used to. While members have often had to wait
a month or more for a call, travel card opportunities have been almost
non-existent for much of the year. A good part of this was due to a
slowdown in fabrication and module building as industry awaited the next
wave of mega-projects. This has impacted much of the UA across Canada
as Local 488 has provided unparalleled employment opportunities since
the turn of the century and perception has become that we are a
bottomless well of jobs for all. Fortunately, we appear to be on the cusp of
another employment boom. A boom that will undoubtedly make this
year a vague memory of how things could be and drive expectations even
higher. At this time, we should be keeping an eye on the declining price of
oil as it slides continually lower and remember how quickly projects can
be cancelled and how an industry can be devastated overnight. Of all the
terms and conditions negotiated, stability may be the most valuable
commodity in a volatile economy.
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meeting
EDMONTON
General Membership Meeting
Date
Saturday,
November 22nd, 2014
Time
9:00 AM
Place
Norman Darbyshire
Dispatch Hall
16214 - 118 Avenue
this issue
Business Reports
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Safety Officer’s Report
10
Training Coordinator Report
11
Alberta Pipe Trades College - NEW COURSES
11
Political Action/Education Committee Report
12
RMA Report
12
Mail Box
14
Alberta Pipe Trades College - JOB POSTING
15
RMA Events and Registrations
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Business Manager’s Report
Continued…
As I have discussed on numerous occasions, a strong organization requires that the members participate and that
opportunities are made available for younger members to be involved. The terms for the currently elected trustees
and committee members will expire soon and nominations for elections will be held at the January 2015 meeting. If
you have been considering getting more involved, these elections provide a great opportunity to give back to the
Local.
In closing, I would like to thank all of the staff, job stewards, and every member who puts their boots on every day
and proves to industry why they should hire UA. Stay safe.
BARRY PRUDEN
Business Agent/Assistant Business Manager
As you are aware, the current work opportunities have slowed dramatically. Kearl/Conoco Philips
are nearing completion and the new projects; NWR and Fort Hills have been pushed back and are
not yet at the phase of construction that we expected them to be by this time. While we do expect
that these projects will proceed, we must also remain aware of the current world economy. The
current glut of oil has driven down the barrel price from a high of $100.54 US/bbl from October
2013 to today’s low of $81.78 US/bbl for WTI (West Texas Intermediate). The oil that we ship is
WCS (West Canadian Select), which is a blend of synthetic, condensate and bitumen crude oils. WTI is the oil used
as a benchmark for pricing in the North American market. WCS Crude Oil trades at a differential (discount)
compared to WTI; the difference between the two for the month of Dec 2013 was significant, with WTI at $97.63
US/bbl compared to WCS at $67.00 US/bbl. That is a difference of over $30 US/bbl!
There are several reasons for this difference, including the fact that WCS is a lower quality crude, increased
production in the oilsands and tight oil production, as well as insufficient pipeline capacity to access global markets.
As many of you are aware, we need to move this product East and West to get to tidal waters for shipping, and also to
get refineries in the East off the imported oil that they currently rely on to meet their market demands, thereby
offering more work opportunities to Canadians.
The current trend in lower oil prices have forced some oil-rich countries to increase production to retain cash flow,
while others have lowered prices on their exports to maintain their quotas. This in turn makes multi-billion dollar
pipeline projects and refineries un-economical, compared to times when Brent & WTI crudes were both above $100
US/bbl. Historical data has shown that when commodity prices fall, be they coal, iron ore, wood products or
‘whatever’, the effect on the supply is the same. Falling prices hit high-cost producers first and hardest. This is
currently evident in the oilsands, with Total’s (Josslyn Mine) and Norway’s Stat-Oil (Corner Mine) shelving their
projects. While some of the membership choose to ignore these signs and trends, many others who experienced the
same situation in the mid 80’s and 90’s, remember the lessons learned then. Many of the current news articles from
reputable national media outlets such as the CBC, Globe & Mail and others, have published comprehensive articles
on these topics.
Regardless of the opinions voiced on social media and in the lunch room ‘chatter’, we are paid a good wage for the
work that we perform. We need to work together and continue to achieve world class milestones, be they in safety,
production or attitude, to ensure that owners and investors see the value and pick not only Northern Alberta, but
also Canada as a whole, to build these projects. Demonstrating excellence in all that we do will build confidence in
the Union workforce. This involves every member looking out for each Brother or Sister and giving that word of
encouragement or advice when needed, on how to perform the tasks at hand more safely or efficiently. At the same
time, members who cannot or will not complete their assigned tasks, must be held accountable, to the point where
they understand the need for demonstrated excellence. If these members continue in their chosen paths in spite of
efforts to help them improve, this also needs to be communicated back to the Hall and documented in a timely
fashion, to allow us, the Agents, Reps, and /or the Executive Board if necessary, to deal with them in an appropriate
fashion.
So far this year, 26 people have had dispatch suspensions applied to them that have resulted in meetings with the
Executive Board, with many more members having to meet with a Business Agent, to explain their actions. The vast
majority of these members have taken the steps they needed to correct the situation that got them suspended in the
first place, however a small percentage have not, and now risk further sanctions up to and including expulsion from
the UA! The decisions made by your elected officers / officials are never arrived at lightly and indeed, we are aware
that these can be life altering events for some. However, it is what you elected us to do.
This report is a reminder that, in spite of what some members state about this being another Boom-time, and we
should therefore ‘get rid of’ SPNA’s and PLA’s, and that all overtime should be double time, the reality is that
Alberta’s and Canada’s economy is resource based and as such, is greatly influenced and determined by outside
entities beyond our control. It is very easy to announce a new project these days; it is much more difficult to bring it
to start and completion. With Fort Hills and NWR manning up in the New Year, and a larger than normal
shutdown season next year, this is the time for members to get their financial houses in order.
In closing, I would like to thank Brother Larry Matychuk and the UA Local 488 Negotiating Committee members for
their time, effort, and dedication to this task.
I wish all members and their families all the best in the upcoming holiday season and best wishes for the New Year!
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TOM BAILEY
Business Agent
Hello once again Brothers and Sisters
With our great fall weather coming to a close, just a reminder that winter is on the way and with
that comes the hazards of driving and getting around in and on slippery conditions. Please adjust
your driving and walking habits, ensure your vehicles and household are prepared for winter and
be ready for the six months of winter that’s inevitable. Be sure to enjoy that season as well.
Work has slowed considerable as is fairly normal for this time of year with the shutdowns ending or coming to an
end soon. Some longer term jobs are still hiring but not in the volume that we are used to seeing. However, as we go
into the New Year the pace of hiring is expected to pick up.
In my area we had several small shutdowns just completed in areas where we are trying to get in the door with some
of our smaller contractors. Hinton, Grand Prairie, and Alpac pulp mills all had some short duration turn-arounds
that were fairly successful and one at the Dow Prentiss site. Genesee is presently in the finishing stages of a month
long shutdown. Thompson Valley Erectors has secured a job at the Millar Western Whitecourt pulp mill that will
hire a small number but could turn out to be longer term as they are putting in a co- generating plant to run off the
waste gases to power their operations and sell to the grid. KBR at Joffre is struggling a bit with materials to get on
with the rebuild portion of the furnaces, but expects most issues to be resolved by the New Year.
Brothers and Sisters, with most of these jobs being small in numbers and in some cases our foot in the door for the
first time in a long while, the eyes of the clients are upon us to judge our performance and I am disappointed to say
we were let down in some areas by actions and performance by a few of our members. I had good members coming
forward letting me know what took place and to say that some of these members did not meet our Standard for
Excellence would be an understatement. I thank those good members who came forward and expressed their
feelings and can positively and proudly say that those good members did Local 488 very well and that was noticed by
our clients. Some of our contractors also expressed their gratitude for the work that was accomplished. I would
however like to remind you though, that the actions of few can negatively affect the optics and end results we are
looking for, which are further work opportunities in areas where we haven’t traditionally been employed.
Another issue that’s affecting members, contractors and clients is returned dispatch slips. For whatever reason, and I
have heard them all, members are accepting dispatch slips and then returning them several days later. This takes a
job from a member who was further down the list, puts the contractor and client behind in their jobs and generally
disrupts the dispatch process. These people cannot and should not return to their original spot on the list as there are
only a few good reasons for this type of action. A cancelled job, failed A&D or weld test are the only legitimate
reasons to return to the original position and I believe we ought to look at the last two as being unacceptable as well.
Short term jobs of 10 days or less and executive board decisions are also in Article IV 4.06 of the By-Laws and
Working Rules. Be informed before accepting a dispatch. If you do not know, ask!
In closing I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Local 488 for all their hard work behind the
scenes that make this place a great place to work. From dispatch, reception, Health& Welfare, Education, the Weld
Shop and all the other functions that operate within this organization that many members do not get an opportunity
to see, THANK YOU ALL.
DWIGHT YORK
Business Representative - Pipeline
Hello Brothers and Sisters.
OJ Pipeline is finishing off their work in Fort Saskatchewan due to a late start.
Banister Pipelines is finishing the work in Boyle another late start.
Aecon Somerville work is ongoing due to permit problems.
Aecon Tank Farm project is ongoing. We have 30 plus UA members on site and this job is going very well. Talking
to the contractor and they are very pleased with the work our members are doing. The welding repair rate on this
project is very low. Great job done by our UA members!
Michels Canada is finishing the work at Killam.
OJ Industrial in Fort McMurray is ongoing.
Winter work is going to be slower with OJ Pipelines having 99 kilometers of 36 inch in the Conklin area.
Banister has got 97 kilometers of 36 inch in the Conklin area.
I would like to thank all the members and the travel cards for the superb effort for the work that was done with the
lowest welding repair rate ever.
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A NOTE FROM DISPATCH
Dispatch receives daily questions regarding the status of a member’s online Dispatch application.
One of the most commonly asked questions is: ‘I applied for a job online and it seems to still be on the board! Why didn’t
I get this job??’
This situation occurs when a slip is returned by a member. When this happens, the job is NOT automatically given to the
‘next’ member waiting; rather, the job posting must be opened to ALL members again before it can be filled by any
member or traveler applying online.
ROD MCKAY
Business Agent
Greetings, UA Local 488 Members!
Aloha to all reading this. 2014 is almost done. If your year was like mine you’re probably saying,
wow that went fast! I feel I have had a challenging but positive first year as your Business Agent.
Thank you to all whom I have met and who have supported me, from Apprentices through client
Representatives. I am looking forward to what 2015 will bring us.
Civeo/PTI (Construction) at McClelland Lake will be finished, by the time you read this and maintenance will have
moved in. This project started off with some hick-ups, but ended on a positive note. Cievo Construction as moved
onto Conklin. There are 12 trailers to install (single stories); these trailers are not part of the main lodge. There are
also nine (9) Trailers to connect to the new expansion corridor.
Ganotec West finished up late September at Cold Lake (Nabiye). There was a small crew on this project for seven (7)
months and from what I know Ganotec was the only signatory contractor on site. Thank you to our members for
doing a great job. This helps the UA look good in front of the non-union.
Streamline Mechanical is working at Devon Pike. I was fortunate enough to get out and visit this site and meet more
of the members. Streamline is also representing the UA in a very positive image. I would like to thank Job Steward
Lance Donauer for introducing me to the guys and supervision on site.
PCL is employing 267 UA members at the time of writing, at Surmont 2. PCL Intracon has 32 members, KBR as 188
as well at Surmont 2. The call for this project is 14 & 7 (PLA) with flights across Canada.
I have been speaking with Colin Cormier from Black & MacDonald. Black & Mac has picked work on the pads at
Surmont 2. There first calls went on the board in early October and the first members went thru orientation on
October 8. Look for Black & McDonald to have more calls on the board for this project.
I would like to Thank Dave Carson (Job Steward) with PCL (Surmont 2) for offering tutoring to all our members on
this site. The tutoring is on Thursdays and Saturday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Thank you Brother Carson.
Clearwater Fab Shop (Fort McMurray) has a group of 21 UA members representing our local. I was speaking with
Shop Manager Neil Shattler, who stated that Clearwater is very happy with the work our members are doing. See
pictures on our Facebook page of some of what they have been up to:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Association-Local-488.
I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all members who want to, or are thinking about becoming more
involved with our local, to plan to attend January’s Union meeting. This meeting will see the nominations for new
members for Committees, Delegates, and Trustees. I ask all interested members to review these position and what
they involve and to put your name forward if interested in running. This is your/our union.
ABBOUD, Albert
August 26, 2014
MARTINEAU, Arthur
September 18, 2014
RICKARD, Frank
September 16, 2014
SUMNER, Melvin
October 16, 2014
GILCHRIST, John
August 15, 2014
MATTHIAS, Denis
October 10, 2014
RUBEN, Gunter
August 18, 2014
TREPANIER, Francis
August 22, 2014
HACKMAN, Darrell
August 20, 2014
MILLIGAN, Robert
September 24, 2014
SEREMET, Josip
August 29, 2014
WENZEL, Peter
October 3, 2014
LEWIS, Roy I.
October 3, 2014
PLESUK, Jerry
September 29, 2014
STIRRETT Esten
August 19, 2014
WILE, Daniel
August 29, 2014
From the staff and members of the Local, our deepest sympathies to the families
and friends of our Brothers and Sisters who have recently passed away.
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Their commitment and support of UA Local Union #488 will not be forgotten.
STU MACLEOD
Business Agent
Hello Sisters and Brothers.
As we prepare for the colder months, we are once again reminded of poor weather and driving
conditions. Too often we hear of our building trades workers being involved in weather related
accidents on the highways and streets of Alberta. Although it is our nature to travel to work, we
must be mindful of weather conditions when planning our routes, as well as ensuring emergency
kits are prepared. Take the extra time to travel safely to and from work. Your family depends on it!
Since my last report, I have had several discussions with members regarding jurisdiction of Local 488’s work. UA
Members must understand that whether you are a sister or brother, Business Manager or Business Agent, President
or Organizer/Representatives, we all have the same responsibility to protect our work. It is in the oath that we take as
we are initiated as members; Members in the field working construction or maintenance have an obligation to report
to a Job Steward or Business Agent any violation of this work. Members have reported to me several trade
jurisdiction issues on one of past shutdowns. We are currently working to mitigate these actions. I would like to
thank all my Job Stewards and those UA Members who volunteer for the role of Job Stewards in Shutdown
situations. This can be a very difficult environment to work in and I appreciate your dedication to unionized labor.
Thank you for all your help. The following is a report on my assigned areas of responsibility:
AGRIUM - FORT SASKATCHEWAN
MELLOY:
Fall Shutdown completed. Plant back to
operations and base crew on site.
AGRIUM - REDWATER
MELLOY: 100+ UA on site. Shutdown completed. Issues
of jurisdiction throughout shutdown. Thank you to the
UA members who maintained their professionalism on
site. United Association Local 488 is in the process of
addressing the gross mismanagement of Building Trade
Workers.
AIR PRODUCTS
KEL-GOR: shutdown is completed with 20+ UA
Members days and nights. Thank you to all the UA
Members for their dedication and support to this new
contractor. Thank you for completing the shutdown
on time and on budget. WAY TO GO UA!
NORTHWEST UPGRADER
FLUOR: as Fluor steps into this contract they have 3 of
the 9 units open for bid, a small crew onsite for rigging
and lay down materials, looking for manpower in the
New Year. Keep a close eye on calls as the may call
small numbers.
Module facilities have started
fabrication for modules on this site. Good employment
opportunities.
SHELL SCOTFORD
JACOBS: small project work and small pit-stops that are
managed by Site Maintenance and Project Teams.
Some maintenance work opportunities.
KBR:
base crew maintenance and projects/pit-stops
ongoing.
KEL-GOR: Module fabrication for Hydrogen Plant, Slow
start, awaiting materials, great employment opportunity.
DOW FORT SASKATCHEWAN
JACOBS: Under completion of the final furnaces. Plant
soon to return to normal operations. Thank you to the
UA members for completing a safe furnace rebuild.
KEL-GOR:
IMPERIAL OIL STRATHCONA REFINERY
EDMONTON EXCHANGER: 30+ UA on site, base crew
maintenance, small projects, no shutdown scheduled.
SHELL SCOTFORD QUEST
FLUOR: 80+ UA Members on site, more than 70% site
completion, 100% module install complete. Project is
on a hiring freeze and is preparing to complete project.
MELLOY: 30+ UA, base crew maintenance and projects,
some maintenance opportunities. As last reported.
PRAX-AIR
PCL: has done some hydro testing on site, awaiting
hiring and scheduling. Excellent future work opportunities.
Hydorgen Plant Construction, in Scotford
region, Doing small underground packages, manpower
unknown until further confirmation. Excellent future
work opportunities.
SUNCOR EDMONTON REFINERY
EDMONTON EXCHANGER: 45+ UA on site, base crew
working on small outages, some area maintenance.
May require manpower, great employment opportunities.
KBR:
base crew with maintenance and project work.
BLUE ENERGY:
3 UA Members on site. Awaiting
contract scope. Excellent future work opportunities.
TAURUS:
Currently installing trailers, wash cars, site
maintenance. Over 300 of the 600+ jobsite trailers to be
installed.
WILLIAMS ENERGY - REDWATER
HB CONSTRUCTORS: 15+ UA Members, received
debottlenecking contract and site services on several
different Alberta sites, the Redwater Project will start
hiring as construction schedule permits. Great employment opportunities.
I closing I would like to once again thank those members who ‘bring-it’ to site every day and demonstrate the UA
Standard for Excellence in all that you do! Your commitment is appreciated and respected. UA Proud!
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ROD CARLSON
Business Agent
While on the long commutes to Fort McMurray and back, between the phone calls and swearing at
those who still think its ok to pass on the hills, I heard a quote on the radio that stuck with me.
‘Dream, because if you dream, you make goals and it’s these goals that drive us to be the best we
can be.’
At the end of September, I attended the Alberta Building Trades Conference, where to me, the most
important topic was the number of starter apprentices we will need in future to replace the retiring members.
Getting the contractors to take on more apprentices on their sites and how these apprentices will be mentored, was a
significant part of our discussions. If there are apprentices working with you, take the time to show them the right
way to do their job and continue on building the UA to the Standard of Excellence that we will demonstrate on our
job sites.
ALBIAN SANDS
I will start with the bad news, Jacobs lost their
Maintenance & Projects work at Albian Sands
near the end of the summer, but it is still with the
Building Trades and Transfield took it over
keeping most of their employees.
• Transfield
KEARL LAKE
• PCL Industrial has had a major layoff this fall and will be
slowly turning things over to IOL (Kearl Lake) in the
summer of 2015.
• PCL Intracon is in the same situation with the turnover,
walk downs and of course layoffs as well.
• Horton has just a small crew left on this site and should
be wrapped up by the New Year.
• Aecon is still out at the barge with a hand full of men.
• Jacobs has started on maintenance, working a GPMC on
a 14 & 7 shift with flights, they also were involved in the
fall shut down that went over well.
now has about 70 UA members
working the maintenance.
• Edmonton Exchanger is once again completing
their fall shut down.
• Melloy had a bit of a tough go on the fall shut
down with having to tell the UA members that
the scope of work they had was changed and
the UA Members that pull the jobs would not
be coming to the fall Shut down.
• PCL has started receiving the modules for the
RC1 project and should be increasing man
power soon.
• Fluor has a small crew taking care of the
warehouse and lay down.
SUNCOR
The fall shut down is going pretty well. Aecon, Jacobs,
Horton and Babcock & Wilcox had no problems filling
their calls, as UA members like the Suncor turnarounds.
There were a few issues with the pay for some companies.
Most of the work was boilermaker work and with that a
smaller number for our UA was needed.
HUSKY SUNRISE
CIMS has over 100 UA member’s working days &
nights trying to complete the boilers for just after
the New Year.
Transfield, Guthrie, Jacobs, KBR & Norcan are still doing
the maintenance. There has been some shift changes which
has affected local members who live in Fort McMurray area.
The concerns are being addressed and hopefully will be
reviewed with both sides working through it.
In closing I would like to thank Deb at the Fort McMurray office, and the staff at the Edmonton office as well, for all
the work they do for me. To all the Job Stewards that stepped up to help with the fall turnarounds, you were
outstanding and made my life a lot easier as your Business Agent! Thank you.
At the end of November there is a meeting with the ACTIMS group and the Building Trades to present us with the
work for 2015 shutdowns. My next report will be in early 2015 and like a good mystery novel, I leave you hanging. I
hope by then I will have times and dates for these turnarounds. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and may
2015 bring you that much closer to your goals in life.
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
A reminder for all members who have registered for the Children’s
Christmas Party. This event will take place at the Mirage Banquet
Hall, 8170 - 50 Street NW, Edmonton, on November 23, 2014. Preregistration was a requirement with the deadline to register being
November 7, 2014.
This winter season’s Ski trip will occur in March 2015 and will travel
to Banff to check out the slopes there. A good time was had by all
who participated last year! If you enjoy the winter sports, join us!
Watch for more details in January’s issue of the Pipeline and on the
website.
Please note that all functions held at West Edmonton Mall
(Galaxyland & Waterpark) require that all who attend hold a ticket,
including chaperones and parents. Please also note that ALL tickets
for these events MUST be purchased in advance at the Local 488
Dispatch Cashier. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE at the event.
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ROBERT TAYLOR
Business Agent
Hello Again, Brothers & Sisters;
I hope that everyone is enjoying our autumn months before the winter sets in. Since my last
report, some changes have taken place with the price of energy, oil in particular. This may affect
Alberta. We do have several projects on the go where money is committed, like the Northwest
Refinery (NWR), Fort Hills, etc.
Hopefully any downturn in the price of oil will not be of any duration and there will be sufficient work this winter for
our Local and the Travel Cards that have worked here for many years.
I would like to thank all our Contractor Supervision, who have tried to hire more first year apprentices this last while.
These apprentices are the journeymen of tomorrow. Also, by the time you read this, as one of the Trustees of the
Local 488 EPI Pension and H&W Trust Funds, I will have attended two educational courses for trustees to further
advance the knowledge and duties of trustees as advocates by recent changes by Alberta to the rules governing
Pension and Trust Funds.
As for my assigned areas:
ACADEMY FABRICATION
Still busy, approximately 30 members doing piping
fabrication, mostly for KBR.
JACOBS MOD YARD
Presently have a dozen mods and later on additional 30.
Will hire some personnel.
AECON FAB SHOPS
NORTH: Approx 60 members on-site; has ongoing
work providing pipe spools for the 151 Mods for the
Northwest Refinery.
HORTON CBI MOD YARD (FORT SASK)
Nothing definite to report at this time, bidding on new
work packages; Rumour has them picking up to 70
mods for Northwest Refinery.
SOUTH: Busy with approx. 74 UA Personnel doing
piping for the upcoming Mods.
KEL-GOR MOD YARD
New Ontario contractor working on mods for Air
Products in Fort Saskatchewan; right now a small crew.
Will hire when more materials arrive. Located on the
way to Aecon South Shop and KBR Mod Yard 2.
AECON MOD YARDS
Ironworkers now erecting steel for the mods. Will begin
hiring Fitters for the Northwest Refinery Mods starting
in November. Slow at first but several crews will be
hired..
CLEARWATER SHOP
Slow, 30 UA members, work has slowed but are in the
process of pursuing more work; have some small
contracts.
CLEARWATER MOD YARD I
Approx 25 UA Members on site, site has slowed down
as work is completed. Pursuing new contracts.
CLEARWATER MOD YARD II (FORT SASK)
Nothing to report at this time.
EDMONTON EXCHANGER SHOP
Small crew.
ES FOX
Slow, has some shop work, still upgrading shop and
yard facilities.
GANOTECH SHOP
Slow, have a crew working in the shop.
GANOTECH MOD YARD
Nothing to report at this time.
JACOBS SHOP
Working on piping for various Jacobs sites and also
KBR Sub-contracts. They have some pipe spools to
fabricate for their mod yard.
KBR SHOP
Very busy continually hiring, approx. 200 members
employed days and nights working some overtime.
KBR MOD YARD I
Have downsized since the summer, approx. 60 members
on site, some hiring expected as work picks up.
KBR MOD YARD II
Approx. 80 members on site, not much hiring due to the
problems with materials for Mods from the shops, etc.
When these problems with planning and engineering,
receiving of pipe spools, material, etc. is overcome, then
more manpower will be hired. I’m told hiring of several
crews will commence in November (hopefully).
PCL NISKU SHOP
Working steady, approx. 160 members between days
and nights. Some hiring of experienced shop personnel;
TIG welders, MIG, Fitters with table experience, etc.
PCL NISKU MOD YARDS I & II
Picked up some smaller Mods contracts for Alberta and
a package of 75 Mods for Saskatchewan. PCL is actively
pursuing new modular work. Approx. 80-90 members
employed, some hiring is expected.
PCL EAST 40 MOD YARD
Some storage of Material, receiving and shipping to
sites, small crew.
In closing, I would like to thank all our members for their ongoing commitment to the aims and ideals of Unionism
in regards to their work and for their continued support and good faith in their Local. I would like to remind all
members that the next General Membership meeting is November 22, 2014. It’s YOUR Union; try to attend the
meeting; See you there!
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KEVIN MORIN
Business Representative
Hello Brothers and Sisters!
To quote an epic TV Show: Winter is coming. While the snow hasn’t started to fly yet, let’s be
mindful of the changing conditions and adjust our driving habits accordingly. With our
workplaces being so safety focused, the most dangerous part of the day for many of us is our
commutes. If you haven’t already done so, get those winter tires on. The benefits of having winter
tires far outweigh the initial cost of purchasing a set. I doubt there are many of us who wouldn’t use the right tool for
the job so put the right tires on the road!
I’d like to thank everyone who contacted me following my call in the last newsletter for those with polyfusion tickets.
The response was much greater than I expected and I am confident that we have enough interest among our
members that we are not in danger of losing our jurisdiction in this field. Our contractors continue to bid on this
work so more opportunities will be coming. There was recently a design change on the Cogen, planned at Syncrude,
from concrete underground to corrugated HDPE piping. Hopefully this is but a glimpse of the future and we will
continue to regain work that we had once relinquished.
Work is slowing down considerably as usual for this time of year. There are only a few short planned outages
scheduled for November and a few construction jobs going on for the remainder of the year. I expect new jobs to be
minimal until 2015, however, as new bids are awarded and units go down, there will be the occasional job popping
up from time to time.
Just a head’s up for anyone working construction at CNRL - Construction normally shuts down between midDecember and late January. As far as I know, there aren’t any hard dates set and they will likely vary by contractor.
A slow winter season is the perfect opportunity for many to take upgrading courses at the Alberta Pipe Trades
College. I am anticipating a busy shutdown season in the spring and one area where we always have difficulty is
finding enough Job Stewards for each job. If you are interested in stepping up to represent your fellow Brothers and
Sisters, take the Job Steward Course.
Wishing you all a Happy and Safe Holiday season!
RETIREMENTS
DIANE ANDREWS ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 23 YEARS
ARTHUR LEPATSKY ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 17 YEARS
ALEX BARABASH ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 36 YEARS
JASON C LING ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 32 YEARS
BRIAN BEGLAU ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 ~ 28 YEARS
LYLE MADU ~ APRIL 1, 2014 ~ 24 YEARS
CHOK K. BONG ~ JULY 1, 2014 ~ 32 YEARS
ROBERT W MCEWEN ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 ~ 17 YEARS
WILLIAM BROWN ~ JULY 1, 2014 ~ 36 YEARS
KEVIN MCISAAC ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 7 YEARS
LARRY CARR ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 9 YEARS
DAVE MCKEE ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 ~ 4 YEARS
ROBERT CHANTAL ~ JULY 1, 2014 ~ 8 YEARS
HAROLD MCNABB ~ JULY 1, 2014 ~ 4 YEARS
ROBERT A CHRISTIE ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 9 YEARS
CARL MORTENSON ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 36 YEARS
ANDRE A CONTRERAS ~ JULY 1, 2014 ~ 4 YEARS
LEONARD NORDLUND ~ OCTOBER 1, 2014 ~ 32 YEARS
JOHN S COWMAN ~ JULY 1, 2014 ~ 24 YEARS
DENNIS RADKE ~ OCTOBER 1, 2014 ~ 28 YEARS
DAVE J DONOVAN ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 33 YEARS
TERRY REID ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 14 YEARS
MARSH FEDAK ~ JULY 1, 2014 ~ 14 YEARS
RAMIRO RODRIGUES ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 13 YEARS
ALBERT FROBEL ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 ~ 31 YEARS
DAVID J. ROY ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 ~ 12 YEARS
KENNETH R GALET ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 22 YEARS
STEVEN SHARUN ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 4 YEARS
STEVE J GALIWODA ~ JULY 1, 2014 ~ 23 YEARS
BERNIE SHAW ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 17 YEARS
GARRY GOMEZ ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 39 YEARS
TERRY SIMPSON ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 35 YEARS
KEITH GRANT ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 15 YEARS
ARTHUR SMITH ~ JULY 1, 2014 ~ 17 YEARS
STEVEN T JANG ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 ~ 45 YEARS
WILLIAM ERIC STARK ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 ~ 18 YEARS
WAYNE JANZEN ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 36 YEARS
ROLAND SUTTER ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 12 YEARS
JAN KELEMAN ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 30 YEARS
TAI KUAN TANG ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 17 YEARS
MYRON A. KELLOGG ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 ~ 15 YEARS
JOHN RICHARD THALEN ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 32 YEARS
MIKE LEIBERG ~ AUGUST 1, 2014 ~ 38 YEARS
JOZEF VARGOVCAK ~ SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 ~ 26 YEARS
On behalf of the Officers and members of UA Local Union 488, we wish good
health and success for the future to those members who have recently retired.
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BRIAN HEARN
Business Representative - REFRIGERATION
Greeting Brothers and Sisters:
By the time members receive this newsletter, Remembrance Day will be upon us and Christmas
fast approaching. I would like to start my report with a quote from an article published by
Veterans Affairs Canada:
Why Remember?
We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They
died for us, for their homes and families and friends. For a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they
believed in: they died for Canada. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future
is their monument.
Work in the province is steadily increasing with our larger contractors landing some fairly large refrigeration
installations for warehouses and of course the arena in Edmonton by CIMCO.
Work in the service sector is increasing. As the population of our province increases, so do the number of complexes
that require our services in all sectors of maintenance including plumbing and sprinklers. Brother Steve Ennis (UA
Local 488 Commercial Representative) and I work closely together to try and build on the plumbing service area with
the refrigeration contractors.
The Wood Buffalo area has leveled off at this time. However as more plants are completed their needs will increase
as well in the future.
I am receiving more phone calls from our members and travelers from across Canada regarding working in the
Wood Buffalo area (Fort McMurray). If you have any questions please contact me directly! Don’t believe everything
you hear. These are maintenance jobs, not construction, and the two are totally different from one another
regarding wages and travel.
There will be Refrigeration meetings called early December in Edmonton and Calgary respectively. A notice will be
sent out with times and locations; both Brother Bryan Rooney and I encourage all members, yes apprentices as well,
to send us any topics they would like to add to the agenda. It’s your union get involved!
In closing I would like to wish all members of the UA and Local 488 and their families a safe and joyous Christmas
and Prosperous New Year.
BRYAN ROONEY
Business Representative - REFRIGERATION, SOUTHERN ALBERTA
Greetings Brothers & Sisters!
With this being the last Newsletter in 2014, I would like to extend best wishes to every member for
the upcoming holiday season. Hopefully everyone will have an opportunity to spend some time
with family and friends and enjoy their holiday traditions in preparation for what looks to be
another promising year in 2015.
There has been a great deal of positive feedback from members who are using their new Health Cards. I’m optimistic
that all members have now received their welcome packages, and most have created an online account and are
enjoying all the features the new automated health plan offers. The Health & Welfare Department certainly deserves
credit as they definitely put in some overtime in delivering the successful implementation of these cards.
Following our new Collective Agreement in May, a Refrigeration Training Advisory Committee was established
consisting of both Local 488 and Contractor Representatives. The committee has met twice at this point and is
currently working on determining the training priorities for the Refrigeration Industry. The time is NOW for the
Refrigeration membership to put some thought into what type of training is needed to enhance our skills; ideas need
to be brought forward so they can be included in the committee’s discussions. Ensuring we are the most productive
and safe workforce in the industry will secure our collective futures. Please be part of the training solutions your
union needs.
I need to thank all of the Local 488 Job Stewards for the work they do helping their Brothers and Sisters. We're very
pleased to announce a new Steward in Calgary at Gateway Mechanical; Brother Travis Brown has stepped up and is
doing a great job with the members at our largest Refrigeration contractor in the province.
As another Alberta winter approaches, the majority of the membership will soon be up against some frigid working
conditions. Everyone should remember to take the proper precautions this winter in staying warm and being safe on
the roofs and roads.
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DOUG DORY
SAFETY OFFICER
Hello Brothers and Sisters,
Health and safety is the joint responsibility of management and workers. Management is
accountable for non-compliance to health and safety legislation. All health and safety activities are
based on specific individual responsibilities, most of which can be found in the pertinent legislation.
However, often these duties are not well known. Hopefully this will answer some of the concerns I
have had from members about our front line supervision’s responsibilities and I have included individual and
management’s responsibilities as well.
What are examples of responsibilities of front-line supervisors?
Examples of responsibilities of front-line supervisors include:
• instructing workers to follow safe work practices
• enforcing health and safety regulations
• correcting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• ensuring that only authorized, adequately trained workers operate equipment
• reporting and investigating all accidents/incidents
• inspecting own area and taking remedial action to minimize or eliminate hazards
• ensuring equipment is properly maintained
• promoting safety awareness in workers
What are individual OH&S responsibilities?
Responsibility may be defined as an individual's obligation to carry out assigned duties. Authority implies the right to
make decisions and the power to direct others. Responsibility and authority can be delegated to subordinates, giving
them the right to act for superiors. It is important to note that, while some responsibilities can be delegated, the
superior remains accountable for seeing that they are carried out.
Individual responsibilities apply to every employee in the workplace, including the Chief Executive Officer. When a
safety coordinator has been appointed, it is best to spell out his/her responsibilities as well. All employees will then
know exactly what is expected of each individual in health and safety terms.
To fulfill their individual responsibilities, the people must:
• know what these responsibilities are (communication required)
• have sufficient authority to carry them out (organizational issue)
• have the required ability and competence (training or certification required)
Once all these criteria have been met, safety performance can be assessed by each individual's supervisor on an equal
basis with other key job elements. Health and safety is not just an extra part of an employee's job: it is an integral, fulltime component of each individual's responsibilities.
What are examples of responsibilities of workers?
Examples of responsibilities of workers include:
• using personal protection and safety equipment as required by the employer
• following safe work procedures
• knowing and complying with all regulations
• reporting any injury or illness immediately
• reporting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• participating in joint health and safety committees
What are examples of responsibilities of management?
Examples of responsibilities of management include:
• providing a safe and healthful workplace
• establishing and maintaining a health and safety program
• ensuring workers are trained or certified, as required
• reporting accidents and cases of occupational disease to the appropriate authority
• providing medical and first aid facilities
• ensuring personal protective equipment is available
• providing workers with health and safety information
• supporting supervisors in their health and safety activities
• evaluating health and safety performance of supervisors
I would like to say Thank you to all of our members working safely, mentoring our new members and caring enough to
(intervene) look after one another’s safety and the safety of the workers around you.
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BILL WILSON
Training Coordinator
EPT - Education Deptartment
We have just finished the first Apprenticeship classes of the year and by all measures it looks like it
was a good intake. We still have a few spots available for Plumbers in March and May. Please
phone Leanna at the Registrar’s office for details.
Our first Instrumentation Fitter course was a success. All of the participants were impressed with what was available
to learn. We have developed this course in conjunction with Chemco, based on a need in the field for tube bending,
raceway bending and proper preparation of tube bundle skills. This course is open to all members.
We are piloting a new Pipefitting course. It is called ‘Industrial Templating and Fabrication’. It will teach participants
how to do miters, laterals, saddles etc. This is the next step for our Practical Pipefitting course. Look for an
advertisement in this issue of the Pipeline for the course availability. We have had some requests from members and
contractors alike for this course.
Planning seems to still be on the radar. Our ISPEC Planning course just finished. We had another instructor audit
the course so we will have one more instructor. ISPEC can now run on a regular basis instead of having to wait for
the instructor to find the time to come and teach it.
Edmonton Pipe Trades and Local Union 488 have been invited to a Career Pathways Symposium by Edmonton
Public Schools. There will be many stakeholders at this meeting. We will have a say in helping EPSB create a Career
Pathways Model that will help benefit all students in their district. They essentially want every student to know what
supports, directions, and opportunities that are available to them when they leave school.
The Alberta Pipe Trades College will host a UA Head Office ‘Train the Trainer’ for the new CSA Pipes Rigging
course. Instructors from across Western Canada will be here for a week. We will move away from the EPRI course.
CSA will be the new third party Accreditation entity for the UA Canadian office. We have two CSA courses that are
sanctioned by the CSA.
Alberta Pipe Trades College is pleased to announce that it has new courses that are now being offered.
INSTRUMENT FITTER
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of how to build a complete instrument installation
system from transmitter to tap point, from header to end-user. The course will teach students how to construct
tubing raceway with the installation of both tubing and tubing bundle and the installation of the instruments
themselves.
Classes are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Fee: $200.00
Available Dates:
• November 3-7, 2014
• December 8-12, 2014
• January 26-30, 2015
• February 23-27, 2015
• March 23-27, 2015
• May 4-8, 2015
• June 1-5, 2015
INDUSTRIAL TEMPLATING AND FABRICATION
Alberta Pipe Trades College will be running a pilot Industrial Templating and Fabrication course. This 40 hour
course is designed to give the students practical experience with pipe fabrication using different templates.
Class is Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Fee: $200.00
Available Dates: January 19-23, 2015
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POLITICAL ACTION & EDUCATION
Committee
The fall session of 2014 has been full of political activity in the Country of Canada, the Province of Alberta and the
Cities in Alberta; in particular the City of Edmonton.
In Ottawa the Harper Government is still attempting to have Bill C-377 become legislation. This Bill has been
opposed by all unions and many other groups because of its intrusion into the personal lives of Canadians. The
Canadian Building Trades Department, along with most other unions in Canada and many other organizations,
which would include the LU 488 Political Action Committee, will participate in whatever program the Canadian
Building Trades Department puts together to oppose this very unnecessary legislation. There will be By-Elections for
'Members of Parliament (MP's)’ for various constituencies in Canada. The PAC will pass along more information as
it becomes available.
There have been two (2) leadership campaigns in the Province of Alberta. One for the Conservative Party won by
Jim Prentice, and one by the New Democrats won by Rachel Notley. Jim Prentice, who won his leadership race,
becomes leader of the Conservative Party and also becomes the Premier of the Province of Alberta. He must get
elected as an MLA in order to sit in the Alberta Legislature. Premier Prentice appointed two (2) unelected
individuals, one being the former Mayor of Edmonton, Stephen Mandel, as Minister of Health and Gordon Dirks as
Minister of Education. Bi-elections were necessary in order for those individuals to attempt to get elected as MLA's
so they would be able to sit in the Legislature. Rachel Notley, elected as Leader of the New Democratic Party was
already a sitting MLA and did not need to run in a Bi-election. Four (4) Bi-elections were called for Monday,
October 27, 2014. By the time you are reading this report, the Bi-election results will be over and those elected will
now be Members of the Alberta Legislative Assembly. The Bi-elections were very interesting as they provided some
insight as to what could happen in the next General Election.
There is a lot of activity in the City of Edmonton with considerable construction under way or about to get under
way. It would be nice to see the Edmonton City Council add a “Fair Wage Clause” to the city's By-Laws. This would
enable contractors with a Building Trades Collective Agreement to have a fair chance in the bidding process.
The Political Action Committee (PAC) would like to wish all the members and their families a joyful holiday season
and special thanks for their interest and support this past term.
Respectfully submitted,
Jack Hubler
Bill Wilson
Carl Wilson
Peter Gardner
Stu MacLeod
Sean Johnston
RMA REPORT
Retired Members Association
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: John P. (Jack) Hubler
Vice President: Brian Filax
Secretary: Marge Barnes
Treasurer: Jim Homeniuk
Members at Large: Oskar Nerenberg
Leon Husereau
Mel Brenneis
36’ HEADER - CLEARWATER 2014
Marv Kowalchuk
Dave Francis
The RMA Social Committee as always continues to be busy organizing and setting up all the interesting and
enjoyable events and trips for the members. As well, the RMA continues to keep the Coffee Counter functioning,
as well as the Visiting Committee, Crib Tournament and looking after the Vending Machines and the garden.
The Golf Club and Dinner Club continues to provide some excellent opportunities for those who wish to
participate and want to see old colleagues and meet new friends.
All retired members and their spouses are invited to attend the Retired Members Association events including
Lunch and the General Meetings held in the Norman Darbyshire Dispatch Hall on the first Wednesday of each
month, excluding July and August. Lunches commence at 12:00 PM with the meeting following at 1:00 PM. All
Widows of deceased retired members, all widowers if they are retired members or single retired members are
invited to bring one guest to all the events at the price outlined in the ‘Pipeline’. All events are advertised in the
‘Pipeline’ newsletter which includes dates, prices and locations.
All retired members and their spouses as well as those others outlined in this report, are encouraged to participate
in the RMA activities where you will meet with friends and colleagues.
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RMA
CALENDAR and UPCOMING EVENTS
PLEASE SEND A SEPARATE CHEQUE FOR EACH EVENT!
5th
6th
20th
21st
3rd
4nd
18th
18th
7th
8th
16th
21st
NOVEMBER 2014
RMA GENERAL MEETING/LUNCH
CRIB
CRIB
RMA Christmas Banquet & Dance
(Kingsway Legion)
COST: $25.00 PER PERSON
PLEASE PAY FEES WITH REGISTRATION
DECEMBER 2014
RMA GENERAL MEETING/LUNCH
CRIB
CRIB
SHOW AT FESTIVAL PLACE (Sherwood Park)
‘WESTSIDE STORY’
SHOW: 7:30 PM
COST: $20.00 PER PERSON
PLEASE PAY FEES WITH REGISTRATION
JANUARY 2015
RMA GENERAL MEETING/LUNCH
CRIB
CRIB
MAYFIELD DINNER THEATRE
‘THE BRITISH INVASION’
BRUNCH: 10:00 AM SHOW: 12:00 PM
COST: $37.50 PER PERSON
PLEASE PAY FEES WITH REGISTRATION
22nd CRIB
RMA
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
CONTACTS
Jack Hubler
780-466-6310
Jim Homeniuk
780-476-0768
Leon Husereau
780-458-5072
Oskar Nerenberg
780-465-2011
RMA CHRISTMAS BANQUET & DANCE
November 21st, 2014 ~ Kingsway Legion ~ 14339 - 50 Street, Edmonton, AB
Name(s):
Address:
Postal Code:
Phone #:
Number of People:
Fees enclosed @ $25.00/person:
PLEASE PAY FEES AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.
REGISTER EARLY AS THESE EVENTS OFTEN SELL OUT
SHOW AT FESTIVAL PLACE (SHERWOOD PARK, AB)
“Westside Story”
December 18th ~ Show: 7:30 PM
Name(s):
Address:
Postal Code:
Phone #:
Number of People:
Fees enclosed @ $20.00/person:
PLEASE PAY FEES AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.
REGISTER EARLY AS THESE EVENTS OFTEN SELL OUT
MAYFIELD DINNER THEATRE
“The British Invasion”
January 21st, 2015 ~ Doors: 10:00 AM ~ Brunch: 10:00 AM ~ Show: 12:00 PM
Name(s):
Address:
Postal Code:
Number of People:
Phone #:
Fees enclosed @ $30.00/person:
PLEASE PAY FEES AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.
REGISTER EARLY AS THESE EVENTS OFTEN SELL OUT
PLEASE NOTE:
As many of our trips & events have a maximum number of participants, we
will require that you register EARLY with fees payable at time of registration.
Please make cheques payable to: LU 488 Retired Members Association
Forward Form and Fees to:
(780) 452-7080
Shelley Klassen, RMA Liaison
UA Local Union #488
16214 - 118 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5V 1M6
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488 MA
MAIL BOX
September 29, 2014
United Association of Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Local Union 488
16214 – 118 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
Attention: Mr. Ivan Penny, Chairman
Supplementary Benefit Trust Fund
Dear Mr. Penny,
RE: Educational Bursary Award
I am writing this note to thank you for the Educational
Bursary that I was awarded this year. The continuing
support of Local 488 has helped me handle the costs of my
post-secondary education.
I completed my studies at the University of Alberta this
past spring, with a Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering. I plan on using my degree to create new and
innovative infrastructure projects in the province of
Alberta.
Thank you for you generosity. I look forward to being
able to help others as you have helped me.
Sincerely,
Patrick McDonough
On Tuesday September 16 PCL kicked off the United Way
Campaign with a crane pull.
The Fab shop team consisted of seven L.U. 488 members and
two PCL staff.
The Fab shop team claimed the victory this year and brought
the trophy back where it belongs.
The Boilermaker and Ironworker unions’ stickers on the Trophy
were proudly replaced with a Local 488 sticker.
Great effort…Great community spirit. Well done!
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Thanks,
Adam Gare
Facility Superintendent
PCL Fabrication Facility
JOB OPPORTUNITY
WELDING EXAMINER
The Welder Examiner will be part of a team responsible for the operation of the Welder Testing
Facility. In addition, the successful candidate will steward to the facility to ensure equipment is
maintained in good working order, facility is clean and all safety equipment and safety rules are
maintained within.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Schedule welder tests upon contact from the Business Units (BU’s)
Test welders in accordance with the QA manual and the relevant regulations and codes
Maintain the welder qualification records system and software
Ensure the correct testing materials and calibrated equipment are used
Manage all incoming welder qualifications under the scope of our Integrity Management
System (IMS) within the software
Assist in the development of welding procedures providing a testing location when called
upon
Coordinator to test specialty welding processes brought in by external companies to assist
BU’s in specialty repair strategies
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the facilities, services and the related section of
the QA IMS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS::
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Minimum of six years in industry related to pressure welding either through engineering
inspection, fabrication and or maintenance
Minimum of three years of experience as a certified welder examiner conducting testing and
certifying pressure welders
Experience working with a quality manual and system
Driver’s license is required
ABSA Certified Welder Examiner qualification is required
Experience with piping, fabrication and repair an asset
SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Excellent communication, technical writing and organization skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft suite of programs
Knowledge of the ASME codes specifically section II all parts and section IX and ABSA
regulations
Knowledge of welding/fabrication/repair/alteration and practical application of welding
systems/equipment
Knowledge of welder database and management
Knowledge of welding, welding inspection
Knowledge and experience with the CWB welder certification system would be an asset
Experience Instructing in the welding Apprenticeship system would be an asset
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Physical work assessing equipment within welding/grinding environment
The work schedule is Monday to Friday with two days off (5 and 2)
The test center operates for 7:30 am until 10:00 pm 5 days a week, therefore there is a
morning and afternoon shift
CLOSING DATE: open until the position is filled
FORWARD ALL RESUMES TO: chrisw@ept488.ca
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LOCAL 488 OFFICERS
President
Ken Klassen
Vice President
Ivan Penny
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
Larry Matychuk
Treasurer
Jack Hubler
Recording Secretary
Brian Filax
Inside Guard
Oskar Nerenberg
Business Agents
Barry Pruden, Tom Baliey, Robert Taylor, Rod McKay,
Stu MacLeod, Rodney Carlson
LOCAL 488 COMMITTEES
Alberta & NWT Building Construction Trades Council
Eric Adams, A. (Jimbo) Brown, Dave Campbell, Jack Hubler,
Bill Johnston, Rob Rankin, Desmond (JJ) Francis,
James (Jim) Sharp, Kelly Twa, Carl (Flip) Wilson,
Alberta Refrigeration Health/Welfare & Pension Trustees
Larry Matychuk, Brian Hearn, Bryan Rooney, Michael Harper
Benevolent Fund Committee
Andy Heron, Shelley Klassen, Stu MacLeod, Rod, McKay,
Barry Pruden, Glen Sargent
Edmonton Pipe Trades
Fraternal and Building Society
Tom Bailey, Dave Campbell, Clark Cruickshank, George Elliot
Andy Herbert, Jack Hubler, Ivan Penny, & Robert Taylor
Education Trust Fund Trustees
Tom Bailey, Bill Johnston
Election Committee (UA Local 488)
Desmond (JJ) Francis, Dave Olechow, Dave Campbell,
Ingrid Franchuk, & Deb Hooper
Entertainment Committee
Jean Deslauriers, Brian Filax, Leanna Nelson, Irene Herbert, Mike Todd,
Jimbo Brown, Pauline Lavallee, Dwight York, Jose DaSilva & Sean Johnston
SUBMISSIONS:
Please submit contributions by e-mail to lorie.bronson@local488.ca. Contributions are
invited from officers and members of UA Local Union 488.
PLEASE NOTE: Articles, statements or other materials published are not to be
construed as the opinion or policy of the Union or this paper.
*printed by ABC Press
Examining Board
Derrick Gilbert, Keith Black, Scott Fulmer,
Jim Homeniuk, Richard Gomez
Executive Board
Carl J. Wilson, Clark Cruickshank, Rob Rankin, Terry Frazer
Finance Committee
Lorin Bates, Pascal Contant, Bill Wilson
Health & Safety Committee
FOR EASIER CONNECTION, CALL EACH DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY!
Edmonton Office ~ Phone: (780) 452-7080 (press 5) // Fax: (780) 452-1291
Fort McMurray Office ~ Phone: (780) 791-6488 // Fax: (780) 790-9393
Calgary Office ~ Phone: (403) 253-3516 // Fax: (403) 253-3534
Health & Welfare Office ~ Phone: (780) 452-1331 // Fax: (780) 487-4063
EPT - Education Office ~ Phone: (780) 488-1266 // Fax: (780) 482-9520
Welding Shop ~ Phone: (780) 451-6880 // Fax: (780) 454-6040
Edmonton Dispatch Tape ~ Phone: (780) 451-3620 • call tape after 4:30 PM
Tom Bailey, Rod Carlson, Andy Gruber, Allan Hansen,
Bob MacDonald, Kenneth Nolan
www.local488.ca (View available Job Calls on-line! )
Retired Members Association
Edmonton Office ~ 16214 - 118 Avenue • Edmonton, AB • T5V 1M6
Fort McMurray Office ~ 9703A Franklin Avenue (AT THE BACK) • Fort McMurray, AB • T9H 2K1
Calgary Office ~ 162, 6223 – 2 Street SE • Calgary, AB • T2H 1J5
EPT - Education Office ~ 16120 – 118 Avenue • Edmonton, AB • T5V 1C6
Welding Shop ~ 16107 - 121A Avenue • Edmonton, AB • T5V 1H1
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Health & Welfare & Pension Trustees
Lee Adkins, Barry Pruden, Robert Taylor
Joint Conference Board
Clark Cruickshank, Andy Gruber, Andy Herbert,
Kenneth Nolan, Glen Sargent, Carl (Flip) Wilson
Political Action & Education Committee
Pete Gardner, Jack Hubler, Stu MacLeod, Bill Wilson,
Carl (Flip) Wilson, Sean Johnston
Jack Hubler, Marge Barnes, Brian Filax, Jim Homeniuk, Dave Francis,
Oskar Nerenberg, Leon Husereau, Mel Brenneis, Marv Kowalchuk
Supplementary Benefit Trust Fund
Eric Adams, Hank Blakely, Ivan Penny, Robert Taylor, Bill Wilson
Welders Advisory Committee
Carl (Flip) Wilson, Jimbo Brown, John Thalen, Bob Johnston
Miles Paquette, Mike Wipf, Ken Ross, Hamed Ibrahim