FISHING DERBY
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250ICI PROVINCIAL NEGOTIATIONS
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250Please refer to message below on behalf of the ICI Negotiating Committee;
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
U.A. Ontario, be prepared. Your Provincial Negotiation Committee has continued to schedule and hold bargaining sessions this past week with the MCAO. The ICI Sector in our Province has voted a strong 2022 Strike Mandate of 97.3%.
Negotiations are currently at a standstill. Bargaining the ICI Collective Agreement for the next three years must resume in the near future.
We are ready and willing to negotiate as required.
The best interests of our Union and membership are paramount. Each Local Union will be in contact with their membership as the process unfolds. Stand Strong and United!
Yours in Solidarity,
UA Ontario ICI Negotiating Committee
The UA Foundations Course
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250Anyone that is a member of the UA in Canada has access to this online course. Gain insight to the world of trade unions, the structure of the UA and its core values. The program will touch on the history and heritage of the United Association, including labour history in North America. The course will also discuss the benefits of union membership, the importance of training, mentorship, and the apprenticeship process. UA Foundations will also cover the significance of diversity management and introduce participants to financial literacy for construction trades workers.
To access, please visit https://nausc.link/foundations Upon completion you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
UA NEWSLETTER AND DE NOVO SURVEY
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters, Uncategorized /by 1087250Dear Members,
De Novo Treatment Centre is working in partnership with the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario to conduct research within the construction trades industry regarding addiction and suicide to better identify the drivers behind these issues. Addiction and Suicide rates are the most prevalent in the construction and building trades.
We are asking for your help! By completing this 10-12 minute survey, we can identify these drivers which will help us address these concerns to achieve our goal of improving the quality of life for all tradespeople and help save lives. Your participation and responses are strictly anonymous and confidential.
Surveys will begin June 15, 2021 and the invitation will end on or about July 15, 2021.
Please click the link below to start the survey. Note, this link is LIVE, meaning responses will be tracked once the link is clicked and followed.
Members: https://logit.qfimr.com/DNMB
To thank you for your participation, 120 randomly selected survey respondents will receive a $50 gift card. Please indicate if you would like to participate in the prize draw in the last question of the survey – only interested survey respondents will be entered into the draw. Your responses to the survey will not be linked to draw participation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach Grace Tiersma at De Novo Treatment Centre 1-800-933-6686 x242 or grace.tiersma@denovo.ca
Thank you,
De Novo Treatment Centre
Golf Tournament Aug 14 2021
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters, Uncategorized /by 1087250Aug 14 2021 8:30 Registration 9:30 shotgun start…. more details to follow.
UA LOCAL800; has scheduled a Zoom Meeting Monday June 7 2021 at 7:00pm
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/8739838828?pwd=NlhsNWpOQVIzUVhmRk4xQkl6K1VmUT09
Meeting ID: 873 983 8828
Passcode: Local800
Election Results
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250Congratulations to the following UA Delegates who will be attending the upcoming Convention in August 2021;
- Steve Bonneville
- Ron Chartrand
- Adam Mick
- Ed Sebalj
Please refer to attached official results.
UA LOCAL 800; has scheduled a Zoom meeting on MONDAY MAY 3 2021 at 7:00 PM.
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250If you have a smart phone, laptop or computer, you just have to download the Zoom App and follow the simple prompts.
Topic: Membership Meeting
Time: May 3, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/8739838828?pwd=NlhsNWpOQVIzUVhmRk4xQkl6K1VmUT09
Meeting ID: 873 983 8828
Passcode: Local800
February 1 Membership meeting 7:00pm
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters, Uncategorized /by 1087250UA LOCAL 800 has scheduled a Zoom meeting on MONDAY FEBRUARY 1ST 2021 at 7:00 PM.
If you have a smart phone, laptop or computer, you just have to download the Zoom App and follow the simple prompts.
Topic: General Membership Meeting
Time: Feb 1, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/8739838828?pwd=NlhsNWpOQVIzUVhmRk4xQkl6K1VmUT09
Meeting ID: 873 983 8828
Passcode: Local800
Also, please read the disclaimer attached for additional information.
UA LOCAL 800 has scheduled a Zoom meeting on MONDAY JANUARY 11 2021 at 7:00 PM.
/in General Newsletters, News, Newsletters, Upcoming Events /by 1087250If you have a smart phone, laptop or computer, you just have to download the Zoom App and follow the simple prompts.
Meeting ID: 963 0521 3118
Passcode: Local800
Also, please read the disclaimer attached for additional information.
Fishing Derby …..Cancelled
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters, Upcoming Events /by 1087250Unfortunately, the fishing derby that was scheduled for this Saturday, September 12th has been cancelled. Due to Covid restrictions, we are unable to rent the Pavilion at White Water Lake and host the event.
We are hopeful that future social events will resume come 2021.
UA Local 800 Annual Golf Tournament PLEASE CALL HALL TO REGISTER
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters, Upcoming Events /by 1087250UA Local 800 Annual Golf Tournament Saturday August 22 2020, Shot- Gun Start 11:00am, Pine Grove Golf Club Estaire Road, $75.00 includes 18 Holes, a Cart and Steak Dinner PLEASE CALL HALL TO REGISTER
COVID -19 Update
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250U.A. Local 800 Sudbury and the Sault is suspending all day/night classes, WAHR, GHS, Welding, Fitting and CPR classes, until further notice.
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED in ONTARIO
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250State of Emergency declared in Ontario
Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in Ontario.
Closed effective immediately
With the announcement, the following are closed effective immediately:
- Events and gatherings of more than 50 people;
- All recreational programs and libraries;
- All private schools;
- Public libraries
- Theatres, cinemas and concert venues;
- All daycares;
- All churches and other faith settings; and
- All bars, restaurants, with the exception of restaurants that can shift to takeout/delivery.
Vast majority of businesses not affected
The Premier made clear in his remarks that this is not a provincial shutdown
and was clear that essential services and the vast majority of businesses will
remain open, including
- Grocery stores;
- Convenience stores;
- Pharmacies;
- Office buildings; and
- Construction sites.
$300 million in Healthcare Support
Saying the government would “spare no expense to support Ontarians” the
Premiere announced a $300 million emergency relief package for immediate
measures to fight COVID 19 to surge funding for:
- 75 more critical care beds;
- 500 more acute care beds;
- More COVID-19 assessment centres;
- 1,000 nurses and personal support workers;
- 50 more physicians for emergency care;
- Purchasing more protective equipment for doctors, nurses and personal support workers;
- More ventilators; and
- Additional staff to provide 24/7 support, infection control and cleaning supplies for long-term care facilities.
State of emergency to last through March 31, 2020
The state of emergency will last through March 31, 2020. It could be extended
by cabinet if required.
Decision made on advice of Chief Medical Officer of Health
Premier Ford said the decision was made on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer
of Health following cabinet discussions late last night and early this morning.
Saying that COVID-19 constitutes a “danger of major proportions,” he said the
province will give public health officials “full support and every power
possible” to fight the virus and do what is needed to slow the virus to avoid
overwhelming healthcare system.
OUT OF COUNTRY COVERAGE UPDATE
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250Stay Informed!! refer to SSQ FAQ website: https://ssq.ca/en/coronavirus
SSQ has recently posted new guidelines for all travellers advising them to make arrangements to return home as soon as possible
Please refer to the UNION BENIFITS website or contact SSQ travel Assistance Service (1-800-465-2928)
We recommend you keep informed by the Government of Canada website http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
UNION BENIFITS’ RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS CRISIS
/in Gallery, General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250Please review this linked document carefully, especially if you are planning to travel OUT of COUNTRY during COVID -19 / Coronavirus Travel Advisories. Should you have additional questions, please see link and/or call SSQ’s travel assistance service at (1-800-465-2928)
CORONAVIRUS UA GUIDELINES AS PER CDC
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters /by 1087250PLEASE REVIEW LETTER FROM UA HEAD OFFICE REGARDING CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) CORONAVIRUS RECOMMENDATIONS
UA Canada National Wellness Plan
/in General Newsletters, News, Newsletters /by 1087250Please see attachments for more details
ELECTION RESULTS
/in General Newsletters, News, News Alert, Newsletters, Upcoming Events /by 1087250PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT
Children’s Christmas Parties
/in General Newsletters, News, Newsletters, Upcoming Events /by 1087250TO ALL MEMBERS WITH CHILDREN AGE 10 AND UNDER … SAVE THE DATE …
We have two Kid’s Christmas parties planned;
- in SUDBURY on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30TH from 10 AM to Noon and
- in SAULT STE MARIE on SUNDAY DECEMBER 8TH from 10 AM to Noon.
Please refer to the attached invites for more details about the party in your area. Also, remember to REGISTER YOUR KID’S by FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15TH. Either fill out the registration form attached or respond to this email with
your name, your children’s NAMES, GENDER AND AGE. (This will give Santa’s elf plenty of time to get the toys ready and wrapped for the party).
Hope to see you there.
HO! HO! HO!
Kathryn Bouillon
UA Local 800
705 560 3800
Interesting links
Here are some interesting links for you! Enjoy your stay :)SUBDURY OFFICE
1640 Bancroft Dr.
Sudbury, ON P3B 1R8
Tel: (705) 560-3800
Fax: (705) 560-3167
Nick.warus@ualocal800.com
www.ualocal800.com
SAULT STE MARIE
165 Northern Ave E
Sault Ste Marie ON P6B 4H8
Tel: (705) 759-4799
Fax: (705) 759-6663
Nick.warus@ualocal800.com
www.ualocal800.com
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Statutory holidays: Closed