Please be advised that EVRAZ Calgary has the following positions available;
Material Handler (7)
All expenses are the responsibility of the interested employee.
Given the current layoff status, and in accordance with Article 12.15, “opportunity will be afforded to laid-off members from Regina prior to the hiring of new employees”.
Please email HRAlberta@evrazna.com by Tuesday March 25, 2025 if you would like to be considered for the position.
Members,
Here is a reminder that in accordance with Clause 11.01;
Annual vacation requests must be submitted by March 15
for the period of May 1 to April 30 of the following year. The
approved schedule of annual vacations submitted by March
15 will be posted by April 1. Vacation requests submitted
after March 15 will be approved on a first come first serve
basis and a response will be provided within two weeks of
the request
The Company and the Union have agreed to 20 Temporary Inter Divisional Transfers from Tubular to Steel Division. Both parties agree this opportunity will be afforded to the most Senior Tubular employees on layoff. These employees will have the right to return to the Tubular Division based on their Plant Seniority.
The end date of temporary appointments may be adjusted based on operational need utilizing inverse seniority.
Senior Tubular employees that are currently employed and are required to remain and support Tubular Operations during the term of this LOU, and are subsequently laid off from Tubular Operations, will have the opportunity to displace the least senior Temporary Steel Helper employees should the opportunity arise.
The company will contact laid off employees based on plant seniority to expedite the process. In addition, the company will provide the union with a list of employees contacted including the start date, date the employee was contacted and if the employee accepted/declined the Temporary Transfer with the date that decision was provided.
This LOU is in effect at the date of signing and will end on or before May 31, 2025.
Members,
Your USW Staff Representative has been in contact with the company’s lead negotiator. The company’s bargaining committee is meeting this week and after that, the belief is there will be another discussion between the lead negotiator and USW Staff. Following that, a plan forward between 5890 & 6673 will be developed and relayed to both memberships.
In these times of uncertainty, we recommend utilizing your benefits to the maximum.
Members of 5890
The results of the ratification meeting have been relayed to the Company. We have heard the membership and will use this time of uncertainty to plan and be ready to bargain when the time comes.
Members,
UPDATE
THE BELOW POSTING HAS BEEN CANCELED BY THE COMPANY
The Union and Company use to have relationship where Inter Division Transfers were discussed between the parties and a process agreed to. Today the company posted 14 permanent positions available in Steel.
The Job posting should be on MYEVRAZ listed as 25-02S and posted at the Hilton. Current bid forms are being used. Applications are accepted until Feb 12/2025. Return applications to HR 3rd floor operations building(Hilton), HRCanada.Support@evrazna.com or your supervisor.
If you are emailing application in, please CC Mike Day at m.day@usw5890.com or Brad Gibbons at brad.gibbons@usw5890.com.
Members,
Your Bargaining committee’s from USW 5890 and 6673 are pleased to announce we have reached a Tentative Agreement with Evraz.
Details on ratification meetings to follow in both locations.
The following Job Postings have been posted on MYEVRAZ, production bulletin boards as well as the bulletin board in the Hilton. All postings close Jan 29/25. As there are roughly only 30 current Tubular members with bids, all Tubular members are encouraged to bid! If you are unsure if you currently hold a bid, please check the current Lines of Progression or contact Garett Rosko or Mike Day.
25-01T- 24″ ASSISTANT MILL OPERATOR (AMO), 5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
25-02T- 24″ FININSHING OPERATOR, 3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
25-03T- 24″ FININSHING HELPER, 10 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
25-04T- 2″ ASSISTANT MILL OPERATOR, 3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
25-05T- 2″ FINAL INSPECTOR, 1 POSITION AVAILABLE
25-06T- MATERIAL HANDLER, 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
RETURN ALL BIDS TO: HRCanadaSupport, HUMAN RESOURCES LOCATION: 3RD FLOOR OPERATIONS BUILDING or email HRCanada.Support@evrazna.com
Members,
As some of you may have seen, there was a posting on our web page for 4 permanent Steel Helper positions. The application for that posting closed on Dec 23/24. The company had not, nor still hasn’t posted the successful bidders as per Article 12.09 (a).
Today, the Union learned from Human Resources, that the company (without discussion with the Union) is going to be offering the positions to Junior applicants. As soon as we became aware of this, a group grievance was filed with the company.
It would appear that this company is using similar tactics as they did on the Tubular side in 2020. All the time being in the middle of negotiations and so close to our next dates the week of Jan 18/25. Their actions again are a solid reminder of the little respect shown to our members and the collective agreement.
In Solidarity
Members,
From your 5890 Executive, we’d like to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Although we saw some profits in 2024, it was again, a rough and unfortunate year for our laid off members.
With the New Year approaching, we are all looking forward to the hope of brighter times ahead. Be safe and look out for one another.
In Solidarity 5890 Executive.
Members,
The bargaining committees from USW Local 5890 & 6673, along with Staff Representative’s Patrick Veinot, Jeff Kallichuk and researcher Troy Lundblad from the National Office, met in Regina on December 10th, 11th, 12th with the Company. The original intent was to bargain on the 13th as well but, the company’s lead negotiator had to fly back to the U.S.
On Tuesday, 6673 was able to get some much-needed waiver language and we were able to finalize our common monetary package. On the morning of the 11th the company gave us an updated financial presentation and shortly after that we exchanged our monetary packages.
There were 4 items signed off on Thursday but we are very far apart on the memberships main issues.
Your solidarity is important in everything we do. We would like to remind the memberships that these bargaining updates come directly from your bargaining committees. Our next scheduled bargaining dates are January 20th to the 24th in Regina. We expect the company to be prepared to bargain all week!
Support Your Bargaining Committee!
Remember
Solidarity Works!
Solidarity Forever!
Bargaining Committee
USW 5890 / 6673
Members, Please see below. This job posting is to be posted today at the plant. The company has no desire to address Interdivisional Transfer possibilities as we previously have since 2021. All members interested are encouraged to apply.
PLANT TITLE: Steel Helper
DATE POSTED: December 9, 2024
JOB CLASS: 4
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 4 Permanent Positions
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE JOB UNTIL
December 23, 2024
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING AND LABOUR DUTIES IN VARIOUS
AREAS OF THE STEEL DIVISION.
QUALIFICATIONS:
As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING ON FORMS
AVAILABLE FROM SUPERVISOR
RETURN ALL BIDS TO:
HRCanadaSupport, HUMAN RESOURCES
LOCATION: 3rd FLOOR OPERATIONS BUILDING
Or email to HRCanada.Support@evrazna.com
As the local is in bargaining this week and you have any questions please email m.day@usw5890.com and I will respond ASAP.
Members,
Your bargaining committees from USW 5890 & 6673 met with Evraz management on November 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd in Regina to discuss remaining non-monetary proposals.
Due to the very unfortunate and significant event at the Regina facility on the afternoon of the 19th, discussions on Regina specific proposals were delayed while the remaining Calgary local proposals were discussed. The remaining 3 Regina language proposals have been moved to monetary. Later in the week we were able to sign off on some of the common non-monetary proposals with only a few common issues remaining.
With a few non-monetary proposals remaining, our next dates to resume bargaining are December 10th, 11th, 12th,and 13th.
SUPPORT YOUR BARGAINING COMMITTEE
In Solidarity
United Steelworkers LU 5890 / 6673
Sisters & Brothers
The bargaining committees from USW Local 5890 & 6673, along with Staff Representative’s Patrick Veinot and Jeff Kallichuk, met in Regina on November 5th,6th,7th and 8th with the Company to exchange and discuss common non-monetary proposals.
Progress was made on a few of the remaining local language proposals as well as some common issues, but many proposals, both for local and common remain outstanding.
Your solidarity is important in everything we do. We would like to remind the membership that these bargaining updates come directly from your bargaining committees. Our next scheduled bargaining dates are November 19th to 22nd in Regina.
Members,
3rd Quarter Results
Our financial performance for the third quarter of 2024 resulted in profit-sharing payments for employees under the plan. Qualifying employees will receive a bonus payment of $0.72 per eligible hour, which will be deposited directly into your bank accounts by November 15, 2024
This quarter, average selling prices for flat products continued to decline as competitors continue to price their products significantly lower than our cost. We saw approximately a ten percent decrease in prices compared to the prior quarter. Sales volume were also lower mainly due to lower shipment of slab to Portland as a result of slow-down in the plate market.
Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) volumes slightly increased however, average selling prices continued to decline primarily due to the continued pressure from imported pipe into Canada at significantly lower prices.
Please be advised that EVRAZ Calgary has following position available:
Millwright Position (1)
All expenses will be the responsibility of the interested employee.
Given the current layoff status, and in accordance with Article 12.15 (Interplant Trans-fers), “opportunity will be afforded to laid-off members from Regina prior to the hiring of new employees”.
Please contact Shadman Afroz at HRAlberta@evrazna.com by September 27, 2024 if you would like to be considered for this position.
Members,
The next bargaining dates for 5890 and 6673 for common bargaining has been confirmed by the company. November 4th to 8th, November 19th to 22nd and December 10th to 13th.
Hello Everyone,
Today is Suicide Prevention Day and September is Suicide Awareness Month. Every year in Canada, an estimated 4,500 people take their own lives. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2024-2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. The aim of the theme is to raise awareness about the importance of changing the narrative surrounding suicide and transforming how we perceive this complex issue. Changing the narrative requires systemic change. It’s about shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support. ~ International Association for Suicide Prevention
The Mental Wellness Committee would also like to invite you to join the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention by lighting a candle in your window on September 10 at 8pm. The “Light a Flame of Hope” Candle Vigil is to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day and remembers all lives that have been impacted by suicide.
By working together, as friends and colleagues we can conquer the shame and stigma that have shadowed suicide for far too long.
In recognition of this day, EVRAZ Regina is pleased to announce the establishment of our first Mental Wellness Committee which will focus on mental health awareness, supports and training for our employees and their families. We are pleased and very thankful for the following people who have agreed to be part of the committee:
This new committee will work together on initiatives which are aimed at improving mental health understanding, reducing the stigma associated with mental health and cultivating a supportive atmosphere for those facing mental health challenges.
As a committee, we are looking forward to making a difference!!
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the Employee Family Assistance Program
The CPI figure for July 2024 was released on August 20, 2024. Per the Collective
Agreement, the following calculation will apply:
April 2024 162.0
July 2024 163.6
Difference 1.6
Divide difference by .063 = $0.25
Effective July 31, 2024, the COLA adjustment of $3.49 per hour was rolled into the base
hourly rate. The COLA adjustment of $0.25 was added to the previous rate of $3.24.
Retro is to be paid out on this weeks pay, Aug 30/24
Members,
With the company changing schedules next week in the Steel Division, they appear to be NOT running in some areas on the 18th. If you are a member who was on the layoff notice and the 18th was a regular shift, please contact a steward or executive member.
During a notice period, your regular hours can not be reduced. The company has been informed of this but if they address it is another thing. This only applies to members who have been issued layoff notices and regular hours have been reduced during the notice period. All others, with the schedule changes, make sure you count your hours!
Members,
This morning the joint layoff & recall committee met again to follow up on Tuesday’s meeting. Supervisors/Managers from each Steel Department were in attendance. One notable absence from both our meetings was Brad Forster. We were, once again, very close on where things should stand on manpower, area’s shutting down on the 18th and the notice for end of shift on the 21st. With the discussions that went on, the Union left the meeting with a feeling this MAY get resolved with minimal issues and both parties were on the same page. That was until shortly after the meeting Brad Forster decided to get involved. He couldn’t be bothered to attend either meeting but instead made his way directly to the Brick Crew to see your Vice President Brad Gibbons and inform him that regardless, bump or you’re laid off!
The company and the Union have been through this before and agreed the language the company relies on for Production and Maintenance is specific to Office and Technical employees. Not only was there an agreement, the company paid out over $600,000 in wages alone due to it. If you have questions please reach out to a steward or executive member. Your joint layoff and recall committee members are Mike Day, Brad Gibbons, Steve Olson and Kyle Fisher.
Today the joint layoff/recall committee met with the company to discuss the status of the upcoming layoffs and issues around that. The meeting began with the company saying those employees who didn’t bump would be laid off, they then continued that they have only told employees that bumping is an option and not forcing them to do so. After some discussion, it seems the company understands that members don’t have to bump to survive a layoff. We left that meeting with the feeling both sides were not far apart.
The company has agreed to create a bump schedule showing all employees and bump lines so you can make proper and educated decision if you “choose” to exercise your bumping rights. We highly recommend that the members take a look at these before filling out bump forms if you choose to do so. The union has not received copies as of yet and will likely be incomplete, please keep an eye out for information as it rolls out. This cutback is not like previous cutbacks and mistakes are likely to occur, please contact a steward or executive member so we can try and get the issue resolved.
2nd Quarter Results
Our financial performance for the second quarter of 2024 resulted in profit-sharing payments for employees under the plan. Qualifying employees will receive a bonus payment of $0.96 per eligible hour, which will be deposited directly into your bank accounts by August 16, 2024.
This quarter we faced challenges as the market for flat products continued to soften, leading to decreases in selling price and volume. Although Portland slab volume was down with the market, we were able to offset some of that with third party coil sales from Regina.
Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) volumes were also lower than prior quarter due primarily to the annual spring break-up. Dumped pipe imports into Canada continue to put significant pressure on the OCTG and line pipe markets.
On the Operational side, we idled the 24” mill after completing a small order of approximately 5,000 tons. In response to market demand, we restarted the Regina 2″ mill line to support the OCTG market. Our ongoing initiatives with EBS continue to drive cost savings and have positively impacted our conversion costs, further enhancing our operational efficiency and improving profitability for the quarter.
Looking Forward
The safety of our employees remains our top priority. We must continue to focus on improving our safety performance by stopping unsafe work, reporting all near misses, and keeping each other safe.
As we look ahead, we will continue to closely monitor market conditions and take proactive steps to stay competitive. Our focus will remain on delivering high-quality products, managing costs effectively, and fulfilling our commitments to our valued customers.
Members,
Your 5890 bargaining team met with Evraz for 3 days on July 9th, 10th and 11th. Progress was made on multiple non-monetary proposals with a few outstanding proposals left for both the Union and Company. Our remaining local proposals have been moved forward to main table. Progress slowed on the Thursday after the Union was informed of the F.B.I action in the U.S facilities.
We have tentative dates of Aug 13 to 16, 2024 for main table bargaining.
In Solidarity,
USW 5890 Bargaining Committee
