This is your dispatch Tuesday May 11th, 2021. Members, please call 780-482-0720, press ZERO to post in between 8:00am to 8:30am.

CSTS-09 or 2020, BSO or CSO, EWP, Fall Pro, Confined Space may be required, Pre-access A&D testing, and Alberta Trade Equivalency certification. 

Please refer to our Job Line Recording at 780-482-1637 in Edmonton or 780-791-5866 in Fort McMurray, if job postings do not have the current date.

JOB POSTINGS

EDMONTON

There are no current job postings for the Edmonton area for Tuesday May 11th

FORT MCMURRAY

There are no current job postings for the Fort McMurray area for Tuesday May 11th

Name Hires:

MESSAGES

Please see below for Important Messages from Syncrude Canada and Suncor Base Plant:

A message from Syncrude Canada:

In an effort to further protect our workforce and community, Syncrude is pleased to offer COVID-19 vaccinations at our on-site clinic from May 8th - 10th. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the clinic for three days for all Syncrude site-critical employees and contractors.

Syncrude’s vaccination clinic hours of operation:

Tamarack Club, Mildred Lake

Saturday, May 8 – Monday, May 10

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Transportation to Mildred Lake will be provided for Aurora based workers.

Workers are asked to book an appointment in advance by calling 1-825-409-1027 but walk-ins are also accepted. Booking line open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Government-issued identification and health care cards (including those from outside Alberta) should be presented at the clinic.

We ask for you to please share this opportunity with your employees. More information can be found attached in Frequently Asked Questions.

A message from Suncor Base Plant:

Good Afternoon. Please share the attached updated information regarding vaccines available on site.

From May 10th to 13th, everyone with site access to Base Plant will be eligible to receive their first dose of the Moderna mRNA vaccine at our on-site vaccine clinic.

The on-site clinics will run May 10 to 13 at select times between Main Admin and Steepbank Mine Complex.

If you choose to get vaccinated, there are several ways to book an appointment:

1. Go to www.suncor.com/vaccines to select an appointment.
2. Engage your leader so that they can book a time for you.
3. Walk in - view the location and times at www.suncor.com/vaccines

Note: Shuttles will be provided at regular bus stops during clinic hours.

For more information or to book an appointment, scan the QR code with your phone or

visit www.suncor.com/vaccines:

Attention to all Members:

The General meeting that is scheduled for the May 22nd, (4th Saturday of the each month) is being pushed to the following Saturday May 29th. The decision was approved by the Executive Board as to not hold the General Meeting on the Victoria Day long weekend. Emails will be sent out a week before to the membership as a reminder. Thank you

CONVENTION DELEGATE ELECTION UPDATE

From the Judges of Election to All Journeyman

Election Date has been Extended to Friday May 28 @ 9am MST.

Any Journey Member who hasn't received their Election Package with the address on file at the Union.

Please contact Wayne Tostowaryk @ 780-257-8712 to arrange a replacement.

Local 720 is currently recruiting new workers for upcoming Reinforcing Pre-apprentice classes.  Check out the training calendar for upcoming dates and information on how to apply. https://www.ironworkers720.com/training-calendar?mid=1339

Message about dues and death benefit payments. We are now accepting Dues and Death Benefit payments by E-transfer (there is a $1.50 E-transfer fee to add to your payment). You can still pay your dues/death benefits by Visa or Mastercard over the phone, mailing cheque or money order or setting up Pre-Authorized Debit from your account.

Training Centre Update!

The Training Center has moved from 6303 Roper Road location to a new location 5720 59 Street

If you are unable to reach us by phone please email:

Becky (trainingadmin@ironworkers720.com) or

Scott (scott@ironworkers720.com).

A reminder to all Members, in order to be eligible for dispatch, as per the Local Union By-Laws and Constitution. All dues, assessments and monies owed to the local and/or to the training centre must be paid prior to dispatch.