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NEED HELP? For over 20 years, the CEFAP (Construction Employee and Family Assistance Program) has been offering assistance to our members with counselling for issues such as: addictions, family & relationship problems, depression, job stress, anger management and many more CLRA CEFAP website HERE Downloadable/Printable Brochure HERE Homewood/EFAP Overview HERE EFAP Orientations HERE |
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Bill 32 Update By now, you should have received our newsletter. Included with it was information on Alberta Probincial Bill 32 and an election signature card. These were previously mailed to members in July. If you haven't already done so, please read the Info HERE along with BM letter HERE. Please return the card promptly and call the office if you have any questions or concerns. Don't forget that we'll be having a draw for two $250.00 gift cards at our membership meetings from all members who have signed and returned cards. The return rate so far is at 25%. If you didn't receive a card or misplaced yours, you can download a copy HERE to complete and send back. Just a reminder, we'll also be holding a second draw for two more $250.00 gift cards for members who download the mobile app (see the banner at the top of the page) once we have 200 registered users. We currently have 114 members who are using the app. |
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Milo Casting Studios
is offering an exciting opportunity for trades workers:
"We are currently looking to cast Trade workers
for an upcoming campaign for Skilled Trades Canada! Attached to this email is our casting notice with details on how to submit. We would love to share our casting notice with any trade workers in your network who may be interested in submitting. We encourage those who are interested to submit as soon as possible. The earlier they submit the better their chances! " Please see
here
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2022 Service Awards - Edmonton |
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On November 24, Local 8 was honoured to present long service awards to (l-r) Steve Knopf - 40 years; Leonel Touchette - 15 years; Johan Lobner - 40 years; Michael Mack - 15 years; William Atkinson - 15 years; Michael Lafond - 40 years and Bobby Gallant - 40 years. Several other members eligible for long-service awards were unable to attend the award presentation dinners. |
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February, 2023 Membership Meeting The next meeting will be held in Calgary on February 21, 2023. Attendance is in person, with Zoom option so all members wishing to, can attend. Zoom registration https://b.link/Local8 We'll be holding a draw for gift cards from the first 200 members to install lthe Local 8 mobile app (see top of page) in the first month following the 200th application. There will lbe two gift cards awarded - one from the first 100 applicants, and one from the second 100. |
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When starting work with a Local 8 contractor, please ensure that: | ||
a) You have a referral for the
job. This ensures that remittances for dues, health &
welfare premiums and pension contributions are made as
per your contract; and that hours worked are recorded in
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Local 8 is proud to support our
communities through donations to worthy
causes. All funding is made from our Benevolent Fund and through motions made by our members at our regular meetings. We've donated to: AIT Apprenticeship Scholarships Canadian Red Cross EDLC Broken Families Memorial Enmax – Ganotec West “Adopt A Family’ Program Glenrose Haiti Knights of Columbus Youth Programs MADD Movember – Prostate Cancer Red Cross RoofTek Salvation Army Southern Alberta Flood Relief S |
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APPRENTICES:
Check out
Trade Secrets - Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry
Training for trade, apprenticeship and funding information. |
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Coughlin & Associates
Web Site 2021 PLAN BOOKLET TRAVEL BOOKLET RSA TRAVEL CARD INSTRUCTIONS TO SET UP A COUGHLIN ACCOUNT PORTAL Downloadable claims forms: Prescription & other medical benefits (original receipts must accompany form) Dental (most dentists will file digitally) Short Term Disability PAD (pre-authorized direct deposit form) Change Form to add or delete dependents or change beneficiaries |
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INTRODUCING from Coughlin & Associates - "People Connect" People Connect is a mental health resource center which allows eligible members and their families access to mental health information, support and affordable therapy. Combined with the CEFAP program, you should be able to find assistance with handling most of life's stressful situations Click to access downloadable/printable: MENTAL HEALTH TOOLBOX PEOPLE CONNECT Guide PEOPLE CONNECT faq |
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PENSION PLAN Alberta Sheet Metal Retirement Trust Fund Plan booklets are available online |
Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace ver 6 (July/18) HERE |
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For members interested in signing up to the Rapid Site Access Program (RSAP), the forms and information about the program can be found on the Construction Labour Relations Alberta website - https://clra.org/initiatives/rsap/ When you reach the page, click on forms at the bottom, then RSAP member application. Follow the instructions on completing the form and return it to Homewood. They will then contact you to complete the process. |
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Photos from the 2022 Calgary
Childrens' Christmas Party can be
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The Calgary Herald 'Swerve' Magazine (June 12/15) includes a fascinating article on a new public art work installed at the Vancouver Airport and fabricated by Local 8 members working at Reggin Industries Inc. You can find the article HERE |
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