Mohawk Welding Course

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Memo: Local 18 Members:

Mohawk College offers a Basic Welding course (Course # WELD 10073) that is a great option for our members to take. Course description as listed on Mohawk Continuing Education:

“Basic Welding– Develop skills as a hobbyist or explore a new career with this introductory course for the beginner welder. Provides instruction on basic welding theory and hand-on practical welding skills. Helmets will be provided. Materials included. Students must supply their own safety glasses with side shields, safety boots and welding gloves”

Upcoming Dates: are listed on the Mohawk College webpage.

Registration and courses are all completed through Mohawk College, please visit their Continuing Education website for more information and how to register: Basic Welding Mohawk

Should any Local 18 members be interested in taking external courses, such as the above Welding course at Mohawk, please ensure you contact Local 18 hall to be pre-approved by the manager for any reimbursement amounts prior to registering in the course. For more information on reimbursements for courses, please contact us.

Statement to Local 18 Members: ICI

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Local 18 Members: Please see statement issued to members on May 5th, 2022 in regards to all members of the UBCJA working in the ICI sector: May 5 2022 Statement to Members ICI Strike

Press Release also issued by CDCO President Mike Yorke May 5, 2022: https://local18.ca/media/Statement-to-Members-ICI-Strike-May-5-2022-.pdf

Local 18 Members: Please log into your Local 18 Members Portal account for further members only information and Local 18 Strike By-Laws

Local 18 Offices Open for Business

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Local 18 Hamilton and Niagara offices are open to assist our membership, and for member and public entries into the building. We kindly ask, should you enter any of our offices and buildings, that you please continue to adhere to the social distancing and safety procedures in place, which continue to keep our staff and membership safe. We ask that you still utilize phone and email communication for your inquires when able to, as we move forward together.

Our office hours remain as follows:

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm

Notice: Local 18 Offices and Current Restrictions – Jan. 5/22

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Please note, due to the recent Covid-19 restrictions in Ontario, our Local 18 offices remain open, but with restrictions in place for health and safety of staff, members and the public. Local 18 has reduced the number of staff in-office at this time, and we kindly ask that all correspondence be conducted by phone or email when possible, and our staff will get back to you as quickly as possible. Any necessary in-person business will be limited to the lobby of the Union Hall and the Benefit office, and we ask that appointments be made in advance to ensure the required staff member is present when possible. Please follow all posted Covid-19 directions, including: masking, sign-in, etc.

Thank you for your understanding at this time.

Local 18 Offices: Holiday Schedule 2021

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December 24-28 2021: Offices Closed

December 29-30 2021: Offices Open 9am-1pm

December 31-January 3 2022: Offices Closed

January 4 2022: Offices Open for 2022

Members: Should you need to make any payments (dues, benefits, etc.) please ensure you complete transactions prior to December 23rd, due to reduced hours and holiday closures. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and have a wonderful holiday season.

Local 18 Vacation Pay – December 2021

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Local 18 Membership / Permit Members:

Please be advised that Local 18 has MAILED all Vacation Pay cheques for the current December 2021 payout.  All cheques were placed in the mail on December 7th to the address we hold on file for members receiving a payment.

We kindly ask that you please do not arrive at either hall in an attempt to pick up your cheque in person, as we did not hold any cheques for in person pickup.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe, healthy and wonderful Holiday Season.

Local 18 Vacation Pay Administration.

2021 RJW Bursary Contest

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Attention Local 18 Members: The 2021 RJW Bursary is open to receive applications! 100 – $2,000 bursaries will be awarded to supplement the cost of post-secondary education! Visit rjwbursary.com for more information and to apply. Good luck!

July 2021 Vacation Pay Procedure

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Local 18 Membership / Permit Members:

Please be advised that due to current Covid-19 health crisis and social distancing/gathering restrictions, Local 18 will be MAILING all Vacation Pay cheques for the upcoming JULY payout.  All cheques will be placed in the mail on JULY 9th to the address we hold on file for members receiving a payment. If you have moved recently and require a change of address we must have your address change before June 30th; to do so please log into the Local 18 Members Portal online and update your address (Local 18 members), or contact either hall to advise of your change of address (permit members).

We kindly ask that you please do not arrive at either hall in an attempt to pick up your cheque in person, as we are not holding any cheques for in person pickup. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and healthy summer.

Local 18 Offices Re-Opening Phases

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Please note that with the current Ontario re-opening plan phases being rolled out, Local 18 offices will begin to re-open for member entry into lobbies/business areas following number of person entry limitations and posted guidelines. Please ensure you are following the posted covid-19 requirements should you be entering any Local 18 building, including: signing in, wearing face coverings, social distancing, temperature checks and sanitizing hands. Should you wish to meet with a member of our staff, it is encouraged to make an appointment time in advance via phone/email.

The following timeline is anticipated based on current Provincial Re-Opening Phase Dates:

  • June 15, 2021: Access to the Benefits office lobby only, maximum 1 person at a time. *
  • July 5, 2021: Access to the Benefits office lobby and access to the front lobby through the hallways, maximum 2 people at a time. *
  • July 26,2021: Access to the Benefits office lobby and access to the front lobby (possibly new front entrance open too if renovations completed) maximum of 3 people at a time. *

*All people must follow posted covid-19 requirements to gain entry into allowed areas.

Local 18 will update our members as Provincial regulations change and if/when we are legally able to open the doors restriction free, just like we were in early 2020.  Things change daily and membership will be notified by e-blast if any changes to the above are implemented. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to returning to seeing you all once again.