Grievances Withdrawn

The following grievances have been withdrawn “without prejudice/precedent” by the local. These were filed on behalf of our members who disputed having their holiday requests denied but have since been approved. The local will continue to monitor holiday requests and we encourage members to contact a shop steward with any concerns regard this or anything else.

0187 Lezon – 0190 Hayter – 0191 Cole – 0192 Kolybaba – 0194 Ellingson – 0195 Gingras – 0196 Yabut – 0198 Brooks – 0199 Kreklewich – 0200 Almero – 0201 D’Anrea – 0202 Jarton – 0203 Sopko

Stand Up! Fight Back!

 

 

Provincial OHS Branch Does Unannounced Inspection

On July 24th, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety of the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) branch, conducted a surprise safety inspection of the Evraz Pipe division operations by two of their officers. Union OH&S representatives accompanied the officers along with company officials while they conducted their tour of the facility. Discussion’s followed about ongoing concerns of air quality, investigative procedures of safety incidence and other documented safety/hazard reports from our members.

Within twenty four hours, the company was served a “Notice Of Contravention” by the Ministers office on 8 separate violations of OHS Provincial Regulations. These included such things as a lack of proper load limits on crane hooks, safeguarding of machines, water pooled in front of an electrical panel and a chair welded to the floor at a work station of all things.

By law, a full list of the violations is required to be posted by the company for all employee’s to review. They have until August 23, 2013 to comply with provincial regulations to correct these problems and we expect they will take full accountability.

The union was assured by the provincial OHS officers, that concerns of air quality would be addressed and further unannounced inspections will take place. These will include more time talking randomly with members on the floor of the departments they work in.

Always report hazards and unsafe conditions.

Stand Up! Fight Back!

 

First Annual Union Picnic A Success

Even the occasional rain cloud couldn’t put a damper on the the Union picnic, the first in many years for this local, that was held Sunday afternoon. Members and their families tuned out all day to enjoy the good food and have a fun time. We would like to thank our retired members of SOAR for manning the BBQ’s and making sure everyone was fed. We also want to thank our other volunteers that included family, for their time setting up, cleaning up and everything in between. To all the members of Local 5890 and your family. Have a fun, safe summer.

The number for the 50/50 draw is 0859876. If you have the winning number, please stop in at the Union office to claim your prize.

In Solidarity!

 

Anti-Harassment Committee

The local is looking for members that would have an interest in taking anti-harassment workplace training through the Steelworkers. This course will provide you with important tools to guide co-workers to understand why harassment occurs, why it’s harmful and ensure that it doesn’t happen. You will also learn how to investigate complaints and mediate incidents that may arise among workers. If you would like to submit your name for training please do so by contacting Denise  at the Union office (306) 569-9663.

Solidarity Forever!