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Fort McMurray 780-743-1442
Calgary 403-283-0747
Carpenters Training Centre 780-455-6532
Carpenters Health and Welfare 780-477-9131
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Industrial Workers 403-283-0747
Millwright Local 1460 780-430-1460
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Spring 14
Contents
14
ON THE COVER:
Bill Halliburton of ATCO Structures &
Logistics stands behind a 50-year
history with ARCCAW
PHOTO: Joey Podlubny
HARDHAT SPRING 2014 3
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FEATURES
11 Golden Milestone
ARCCAW and ATCO celebrate 50 years
By Scott Rollans
14 What Happens in Vegas
Inaugural International UBC scaffolding
conference geared at collaboration
By Erin McCarty
18 Constructing Calgary
ARCCAW members hard at work
20 Were All Connected
Canada-wide dispatch system casts the
net wide in the hunt for union members
By Shelley Williamson
21 Right on Track
Construction nears completion on the
admin building in Calgary
22 fit@work
There is always room to improve
By Matt Smith
DEPARTMENTS
5 Note from the Executive
Secretary Treasurer
By Martyn Piper
6 Site Lines
Introducing Marie Mercure; Habitat for
Humanity Union Built Home; Third-Year
Apprentices take a training trip to Vegas
10 On the Level
By Alissa Thompson
24 Geared Up
25 KidZone

26 Meet the Instructor
27 Meet the Apprentice
28 Training and Apprenticeship Report
By Len Bryden
29 Local 1460 Millwrights Report
By Bob Hugh
30 Parting Shot
31 Training & Events; In Memoriam
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HARDHAT SPRING 2014 5
Executive Secretary Treasurers REPORT
ALBERTA REGI ONAL COUNCI L OF CARPENTERS AND ALLI ED WORKERS
The Future
Looks Bright
Martyn A. Piper
n April we escorted 24 third-year
apprentices to our International Training
Centre in Las Vegas for three days of
heavy-lifting union education.
Every year the brightest and sharpest third-
year apprentices from all over North America
attend the three-day school at their appointed
time for their district. This year, our Alberta
members joined with another 140 third-year
apprentices from all across Canada for what
turned out to be an uplifting, emotional and
inspiring gathering. This event is part of a
series of educational events, which include
delegate training and the journeyman 300
hitter program all part of Doug McCarrons
vision to educate our membership across
North America regarding union citizenship,
and understanding our industries in terms of
competitiveness, productivity, safety, reliabili-
ty, commitment and partnership.
The course, Helping Build our Industries,
developed by UBC education director Randy
Eppard, provides the tools to equip our mem-
bers to become team players, by acting,
speaking and behaving in a manner that dis-
tinguishes UBC members from the rest.
The meat of the course centres on
three strategic priorities, with a goal of
achieving 70 per cent market share. They
are: growth (organizing and retention);
skill and professionalism (craft training
and education and
development);
organizational
effectiveness
(administrative
and resource management, political and legislative action, and
internal/external communication).
During the course, each of three main core themes is broken down
and discussed at length and the participants are asked to develop
plans to take home for their own council and locals.
I take great solace in the fact that these 24 apprentices from
Alberta were attentive, engaged and I think empowered at the
conclusion of the three days.
My takeaway is the level of intelligence, commitment and excite-
ment each of these members exhibited throughout, which gives me
great confidence for the future of our organization. Where else do
you get the chance to rub shoulders with the next generation of jour-
neymen? Maybe of greater importance is the willingness to learn,
challenge the status quo and commit to the future of the UBC. If
our organization is to survive the next 100 years, we must be will-
ing to listen, adapt and if necessary alter course to catch the winds of
change. Kudos to those who attended, you have laid down the gaunt-
let for the 150 journeymen who will be attending in June this year.
I
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6 HARDHAT SPRING 2014
Site Lines News in Brief
A roundup of news and events
from around the region
The Habitat for Humanitys
second Union Built Home is nearing
completion, but we could still use
some boots on the ground and
skilled hands especially those
with finishing skills for future
projects. The 1,500-square-foot
three-bedroom house is set to wel-
come its young family in late spring.
Angela Robichaud, Habitat for
Humanitys volunteer manager,
says the organization and future
homeowners are thankful for the
hundreds of volunteer hours that
have made the building process
possible from helpers from across
Alberta. Of the 378 eight-hour shifts
logged on the home this year, the
lions share of the work has been by
union members. Some members
have also donated materials.
But the best is yet to come,
Robichaud says. We look forward
to this part of the build when it all
comes together and begins to look
like the final product. I know the
family is very grateful for all of the
volunteers help to build this home.
Volunteers are encouraged to
help with future builds which are
non-jurisdictional with all tools,
equipment and lunch supplied.
Contact Louise at lfairley@hfh.org
or (780)996-4610 to find out more
information about taking part.
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HARDHAT SPRING 2014 7
Hi, Im Marie. I was born in
Montreal, Quebec and was raised
half there and half in Edmonton. I
speak fluent French and English and
now consider Edmonton my home.
I am eagerly waiting for my
wedding in Punta Cana this spring
and cant wait to marry the love of
my life and partner in all my adven-
tures. We have a beautiful daughter,
Emma-Louise the apple of my eye
and the focus of my life, not to men-
tion the best thing Ive ever done.
My family and I enjoy fishing, camping and anything outdoors! We also
love Alberta for the vast land it has to explore.
I am so happy to be part of my new team in administration at Local
1325 and the Regional Council. This new chapter in my life will open up
a variety of opportunities and I cant wait to be part of such a dynamic
Brotherhood/Sisterhood.
Introducing
Marie Mercure
Twenty-four third-year apprentices got to head for warmer
climes, while learning more about their industry, with a three-day
trip in April to the International Training Center in Vegas. As part of
the Helping Build Our Industries course, developed by UBC Edu-
cation Director Randy Eppard, they learned about different aspects
of growth, skills and professionalism and organizational effective-
ness, while rubbing shoulders with about 140 other apprentices
from across Canada. Look for more coverage in next issue.
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Copyright 2013 DEWALT. The following are examples of trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools and accessories: the yellow and black color scheme;
the D-shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
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Copyright 2013 DEWALT. The following are examples of trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools and accessories: The yellow and black color scheme; the D-shaped air intake grill;
the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
*With respect to the DEWALT 20V MAX*: Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
GET MORE DONE
INTRODUCING DEWALTS NEW LINE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPACT CORDLESS
TOOLS - XR. THE XR LINE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO COMBINE THE ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY OF A BRUSHLESS MOTOR SYSTEM AND THE POWER SUPPLY OF
THE NEW HIGH CAPACITY XR LITHIUM ION BATTERY TO PROVIDE EXTREME
RUNTIME ON ANY JOBSITE. GET MORE DONE. GET DEWALT XR.
XR LITHIUM ION
BRUSHLESS
1/2" COMPACT
DRILL DRIVER
DCD790D2
20V MAX*
XR LITHIUM ION
1/4" Brushless
Impact Drivers
also available
UP TO
57% MORE
RUNTIME
DEWALT brushless motor delivers
up to 57% MORE RUN TIME
over standard brushed motors
33% MORE
CAPACITY
XR

Li-Ion batteries with fuel gauge

provide 33% MORE CAPACITY
over standard DEWALT
20V MAX* batteries
CORDLESS FRAMI NG NAI LER
XR

CORDLESS FRAMING NAILER. NO GAS CELLS, NO GAS CELL FUMES, JUST CORDLESS POWER.
DEWALTs 20V MAX* XR

LITHIUM ION Battery System combined with advanced Brushless Motor

technology supply the power and extreme runtime professional users demand without the additional
cost and annoying fumes of gas fuel cells. Mechanical rather than gas operation offers consistent
performance at temperatures as low as -15C and as high as 50C with minimal cleaning/service
requirements. Sequential operating mode allows for precision placement and the bump operating
mode provides the user with production speed. Get off your Gas and Get DEWALT. Guaranteed Tough.
* With respect to 20V MAX*, maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
Based on results using the 20V MAX* Premium XR Lithium Ion 4.0 Ah high capacity battery pack (DCB204)
Copyright 2013 DEWALT. The following are examples of trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools and accessories: the yellow and black color scheme;
the D-shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
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10 HARDHAT SPRING 2014
on the level
y name is Alissa and I am a 20-year-old millwright
apprentice in Local 1460. Heres my story.
I was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and I
and have two older brothers who also work in the trades; one is a
journeyman welder and the other is a second-year electrician. After
high school, I had no immediate thoughts of working in the trades,
myself, until I got a labourer job offer for work near Conklin, Alberta.
From that point forward, I was interested in doing something trade-
oriented, but I was still not sure which trade would be right for me.
It was my neighbour who told me about Edmontons Trade Winds
to Success Training Society, which helps aboriginal people find and
learn a trade. When I heard about this, I thought, How perfect. So I
called and got information about the four-month pre-apprenticeship
program.
When I went to Trade Winds to find out more, the man on the line
began naming my choices. Then he said millwright. I had never
heard of a millwright before, so I asked him what they do. When he
gave me the job description, I knew this career path was the right one
for me. This is when my incredible journey began.
The first two months of the program were spent in class, getting
prepared for the apprenticeship board entrance exam. After that,
we were sent to the Union Hall allocated to our respective trade
to do two months of hands-on training in the shop. Here I had the
opportunity to meet many amazing mentors, who reassured me
that Id made the right choice. After I completed the course, I was
accepted into Local 1460. It was one of the happiest days of my life.
During my pre-apprenticeship training, I was told about the many
courses I could take from my mentors, and, being so intrigued with
my trade, I jumped at the chance to learn more. Now, not only have
I taken all the training courses available so far, but I also spend just
about all of my days off in the Alberta Millwrights Training Centre,
working alongside experienced individuals and learning even more
about my new career.
I am grateful. Im not even close to knowing everything there is
to know about my trade, but after spending my time at the training
centre, I feel more comfortable on the job site. And its a really good
M
Trade Winds to Success provides scores
of opportunities for men and women
eyeing work in the building trades
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Millwright Stuff
feeling knowing the journeymen want to spend the time to teach me
anything they can to help me succeed throughout my apprenticeship.
The major courses Ive taken so far include: a five-day Rigging
and Signaler Certificate course; 16-hour Millwright Safety; GE Gas
Turbine Familiarization; and a five-day Flow Serve (pump) course. I
have also completed H2S Alive; Petroleum Safety Training with the
Construction Safety Training System (PST/CSTS); Fall Protection;
Elevated Work Platform; and Overhead Crane, Forklift, and Confined
Space Monitor and Entry. The major courses I took are prerequisites
for some turbine courses I can later sign up for in Las Vegas, Nevada,
at the UBC Training Centre. And the minor courses I have taken will
increase my chances of being called for work in my field.
During my time at the Training Centre, I have met other
millwrights in my hall as well as other trades. I dont think I will ever
stop taking courses or spending free time there, as there is always
something new to learn, and it never hurts to practice
proper techniques.
I know for a fact that I love the millwrighting field; its versatile
because of the variety of machines we use, and its been my experience
that the learning never stops, which I like. To me, its fascinating. I
highly recommend not only my trade, but all trades as a worthwhile
career path for young people like myself.
Yes, there are a handful of women in the industry now and the
numbers are growing every day. I havent had many opportunities
to work with other female millwrights, but we are definitely are out
there and I will always encourage more women to join as long as Im
in the industry.
By ALISSA THOMPSON
HH_Spring14_p10-13.indd 10 2014-04-21 8:02 AM
HARDHAT SPRING 2014 11
A
s milestones go, this is a big one. The Alberta Regional
Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers is celebrating a
full half-century of work with ATCO an ongoing part-
nership that promises to endure for decades to come.
Martyn Piper, ARCCAWs union executive secretary treasurer, has
been around for a good chunk of those 50 years. My relationship with
ATCO personally started in the early 1980s, so I go back quite a long
while, he says. Any long-term relationship is bound to have its ups and
downs, but Piper marvels at the overall harmony the two parties have
enjoyed. Theres never been a strike in the history our relationship
and we have successfully negotiated 19 collective agreements.
Golden
ARCCAW and ATCO
celebrate 50 years of working
together in a relationship
built on mutual respect
By SCOTT ROLLANS
Milestone
50 YEARS STRONG: (From left) George Lidgett, CEO, Americas, and
William (Bill) Haliburton, vice-president, manufacturing, both of ATCO
Structures & Logistics as well as Martyn Piper, ARCCAW executive
secretary treasurer, and James E. Smith, vice-president, Canada, UBCJA,
were all on hand to mark the milestone in a formal ceremony in late 2013.
HH_Spring14_p10-13.indd 11 2014-04-21 8:02 AM
12 HARDHAT SPRING 2014
The secret is simple, says Piper: Its a relationship of mutual respect.
Over the years, the union and the company have learned that success for
one side goes hand-in-hand with success for the other. If ATCO is
competitive and gets work, it keeps people employed, Piper says. It
keeps them under the collective agreement, and keeps them union.
Bill Halliburton, vice-president of manufacturing at ATCO
Structures & Logistics, says a respectful
labour environment is founded on trans-
parency and trust. Our relationship is
fabulous, he says. We keep the lines of
communication open with our employees
theyre obviously a significant part of
the business, and they need to know about
upcoming challenges or opportunities. Its a benefit to both sides.
Along with regular health and safety meetings, and joint
labour-management committee meetings, ATCO provides opportuni-
ties for every employee to have a say. We have what we call a monthly
stand-up meeting, where its all the plant personnel plus those from
the office who are available and interested, Halliburton says. Thats
really an update session what we have in terms of a backlog, any cur-
rent events during the month, an update on safety statistics, plus an
open question-and-answer session as far as any current issues that
people may have, or questions about how the outlook is.
Quarterly, or at least twice a year, well have an afternoon or lunch
session with our leadership group from the plant including anybody
from the plant manager down to the general foreman, and the actual
lead hand from each of the shops so they can understand the direc-
tion were going with the business, and so we can also hear their needs
in terms of anything from tooling and equipment, or different ideas
they have to enhance the business.
We go to great lengths to be very transparent with the union,
Halliburton insists. Anything that we can share with them, we do.
Weve always had a good rapport with ATCO, agrees Piper. Do
we always agree on issues? No, of course not. Do we have members
that feel aggrieved from time to time?
Absolutely. But as in any successful
long-term relationship, open and con-
structive communication helps the part-
ners navigate through the rough patches.
Some of our grievances have gone to
arbitration, but theyve been
few and far between, says Piper. You have differences, but you
have to manage those.
Piper says the parties have always managed to find an equitable
resolution to every point of conflict. Its a demonstration of a suc-
cessful partnership.
Over the course of a half-century of negotiations, says
Halliburton, ATCO and the union have learned to recognize and
acknowledge each others needs. Rather than confront each other
with unrealistic demands and expectations, they approach the pro-
cess with the goal of mutual accommodation. Its generally a good
and diligent process, where each side tables some items in advance
of the actual formal bargaining, he says. For all intents and pur-
poses, its a business process its not a draw the line in the sand
standoff type of negotiation.
Halliburton also values the personal bonds that have developed
Theres never been a strike in the
history our relationship and we
have successfully negotiated 19
collective agreements.
WIN WIN: Bill Halliburton, ATCO Structures & Logistics vice-president,
says the union and ATCO have learned to recognize each others needs.
FRIENDLY EXCHANGE:
At a formal ceremony in
late 2013, ATCO showed
its appreciation with a
plaque commemorating
the 50-year partnership,
while the union extended
a more personal touch
with a model of an ATCO
trailer hand-made by
Edmonton regional
council member Gord
Hyrcun.
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Your career will be supported whether you are an apprentice or journeyman.
We take you to the highest level.
Our worksites are the safest in the construction industry and our safety record is second to none.
We offer you a wide range of opportunitied for work in construction in Alberta.
From start to completion, our construction projects meet the highest standards in the industry.
Our unions offer the best wages and benefits in the business.
You are not just hiring labour: you are hiring skilled craftsmen with a proud tradition.
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through the years. We know one another, which
goes a long way, he points out. Its not a case where
were dealing with new faces where the bargaining
unit doesnt know the management, or vice versa.
Halliburton is particularly proud of ATCOs track
record for retaining its workforce. We have an aver-
age tenure, in the case of our Calgary plant, of about 12
years of service for employees. In our Northern Alberta
Spruce Grove plant, its in the neighbourhood of eight
years, and thats only because thats typically been an
overflow plant for us.
Its important for a company like ATCO to return
that loyalty, says Halliburton particularly when it
comes to worker safety. We want safety to be part of
our culture not just manuals on a bookshelf, or rou-
tine items like hardhats and safety glasses. Individuals
on our production floors know that safety is a number-
one priority for us. They can feel safe to come to work
here, knowing that it is a priority.
Theyre our people. Nothing is more important
than sending them home safely at the end of the day.
After five decades of partnership with ATCO, Piper
sees no reason why the success cant continue for the
next 50 years and beyond. It does really come down
to relationships and integrity, honesty and respect, he
says. By and large, the people that weve dealt with at
ATCO come with that skill set.
A LIFE WITH ATCO
When Dennis Kramps sat down for his ATCO job interview in 1979, he didnt
realize he was laying the foundation for the rest of his career. Thirty-ve years
later, he still happily shows up for work each morning at ATCOs Spruce
Grove operation.
Ive raised my whole family with ATCO, Kramps says. When I started with
them, my son was 12, and now hes over 45. Its been a long haul.
Along the way, Krampss family grew to include three children and nine
grandchildren. And were on the way to a great-grandchild, he adds proudly.
Fortunately, his ATCO paycheque kept pace over the years. I started at $8 an
hour and now I make $28 an hour. Its worked out well for me and my family.
I can retire anytime I want. I have a full pension with ATCO.
Despite the fact hes approaching retirement age, Kramps still feels like a young
man particularly when he gets the chance to relax outdoors. I come home,
I get on my Ski-Doo, and Im gone, he says. Last sled trip I went on was 13 hours
straight. So Im still going strong. I dont think Im going to be quitting for a while.
For years, Kramps served as shop foreman at Spruce Grove. More recently, he
has enjoyed the opportunity to nally scale back on the physical demands of his
job. Now I drive forklift for them, he says. Ive got a $400,000 machine that
I drive, brand spanking new, and I sit there and drive it all day.
Even so, Kramps has no fear hes becoming redundant. They dont want me
to take any time o, he says with a laugh. I missed a week, and they said if I ever
miss another week, man, theyre going to fall apart!
Joking aside, Kramps enjoys his role as a valued employee. They count on me a
lot, but I count on them, too. My whole life has been ATCO.
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14 HARDHAT SPRING 2014
ore than 400 members of carpenters unions
across North America ditched the cold for two days in
February to participate in the 2014 UBC International
Leadership Scaffolding Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The first of its kind, the February 11-12 conference brought instructors,
trainers, trained department personnel, contractors and union represen-
tatives together to engage in discussion, scaffolding demonstrations and
sessions reflecting the theme, Planning Today for Tomorrow, at the
state-of-the-art UBC Carpenters International Training Center.
Martyn Piper, executive secretary-treasurer of the Regional Council of
Carpenters and Allied Workers, Alberta and Northwest Territories, says
the conference was both timely and indicative of the change in the indus-
try. It was the first scaffolding conference we ever held as an actual union,
so it was a huge success, he says. I think it was the largest trade confer-
ence we ever had as part of the International, and certainly the number of
contractors that attended was larger than any other previous conference.
So what that says is that we truly had industry involvement.
M
Inaugural International UBC
scaffolding conference was
geared at collaboration and
training across the board
By ERIN MCCARTY
Inviting scores of professionals from across the industry to discuss
solutions to issues faced at different levels was a primary goal of the con-
ference. Of the 450 attendees, roughly 175 were scaffolding contractors.
I think its more about how you partner up, how you engage various
stakeholders or shareholders, while working on a unified strategy to
ensure that you increase union density and market share, Piper says.
I think when we talk about the theme, today versus tomorrow, its
about how do we want to position ourselves for taking greater market
share and retaining our status in the industry. Its also important to
acknowledge the challenges faced by owners, contractors and the union,
and how can we piece them all together with successful solutions.
Speakers included Honourable Gary Doer, Canadian Ambassador
to the U.S., and session discussions addressed a wide number of topics
including safety, labour issues, emerging products and education.
Len Bryden, director of training and apprenticeship at the Alberta
Carpenters Centre, attended the conference with senior instructor Randy
Dwernychuk and six of their top students, who delivered a scaffolding
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demonstration. Bryden, who has been involved in curriculum develop-
ment with the UBC as a subject matter expert for 15 years, says the confer-
ence truly showcased the training facility and the unions commitment to
setting consistent standards.
One of the biggest hurdles we have is consistency among different
training programs in the industry, Bryden says. Some people are train-
ing one day; some people are training one month. Its really all over the
board, and were trying to lead the way, throughout North America, by
continuing to work on standardizing the training delivery by building
curriculum, building programs, then holding train-the-trainer sessions
and networking it out.
Steve Wilson, president of Safway Services, Canada, was invited to
attend the conference and sit on the UBC Scaffolder Labour Management
Committee, which examines and navigates the future of scaffolding
training. Wilson says this is a prominent issue facing the industry. Were
blessed in Alberta because of the apprenticeship program that incorpo-
rates scaffolding. That doesnt exist throughout the rest of the organi-
zation. We can get a union carpenter from somewhere else in Canada or
certainly somewhere in the United States who may have never seen scaf-
folding before. We have to work to bridge the gap, he says.
Wilson says the conference was very inclusive. Mark Breslin spoke
about performance training and accessing that, getting everyone
thinking in the same direction, Wilson says. It was cool to be in the
room; throughout the conference, I enjoyed the fact that, as a contrac-
tor, we were invited to be part of the discussion.
Wilson says hes never seen a facility like the one in Las Vegas, and
the visit prompted one of his biggest takeaways to date. We, as the
contractor, arent even coming close to leveraging the training thats
available within the union. And so Im going to do that Im going to
get more people through there and trained. Im thrilled.
Piper presented on the final panel, Road Map to Excellence:
Standards, Certification and Branding. The focus was on the future
of training, and Alberta certainly seems to be leading the way, he
explains. Its imperative that we agree universally on the standard
that we all want to set, Piper notes. In Alberta, were a little more
fortunate because we have a lot of scaffolding because we have the
oil sands, whereas a lot of areas are more commercially driven like a
Toronto or San Francisco. But we do, at some point, need to come up
with a very universal standard that when a person works in Florida or
they work in Vancouver, or they work in Alberta, we know that theyve
achieved the standard that can be supported from a safety and a pro-
ductivity perspective.
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18 HARDHAT SPRING 2014
Constructing
Calgary
Members of Local 2103 were hard at work on various downtown
Calgary EllisDon construction sites, including Eau Claire Place and Fifth
Avenue Place, earlier this spring. Hard Hat photographers snapped these
shots of the following trades in action:
Mohammad Hahlifa and Bing Yang
Brad Jackson Michael Descharme
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Jason Shrame and Bernie Zalinsky
Peter Martin
Cleve Taylor
Jason Bennet
Daniel Smith
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20 HARDHAT SPRING 2014
t just became easier to connect
Regional Councils with workers looking
for jobs across the country.
Thanks to a new dispatch system,
launched in early March through the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC), quali-
fied workers from all over Canada can find
out about jobs in Alberta, and join a work list
with a few clicks of a mouse via the Canadian
Dispatch Registry. By the same token, local
union members who prefer to head else-
where can find a job nationwide through the
Canadian Traveler Referral Program Form.
Derrick Schulte, dispatcher and senior busi-
ness agent for the Alberta Regional Council of
Carpenters and Allied Workers (he mans the
site for ARCCAW), says the system was two
years in the making, and that having every-
thing done online makes the process much
smoother even with five different time zones
to contend with.
The previous system involved out-of-work
lists and countless phone calls. When we are
trying to dispatch from another part of Canada,
it was always a real struggle to get information
back and forth during the day with the different
time zones. In order to get information from
them (in Newfoundland), I had to start at 6 a.m.
and it was already 9:30 there. Then, of course,
by 1 p.m. my time, theyre done.
Signing up is simple: Workers go to the UBC
website at www.carpenters.org and click on
the yellow hard hat, which will direct them to a
registration page. They can sign up using their
union ID and a password, provided by email.
A Regional Council representative will verify
the information, including training and tickets.
All registered trades with the UBC union
are all eligible to use the dispatch system, pro-
vided they are on their councils out-of-work
list, have dues paid up-to-date and are in good
union standing. They register in one of six
headings: carpentry, millwrighting, scaffold-
I
Canada-wide dispatch system casts the net wide in
the hunt for union members for work sites
By SHELLEY WILLIAMSON
ing, form work, interior systems and pile driving.
If they are outside of that, we would have
to have them listed as a carpenter apprentice,
but competent in floor laying, says Schulte.
There are always options of trying to help out
members from everywhere to be able to get on
the system if they are truly looking for work.
Dispatchers, like Schulte, will then contact
qualified workers by email to see if they are
interested in a job. Once they have been hired,
this status will be indicated so dispatchers will
know workers are currently not available.
Just a few weeks after going live, Schulte says
hes already seen the registry working better
than the old way. I have 86 people who have
already registered, and other 16 people who are
in the process, and every day that adds up, he
Were All Connected
says. Its only been running since the fourth
of March, and in just 10 working days weve
already gotten basically 100 people loaded into
the system ready for work.
Now, instead of putting their name on an
out-of-work list and waiting for months, mem-
bers registered with the dispatch systems check
in every 90 days to say if theyre still available
for jobs.
Now, with this system I can use emails,
which are not time-sensitive, or they can
respond to me in their time and the members
actually get the information way quicker and
its more accurate, Schulte says. Were talking
directly to the member about the job rather
than going through mediators at the different
councils or the different locals.
A CLICK AWAY: DerrickSchultehasalreadyfound
scoresof workersthroughthenewdispatchsystem.
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Calgary Building
Nears Completion
Calgary-based administrative staff for the Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters
and Allied Workers will soon have a new home base away from that citys busy downtown.
Construction on the new digs which features the work of the same design firm responsible
for the Alberta Carpenters Training Centre in Edmonton is nearing the end in its brand-new
location just south of the Calgary International Airport. Staffers are expected to call the new
building home this summer. Heres a look at the state-of-the-art facilitys progress:
MASTER PLAN: Fromleft, JakeWaldnerof theRegional
Council BuildingDepartment isjoinedbyCarloCechettoof
RomaCateringand MikeSrejic, alsoof theRegional Council
BuildingDepartment, toreviewthebuildingsplans.
Were All Connected
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By MATT SMITH
he easiest way to be fit for work is
to first be prepared for life.
Whether we are discussing some-
ones future career, a couples relationship
or even an athletes professional dream, the
topic of potential gets brought up quite often.
Do they have what it takes? How far can he
go? Is she talented enough? I didnt know they
had it in them!
No matter where we are in life, we can always learn more
about ourselves and be a leader to others in some aspect
SKILL VERSUS ABILITY
t @ work
This is a topic that Ive been fortunate to discuss with many differ-
ent people from all walks of life in regards to many different areas of
life. Its been something that has crossed my mind often and one that
is very interesting to think about. Sometimes people talk about their
sons or daughters education or sport plans; other times its about
their friends new relationship; but perhaps the most interesting
are those conversations with older individuals about their own life
experiences sometimes from a point of regret, of not living up to
their full potential.
T
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Matt Smith, CSEP-CPT, NASM-CES
By Randy Stefanizyn, Manager, Labour Relations,
Syncrude Canada Ltd.
FORMULAS FOR SUCCESS
Natural Ability + No Work Ethic = Good Results
No Ability + Natural Work Ethic = Good Results
But Im not here to talk about regrets or changing anything in the
past. Instead, this is about the reality that no matter where we are in
life, we can always find an opportunity to learn more about ourselves
and lead others in the process.
Having mentioned the idea of hard work on several occasions, Ill
once again state that Im a big believer that the key to having a more
lean, muscular and healthy body is to be consistent. We must have a
strong desire to stick to our plan each and every day with no excuses
and not let life or others lead us astray. To hit a goal you desire and
actually accomplish something, you have to first do the work, as
potential means nothing without the dedication needed to get you
where you want to go.
Over the years in the fitness world Ive heard many comments like:
How can she eat so much junk food and still stay so skinny?; I eat so
much food already, but I just cant put on any muscle; or Its so unfair
that some people excel so quickly at my sport and they dont even have
to work for it.
Its true that results might be easily attainable for certain people,
but its important to think about the other side of the fence. What if
he or she doesnt have many other abilities? What if they arent very
artistic or lack the technical ability to do their jobs? Is it possible that
the same person that drives you crazy because he or she never gets fat
also lacks the natural talent you have for other areas in your life?
Not being naturally good at something can be a blessing in disguise,
as it can force you to learn certain things. Would you rather take a
strong work ethic from a commitment you have to work at and apply
it to the rest of your life and career or would you rather be great at one
thing with minimal effort, but continue to struggle with everything
you arent gifted with and lack the work ethic to push past barriers?
Who would you hire? Who would you want to be your business part-
ner? Which one of these two people would you hope your kid grows up
to be like?
I realize that Im comparing opposite sides of the spectrum here,
but its just to give you a sense that, no matter someones ability, a skill
can always be sharpened through hard work. If you have natural talent
and a good work ethic, you will do exceptionally well at that specific
detail. That being said, if you get lazy with your training or practise,
you wont benefit nearly as much as you could and you may be leaving a
lot of potential in the tank.
Even if you werent blessed with premium genes, you can still do
incredible things if you build a powerful set of habits. Many of the
greatest results and powerful physiques Ive seen have come from peo-
ple with less-than-stellar genetics but an insatiable hunger to better
themselves and push their limits no matter what it takes.
Some of the greatest accomplishments of our time have been car-
ried out by people who werent necessarily given many gifts. If we were
to realize we can always enhance a certain skill by putting forth more
effort and focus, regardless of our natural ability and talent, we can
prove to be better in every aspect of our lives, including being a great
role model, and building stronger relationships and more confidence
at the job site.
One last point Id like to make regarding talent versus skill is that
while some people naturally have an incredibly strong work ethic,
others (whether talented or not) need to teach themselves to cultivate
a sense of desire to get better at something. Could it be that having
great work ethic might be a natural talent in itself a talent that can be
used with a lacking skill set in need of improvement?
Once we look at ourselves and accept that we could work harder
or acknowledge we have more to give, its hard not to be aware of our
surroundings and possible action steps we can take. Its also incredible
humbling to realize we might, in fact, not be perfect but we can always
work towards a goal.
Many people never work hard enough at something to realize where
their true potential might lead them. If you believe you are working
toward your full potential and doing everything in your power to
accomplish what you dreamed of, I applaud you. For the rest of us
normal folk, lets get on it!
We must have a strong desire to stick to our
plan each and every day with no excuses and
not let life or others lead us astray.
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24 HARDHAT SPRING 2014
Geared Up
HAMMER TIME
DEWALT has banged out some improvements to its High
Velocity hammer line, and will roll out several new models of
the popular tools this spring in various weights and styles.
According to Tom Chang, director of product
management for DEWALT, the move was inspired by industry
asking for a slight tweak to the product. Pros loved the first
generation of our High Velocity hammers. Were excited that
our engineers were able to deliver innovation by reducing the
weighof each hammer compared to the original model while
still maintaining their existing strike force.
The line now includes a new 10-ounce nailer (model
DWHT51260), which the company says delivers the
same power as its heavier predecessors, complete
with a rounded curve claw designed to help prevent
damage. The lines checkered-face (DWHT51138)
and smooth-face (DWHT51145) hammers have also
been lightened to 14 ounces over their previous 15,
to help prevent fatigue for users.
The DWHT51135 has also shed some weight,
and is down to 12 ounces, but the company
purports it has the striking force of a 20-ounce
one-piece steel nailer, a design that aims to
reduce vibrations for users and which features a magnetic
nail starter and thicker claw for pulling nails. Also added to the
improved line is a 10-ounce hickory-handle nailer
(model DWHT51260).
The hammer line retails for between $34.99 and $79.99
depending on model number. For more details,
visit www.dewalt.com.
CROSSING OVER
A new cross line laser from Stanley, the Cross90 (model
STHT77341), will help take the guesswork out of flooring
installations and erecting partition walls. Like its name
suggests, the product builds upon its
predecessor Cubix laser by
adding a second, 90-degree
line from the cross line
to the mix. The Cross90
has a range of 50 feet
and an accuracy of +/-
3/16 inch, and offers the
same three-position
control as the Cubix. The
Cross90 cross line laser is
available now and retails for
about $169.99. Its available in home centres
across the country.
Work smarter, not harder with these tools
TRIM THE NOISE
Professional users will be able to keep their working noise
levels down, thanks to the introduction of a new 2.5-gallon
Quiet Trim Compressor (model DWFP55130). Calling
it the culmination of continued efforts to optimize job
performance, Derek Brown, DEWALT product manager
says: We went back to the drawing board with the DEWALT
QTC and focused on three main categories that pros found
the most important: weight, size and noise.
The new oil-free compressor operates at 90 pounds per
square inch and is rated to a maximum of 200 PSI, allowing
both a quick recovery time and the ability to deliver many
nails for a long period. The device weighs in at just 37 pounds,
measures 14 inches wide and comes with a roll-cage and a
handle for easy toting between job sites. The QTC is usable in
two positions, horizontal and vertical. It will be available this
spring at home centres for $269. For more information,
visit www.dewalt.com.
GET TO THE POINT
Stanley is going great guns with the
addition of the BOSTITCH Smart
Point Nailer to its product line
this spring. Designed to get in
tight spots and weighing in at
just 2.7 pounds, the BTFP12233
features a new micro-nose design and
Dial-A-Depth control, as well as a swivel air
fitting and integrated filter, to help protect its
inner components.
Its magazine boasts a storage capacity of 100
nails, while the nailer contains a reversible nail belt hook
and an integrated pencil sharpener for marking trim. The
BOSTITCH Smart Point Nailer carries a seven-year warranty
and is available at home improvement stores and independent
dealers in Canada from $149.99.
BOSTITCH is a brand of Stanley Black and Decker.
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S O L U T I O N : 1 . C a r p e n t e r s s i d e p o c k e t i s m i s s i n g . 2 . L i g h t b u l b i n l a m p i s m i s s i n g . 3 . D r a w e r h a n d l e i s m i s s i n g . 4 . C h e s t p o c k e t i s c o l o u r e d i n . 5 . T o p o f h a t i s c o l o u r e d i n .
6 . E l b o w o n l a m p a r m i s c o l o u r e d i n . 7 . P a n t c u f f i s c o l o u r e d i n . 8 . H o l e i n b o a r d h a s m o v e d d o w n . 9 . T a l l e r j a r h a s m o v e d . 1 0 . S c r e w d r i v e r s h a v e m o v e d . 1 1 . B o t t o n d r a w e r
i s n a r r o w e r . 1 2 . C a r p e n t e r s s q u a r e i s l o n g e r .
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ob Barter arrived in Alberta from Newfoundland
more than 35 years ago. With a youthful exuberance and a
voracious desire to learn, he quickly found his footing in the
provinces rapidly expanding construction business.
Over time he was able to get his journeyman ticket in both
carpentry and scaffolding, along with the respect of his peers in the
industry. So after youve achieved that trifecta, what comes next?
If youre Barter, you reorient your career and start passing down
your in-depth knowledge to the next generation. It seems kind
of strange to say, but I had this urge to pass the torch, so to speak,
Barter says. Im at a stage in life where Im sort of winding down, so
this is a great fit for me.
Earlier this year, Barter traded in his toolbox for a marking pen
and began working as an instructor at the Alberta Carpenters
Training Centre (ACTC) in Fort McMurray. The career move has
been a welcome change for the 57-year-old Barter. Not only does it
offer a change of pace from the demands of work in the field, but it
also provides him with the opportunity to mentor students eager to
absorb his wealth of knowledge.
Over the course of a three-week class, I see a huge amount
of growth in the students. Were in the classroom, were in the
shop, and they learn a lot, Barter says, reflecting on his first three
months as an instructor at the ACTC. I like working with the
younger people and teaching them the skills that Ive learned over
the years. I think its a good program. It teaches them how to be
better at their jobs.
Courses at the ACTC are divided into two distinct sections.
Students will generally spend half of their time in the classroom,
learning the fundamentals of their trade. In the case of scaffold-
ing, apprentices are taught everything from weight and span
restrictions to more exotic scaffolding techniques. But for Barter,
the most exciting thing about teaching his students is seeing them
in the scaffolding halls, getting the practical experience to accom-
pany their classroom learning.
In the afternoon, youre in the shop with the apprentices
giving them a really hands-on education, Barter says, going on
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BOB BARTER
to explain that Fort McMurrays training shop allow students to put their
training into practice within a controlled environment.
For Barter, this all boils down to one thing: a stronger, more competent
workforce. Trained people are better tradespeople, he says.
Over the course of a three-week class,
I see a huge amount of growth in
the students.
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Meet the Apprentice
By MATT HIRJI



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heres a well-used that can quickly devolve into
horrible clich. But dont tell Collin Jellison that. For this
young man from Stony Plain, Alberta, its a turn of phrase
that hes made his mantra.
As I always say, Knowledge is power, explains Jellison, whos
just finished his final batch of classes at the Alberta Carpenters
Training Centre (ACTC).
Whatever you call it, the phrase has taken him to unexpected
heights both literally and metaphorically. Jellison just obtained
his Level Three scaffolding certificate at ACTC. Its a ticket that
not only makes him eligible for a pay increase, but one that also
gives him the confidence that he can overcome any challenge that
confronts him in the field.
I know now that I have as much technical knowledge as other
journeymen out there, Jellison says, adding theres just a one cave-
at. Maybe not as much experience, but a real strong understanding
of the skills needed to get the job done right.
Scaffolding is in Jellisons blood. His father is a scaffolder. His
uncle is too. His family has years of experience on the planks. It
makes sense then, that when Jellison got a phone call from his
uncle to ask if hed like to give scaffolding a shot, he jumped at
the opportunity. By the end of the first week on site, Jellison
was hooked.
I like how its different every day. There are always different ob-
stacles in the way, different challenges. So it keeps you on your feet.
Jellison enjoys scaffolding so much, in fact, that he wanted to
learn more about the intricacies of the trade. Thats where the
Alberta Carpenters Training Centre comes in.
The ACTC provided Jellison with the opportunity to spruce up
on his knowledge of esoteric codes, and gain a stronger understand-
ing of the always-important weight restrictions, guardrail heights
and maximum spans. On top of all that, the young Jellison points
to learning about the more exotic scaffolding techniques that really
got him excited about taking classes at the ACTC.
You learn little tricks about how to build scaffolding that you
wouldnt necessarily learn on site, Jellison says. So with hangars,
one of the tricks that I learned was if we dont have anywhere to put
a tube on top of a beam, we can put it inside the webbing of a beam.
That kind of stuff can be really useful on a challenging site.
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Knowledge Is Power
But perhaps the most valuable thing that Jellison learned at the
ACTC is the power of collaboration with his peers.
Everybody has learned from different journeymen in the field, so
they bring their own way of doing everything, Jellison says, explaining
the value of not only learning from ACTCs teachers and the textbook,
but also from the years of experience that his fellow students bring to
the classroom. For example, theres always a different way of tying the
knot, and everybody likes to show off the different ways of showing off
how theyve learned.
If knowledge does indeed translate to power, then the skills
acquired through collaboration provide even more ammunition
to Jellisons arsenal.
Everybody has learned from different
journeymen in the field, so they bring
their own way of doing everything.
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REPORT Training and Apprenticeship
recent years, especially in times when work increases in our industry,
training centres have been encountering fake and fraudulent certificates
that are trying to be passed as authentic and real. This is a grave concern, and
a real danger. Recently, there have been news stories in Alberta regarding this,
and contractors have brought other instances to our attention. When someone
tries to pass a fake training card or certificate, it hurts everyone.
Not only do you not know if the person beside you is qualified to be there
with you, it can possibly create a hazard level that can affect many others on the
jobsite. Imagine a worker near you has a fraudulent, faked, or forged Hydrogen
Sulphide (H2S) training card
stating they are aware of the
dangers of this deadly gas.
There is a leak, a monitor goes
off, or alarm is sounded, and
this person does not know
how to react. Now you, as a properly-trained person need to not only quickly
react and implement your training to survive, you now have another person to
be concerned about. What do you do? You do the best you can to survive and
save others, and hope you can escape the hazards present. Would you want this
type of burden on you, not knowing if the workers around you are competent
to be in a hazardous area such as an H2S exposure risk? This is a frightening and
unfortunately very possible situation.
I have personally worked in deadly H2S environments under mask and
supplied air, and I use this example because it is one I am very familiar with.
Thankfully, we had identified and controlled the hazards present, and all
personnel were highly-trained in the dangers of this particular case. Lives could
have been lost, and this is only one of thousands of potential scenarios.
The same can be said for any number of fake or forged cards we have seen.
Some fakes we have identified over time are Fall Arrest, Confined Space, First
Aid, CSTS, Scaffolding, and of course, H2S Alive.
We have a very specific process and procedure in place to identify these
frauds, and I would like to report that none get through if we have a chance to
look at them. But reality is I know there are many more out on sites that we
never get to see or verify. I suggest whenever there is a doubt by any member
or contractor as to the validity of a certificate or training card, they contact the
ACTC immediately. We can find out fairly quickly if it is a fake, and the penalties
are harsh for this activity. Penalties range from immediate expulsion from the
local union and regional council, to criminal charges being filed. This activity
cannot, and will not be tolerated. There is too much at stake like your life, or
the life of someone else.
See a fraud, report a fraud!
Beware of Fake Certicates
Len J. Bryden,
Director of Training and Apprenticeship
Alberta Carpenters Training Centre
lbryden@abcarptc.ab.ca
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When someone tries to
pass a fake training card or
certificate, it hurts everyone.
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TRAINING SUMMARY FOR THE LAST 15 MONTHS
Members Course
53 Millwright 16 Hours Safety Course
54 GE Gas Turbine Familiarization
42 UBC Rigging Qualification , 5 -Day
13 Pre-Apprenticeship 8-Week Course (TradeWinds)
16 UBC Flowserve Pump & Repair Technician Level 1
84 Overhead Crane Course
10 Machinery Shaft Alignment Course
11 Intake 1, Reciprocating Compressor Training, 2-Day
13 Mechanical Fitting and Scraping
7 Steam Turbine Familiarization, 5-Day
43 Fork Lift Training
10 Zoom Boom Training
50 H2S Alive
40 Basic First Aid
38 Elevated Work Platform Various JLG, Etc.
140 OSSA Fall Protection
82 OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor
56 OSSA Elevated Work Platform
623 OSSA Regional Orientation
REPORT Local 1460 Millwrights
he Alberta Millwright Training Centre is at full capacity for students
enrolled in its pre-requisite training for the two certificate courses in Las
Vegas, namely the General Electric Gas Turbine Certification course and
the Siemens Westinghouse Steam Turbine Certification course.
We are building relationships with both of these Original Equipment Manu-
facturers (OEMs), and currently we have a few members being dispatched to
GE Getsco. The memberships focus on training has enhanced our ability to talk
to these OEMs about using Local 1460 millwrights on their projects and outages.
To date, 120 members have completed the General Electric Certification, but
only 21 members have completed the Siemens Westinghouse Certification. We
now have 38 members eligible to go to the International Training Center (ITC).
The owner community wants a work-ready workforce, with all the safety and
skill training available to the member, in place prior to dispatch. The Alberta mill-
wrights and our contractors could become the overwhelming choice for providing
construction and maintenance service in Alberta, which would allow us to corner
the market of labour supply in Alberta.
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Millwright Training, the Passport
to Increase Market Share
Bob Hugh, Senior Business Representative
Local 1460 Millwrights
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Watermills use the flow
of water to turn a large
waterwheel. A shaft con-
nected to the wheel axle
then transmits the power
from the water through
gears and cogs to work
machinery, such as a mill-
stone to grind corn.
The specialized carpen-
ters who built and main-
tained watermills like
this one in an unknown
location in England were
millwrights. The term mill-
wright was in use in Britain
since the 15th century, to
identify those responsi-
ble for erecting the early
mechanical equipment
found in windmills
and watermills.
The mill in this painting
is unique in that it has two
waterwheels to drive its
equipment instead of one.
Watermill in Watercolour
Parting Shot
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In Memoriam
Training + Events
UPCOMING
ARCCAW notes with sorrow the
passing of the following members.
MEETINGS

First Wednesday of each month:
Local 1325 meeting
Third Thursday of each month:
Local 2103 meeting
Fourth Tuesday of each month:
Local 1460 meeting
TRAINING
Alberta Carpenters Training Centre
The following is a sample of training courses
that are open for registration at the time of
publication of this edition of Hard Hat.
For full listing or more information on
training courses, visit abcarptc.ab.ca or phone
the Edmonton oce at 780-455-6532 or toll-free
at 1-877-455-6532.
All courses are at the Edmonton location
unless otherwise indicated.
Commercial Door Hardware
Installation Course:
May 26 to May 30, 2014 (Calgary)
Industrial Technical Training:
May 5 to May 18, 2014
May 12 to May 25, 2014
June 23 to July 6, 2014
LOCAL 1325
Malcolm D. Wiley
November 17, 2013
Age 67
Michael McEachern
January 28, 2014
Age 36
LOCAL 1460
Juergen Lipphardt
October 20, 2013
Age 71
James (Jake) Moore
January 21, 2014
Age 69
Hans Kruger
March 30, 2014
Age 63
LOCAL 2103
Richard Turner
February 19, 2014
Age 56
Jeffrey Jensen
February 20, 2013
Age 47
Period 1 Carpentry:
May 20, 2014 to Jul 11, 2014
Scaolding Level One:
April 28 to May 16, 2014
May 26 to June 13, 2014
May 26 to June 13, 2014 (Ft. McMurray)
Scaolding Level Two:
April 28 to May 16, 2014
April 28 to May 16, 2014 (Ft. McMurray)
May 20 to June 6, 2014
June 16 to July 4, 2014
June 16 to July 4, 2014 (Ft. McMurray)
Scaolding Level Three:
May 20 to June 13, 2014
June 2 to June 27, 2014 (Calgary)
June 9 to July 4, 2014
MILLWRIGHTS TRAINING CENTRE
Visit www.albertamillwrights.com
for a current listing of training courses available.
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