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Trade Wage Study

The much anticipated wage study has finally been completed.  After some discrepancy on the final calculation the Union and the Company were able to come to an agreement on the following rates, which will be retro-active back to Dec 7, 2011:

  • Electrician-$38.393
  • Millwright-$38.393
  • Machinist-$35.216
  • Welder-$38.393
  • Electrical Technician-$38.802
  • Mechanical Engineering Tech-$35.642
  • Metallurgical Tech-$33.943
  • Senior Metallurgical Tech-$35.076
  • Instrument Man-$38.393
  • Heavy Duty Mechanic-$38.393

Effective August 1, 2012 the new rates will be as follows:

  • Electrician-$40.714
  • Millwright-$39.890
  • Machinist-$35.216
  • Welder-$39.232
  • Electrical Tech-$38.802
  • Mechanical Engineering Tech-$36.820
  • Metallurgical Tech-$36.398
  • Senior Metallurgical technician-$39.912
  • Instrument Man-$39.521
  • Heavy Duty Mechanic-$39.521

The Union has been informed by the company that the first rate increase should take effect in the next pay period, and the Company has stated they will pay the retroactive amounts on the Aug. 31, 2012 pay.  The retro active amounts are applicable to all hours worked from Dec 7, 2011 to present and also applicable to your previous and current year’s vacation.

As always, continue to check your pay stubs to ensure accuracy.  Any questions or discrepancies should be directed to your supervisor and/or payroll.  Any unsatisfactory results from that, please speak to a Shop Steward.

*Please note; those who received the market average prior to Aug 1, 2012 will receive the negotiated 2.1% increase.

Napoleon Gomez Urrutia recognized as leader of Mexican Miner Union

Napoleon Gomez was assisted by the USW (district 3) to escape persecution in Mexico for Union activities. The following was reported today in the Mexican media.

The Mexican government has recognized Napoleon Gomez Urrutia, who was ousted  from his post and forced into exile in Canada in 2008 amid fraud allegations, as  the leader of the Mining and Metalworkers’ Union, or SNTMM, officials said.

The union was notified that Gomez Urrutia is being recognized as  secretary-general and Mario Garcia as acting secretary-general, the Labor and  Social Security Secretariat said.                Continue reading Napoleon Gomez Urrutia recognized as leader of Mexican Miner Union

News release regarding ratification in Camrose Alberta

Please open the link below regarding a statement from the Canadian Auto Workers. It has the same tone and climate that 5890 and 6673 ratified with Evraz.

Evraz Camrose Ratification Press Release May 25 2012

It will be interesting to see if in the future Evraz will work towards the relationship they say they want with the Steel Workers or any of their workers including the Canadian Autoworkers. You, the members of 5890, will be the judge.

Bargaining Update

The Joint 5890/6673 and Union Bargaining Committee have agreed to meet with the Company again in an attempt to negotiate an agreement that can be ratified by our local. As of today the Union and Evraz  are looking for dates that work for both parties. As soon as these dates are finalized they will be posted here. These dates will be soon (within 14 days). In the meantime the Union has agreed not to hold any Special Meetings.

Time off to vote in Election

Under the Canada Election Act everyone in Canada has  the right to 3 consecutive hours to vote. The following letter was sent to the Company  to remind them of your rights with a request to post it on the bulletin boards. Please make every attempt to vote, preferably for the New Democratic Party. The USW  had a part in starting the NDP and completely supports them. The NDP is the only party that will protect and preserve working peoples rights in Canada.

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Special Meeting Reminder

TIME: 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM AND 7:30 PM (Three separate meetings so everyone can can attend)

PLACE: HUNGARIAN CLUB – MCARA AND BROADWAY AVE

AGENDA: UPDATE FOR BOTH MONETARY AND NON-MONETARY ISSUES ON BARGAINING TABLE

*Note – Regular monthly business will be conducted at the 1:30 PM meeting in addition to the Bargaining Update

Why Unions Matter

Are unions more of a problem than a solution today?

Anti-union sentiment has accelerated since the global crisis of 2008 brought economies to their knees and left public finances in a mess.

Widespread frustration with fragile growth and soaring debt has been channeled towards unions, which are increasingly characterized as an elite, irrelevant, and a drag on the economy.

But consider this: No country has ever achieved widespread prosperity and created a large middle class without strong unions.

Generations of hard-fought union struggles brought Canadians the eight-hour day and the weekend; workplace health and safety legislation and employment standards; income supports for new parents and training for unemployed workers; public pensions and minimum wages; protections for injured workers and equal pay for equal work.

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United Way Kick Off

The United Way fund raising drive kicks off next week!

Lets make this years drive one of our best ever  from Local 5890. Don’t forget that your donations arematched dollar for dollar by EVRAZ.

We, the members of local 5890, have consistently shown over the past 40+ years that we support the united way and its funded partners. Lets not make it any different this year.
To kick the drive off  there will be the breakfast and at least 4 draws for prizes. We can always  use more canvassers if anyone has some time and would like to help.  Volunteers please give the Union office a call (569-9663).

Thanks in advance for supporting the UNITED WAY.