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Spring 2015

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Executive Secretary Treasurers

REPORT

The Collective
Bargaining Challenge
Martyn A. Piper

inally some light at the end of a

long tunnel of collective bargaining.

By the time you receive this spring
edition of Hard Hat, you may have attended an
information meeting and will certainly have
had the opportunity to vote on the proposed
construction collective bargaining agreements for carpenters, millwrights or roofers,
or one of the shop or institutional agreements
the union has been negotiating.
For the construction agreement its been a
long slog when you consider that bargaining
started back in September of 2014. You would
have every right to ask, What took you so
long? The fact of the matter is that when
multi-trade big-table bargaining takes place,
it is very challenging for all of the Building
Trades unions to arrive at a consensus as to
what issues should be bargained on a multitrade basis.
Once bargaining begins with the
Registered Employers Associations, trying
to find consensus on what can be agreed to
across all trades is both time consuming
and challenging. The intent is to strive for
greater harmonization and consistency in
all of the collective agreements, but given
that each union starts in different places on
many issues, considerable debate is involved
in order to find a common place that does
not roll back conditions for some while at
the same time making gains for others. Once
we had the framework multi-trade issues
agreed to, which was in December of 2014,
we all turned our attention to bargaining the
outstanding issues at our respective trade
tables. Most of the big picture stuff, such

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as industrial wages,
shifts, hours of work,
drug testing protocols
and travel had been
dealt with so the trade
tables could focus on trade-specific issues.
Of course, as our bargaining world was unfolding, the price of oil
spiralled downward, casting a dark cloud over everyones discussions.
Trying to figure out a path forward, not knowing where oil prices and
all related construction and maintenance might end up obviously
changed the dynamics. At every trades table there were extensive
shopping lists based on issues and irritants that have caused concern
over the last four years. Contractors likewise had their own lists.
We laboured for hours trying to wrestle the issues to the floor, but
in many respects the final outcome was moderation and status quo.
As in any labour negotiations one has to balance the interests of the
members we represent to ensure they get a fair days pay for a fair days
work, against keeping our signatory contractors competitive in an
ever-changing and increasingly depressed oil market. I feel at the end
of the day a fair compromise was reached, given our unions current
market share and the economic realities.
In some of our other bargaining, we have made modest gains, and
in others, very much kept the status quo and focused on saving jobs.
Integrating employees of the union Ply Gem shop with employees of
the formerly non-union Gienow shop, and integrating those employees
all into one collective agreement was difficult for both sides with many
issues and perspectives to work through. We did, however, finally get it
done, but it was a long and exhaustive process.
Collective bargaining does not always deliver everything on everyones shopping list. It does, however, ultimately cement terms and
conditions of employment for the term of the agreement and provide
certainty for our members going forward. Yes, strikes and lockouts
are always the ultimate weapons in any labour negotiations but they
cannot be taken lightly. Staying focused on the prize and exercising
caution should always be front and centre for any labour negotiator,
especially when the health, well-being and long-term futures of members are put at risk.

Contents
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10 From Bullets to Bolts

Helmets to Hardhats helps ex-military
members fast-track their career in the
skilled trades
By Jacqueline Louie

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14 Par for the Course

The 15th-annual Barrie Regan golf
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By Robbie Jeffrey

18 Good as Gold
A photographic look at Calgarys
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ARCCAW EDITOR

Martyn A. Piper

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20 Union Pride
Members mark their milestones
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Important Phone Numbers

Edmonton 780-471-3200

Fort McMurray 780-743-1442

Calgary 403-283-0747
Carpenters Training Centre 780-455-6532
Carpenters Health and Welfare 780-477-9131

Carpenters Pension 780-477-9131

Industrial Workers 403-283-0747

Millwright Local 1460 780-430-1460
Local Union 1325 and 2103 Dispatch 1-888-944-0818

Note from the Executive

Secretary Treasurer
By Martyn Piper

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Betty Feniak Smith

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DEPARTMENTS

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR

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Spring 15

FEATURES

Site Lines
Millwrights Dispatch System;
UBC hits the Small Screen;
Building Trades of Alberta night
at the Oil Kings; and more

22

22 On the Level
By Crystal Bowen

24 Geared Up
25 Safety Report
By Jude MacLean

26 Meet the Instructor

27 Meet the Apprentice
28 Training & Apprenticeship Report
By Len Bryden

29 Local 1460 Millwrights Report

By Ted Remenda

30 Parting Shot
31 Training & Events; In Memoriam

ON THE COVER:
Corey King trades his helmet for a hard hat.
PHOTO: Darryl Propp
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Site Lines

News in Brief

A roundup of news and events

from around the region

Building Support
The Building Trades of Alberta were out in full force
on March 7, with representatives from the unions carrying signs to
show their solidarity as the Oil Kings took on rival Calgary Hitmen.
Members of the Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied
Workers (ARCCAW)s Local 1325 and 1460 were in good union
company at Rexall Place for the mini-battle of Alberta, which saw
Edmonton dominate Calgary 3-2. Warren Fraleigh, executive
director of the Building Trades of Alberta, which represents
75,000 skilled building trade professionals in 21 affiliated unions,
dropped the puck for the sold-out match. The Building Trades
of Alberta is also allied with Canadas Building Trades Unions
(CBTU). This national organization is an alliance of 14 building and
construction unions, representing 500,000-plus skilled building
tradespeople in Canada.

Artists Wanted
Members of Local 1325 are invited to throw their
original hard hat designs into the ring for a new sticker contest.
Computer-generated images (CGIs), as well as drawings and
sketches are all welcome from participants, to vie for a $500 cash
prize. To enter, send your original designs
before June 30 by email to
1325contest@gmail.com or by mail to:
Sticker Contest, Local 1325,
Suite 133, 15210- 123 Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta T5V 0A3.

Trades on TV
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) has

PHOTOS: ANDY DEVLIN, OIL KINGS HOCKEY

partnered up with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters for a

TV show that turns the lens on the skilled building trades.
Built to Last is now developing its third season of capturing just
what careers in the skilled trades have to offer, showcasing jobs from
millwright to carpenter. Full episodes the first two seasons of the
30-minute show, produced by the Chicago Regional Council of Labor
and Management Committee and Lakeshore Public Television, can be
viewed at builttolast.com.
Each episode of the first season shows different perspective of
working in construction careers, from what its like to go through
apprenticeship programs to trade and union history. The second
season, launched in January 2014, carries the theme of Made in
America and follows the construction of a green home in a Chicago
suburb over 13 episodes.
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Millwright Dispatch
to Net Changes
thanks to a new dispatch system.
Ted Remenda, senior business rep with Millwrights Local 1460 says the
updated system, which will allow users to log on and search job postings,
will make the entire process simpler and workers, more informed. Before,
registered millwrights with Local 1460 would have to wait for a call from a
dispatcher, reading them off the available work, but under the soon-to-be
revealed bid system they will be able to learn about the available jobs, as
well as what contract the jobs are a part of, at albertamillwrights.com.
Remenda says the new system will efficiently use the dispatch office resources
as they currently have to call members for each request. We are getting large
enough that we have to officially change what weve been doing at dispatch, he
says. Its very time-consuming right now. This way the jobs are posted on the
Internet, and workers will have a time to view and select.
Another useful feature is members being able to log back in to track their
work history.
Local 1460 members can look for a postcard in the mail in the near future
explaining the new system, which Remenda says will also keep a phone
component for members without computer access.

Guess the Tool

Can you guess the name of
these antique tools?

ANSWER: These are Swan Neck Lock Mortice Chisels, which are
used to clean and square up the bottom of blind mortises. This is
also a tool that can be used for clearing deep, narrow recesses when
setting locks and other hardware into furniture.

Soon millwrights will be able to take their job search online,

BY THE NUMBERS

550,000 30,000
The number skilled workers in Canada
and the United States represented by
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters
(UBC). Of these, 60,000 members are
in Canada.

12,500
The number of members of the Alberta
Regional Council of Carpenters and
Allied Workers (ARCCAW).

$4 million

The square-footage of the provincial training and administration centre in Edmonton.

Space is dedicated to state-of-the-art
carpentry, scaffolding and millwright
training centres, and the entire building is
geothermally heated and cooled.

1,600
The number of ARCCAWs members
who are millwrights.

The amount of money the Alberta Carpenters Training Fund

invests every year in training and facilities in three cities, four training centres, seven shops
and 11 classrooms.

30%

Scaffolding is a huge industry in Alberta,

as it is a necessity when large projects are
newly built or need regular maintenance.
As much as 30% of the cost of a major
oil sands plant, for example, can be from
scaffolding alone.

56,900
The workforce needed for on-site oil
sands construction, turnaround and
ongoing maintenance by 2020, after a
projected 17 per cent increase over 2014
levels. This projection includes 11,265
pipefitters, 6,750 carpenters, and 9,150
labourers.
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News in Brief

A roundup of news and events

from around the region

1325 Robert Provencher Bursary Trust Application 2015

Carpenters Local 1325 - Year 2015
Applications are available
For a list of the application rules and requirements and
the complete application please visit our web page:
www.albertacarpenters.com
Applications are also available at the LU1325 Offices
Edmonton
133, 15210-123 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5V 0A3
Ph: (780) 733-2160
Fax: (780) 477-7143
Fort McMurray
#165, 101 Signal Road
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4N6
Ph: (780) 743-1442
Deadline for Application:
August 31, 2015
Inquiries to:
Diana Stubbard at (780) 733-2160
dstubbard@albertacarpenters.com

Uniting ARCCAW members across Alberta

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ALBERTA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS AND ALLIED WORKERS

NEW VENUE: Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & Curling Club
P.O. Box 10500 Stn. Forces, Edmonton, Alberta

15th Annual

Registration: 6:45-7:45 a.m. Shotgun Start, Texas Scramble: 8 a.m.

REGI ST RAT I O N FO RM
REGISTRATION FEE: $130/player (includes green fees, power cart, prizes and BBQ steak dinner)
Name:
Phone: (

Fax: (

Enter
team(s) of golfers at $520/team (4 players at $130 each). Team would include:
(All foursomes will be chosen from pairs or singles)
1)

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FOR CORPORATE DONORS:

Our organization would like to offer our support in finding the cure for Juvenile Diabetes by
contributing the following cash and/or prizes to the 15th Annual Barrie Regan Golf Tournament:
Sponsor a hole: $160 with the right signage at the hole

Home Sponsor: $2700

Provide a corporate donation of:

$100

$150

$200

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(other)

Provide prizes:
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PLEASE RESPOND BY FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015

Fax form to: (780) 474-8910 Phone: (780) 474-8599
Make cheque payable to: Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers
Mail to: Linda Helmeczi, Alberta Regional Council, 15210 123 Avenue,
Edmonton, AB T5V 0A3
All proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation

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From

Bullets
To Bolts

Helmets to Hardhats helps ex-military members

fast-track their career in the skilled trades
By JACQUELINE LOUIE | Photography by DARRYL PROPP

rmed forces veteran Corey

THE MILLWRIGHT STUFF: Armed Forces

veteran Corey King is now training through
Helmets to Hardhats to become the first
millwright in his family.

King served Canada for more

than eight years, including
a nine-month tour in
Afghanistan in 2009.
Now King, 34, is well on his way to a
new career in the skilled trades thanks to
Helmets to Hardhats (also known as H2H),
a program that focuses on providing civilian
career opportunities in the building and
construction trades to those who have
served, or are now serving, in the Canadian
Armed Forces and Army Reserves.
Helmets to Hardhats fast-tracked me to
a career, says King, who is in his first year at
NAIT, studying to be a millwright in a fouryear apprenticeship. This will allow him,
once he completes his certification, to write
his Red Seal exam and work across Canada.
Helmets to Hardhats is a great program and
I am very appreciative, he adds. It makes
it an easy transition from the military to
civilian life.
Born in Prince George, B.C., and raised in
Edmonton, King is no stranger to the trades:

his father had his own construction company

for a number of years and Kings younger
sister is a journeyman electrician. King
attended Concordia University College of
Alberta, studied engineering at the University
of Alberta and joined the army at 26. I always
wanted to serve, he says.
In the military, King was based in
Edmonton as a member of the Princess
Patricias Canadian Light Infantry. He later
switched to firefighting with the Royal
Canadian Air Force. I love the military, he
says, adding that, as the father of four young
children, he needed to find work that would
better suit his familys needs.
Working in a trade was a logical next step,
he says. Its good money for me and my family. You decide how you progress the onus is
on you.
King will be the first millwright in his
family. He was inspired to take on the job by
a friend, who was in the process of becoming
a millwright in B.C. King intended to head
back to B.C. as well, but ended up staying in
Edmonton. It was more luck than anything
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VETS WITHOUT BORDERS: Since crossing from the U.S. into Canada
in 2012, Helmets to Hardhats has put 3,700 military veterans like Corey
King into apprenticeships and jobs in the trades.

with opportunities to get the skills they need to become qualified,

else. I walked into the union hall (Millwrights Local 1460) and said,
Hey, Im looking for a job how do I become a millwright? During the skilled workers in industry, says Helmets to Hardhats executive director Greg Matte, noting that H2H received some initial seed money
conversation, King mentioned he was in the military and the union
from the federal government and the provinces of Alberta, Ontario
told him about Helmets to Hardhats. That whole program started for
and New Brunswick.
me through the union, King says. Since
That whole program started for
The program is industry led, with the vast
I was in the military, they fast-tracked
majority
of funding coming from industry
me into the union.
me through the union. Since I was
and from various stakeholders, including
He chose to become a millwright
in the military, they fast-tracked me the building and construction trade unions
because its very versatile as a trade.
into the union, says Corey King. that form a key component of the program
Millwrights can work in any number of
and the companies that are committed to
industries, including oil and gas, logging
the programs success.
and mining. After he was released from the military last July, King
Its a program thats helping vets, at no cost to the vet, and with
landed a job through the union and worked as millwright apprentice
every hope well be able to connect the vet with a great new opportunilast September through December.
The union has been a blessing for me and my family, with the access ty in the building construction industry and in other cases, directly
into positions, says Matte. Its a very hands-on type service, since
to help and opportunities to train, King says. Everyone I met was
knowledgeable and helpful. I was worried about a pension and medical; every individual circumstance is a little different. Its very rewarding
to see a vet find something they aspire to get involved with and build a
I lucked out with a job that supplies both.
whole new career.
Founded in the U.S. in 2003, Helmets to Hardhats came to Canada
One of the programs objectives is to develop a skilled work force in
three years ago. There are now 3,700 veterans registered with the
program in Canada. Several hundred have been placed into an appren- Alberta and across Canada. As part of that, its important that veterans
who are accepted into an apprenticeship program follow it through to
ticeship program, while those who qualified as a tradesperson have
completion and become journeymen. The building and construction
gone directly into employment.
trade unions, through their collective agreements, provide the
A big part of this is about apprenticeships, and providing veterans
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apprenticeship opportunities which are a big part of what the program

offers, Matte says.
The program encompasses 14 union groups (including 350-plus
union locals), labour contractor associations and more than 200
companies affiliated with the building and construction trade unions,
or that meet the prerequisites for hiring a veteran.
I see the program as being successful in part because of the fact
that people are showing great interest in the vets for the qualities
they bring to the game: their work ethic, professionalism and sense of
teamwork, Matte says.
The majority of program participants are men, though a number of
women have also come through and Matte hopes there will be more.
Women make up approximately 15 per cent of the military on average, he notes, and there is good crossover from the military to working
in the trades. A woman in the military would be used to dealing with
men, says Matte, who has received several reports back on female
veterans who integrated quickly into the workplace, were well adapted
and who had really impressed those around them.
After verifying that someone has served or is serving in the military,
H2H will conduct an interview to determine what type of trade they
want to go into, when theyll be available to start and where they want
to work, which is predicated on available opportunities.
From there, what were looking to do is connect them either with
an employment opportunity or an apprenticeship opportunity, Matte a source of supply for workers. This was another venue to access
says. Depending on how they answer the questions, we will either
another group of people we needed, says Martyn Piper, executive
put them in touch with a building trade union local in the area theyre
secretary treasurer of the Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and
looking to go to, or if they can go directly into an employment we have
Allied Workers (ARCCAW). All employers are looking for somebody
a number of job opportunities posted that they can apply for directly
who is committed, willing to go the extra mile to contribute and a team
through our system.
player. There is a natural fit.
Once veterans become union
Equally important, the program offers
Generally, people who have
members, they are dispatched to
opportunities for those who have served
served in the Canadian Forces, their country. Helmets to Hardhats makes
jobsites offering different types of
either in the regular forces or in sense not only from a business standpoint,
employment, which is appropriate,
because they are trying to get a
the reserves, bring a particular but there is also some moral obligation to
diversity of training exposure, says
ensure these people find decent, well paying
skill set with them to any
Matte. He is thankful to the various
employment when they come onto civvie
workplace, says Bob Blakely.
stakeholders involved in the program
street, says Piper. Its a mutual benefit all
for giving veterans that opportunity.
the way around.
Most people recognize that someone who has served in the military
H2H is one of the premiere programs for the building trades of
is usually a pretty special individual for what theyve done for their
Canada, according to Bob Blakely, Canadian operating officer with
country, he says. They receive top-notch training in the military, but Canadas Building Trades Unions.
its not always equivalent to civilian requirements quite often it isnt,
Generally, people who have served in the Canadian Forces, either
which makes it challenging for vets to find new employment when they in the regular forces or in the reserves, bring a particular skill set with
leave the service. The great thing about this is that we have stakeholdthem to any workplace, he says. The skills they bring are enormously
ers who are willing to take the time to really understand what veterans valuable for our industry.
have to offer and provide them with the opportunity to build on that,
The Canadian Forces invest in leadership training from the beginbecause they see they will quickly adapt.
ning of service right through to the end, Blakely notes. For the officer
Alberta, in particular, has been a very big part of this, because of
and senior NCOs (non-commissioned officers), we get people who are
the progressive approach the Alberta government took in recognizing
capable of incredible feats of logistics. If you can get bullets, bayonets
the different occupations in the military, he says. Alberta allows
and bacon to Afghanistan you can get bolts, beams and boxes to Fort
veterans with military qualifications equivalent to civilian trades to
McMurray the logistics supply chain is the same.
present their qualifications, obtain their journeyperson certificate
He adds: We committed to it, because its the right thing to do.
and write the Red Seal exam without going through an apprenticeship. Those people have done an enormous amount for our country.
The opportunities that have come out of Alberta proper for apprenFor those who want to pursue Helmets to Hardhats to see if
ticeships and employment have been fantastic, Matte says.
it would be a good fit, Matte encourages them to register, at
Industry and unions alike benefit from Helmets to Hardhats as
www.helmetstohardhats.ca.
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The

Country

CLUB

ARCCAW is strengthening its bond with the Canadian

military by moving its annual golf tournament to a
living memorial to notable battles
By ROBBIE JEFFREY

att Gawley, the general manager of the

This is ARCCAWs first time holding its annual golf tournament

at this location. As usual, the event features members,
Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf and Curling Club,
vendors, service providers, contractors and owners, and all prohas been a golf professional since 2004. Hes worked
ceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF),
in the golf business since he was 16 years old when
an international leader in Type 1 diabetes research funding and
the manager of a golf course he frequented said that Gawley was there
advocacy. With more than 140 attendees every year, and prizes
so often he might as well give him a job. And so Gawley started his
in categories like longest drive and longest putt, ARCCAW typigolf career picking up range balls and parking power carts, working
cally donates in excess of $10,000. But in 2015, the organization
his way up the ranks. Thats usually the way it happens with golf,
is moving the tournament
he says. These days, he
northward, to the Edmonton
says hes golfing less and
The military was there for our country, and
Memorial Golf
driving a desk more. But his
so now we feel that stepping up to the plate and Garrison
and Curling Club near the
experience gives him a privmaking this commitment to the Edmonton
Canadian Forces Base.
ileged perspective on this
The 18-hole course, which
particular golf course, which
Garrison Memorial Golf and Curling Club is
was built by the military as
honours the innumerable
the right thing to do, says Martyn Piper.
a nine-hole course in the
members of the Canadian
1950s and expanded in the
Armed Forces who defended
mid-1990s, is complemented by a six-sheet curling rink and
their country throughout the last century. The military, after all, is not
a 300-person lounge. And throughout the last two years, the
a career into which youre born; you earn your place. Perhaps this also
Edmonton Garrison Memorial has installed mounding, seeded
what makes the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf and Curling Club
with fescue grass, to add 180,000 cubic metres of dirt to the
a perfect fit for the Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied
course. It has also incorporated a short game practice area, tarWorkers (ARCCAW) 15th-annual Barrie Regan golf tournament
get-hitting greens and an enhanced driving range. In 2014, the
theres camaraderie among hardworking professionals from different
golf course hosted 23,000 rounds, but now its trying to reach
fields whove all worked their way up the ranks.

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out more to civilians. Paradoxically, the Edmonton Garrison Memorial

is appealing to the public by upping its military quotient.
Each hole is named after a significant conflict in Canadian military
history and is accompanied by a custom tee-yardage sign that bears a
300-word story about the battle. The course begins with the Boer War,
wherein more than 7,000 Canadian soldiers and personnel supported
the United Kingdom in Africa from 1899 to 1902. It progresses chronologically, concluding with the conflict in Afghanistan. Military artifacts
dot the course, featuring everything from military vehicles to weaponry.
Were trying to create a living memorial out of the golf course so people
can absorb the history of the Canadian military, says Gawley.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1325, along with the
Regional Council, committed to a $50,000 sponsorship, which funds
a memorial on the 17th hole. That hole represents the Balkans, where
Canadian forces supported UN peacekeeping missions in the 1990s,
primarily in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Edmonton Garrison
Memorial Golf and Curling Club started selling these sponsorships
a year ago and already just six holes remain for sale. Gawley says the
money will be reinvested back into the course, to enhance both the
presentation of the military history and the course, itself.
In return for its donation, ARCCAW can host a golf tournament here
once a year for five years. But the partnership between ARCCAW and
the Canadian military runs deeper than that: Local 1325 and its affiliated
locals are among the 14 union groups involved in Canadas Helmets to

Hardhats (H2H), an industry-led program that supports the transition from an active career in the military to a career in the trades.
(For more on H2H turn to page 10.)
Martyn Piper, executive secretary treasurer of ARCCAW, says
the decision to move the annual golf tournament to the Edmonton
Garrison Memorial Golf and Curling Club is an attempt to
strengthen his organizations commitment to the Canadian
military. Weve had a relationship with the Canadian military for
about 10 years now, and we saw Helmets to Hardhats as a natural
fit for giving these people opportunities in the trades, he says.
They were there for our country, and so now we feel that stepping
up to the plate and making this commitment to the Edmonton
Garrison Memorial Golf and Curling Club is the right thing to do.
Local 1325 will also hold an annual bonspiel at the Golf and
Curling Club, and is considering moving its childrens Christmas
party there as well. And without the cost of the golf course to offset,
the Regional Council will be able to turn over more of the proceeds
to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, with whom it has
had a relationship for almost 30 years. So while everyone is certainly
looking forward to getting on the green, the tournament is not necessarily about your golf game, says Piper. Its about networking,
relationships and raising money for a worthwhile charity.

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Good as Gold
ELLIS DON CONTRACTORS ARE HARD AT WORK ON
the first of two towers that will become Brookfield Place Calgary.
Bordered by First and Second Streets and Sixth and Seventh Avenues
SW, Brookfield Place Calgary is at the heart of the citys expanding core.
The impressive project comprises two towers, an east tower thats
now under construction slated to stand 56 storeys and span more
than 1.4 million square feet and a west tower of 42 storeys, which will
boast another million square feet when its completed in 2017.
Once complete, the east tower will be the tallest building in Alberta.
Brookfield, the towers developer, is aiming to achieve LEED Gold
Core and Shell Certification for the project, which has been projected
to create up to 1,300 construction jobs and 7.5 million work hours.
Cenovus Energy has leased one million square feet of the east tower as
anchor tenant, while other offerings in the office tower will include a
60-foot-high transparent glass pavilion, restaurants, retail shops and
amenities at street level, and 1,100 underground parking stalls.
Hard Hat spent a day on site capturing skilled trades, many of them
ARCCAW members, in action.

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Milestones
Marked
LOCALS 2103 (THIS PAGE) AND 1325 (OPPOSITE PAGE)
recently honoured their respective members for their years of service
in the unions. Both evenings featured service awards banquets followed by formal pin presentations for the locals long-term members.
Here are a few snapshots of the notable members milestones marked.

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on the level

PHOTOS: SHELLEY WILLIAMSON

LABOUR MOVEMENT: ARCCAWs executive secretary treasurer

Martyn Piper (left) joins Crystal Bowen (second from left) and fellow
Brothers and Sisters before the IWD march

A BANNER
MOMENT

hats so important about the skills movement,

you wonder? Well there are many perspectives on this.

But for me, promoting the skills movement holds a far
more personal reason to champion this cause publicly, as I did on
International Womens Day (IWD).
Activists from the labour movement are responsible for bringing us
International Womens Day at the turn of the 20th century. On this
day, the accomplishments and the progress for women are celebrated.
We find commonality in the history and the nature of our struggles.
Thought-provoking and solution-oriented discussions ensue, and
our divisions are put aside. We share our messages in solidarity to our
community. We activate change.

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Its time to champion the skills movement,

not just International Womens Day
By CRYSTAL BOWEN, LOCAL 1325 MEMBER
Women from the greater Edmonton area carry on this tradition
every March 8. This year was no exception, and I was thrilled to be
invited through social media to join a grassroots IWD committee and
march alongside other key women from our community and a diverse
group of other organizations. Even though we were all there for our
own passionate reasons, each with different agendas, we unanimously
agreed that, The dignity of women lies in the rights of all the
overarching event theme.
It was an honour for me to have as many men from our industry
and our union march alongside the women, flags waving, down
Whyte Avenue to show we all value the advancements we are
making together in the skills movement, and have a common goal of

Sisters, but my Brothers too. And if I can use my position as a woman to

protecting our place in it in the future.
make things better for us all and impact the industry as a whole, you can
Part of our agenda was honouring longtime local United
be darn sure that I will.
Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Red Seal carpenter Elizabeth
The lead up to the march was hectic. I had to carefully craft a
Stoney for identifying a gap in our skills training and bridging it. Her
campaign message that respected all of the organizations that were
contributions to the skills movement include creating the Women
interested in backing this, all within a five-week time span. The most
Building Futures pre-apprenticeship training program from the
time-consuming tasks were the
ground up, laying the foundation
thorough research and all the emails
for one of the most recognized
I really believe that many of the
that were sent. But ultimately, only a
trade training programs for
barriers I experience as a woman in
small investment of time and money
women in Alberta and across
the skilled construction trades arent
was needed to see a big result from
Canada.
these efforts.
Support for my participation on
limited to just me.
My motives for participating in the
the IWD committee was garnered
committee and the International Womens Day march were to start the
from a range of places. In turn, I called on everyone from my valued
conversation, build bridges and make history and we did. Our message
network. This also included Local 1325 and various grassroots orgawas plastered on every media network in Edmonton, and organizations
nizations from Alberta, Canada and the U.S. adding their logo to the
marching banner. And behind this flew our Sisters in the Brotherhood are still contacting me to help spread the word, to Keep the Skills
Movement Rolling.
flag! I am also proud to say that I handcrafted this banner, so I guess it
Thank you for joining the conversation. If this piqued your interest,
is fair to say it was mostly union-made.
and you would like to carry on the conversation, contact the Alberta
I really believe that many of the barriers I experience as a woman
Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers Sisters in the
in the skilled construction trades arent limited to just me. Any
Brotherhood (SIB) committee at arcwomenscommittee@hotmail.com.
improvements I can help make in these areas will benefit not only my

please join us

www.buildingtradesalberta.ca
Our unions offer the best training in the industry for all levels and all construction crafts.

Your career will be supported whether you are an apprentice or journeyman.

We take you to the highest level.
Our worksites are the safest in the construction industry and our safety record is second to none.

We offer you a wide range of opportunitied for work in construction in Alberta.

From start to completion, our construction projects meet the highest standards in the industry.

Our unions offer the best wages and benefits in the business.

You are not just hiring labour: you are hiring skilled craftsmen with a proud tradition.

Geared Up

By MARTIN DOVER

Work smarter, not harder

SPEAKERS CORNER

ROLL UP AND WIN

Have a worksite thats tough to access, especially when toting all
of your tools? DEWALT has just the answer to your workplace
storage woes with its Tough Chest Mobile Storage box and 15
Gallon Chest.
The new Tough Chest Mobile Storage and 15 Gallon Chest
helps organize, store, protect and transport tools and other
jobsite necessities so you can roll up to your specific area and get
to work, says DEWALTs commercialization marketing manager,
Greg Weston.
The Tough Chest is made with steel top rails for top loading, as
well as to withstand the weight of tool boxes, saw horses and other
heavy items. With 110 pounds of load capacity and a 63-gallon volume, space to stow tools on the worksite will never be a problem
again. Meanwhile, protection from the elements is included in
both units design thanks to an IP53 water resistance seal.
The 15 Gallon Chest is also built for endurance and maneuverability, with a telescopic metal pull handle and rubber wheels.
A thoughtful one-touch latch on the chest allows for one-hand
use, while a three-position tray inside helps keep small parts
organized and in their place. Both chests are available where
DEWALT products are sold and retail for $129.99.

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Never again will you have to suffer through a workday or construction project in silence. With its new Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker,
DEWALT has just the instrument to allow you to stream the music
of your choice.
The DCR006 runs on the same 12V or 20V MAX DEWALT lithium
ion battery as other DEWALT tools, and is lightweight and portable.
The speaker, ruggedly designed to withstand the wear and tear
of the jobsite, works with Bluetooth-compatible MP3 players and
devices, and even charges devices while powered by battery or
AC power.
The DCR006 is crafted from a durable moulded rubber, and
includes rubber feet, cut outs for hanging and a handle for easy carrying from site to site. A mute button silences the speaker without
having to turn it off, allowing users to keep a Bluetooth connection
in case of phone calls, and the auto shut-off feature powers the
unit down when disconnected, conserving battery power. An LED
light bar and large rubber buttons allows good
visibility and ease of use, even while wearing
work gloves.
The DCR006, which retails for $99,
is available where DEWALT
products are sold. For more
information, visit dewalt.
com or follow DEWALT on
Facebook or Twitter.

GO THE DISTANCE
Gone are the days of eyeballing measurements thanks to
STANLEYs new TLM99s Laser Distance Measurer. Complete with
Bluetooth connectivity, users can even link their smartphone or
tablet via the STANLEY Floor Plan app.
Accurate within two millimetres, the Laser Distance Measurer
makes calculations of longer distances a cinch and is small enough
to fit into your pocket, making it a great tool for contractors, landscapers, painters, builders or even novice handymen. Featuring an
addition or subtraction function, calculations can be set to work in
English or metric, and fractional or decimal modes.
The TLM99s is designed to be used alone or with the STANLEY
Floor Plan app (which is available for iOS or Android devices on
iTunes or Google Play stores for $2.99 per floor plan or $9.99 a
month for unlimited floor plans). The app allows users to stand
in the middle of a room and simply tap their device to designate
corners and doorways. The app automatically displays a rooms
dimensions and square footage calculations, and even allows for
the addition of furniture, appliances, windows and doors.
The STANLEY TLM99s Laser Distance Measurer is available
beginning this spring from $149.99. For more information, visit
STANLEYtools.com or follow STANLEY on Facebook or Twitter.

REPORT

Safety

Tools of the Trades

Before you pick up anything else, put on your
personal protective equipment

ue to modern technology, personal protective equipment (PPE)

has not only become stronger and lighter, but it offers better protection and
is more comfortable. So the question is why are injuries and incidents still
occurring?
First, lets take a look at each piece of PPE commonly worn in the industry today,
starting with how to decide whats needed for the job. To determine the kind of PPE to
be worn, keep in mind the following: maintenance procedures; MSWPs (maintenance
safe work practices); shop hazard assessments; safety data sheets for the products
being used; manufacturers user manuals; PPE grids; and worker input.
With these above standards in place, we can select the best protection for the task.
What we have found is that PPE, when not maintained, worn properly and stored
incorrectly, can lead to eye injuries and incidents. These incidents can happen while
putting on (donning) and taking off (doffing) your safety eyewear and hard hats.
For example, dust and debris can enter the eyes if the proper donning and doffing
practices are not followed.

Jude MacLean,
Safety Advisor, Dow Chemical
Local 1460 member

Dont leave your safety eyewear lying around on shop benches, even during coffee
breaks. Dust and debris can accumulate on them.
Dont store your gloves inside your hard hat as they can be a collector for dust or
debris and chemical contamination can happen when donning it.
Do upgrade your PPE when conditions change.
Do inspect your PPE after each use.
Do keep your PPE clean at all times.

GOGGLE DONNING AND DOFFING TECHNIQUES:

MATCHING GLOVES TO THE TASK:

Goggles must fit tightly against the face. Opt for sealed eyewear with the best fit.

When selecting gloves, its important to think of

the task at hand, and match the gloves to the job,
along with the tools being used. Here are a few
glove and gear basics:
Certain gloves can add a dampening protection
for tasks like jackhammering
Some gloves protect us from sharp edges due to
their cut resistance
Rubber and chemical gloves are needed for
handling certain liquids and chemicals
Use heat-resistant gloves for extremely hot
objects

DOS AND DONTS FOR SAFETY EYEWEAR:

Donning: Lean head forward and place face piece of goggles over eyes and against
the face. Pull strap overhead until it rests at the centre of the back of your head. Do
not put the strap around your hard hat. If the hard hat is accidently knocked off,
the goggles will become dislodged, exposing your eyes to the hazards. Tighten the
strap until comfortable, making sure of a tight fit.
Doffing: Remove hard hat from head, lifting up and away from the face. Bend forward with eye protection in place and use hands to brush loose materials away from
hair, face and eye protection. While still in the bent position, remove eye protection
on an angle away from your face. While still facing down, brush eye surface of face
where eye protection rests before standing back up.

HARDHAT SAFETY TIPS:

The hard hat must be tightly fitted and correctly positioned on the head.
To remove hard hat from head, lift it up and away from face.

Keep personal decorations, such as stickers, to a

minimum.
Do not store your hard hat in direct sunlight.
Do not store objects between the hats suspen-
sion and shell.
When working in a congested area, consider
using a chinstrap or ear muffs to prevent the
hard hat from getting knocked off.
Do not apply insect repellent to the hard hat.
Do not paint or drill holes in the hard hat.

I would like to give credit to Millwrights Local

1460 union and other unions for providing endless
training and a safe working environment for their
members.
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Meet the Instructor

By PAMELA ROTH

Master Craftsman

hen Colin Belliveau finished a year of

electrician studies at a community college fresh

out of high school, a friend asked if he wanted to
join him and work as a carpenter for the summer. Little did he
know that summer gig would turn into a lifelong career, and
one that continually fills him with pride.
For the last three years, the 41-year-old has been working
as a carpentry instructor at the Alberta Carpenters Training
Centre (ACTC). Belliveau first got into the trade 18 years ago,
eventually working as a union carpenter and scaffolder for
quite some time before he was promoted to superintendent.
One day he happened to be looking online and saw a job
posting for a carpentry instructor at ACTC. The rest, he says,
was just luck.
My mom was a teacher and my sister was a teacher, so I just
thought, well, Ill give it a try, says Belliveau. I like to meet
new people and enjoy the challenge of things that are new in
the field to teach to the students. Its pretty good. I really cant
complain.

something and you either have to create it out of your mind or follow a
drawing to make it look nice for other people, says Belliveau, who also
learns things from his students, such as new products that are on the
market.
I can go through and see the work that Ive done, so thats what I tell
the students take pride in your work. Its going to be there for a long
time and a lot of people are going to see it.

I can go through and see the work

that Ive done, so thats what I tell the
students take pride in your work. Its
going to be there for a long time and a lot
of people are going to see it.

PHOTO: DARRYL PROPP

One of the things that attracted Belliveau to carpentry

in the first place was simply being outside building things
with his hands. Aside from teaching, Belliveau enjoys buying
houses to renovate, transforming them from ugly ducklings
into beautiful swans. But Belliveau is his own worst critic, and
always notices the little imperfections he couldnt fix. He says
hell spot them forever, even when nobody else notices they
are there.
Despite the little imperfections that get under his skin,
whenever Belliveau leaves work at end of the day, hes proud
to see what hes built, knowing it will always be there for his
loved ones to see.
Im pretty proud to show my kids what Ive done. You see

COLIN BELLIVEAU
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Meet the Apprentice

By PAMELA ROTH

Like Father, Like Son

everal years ago, Mike Fitl decided computer

system technology was going to be his career of choice.

He signed up for a two-year program at NAIT but
ultimately realized it was not what he wanted to do for the
rest of his life.
Fitl ended up driving vehicles for dealerships for a while,
transporting them to various locations but he was only
earning a mediocre wage. At 33 years old, he decided to shift
his direction in life. He knew his dad was making a good living
working as a millwright. Those working in the trade install,
maintain and repair stationary industrial machinery and
mechanical equipment found in natural resource industries,
production plants, manufacturing facilities and recreational
establishments, and that interested him.

absolutely. In his first year, hes had the opportunity to work

in a machine shop, learning all of the basic bolts, alignments and
tools of the trade. Next year hes looking forward to learning
more advanced concepts on repairs and things breaking down.
One of the best parts, says Fitl, is that he can make money
while advancing his career. Its a more convenient way to get
ahead, he says. Theres always room for growth, theres always
room for moving into different territory with that trade ticket.

Theres always room for growth, theres

always room for moving into different
territory with that trade ticket.

PHOTO: DARRYL PROPP

With the help of a family connection, Fitl enrolled in the

millwright program at NAIT and is now taking his second
eight-week course to advance his apprenticeship to the second
year. His career choice this time around hasnt let him down.
What piqued my interest is taking stuff apart and putting
it back together and seeing how things run, seeing how things
work, says Fitl. I like having an opportunity to work on
some pretty big engines and some pretty big motors.
In addition to the nuts and bolts of the trade, one of the
things that attracted him to millwrighting was having stability in his life from a good wage and endless work opportunities
to choose from in the future.
Millwrights are often employed by manufacturing, processing and construction companies, along with ski hills and
amusement parks, like Galaxyland at West Edmonton Mall.
Fitl has his sights set high, and hopes someday to work at a
space launch complex in Florida, Texas or California. The
options on where I can go with this are pretty well endless,
he says. Its nice to have that freedom to go wherever I want
with my life.
When asked if he has enjoyed his studies in the four-year
apprenticeship program thus far, Fitl doesnt hesitate to say

MIKE FITL
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REPORT

Training and Apprenticeship

Busy Days Ahead

at the ACTC

ith the ongoing drop in the price of oil everyone is being

affected in some way. As some larger capital projects are shelved, we

have seen unemployment in many different sectors of the economy,
from coast to coast. But in Alberta we do see many projects unaffected, with the
necessary and ongoing maintenance of existing facilities keeping many of our
members fully employed. If this is a downtime for you, it may be a perfect opportunity to review your safety training renewals, and any additional supervisor or management training you might be eligible for with the help of the Carpenters Training
Fund. We have many training providers we work with in the province, and our staff
and I are working harder than ever to accommodate the increased demand. Check
out our website at abcarptc.ab.ca or call our office at 780-455-6532 to see what
courses might be available.
Administration staff at the
If this is a downtime for
Alberta Carpenters Training
you, it may be a perfect
Centre works diligently to ensure
opportunity to review your members get the answers they
are looking for, but the amount
safety training renewals.
of information they are tasked
with entering into our databases is large. As this is critical to ensure your training
records are easily accessible and up to date, we ask that you please be patient as we
work through training records of all members, as well those across Canada who are
coming into Alberta for work in the skilled trades.
Our instructional staff in the Calgary, Edmonton main ACTC, Edmonton Centre
West Campus and Ft. McMurray locations are all at capacity in terms of their time,
classroom and shop space. We are running hundreds of students every month
through our 14-day I.T.T. classes, various levels of our scaffold program, as well
as a special two-day PERI UP scaffold course in Edmonton, to help members get
more familiar with this system. Commercial door hardware courses in Calgary and
Edmonton are well received, and we will be continuing to offer more five-day UBC
Certified Rigger/Signaller and PITO/AWP classes throughout the summer and fall
of 2015. Meanwhile, a UBC Rigger component is being included in the updated sixweek Scaffold JM Upgrade classes.
This marked our sixth year of hosting the Skills Canada Alberta Regional competition for carpenters on April 18, at our new ACTC Centre West Campus. It sees high
school students compete for a spot at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition, slated for May 13 and 14 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We will again also be hosting the
Carpenter TRY-A-TRADE at the provincial event, and as a major sponsor, the Alberta
Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers will have a large presence. We are
hosting a Launch Pad video for people as they enter the event, a Regional CouncilMillwrights combined booth, as well as the ever-popular TRY-A-TRADE feature. This
event is expected to bring 10,000 to 15,000 young people, parents and teachers, as
well as industry representatives from all over the province. Its always a great event, so
I encourage you to try to make it there May 13-14, to see what its all about!!
We will be looking for competitors in our own yearly Provincial Apprenticeship

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Len J. Bryden,
Director of Training and Apprenticeship
Alberta Carpenters Training Centre
lbryden@abcarptc.ab.ca

Contest being held June 26 and 27 in

Edmonton, followed by this years National
UBC Apprenticeship Contest in Saskatoon,
September 10-11.
We will be looking for members who qualify
to be sent to our International Training Center
in Las Vegas throughout the year for the thirdyear apprentice and four-day journeyman conferences; check our website and make sure you
are linked to the mass email service through
the Regional Council.
Again, thanks for all of the hard work by
the ACTC team which allows us to service the
membership and the contractors who employ
us. And to members, I remind you to keep
all your safety and any other training cards
updated, take pride in your work and use the
available learning resources to learn more
about the craft you are employed in. It can
only help make you a more skilled, informed
member and tradesperson.

REPORT

Local 1460 Millwrights

Fair Trade

With ample grants and funding available, theres

no reason NOT to pursue journeyman tickets

cant afford to go to trade school, is the top reason apprentices

give for delaying their technical training. I think every journeyman from my
generation reading this can relate to this statement.
In a perfect world apprentices would become journeymen following three or four
periods of technical training within a four- or five-year period. However, many of our
apprentices take longer. As it stands, Millwrights Local 1460 has approximately 275
apprentices who still require technical training as millwrights, machinists and welders.
And with all the financial help available, theres really no reason not to pursue
more training. Researching the funding out there simply requires Internet access.
Locally, provincially and federally, various funds are available to help apprentices to
complete their training in a Red Seal trade (learn more at www.red-seal.ca). Having
said that, it is surprising only that just 50 per cent of apprentices take advantage of
these incentives. Some of whats available includes the following:

Go Local: The Millwrights Training Trust Fund offers a $400 grant, plus two
months of union dues for successful completion of each training period.
Province-wide: Provincially, the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant offers $1,000
toward training to first- and second-year apprentices; a $2,000 Apprenticeship
Completion Grant is available to fourth-year apprentices upon acquiring their
journeyman status (servicecanada.gc.ca/apprenticeship); and the Alberta Income
Support Grant is available to those whose household expenses are higher than their
income. This not only addresses childcare needs, but is also available across the board
to all periods of training (tradesecrets.alberta.ca).

Ted Remenda,
Senior Business Rep
Local 1460 Millwrights

Well Fed: Federally the Canada Apprenticeship Loan offers $4,000 in interest-free
tuition for each period of technical training, until a trade reaches journeyman status
(canada.ca/apprentice). Meanwhile, Employment Insurance (EI) also grants
funding based on income, with only a two-week waiting period required, until
journeyman status is achieved (servicecanada.gc.ca).
Employers can also benefit from using apprentices. For one, they can access an
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit in the amount of $2,000 per apprentice
they take on. And incentives for women in the trades go one step further, to include
$1,500 annually to three women comprised of one journeyman and two apprentices
(actims.ca).
During my early tenure in the trades, applicants were offered Unemployment
Insurance, but with a two-week waiting period for each level of technical training.
Grants were not available and loans always came from the bank. I encourage all of
our apprentices to maximize the use of these incentives to gain the valuable knowledge acquired through technical training. Knowledge is power. For those that have
completed training and used the resources available to them, I would encourage you
to spread the word!
Reviewing the above programs and incentives, the question each apprentice
should be asking is: How can I NOT afford to go to trade school?
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Parting Shot

Dow Chemical in Fort Saskatchewan

Dow Chemical opened its first sales office in Alberta in 1956. A year later, to meet the
expanding needs of petrochemical customers in Western Canada, the company bought land in
Fort Saskatchewan, and by 1961, Dow began manufacturing products for the agricultural, oil,
gas, transportation, and pulp and paper industries out of this site.
Poised on 2,128 acres of land, Dows Fort Saskatchewan location houses one of the
largest petrochemical complexes in Canada, and is one of two sites that comprise Dow
Canadas Alberta operations. The Fort Saskatchewan site also has a joint venture
with MEGlobal Canada, to produce ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol.

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UPCOMING

Training + Events

MEETINGS
First Wednesday of each month, except for
February, May, August and November, when
meetings are the second Saturday of the month:
Local 1325 meeting
Third Thursday of each month:
Local 2103 meeting
Fourth Tuesday of each month:
Local 1460 meeting
TRAINING
Alberta Carpenters Training Centre
The following is a sample of training courses
that are open for registration at the time of
publication of this edition of Hard Hat.
For full listing or more information on
training courses, visit abcarptc.ab.ca or phone
the Edmonton office at 780-455-6532 or toll-free
at 1-877-455-6532.

Pre-employment Carpentry Program

(Trade Winds to Success)
June 1 to July 24, 2015
Forklift/Zoom Boom (Power Industrial Truck
Operator)
May 13 to May 14, 2015

In Memoriam
ARCCAW notes with sorrow the
passing of the following members.

LOCAL 1325
Ernesto Dasilva
August 19, 2011
Age 80

Door Hardware Installation Course

June 22 to 26, 2015

Alaatin Alex Ciplak

June 16, 2014
Age 75

MILLWRIGHTS TRAINING CENTRE

John MacLellan
August 28, 2014
Age 63

Visit www.albertamillwrights.com
for a current listing of training courses available.

Roy Delmotte
November 4, 2014
Age 81

All courses are at the Edmonton location

unless otherwise indicated.

Dieter Rosnick
November 7, 2014
Age 73

Industrial Technical Training

May 11 to 24, 2015
June 29 to July 12, 2015

Rae Barton
November 16, 2014
Age 63
Otto Eichmann
December 13, 2014
Age 79
Patrick Lavers
December 20, 2014
Age 45
Bertil Stavely
December 28, 2014
Age 80
William Duguay
January 31, 2015
Age 58
Jason Tropmann
February 3, 2015
Age 32
Travis Cox
February 5, 2015
Age 25
Ronald Saul
February 10, 2015
Age 71
Serge Brideau
February 14, 2015
Age 50
Michael Christie
February 19, 2015
Age 59
Local 1460
Daniel Melanson
January 14, 2015
Age 65
Local 2103
Ronald Dancer
May 13, 2013
SPRING 2015 | HARDHAT

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