We will be having a Foreman training course starting in February. There will be a few days during the evening and some Saturdays. The course is 40 hours, and will start on Feb. 04th. If interested, please contact the office to register for the course.
Gas Training with the Local 787 members here in Thunder Bay is not going to happen this year as I had hoped. The JTAC at their Local has not approved the remote training in this area. Our options for this training are very limited as there are no certified TSSA courses available here in Thunder Bay. I am always looking for ways to get this training done, but our options are limited at this time.
We are tentatively looking at having a G-2 course. This course would also include the UA local 787 (Refrigeration) members in our area. We would be working under their Training Status with TSSA. They would also be providing Instructors, and the required equipment. Read more…
Please click on the link below to read the latest membership letter regarding the upcoming election.
As of today, August 15/2011, we have implemented a new callout system. As many of you are already aware, we will be putting the calls on a recorded message at our new call number 346-JOBS (5627). If there are no calls available, I will be leaving a message stating that there are no calls available as of that date. As calls come in from the Contractors, we be putting them on the callout line as of the day we receive the request for manpower. Therefore, you should check the callout line daily if you are actively looking for work. I will be calling the available people the next day between 8AM, and Noon. If you are interested in taking the call, you must be available between those times.
If you have any questions regarding this new system, call me at the office for clarification.
Thank You,
Alan
Please read the membership letter posted below. It was mailed out prior to the Canada Post lock out so you may not receive it before the June meeting.
IHSA, formerly the CSAO is having a Hoisting and Rigging Basic Safety Training Course on March 07 and 08/11 (16 hrs). If anyone is interested, please contact me, and I will register you for the course.
Alan
Starting January 10/11, we will be having a Pipe Layout Course. January 24/11, we will be having another Foremans Course. Also coming up will be a Blueprint Reading Course, and a Steamfitting Course. Read more…
There is an upcoming Foremans course. The start date will be Nov. 22/10. The start time will be 8:00AM, and will run until 4:30PM each day. The course will be 40 hours total, and will be completed on Friday Nov. 26/10.
Some people have been asking about a forklift course. I have contacted Equipment World, and they have a course starting on Nov 17/10, at 8:30AM. It is a 1 day course and will be approx. 8 hours in duration.
We also have the new Plumbing Codes. They are dated as of July 1st, 2010, so they are the most current codes. If you want one please call or email to alan628@tbaytel.net.
If you need any more information, or want to sign up for the Foreman, or Forklift course, give me a call, or e-mail me.
Thank You,
Alan
I trust everyone had a safe and sunny summer. It’s mid October and the great weather is still trying to hang on. I know that many of our members had the opportunity to have a fairly busy year work-wise, either locally or on travel card. The hardest hit were those in the industrial sector, particularly the steamfitter and welder apprentices. Unfortunately this sector will remain slow for the winter right across the country. Read more…
