This notice is to inform the membership of Local 83 that there will be information sessions across Mainland Nova Scotia to discuss the Carpenters Local 83 Collective Agreement. These are
important information sessions, so please make every effort to attend.

Information Sessions

Note*
1. Stellarton meeting will be followed by monthly meeting
2. There will be another meeting for members who could not make the Yarmouth session
Digby/Yarmouth – April 12th – 6pm (Coastal Inn Digby, 111 Warwick Street)

During these information sessions, membership will have the ability to express their thoughts towards creating the “newest” collective agreement.

Scott Keeping
ACRC Regional Manager, Local 83

Thank you to all members who came out last night to vote on the Local 83 Proposed Collective Agreement at all three locations.

After all the ballots where counted, the majority of members were “not” in favour of the proposed agreement. The current Collective Agreement expires on April 30th, 2018, meaning we will have time to make adjustments and present a new proposal to the membership.

Thanks again to all members who took time from their busy schedules to come out and vote. Overall, we had a total of 342 voters.

Fraternally,

Scott Keeping
Regional Manager, Nova Scotia and PEI

In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, Local 83 Sisters are hosting a special International Women’s Day Brunch on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Tom’s Family Restaurant (585 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville). The brunch starts at 11:30 a.m.

Notice of Ratification – Mainland Nova Scotia Carpenters’ Collective Agreement

The Carpenters’ Union Local 83 have reached a Memorandum of Agreement with the Nova Scotia Construction Labour Relations Association Limited (CLRA). This notice is to inform the membership of Local 83 that there will be three information sessions across Mainland Nova Scotia to review and discuss the new Carpenters’ Local 83 Collective Agreement. These are important meetings so please make every effort to attend.

Information Sessions

Upon completion of the information sessions above, there will be a ratification vote to determine the acceptance of the new Carpenters’ Local 83 Collective Agreement. The ratification vote will take place on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the three locations listed above.

The new agreement will provide Signatory Contractors with Local 83 the ability to compete aggressively against their non-union competition, leading to increased market share.

Thank you,

Scott Keeping
ACRC Regional Manager, Local 83

Be sure to attend the upcoming LU83 regular monthly meeting in Sackville, NS on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 as a representative from Belmont will be in attendance for a question and answer session regarding pension. The meeting will take place at the regular time of 7 p.m. at 1000 Sackville Drive.

LU1178 members are also encouraged to attend the LU83 information meeting in Stellarton, NS on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 as a Belmont representative will also be answering your pension questions at that meeting. Start time for the Stellarton meeting is 7 p.m. followed by the regular information meeting at 8 p.m.

If you have a question about your pension this is a great opportunity to get answers.

We hope to see you at the meetings!

Fraternally,
Scott Keeping
ACRC Regional Manager Nova Scotia and PEI

Congratulations to the four Local 83 Scholarship Contest winners who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Their names were drawn at the last Local 83 meeting held on December 5, 2017.

• • Travis Devonport – son of Ted (Edward) Devonport of Bedford
  • Jessica Fraser – daughter of Kelvin Fraser of Antigonish
  • Nicole Boudreau – daughter of Bill Boudreau of Williamswood
  • Chet Chisholm – son of Richard Chisholm of Salt Springs

We wish you all continued success with your studies!