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News & Views 09/29/21 NEWSLETTER • SEPTEMBER 2018

By: Steven Martin, Business Manager / Financial Secretary

09/29/21 ith Labour Day fast approaching we find ourselves and . It is unfortunate that this BUSINESS MANAGER/ dealing with the lockout of the International same motion was defeated a few weeks earlier. 09/29/21 09/29/21 FINANCIAL SECRETARY Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), W This Labour Day we will be starting the march as normal, Steven Martin Local 58. Local 58 represent the stage hands at Exhibition however, we will not be heading into the exhibition but Place. The Board of Governors (BOG) have locked them out PRESIDENT instead we will be marching to Lamport Stadium. We have since July 20th. IATSE has been working at the CNE for over Robert White Ext.5240 already been told that if we do not go into the Ex we will not 100 years,09/29/21 covering BMO Field, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, be given wristbands for our members. It is truly unfortunate VICE-PRESIDENT Coca Cola Coliseum and the Enercare Centre. It seems as 09/29/21 09/29/21 that city council 09/29/21 would put corporate greed over the worker’s Jeff Irons Ext.5272 though the BOG are focused on removing IATSE’s union rights and they should be held accountable for it. The best security clauses from their collective agreement to allow more RECORDING SECRETARY way for that to happen is on October 22 when we have our contracting out of work. In the end it would seem that the Bill Acorn Ext.5260 municipal elections. BOG chaired by Coun. is looking at reducing their cost for shows which use the Exhibition grounds. Over the course of the last few months we have been TREASURER 09/29/21 requested by the International Office to inquire as to how Jan de Jong Ext.5295 We have already heard of the attendance being down this many members we would have to send to Augusta Georgia. 09/29/21year at the Ex, which should indicate 09/29/21to city council to 09/29/21 CHIEF COUNSEL We put the job on the website and had responses from 59 intervene on behalf of the affected workers. Families are not Michael O'Brien members who were interested in going. By all accounts the willing to cross a picket line because they understand that job looks like it would be a good one to be on. At the All CONTROLLER these workers are defending their right to a free collective Canada Progress Meeting we had the Business Manager Jane Clifford bargaining. City council is elected by the people of and of the Local Union and the employer present to walk us they should be representing the majority of Torontonians who EXAMINING BOARD 09/29/21 09/29/21through a few things about the job. They also updated us on do not agree with the Chair of the BOG or the tactics being Chris Borgia the progress of the H-2B visa application they have filed for 09/29/21brought to bear on them. It took a petition 09/29/21 by Coun. Michael 09/29/21 Robert McGregor consideration. The application part is a bit different for the Layton signed by 22 other councillors to even have an update Karen Pullen Ext.5627 employer as compared to our member’s application. Below is on the status of the labour relations issues between the BOG a brief overview of the process for the two applications. EXECUTIVE BOARD and IATSE 58. The councillors who signed the petition to hear Aaron Zboch-Alves the update were: , , , The H-2B visa is for non-immigrant foreign workers who are James Belanger Janet 09/29/21Davis, , Frank Di 09/29/21Giorgio, Sarah not working in the agricultural field. The position or work Les Carbonaro Ext.5283 Doucette, , , Michelle Holland, applicable to the specific visa, permission must be secured Jodi Hill Ext.5530 09/29/21Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike 09/29/21Layton, , 09/29/21by the Employer in advance , and applies 09/29/21 to those employers Joe Marcello Miganoush Megardichian, , , Neethan who have a temporary need for the foreign employee that is Howard McFadden Ext.5238 Shan, , Kristyn Wong-Tam, Michael Thompson, intermittent, recurring, peak-load or a one-time occurrence. Jason Mitchell Ext.5622

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09/29/21The H-2B visa is valid for one year or less, For prospective employees outside the US, the next step is to apply for a visa through a US though it can be renewed for up to three years. consulate in your home country. In regard to Canadian applicants, this process can be completed To qualify for an H-2B visa the Employer must: at the US Border with the documents listed below: • Establish that its need for the prospective • A printout of the Form DS-160 (electronic completion is suggested http://travel.state.gov/ worker’s services or labor is temporary, content/visas/english /forms/ds-160--online-nonimmigrant-visaapplication.html).­ regardless of whether the underlying job can be described as permanent or • Notice from USCIS showing 1-129 approval (to be supplied by the employer) temporary (it is considered temporary if it • Valid passport for prospective employee and accompanying family is a one-time occurrence, a seasonal need, • One photo (passport type) for each applicant a peak-load need or an intermittent need. o For accompanying family, supply documents showing the family relationship, such as 09/29/21• Demonstrate that there are not sufficient birth and marriage certificates. US workers who are able, willing, qualified, 09/29/21and available to the temporary 09/29/21 work. • Documents establishing your intent to leave the US when your H-2B status expires, such as • Must show that the employment of H-2B copies of a deed to a house or a lease for an apartment, letters from an employer saying your workers will not adversely affect the job will be waiting for you. wages and working conditions of similarly As far as the process for our members it is fairly straight forward however, the employer side of employed US workers. 09/29/21 it is as usual marred in bureaucracy. We are left holding and waiting for the US Government to To qualify for an H-2B visa the Employee must: approve the visas before we can even apply. This process was started and the 1st District took 09/29/21• Have a valid job offer from an09/29/21 Employer who the names of members 09/29/21 from across Canada and entered each local in to a draw. All locals were has applied for and received permission given a minimum of 5 calls if they had that many members interested. The remaining calls were from the US Department of Labor to be randomly drawn and assigned to the local. • Be able to show that you intend to return home at the end of the permitted stay. LOCAL JOURNEYMEN UNION JOURNEYMEN MINIMUM LOTTERY TOTAL WELDERS •09/29/21 Have the correct background and abilities 105 17 5 12 17 3 for the job. 115 14 5 8 13 09/29/21• Must intend to return home before09/29/21 the 120 22 09/29/215 14 19 2 expiration date on the visa. 213 20 5 10 15 The Employee may stay for as long as one 230 15 5 10 15 year in duration, with their family (children 303 10 5 5 10 1 under 21); the period is extendable to three 353 59 5 15 20 years. The periods may be refreshed when the 402 4 4 4 Employee09/29/21 has exited the US for a period 09/29/21 of at 424 560 5 18 23 49 09/29/21least 3 months. 09/29/21502 46 09/29/215 13 18 3 Visa Application Process 529 50 5 9 14 530 1 1 1 The employer must start the process by 568 55 5 11 16 advertising and recruiting for the job in an attempt to find US workers. If none are found, 586 6 5 1 6 the employer can apply to its local state 625 59 5 9 14 workforce09/29/21 agency (SWA) for a temporary 09/29/21 work 773 15 5 10 15 certification. The SWA will transfer the case 804 9 5 4 9 2 09/29/21to the US Dept. of Labor for a final 09/29/21 decision on 993 09/29/2123 5 09/29/2118 23 1 the labor certification. 1003 4 4 4 1687 6 5 1 6 When the certification has been approved, 1852 44 5 14 19 1 the employer must file a visa petition on 2038 30 5 10 15 5 Form 1-129 and submit to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. If the prospective 2085 96 5 13 18 1 employee09/29/21 is already in the US (legally), the09/29/21 2166 52 5 11 16 employer can simultaneously ask that your 2330 187 5 15 20 5 09/29/21status be changed to H-2B status. 09/29/21Total 1404 09/29/21119 231 350 73

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09/29/21On Saturday August 11, 2018 the lottery was by Local number to make up the total of 350. applied in to go over the process and assist conducted for the remaining job calls for the A total of two hundred thirty-one (231) draws them in filling out the required paperwork. 350 electricians required at the Plant Vogtle took place, and the results are as follows: With the end of summer closing in, I hope that Project in Georgia. The lottery took place in Since we had the “lottery” I have received everyone had a great summer with their family Moncton, New Brunswick in advance of this and friends and that you enjoy the last long word that Bechtel was denied the visas. It does year's All Canada Progress Meeting. weekend of the summer. appear as though they will appeal the ruling but As previously mentioned, every Local Union for the time being we will remain at the ready Fraternally, that responded was allotted up to an initial to begin the process. When we finally get the Steven Martin, RSE 09/29/21five (5) calls, with the remaining calls drawn go-ahead, we will call all the members who Business Manager/Financial Secretary 09/29/21 09/29/21 Pension Gifts The following pensioners are invited to the South Unit Membership meeting at the Union Hall, 09/29/211377 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto on September 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to receive their pension gifts: Michael Aprile, Daniel Aube, Fortunato Bruzzese, Valeriu Dumbraveanu, William Felstead, 09/29/21 Leslie Gibbs, 09/29/21 David Hobsons, Ilija Janjic, 09/29/21John Jankowski, Jeff Johnson, Stan Kapica, Robert Kotyk and Dominic Mammoliti.

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09/29/21 Focus on the Big Picture

By: Robert White, President & Chairman

According to a recent survey half of While 69 per cent of respondents who said they’re trying to save more Canadians say financial stress is affecting have been able to do so, 65 per cent said they save 10 per cent or less 09/29/21their workplace performance of their earnings. As a trustee of our pension and Health & Welfare funds I receive One reason is that debt levels among working Canadians are on the 09/29/21periodicals and commentaries 09/29/21 from several advisory boards, one of rise. Forty per cent of respondents said they feel overwhelmed by their which is Benefits Canada. For the past 8-10 years I have been thinking level of debt, compared to 35 per cent last year. More than one-third about my upcoming retirement and now, as I am rapidly approaching (34 per cent) said their debt load increased over the year, up from 31 per my 62nd year of life, I have had to start considering how I will be able cent. And more are expecting to take longer to pay down that debt — to afford to retire. Over that time I have been attempting to reduce my 43 per cent said it will take more than 10 years, up from 42 per cent in debt09/29/21 and have been reviewing how I can reduce my daily spending to 2017 and 36 per cent in 2016. And 12 per cent of respondents said they enable me to live my life more comfortably in my retirement years. believe they’ll never be debt free. 09/29/21Below you will find one of Benefits 09/29/21 Canada’s articles based on a late 09/29/21 2017 survey done by CIBC after surveying 1500 Canadian adults. As Read: Majority of Canadians worried about level of retirement IBEW 353 members we are much better off than the average Canadian savings: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/ due to our having a well-managed pension fund, however Canadian’s retirement/majority-of-canadians-worried-about-level-of- and our 353 membership do have more stress in their lives today. retirement-savings-survey-106825 Nearly09/29/21 half (46 per cent) of Canadian employees said financial stress is “We would have hoped to see in the survey results that Canadians impacting their workplace performance, according to a new survey by would do more to alleviate their debt and take control of their financial 09/29/21the Canadian Payroll Association. 09/29/21 09/29/21situation in strong economic times,” says Peter Tzanetakis, president of the Canadian Payroll Association, in a press release. “Now is the time The survey also found that Canadian employees are more concerned to pay down debt, contribute to retirement savings and take control of with work-life balance (33 per cent) than they are with earning higher your financial future. Many Canadians seem to be complacent and are wages (26 per cent). This is especially true of millennials, with 38 per still not focused on the big picture.” cent ranking work-life balance as most important. Please refer to Brother Steven Martin’s great article from our July 2018 However,09/29/21 when asked about the best way 09/29/21 to improve their financial newsletter regarding causes and relief of stress after reading and well-being, the top answer among all respondents was higher wages thinking about this survey. Remember that this information and more is 09/29/21(25 per cent) versus spending less 09/29/21 (19 per cent). And while 72 per cent 09/29/21available to members through your account at TEIBAS (www.myteibas. said they’ve only saved a quarter or less of what they feel they’ll need com). You can find sheets and videos on many topics which you and to retire, the average target retirement age of 61 hasn’t changed since your family can access. Also, to help you plan for your retirement and last year’s survey. into your retirement TEIBAS holds seminars. Read: Just 7% of Canadians call retirement savings a priority Lastly, always remember that you can also reach out to our Member in09/29/21 2018: survey (https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/just- 09/29/21 Assistance Program (MAP) which provides confidential, short-term 7-of-canadians-call-retirement-savings-a-priority-in-2018- counseling and access to much more. It can be reached at 1-800-387- 09/29/21survey-108735) 09/29/21 09/29/214765 or www.shepellfgi.com. 09/29/21 The survey also found 66 per cent of working Canadians believe they’re We are always Stronger Together! in a better financial position than a year ago, but they also said their debt levels remain high and they’re still not saving enough for retirement. Fraternally yours, Some 44 per cent of respondents said it would be challenging to meet Robert White their financial obligations if their paycheque was delayed by even a (416) 985-7215 single09/29/21 week. Generation X-ers reported the09/29/21 highest level of difficulty, at [email protected] 47 per cent. One in five working Canadians said they couldn’t come up 09/29/21with just $2,000 within a month for09/29/21 an emergency expense. 09/29/21

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09/29/21 Committee on Political Education

By: Jeff Irons, Vice-President, Chair, COPE Committee

s summer has unofficially ended and we leave the Labour Day years and involved with the Council’s Election Planning Committee (EPC) weekend behind us, on behalf of your elected officers of local since 2010. 353 I wish to offer many thanks to all the Sisters and Brothers 09/29/21A The EPC is made of private and public sector unions representing who volunteered or participated in the annual Labour Day activities all facets of city workers. From the Building Trades, to parks and 09/29/21around our jurisdiction. At the09/29/21 country’s largest Labour Day Parade here recreation, teachers and support staff, fire fighters, EMS workers and in Toronto the numbers across all the Unions were noticeably down this even the TTC we all play a role and bring our experience to the table. year. This is directly attributable to the change in the parade route and The EPC has been meeting regularly since Nov. 2017 strategizing and the fact there were no free CNE admission wrist bands given out to the preparing the standard questionnaire that would be used to interview marchers. IASTE LU 58 has been locked out of their workplace, at the 09/29/21 all prospective newcomers and to ensure the returning incumbents CNE since July 20th. 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21continue to share labour’s vision and values while remaining The CNE Board of Governors, which is made up partially by City of accountable to the Council after the election if they received our Toronto Councillors and chaired by Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grimes, endorsement. The Educational Unions use a similar process when refuses to move off their demands that IATSE give up their Union making School Board Trustee recommendations for endorsement. protection clauses regarding contracting out their work before moving Our EPC interviews, discusses and then makes a report to the Labour further in the negotiations. Mayor steadfastly refuses to Council Executive Board, who then discusses and recommends the get09/29/21 involved to end this impasse. Therefore the Toronto & York Region endorsement at the monthly delegates meeting for the final vote. A Labour Council (TYRLC) which hosts the yearly parade made the difficult 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21version of this process is followed by most Labour Councils when decision (supported by 353) to boycott the CNE in a show of Solidarity endorsing candidates for your voting Consideration. The difference this with the locked out workers. Sadly I feel we can expect the same hard- year was excellent mayoral candidate Jennifer Keesmaat, who met line stance in our future because Local 353 as well many other Building with the EPC, the Executive Board and the Heads of Unions prior to the Trade Unions and CUPE, will be heading to the bargaining table soon September Delegates meeting where she received the support of the because all our collective agreements finish at the end of 2018. 09/29/21 09/29/21 floor. Please look to the October newsletter for recommendations of as Many of us will now be moving into election mode to face the full many candidates as possible worthy of our and our voting family’s vote 09/29/21onslaught of campaigning for the 09/29/21 Municipal Elections (E-day) on 09/29/21on Eday from our various affiliated Labour Councils. Monday October 22th throughout the Province of . All of the Your Political Action Committee (PAC) aka COPE meets traditionally elected/appointed municipal officers, whether Mayor, Councillor, on the first Wednesday of the month at the Lawrence office in the Regional Councillor or School Board Trustees are probably the most Majesky Committee Room starting at 5:30pm. Conversely during important elected officials who directly affect our everyday lives. When election campaigns it meets as often as necessary when mobilizing for you have a local issue with your neighbours or a problem with the 09/29/21 09/29/21 campaign work. If you cannot make it out to a meeting but have some services your taxes pay for, it is your local City Hall you would reach out thoughts or suggestions please email me or Vice-Chair Jim Belanger at 09/29/21to first. 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21 [email protected]. The fight continues….. Local 353, as with many other Building Trade Unions, does not have In Solidarity, full time political staff. For our voting recommendations and the campaigns we volunteer on, we rely on our Building Trade Councils and Jeff Irons, RSE more importantly our local Labour Councils to do the leg work on who (416) 510-5272 deserves09/29/21 our Union family’s vote. I can speak09/29/21 first hand of the TYRLC [email protected] 09/29/21process because I have been on 09/29/21the Executive Board going on eight 09/29/21

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09/29/21 Unit Meetings Highlights

By: Bill Acorn, Recording Secretary

his month the North unit meeting work could be done by a labourer but there at the Famous People Players on Wednesday, was chaired by Brother Jodi Hill with was an accident where they damaged a 500 September 12th and then the Kitchener 09/29/21T Brother Brian Wilkie as Vice Chair and MCM cable due to a brick being in the way. Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 11th, hosted Brother Derrick Smith as Recorder. In the East This was hazardous and someone would likely by Local 804. On Tuesday, September 25th, 09/29/21unit meeting Brother Jason Mitchell09/29/21 chaired have been injured. Local 353 Retirees Club Executive will be with Brother Andrew White as Vice Chair and hosting a “Meet & Greet” at 1001 Ritson Road Brother Steven Martin reported the Chamber Brother John Mightis as Recorder. The South South, Oshawa to try and stimulate some of Commerce did not think that apprentice unit meeting was chaired by President Brother interest in the East unit Retirees Club. The reviews should be their business. They also Robert White with Vice President Brother Jeff “Meet & Greet” will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. did not think the risk of harm issue was their Irons09/29/21 as Vice Chair and Brother Bill Acorn as with hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks business. The Chamber of Commerce believed Recording Secretary. Our Business Manager available. The Retirees North unit continues to that things should be done as fast and as 09/29/21Brother Steven Martin was present 09/29/21 at all three 09/29/21 grow and there appears to be more interest in cheap as they can. unit meetings. Our Treasurer Brother Jan de the South unit events, therefore the Trustees Jong was present for the South unit meeting. Brother Steven Martin reported on the Joint have approved a bus chartered from the North Proposal which had been sent back to the end to the Annual Christmas Dinner/Dance and The minutes were approved and the monthly contractors. The next meeting date with the Annual Pin/Award Breakfast. If you are bills were read for information. 09/29/21 the contractors has been postponed until a Local 353 retiree, come out to your North, BUSINESS MANAGER / September 6th, 2018. Brother Martin stated South or East unit events. Bring your spouse 09/29/21FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S 09/29/21 REPORT he would have more information09/29/21 at next and enjoy yourself. month’s meeting. This month we had 4 Brothers apply for their Retirees report given by Pension and one Brother for his Honourary Brother Steven Martin presented the legal bills Brother John Hawkins: Withdrawal. The membership moved, with an explanation of each. Brother John Hawkins reported there were seconded and approved all the applications. twenty one retirees at the Golden Griddle COMMITTEE REPORTS Brother Steven Martin reported on the new breakfast. He asked the members to inform all Retirees Club Report given by Government09/29/21 we have been dealing with 09/29/21in retirees about the breakfast. Brother Hawkins Brother Robert Rynyk: 09/29/21Ontario. The Conservatives have 09/29/21 scraped the 09/29/21 thanked the membership, Officers and the ratio reviews for the construction trades. All Brother Robert Rynyk reminded the members, Business Manager for their support. the Retirees Club meet on the first Tuesday government bids will now be open to any Women's Committee report given by of each month at 1377 Lawrence Avenue contractor regardless of whether they have an Sister Tracy Lammin agreement with a union or not. 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09/29/21members that registered; 98% attended which The 50/50 draws this month were $34.00 in motorcycle and how her body was now being was fantastic numbers. The Social Committee the north, $59 .00 in the east and $141.00 in held together with pins and screws. The was busy working on the entertainment for the south. Brother reminded the members the importance the Children’s Christmas Party to be held on At each unit meeting, members won $50.00 of not driving distracted. December 1st, 2018. He encouraged the gas cards and First Aid Kits. A member asked if the new Provincial members to keep an eye on the website for all legislation on open tenders would affect our updates and cut-off date for registration. It UNFINISHED BUSINESS Fair Wage policy in the City of Toronto and was important to stick to the cut-off dates. The Promotion Fund and Sports Entertainment surrounding areas and was informed if the new Retirees Fund along with 2 Travel Card ILL & INJURED/ legislation was passed it could scrap all Fair 09/29/21 requests, were all moved, seconded and DECEASED MEMBERS Wage policies. approved by all three units. Each unit Chair or Vice Chair encouraged the 09/29/21 09/29/21 In the East unit meeting a Sister spoke members to visit the ill and injured with the GOOD OF THE UNION about the Local’s donation to the Saint Clair names posted at all of our meetings every In the North unit meeting, a Brother asked Sprockets while in the South unit meeting month. The names of the 8 members who what would happen to the College of Trades a retired Brother presented the Local with passed away were read and the members under the Conservative Government and was a plaque for their sponsorship of a Durham were09/29/21 asked to stand for a moment of silence. informed that if OCOT continue to concentrate Region volleyball team. 09/29/21 09/29/21on enforcement, the Government09/29/21 would NEW MEMBERS abolish it. To All Committee Chairs: If you want to see This month we had 14 members who took their a specific Committee report included in the Members thanked the membership for sending Oath of Obligation, 10 members who were Highlights of the Union Meetings, please them to courses at the Canadian Labour congratulated upon their successful completion let me know on the day you present. Congress Summer School. of their Certification of Qualification, and Your Recording Secretary, 309/29/21 members who received their Pension A Brother reported on a woman (Pinky) who 09/29/21Honourariums. 09/29/21was hit by a distracted 09/29/21 driver while riding her Brother Bill Acorn Join our Ski Team We are organizing a ski trip for IBEW 353 members and their families to Arcs Extreme in France on April 6-14, 2019. 09/29/21 Price is 09/29/21$2,644.73 per person tax included, based on double occupancy. 09/29/21 It includes 09/29/21 the round trip airfare from Toronto 09/29/21 to Lyon Airport with one stop over in Amsterdam, ski lifts, classes, gourmet food, open bar and non-ski activities. Please contact Mike Kwiecinski at [email protected] or call (905) 531-5149 by September 15, 2018 if you are interested. 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21 To all the Remote Control enthusiasts of the IBEW Local 353 09/29/21 Anyone 09/29/21 interested in some friendly racing on the weekends at 3185 Orlando Drive parking lot please email me at [email protected]. 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21

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2018 LABOUR DAY PARADE

09/29/21Brother Bill Acorn reporting on behalf of the Labour Day Committee This year’s Labour Day parade had 318 participants in addition to 28 children, a great turnout on a hot, humid and sunny day that was perfect for the 5 km march. We were well prepared with plenty of water and energy bars to help us keep up with the quick pace of the parade. This year we had a raffle for two bicycles that was 09/29/21open to all children participating in the parade. The lucky winners of the bicycles were Catarina 09/29/21Pombeiro, daughter of Brother 09/29/21 Alex Pombeiro and Stephen Shittu, son of Brother Adeleke Shittu. The committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers that provided their time to09/29/21 help on this fabulous day. I would also like to thank the Labour Day Committee for all their hard 09/29/21work and dedication that they provided 09/29/21 over the 09/29/21 last five months that made this parade successful. The Committee would also like to thank the membership for respecting the IATSE workers’ picket line and refrain from entering the CNE grounds09/29/21 this year. We hope everyone had a good time either at the activities in Lamport Stadium or 09/29/21at the barbeque at our Lawrence 09/29/21Avenue East Hall. 09/29/21

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WORKPLACE SAFETY & INSURANCE 09/29/21 Tribunal Allowed Member Appeal for Trigger Thumb, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome & Permanent Impairment for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome By: Gary Majesky, WSIB Consultant & Executive Board Member

have published articles on the causal relationship between the Electrician Ergonomic Study, which you had kindly provided, physical demands of an electrician’s job, which habitually recruits describing the specific tasks that an electrician is required to 09/29/21I repetitive gripping and squeezing and the development of hand perform. Although there may be other contributing factors, disorders and neuropathies. The most frequent is carpel tunnel syndrome including systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, it is my 09/29/21(CTS), followed by trigger finger/thumb, 09/29/21 and cubital tunnel syndrome. opinion that highly repetitive, manual work such as pulling wire, Dealing with WSIB can be a frustrating experience for members, repetitive or sustained forceful grip and sustained use of vibrating and power tools would be considered a material contributing factor myself included, because notwithstanding well documented medical to the development of focal compression neuropathy, including literature and case law regarding a strong causal relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome. the09/29/21 development of hand neuropathies and the job tasks of electrical workers – decision makers frequently rule there is nothing inherently In the most recent appeal, Vice-Chair Goldman quickly zeroed in on the 09/29/21repetitive about the job because 09/29/21 job tasks change throughout the day. 09/29/21adjudicative flaws in denying the member’s claim. She noted “the Case In rebutting this nonsensical analysis, I refer to our Electrician Manager recognized that there were risk factors for both diagnoses Ergonomic Research Study and point to the numerous photo’s. Leaving associated with the duties of an electrician.” However, “due to the aside the “tool list” it doesn’t matter what branch of the Brotherhood delayed onset of symptoms, the new diagnoses cannot be causally you work in, because the key anatomical tool of the trade is your hands. linked to the worker’s job duties.” In09/29/21 each and every photo members are using manual or power tools, The Appeal Resolution Officer relied on the Board’s medical consultant pulling and stripping wire, and making terminations. The evidence is opinion, where Dr. Kanalec, stated the following: irrefutable – just open your eyes. 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21There are risk factors for the development of trigger thumb with In a recent Tribunal appeal, Decision No. 1170/18, an electrician the duties of electrician(s) which would include repetitive gripping employed at a downtown university developed CTS in 2010. His claim grasping with the hands and thumb against resistance however this was initially allowed, but the WSIB ruled he fully recovered post- gentlemen has not been working for quite some time. Risk factors operatively, and did not suffer a permanent impairment. They also ruled do exist for the bilateral trigger thumb with respect to job duties of the member’s cubital tunnel syndrome and trigger thumb were not work electrician however there has been a significant temporal lag based related09/29/21 because of a delayed onset. He 09/29/21subsequently underwent two on him not working post bilateral CTS to explain symptom onset. 09/29/21surgeries for trigger thumb and remained09/29/21 symptomatic. 09/29/21The bilateral triggering is not related to bilateral CTS. The WSIB exploited the opportunity ruling the members’ ongoing hand The cubital tunnel syndrome is not related to bilateral CTS symptoms were related to the non-compensable cubital tunnel and condition but there are risk factors for the development of this trigger thumb, and not CTS. condition with respect to the general duties of an electrician, such as repetitive flexion extension of the elbow against resistance as In our legal submissions the union cited a medical report from the well as prolonged flexion or levering of the elbows during certain family MD, and a medical opinion from Dr. Zvi Margaliot, a renowned 09/29/21 09/29/21 jobs however the only problem in this case is that the symptoms hand specialist who treats injured workers at a WSIB Hand Specialty came on later, him being off work without any further work 09/29/21Clinic. 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09/29/21Based on the medical evidence I find that the worker’s trigger thumb condition and cubital tunnel syndrome are compatible with the accident history. As noted above Dr. Kanalec opined that there New Members were risk factors for the development of trigger thumb and cubital tunnel syndrome associated with the duties of an electrician. The APRENTICE HOUSEWIREMEN worker testified that he had ongoing numbness and tingling in his Vito Auciello, Julian Baccarella, Michael D'Amico, Timothy Lalone, thumb prior to seeking medical attention for this condition. At the Anthony-Michael Mastrangelo and Christopher Tomlinson. time he reported a disablement injury the most severe symptoms were associated with CTS. I am persuaded by the worker’s APPRENTICE LINEMEN testimony that he experienced symptoms associated with his 09/29/21 Peter Allison, James Cochrane, Joseph Johnson, Kendall thumb and elbow throughout this period, and that the symptoms 09/29/21deteriorated with time causing 09/29/21 him to seek medical attention after Mackenzie and Jordan Perry. the bilateral CTS release surgeries. I also note the proximate nature of the areas of injury. The medical article provided by the APPRENTICE TECHNICIANS Tribunal’s Medical Liaison Office indicates that trigger thumb as James Bullock, Quincy Guevara, Yousef Iguilem, Anastasia described in the article, tender lump in the palm; swelling, catching Kastanis-Malloy and Jacob Pearce. 09/29/21or popping sensation in the finger or thumb joints, pain when bending or straightening the finger, correspond to the worker’s APPRENTICE WIREMEN 09/29/21description of his symptoms some09/29/21 time before he sought medical 09/29/21Alex Arseneau, Cameron Cerant, Adam Chaplin, Riley Crough, attention for his conditions. Stefan D'ippolito, Jason Dipasquale, Mark Dobranowski and Derek In the present case the worker cubital tunnel syndrome cannot be Fulcher, Kevin Grayston, Jeeva Jeevaratnarajah, Wiktor Kownacki, considered idiopathic (cause unknown), since clearly the injuries Jordan Lentze, Jabriel Minawi, Michael Rocks, Brent Wilkinson, forces have been identified. In coming to my finding that the Patrick Wojtowicz, Alexander Wuzynski and Edress Zamani. worker has not fully recovered from his carpal tunnel injury and 09/29/21that his impairment is permanent, I have taken into consideration GROUNDMEN the fact that the worker’s carpal tunnel condition has persisted for Michael Kent and Tyrel Kerr. 09/29/21a number of years, and that despite09/29/21 physiotherapy and surgery, 09/29/21 has failed to resolve. I can only conclude that the impairment is JOURNEYMEN HOUSEWIREMEN permanent, and that, consequently, the worker is entitled to a NEL Russell Decicco and Geoffrey Gordon. award for bilateral CTS impairment. JOURNEYMEN LINEMEN Gary Majesky WSIB09/29/21 Consultant 09/29/21 Nick Araujo and Robert Davidson. Direct Line (416) 510-5251 09/29/[email protected] 09/29/21 09/29/21JOURNEYMEN WIREMEN Lucas Scarlett, Kenneth Sheardown and Yuriy Yamchshikov.

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09/29/21 LEARN MORE, BE MORE.

By: Susan Boorman, Director of Education and Training Education and Training Expands As apprentices are required to complete sixty Since then our team has been busy ordering We are very pleased to welcome Brother Peter (60) hours of elective training in their third the many components that need to be installed 09/29/21Darnbrough to the Education and Training semester, it is very surprising to me that we on the boards as well as building the training team. He started with us on July 30th and will do not have more apprentices registering for boards at the Oshawa training centre. Here 09/29/21be working out of the Mississauga 09/29/21 Training courses that are open to all members. We are a couple of pictures of the boards in Centre in the capacity of Education Support. often see apprentices waiting until the very various stages of completion --- next step end of their apprenticeship to sign up for installation of components. Peter is a long-time Local 353 member with a courses, which put them into a bind. Leaving strong background in Communications. Many it to the end is not a good strategy, especially of09/29/21 you would have had Peter as an instructor if classes fill up. If you don’t get into a as he has taught a variety of Computer and course it then creates a situation where the 09/29/21Networking courses for over five 09/29/21 years. apprentice cannot be 09/29/21completed by the Joint Peter’s dedication to education and training Apprenticeship Council. Why not be proactive will bring additional strength and creativity and get the courses done early? to the team which is a value added for the Here is a list of courses that are open to all membership. Welcome aboard Peter! members for the Fall 2018 semester: Fall09/29/21 2018 Courses • AutoCAD LT Essentials – Level 1 Registrations are flowing in which is very • Certification Part II – Construction 09/29/21encouraging – further proving the 09/29/21 membership Sector Program (Prerequisite09/29/21 – Basic is eager to continue their trades training. If Certification – Part I) you have not yet taken the time to read through • Computer Operations – Level 1 the catalogue, I encourage you to do so as we • CSTT Installer Program have a couple of new courses in addition to our • Electrical Health & Safety – An regular but popular course offerings. 09/29/21 09/29/21Introduction We have worked extremely hard since the • Electrical Code Review 09/29/21Spring 2018 program to develop 09/29/21 new and 09/29/21 • Electronics – Level 1 interesting seminars with our training partners that will be offered at all four (4) of our • Fibre Optics – Level 1 training centres. There are so many now that Seminars are also a fantastic way to pick up we created a section within the Fall 2018 odd credit hours towards your apprenticeship catalogue09/29/21 dedicated just to seminars. Take09/29/21 a training. These only require a one-evening look and register for one today. commitment, which is an easy way to obtain “There is no greater education than one that is self-driven” 09/29/21Course Eligibility 09/29/21three (3) 09/29/21 hours credit and this Fall all seminars 09/29/21 are available in Barrie, Mississauga, Toronto Neil deGrasse Tyson APPRENTICES TAKE NOTE. Courses and Oshawa training centres. are open to Journeypersons and Senior Yours in Training, Apprentices who have successfully completed Lining Up for Spring 2019 Susan Boorman Advanced Trade School unless otherwise In my April article I provided a detailed Director of Education and Training noted09/29/21 in the prerequisite of the course 09/29/21overview of the National Advanced Lighting description. Courses marked with an asterisk Controls Training Program (NALCTP) that we 09/29/21(*) are open to all members. 09/29/21are planning to offer in09/29/21 the Spring of 2019.

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09/29/21 Working at Heights & WHMIS Training

Working at Heights certification is now required prior to being eligible for Dispatch. Please call Cindy in the Education department at (416) 510-5259, to book a seat in the next available daytime class. This training is NOT available to JAC Apprentices or Low-Rise members or members who are currently working.

09/29/21Working at Heights Training will be offered to out of work members at the following times: 09/29/21 09/29/21Toronto Training Centre – Mondays at 8:30am Mississauga Training Centre – Wednesdays at 8:30am Oshawa Training Centre – 1st and 4th Thursdays at 8:30am 09/29/21 Barrie Training Centre – 3rd Thursday at 8:30am 09/29/21Working at Heights 09/29/21 Refresher Training will be offered09/29/21 to out of work members at the following times: Toronto Training Centre – Tuesdays at 11:00am Mississauga Training Centre – Thursdays at 11:00am Oshawa Training Centre – 3rd Monday at 11:00am Barrie Training Centre – 4th Thursday at 11:00am 09/29/21 WHMIS Training will be offered to out of work members at the following times: 09/29/21 09/29/21Toronto Training Centre 09/29/21 – Tuesdays at 8:30am Mississauga Training Centre – Thursdays at 8:30am Oshawa Training Centre – 3rd Monday at 8:30am Barrie Training Centre – 4th Thursday at 8:30am 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21 Health & Safety Recognition Award The purpose of this award is to acknowledge a member who has taken an approach to the workplace health and safety. The overall 09/29/21objective is to promote a healthier and09/29/21 safer workplace for all. It does not matter if the nominee is an Apprentice, Journeyman or Foreman. The Health & Safety Committee will select a recipient from all eligible candidates nominated by members. Nominations will be open 09/29/21from September 1, 201809/29/21 – December 31, 2018. 09/29/21 Nominations are for the preceding year 09/29/21 and are open to all active members. Please mail of fax a form containing the following information: Member Nominated, Card #, Job Location, Nominated by, Card #, Nominators Phone #, Email Address and the description of act or acts which has improved the workplace health and safety. To: Local Union 353 Health & Safety Committee 09/29/21 09/29/211377 Lawrence Ave. E. Toronto, ON M3A 3P8 09/29/21 09/29/21 Fax# (416) 09/29/21 510-3531

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09/29/21 Annual Retirees' Christmas Dinner Sunday, November 25, 2018

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09/29/21 Children’s Christmas Party Saturday, December 1, 2018 The Children's Christmas Party will be held on December 1, 2018 at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road (Hall 5). Registration will open in October 2018. Please register before November 16, 2018. Registration deadline is 11:00pm online only or 12:00pm (noon) in person, or by phone on November 19th, 2018. Please note after this date an age appropriate toy cannot be guaranteed. All members must register their 12 year old and under children to be eligible to receive a gift. Please remember this is a party for members and their 09/29/21dependents only. There will be balloon and airbrush tattoo artists along with face painters. Pop Corn, Cotton Candy Floss, Gingerbread Cookies and Pizza 09/29/21will be on the menu. 09/29/21 Get your picture taken with your favourite Super Hero or Princess. Additionally there will be two photo booths for families to get their own 2018 family Christmas picture keep sake. Nascar Bob will be back again this year so rev-up your motors for some exciting racing fun. Our friends from Zoo to You will bring along 09/29/21some interesting animals with handlers for an interactive face to face. 09/29/21We will be entertained with 09/29/21 two new stage shows. To be announced 09/29/21 at a later date. Doors will open at 11:30am. The entertainment starts at 12:00pm (noon) with the first show on at 1:00pm and the second show on at 2:00pm. The raffle draw for all the great door prizes will take place at approximately 2:30pm with Santa arriving at 3:00pm. Gifts will be available after Santa is seated on the stage. The party ends at 4:00pm. Volunteers are required for all ages. Volunteers must pre-register with the Hall. Volunteer letters for community hours will be made available only if requested at registration. Please remember to leave your complete contact information. Check the union web page for 09/29/21further instructions related to volunteering. Online volunteer forms are located under the FORMS tab on the local 353 web page. 09/29/21The Human Rights Committee 09/29/21 will be collecting non-perishable food 09/29/21 for the Christmas food drive. Forgot to bring a non-perishable item, no worries as monetary donations are always accepted. Note: This year 2018 toys will no longer be available for pick up after the event at the union hall. Also, toys will not be given out before 3:00pm or until Santa is seated on stage. No exceptions will be granted. Please see our web page for the latest and last minute party updates. 09/29/21Terry Fischer 09/29/21 Social Committee Chairman 09/29/21------09/29/21------09/29/21 ------Children’s Christmas Party

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09/29/21 IBEW Local 353 Scholarships Officers’ Scholarship Award (10 @ $300.00 each) o Political activism Terms and Conditions o Dedication to the Labor movement • Open to members of IBEW Local 353 and their immediate family. (spouse or o Leadership quality dependent children) o Valuing integrity and honestly over prosperity • Enrolled in a full time publicly funded Canadian University or College for the o Community activism or service current academic school year. o Human rights • Must be entering the second year or higher, of a full-time program leading to a 09/29/21degree, diploma or a certificate Business Manager’s Scholarship Award (1 @ $2,000) • Include with the application supporting documentation; acceptance letter, tuition Terms and Conditions receipts, etc. • Applicant must be an IBEW 353 member 09/29/21• Candidates are required to09/29/21 send the detailed information as outlined above, the • Applicant must submit an essay describing how the union has affected our quality completed application form, along with an essay on the following topic: of life and wellbeing of my family o The media has successfully bombarded Canadians with an “Anti-Union” • Enrolled in a publicly funded Canadian University leading to a degree message; so much so that, before having any firsthand experience with unions, Canadians have a negative impression of who Unions are and what • Applicant must include course description/curriculum the benefits are of belonging to a union. What must Unions do to overcome • Include with the application supporting documentation; acceptance letter, tuition 09/29/21the “Anti-Union Message” and educate Canadians, and specifically young receipts, etc. persons on the benefits of belonging in a Union? • This scholarship is limited to the following areas of study: 09/29/21• Acceptable applicants will be entered09/29/21 into a lottery and scholarships awarded via09/29/21 o Labour Law random draw o Human Rights President’s Scholarship Award (1 @ $1,000) o Political Science Terms and Conditions o Labour Study • Applicant must be an IBEW 353 member • Other areas of study may be considered at the sole discretion of the selection • Must submit an essay describing “How the union has affected our quality of life committee: and wellbeing of my family” Member may apply for Business Manager or President Fund as well as officer’s fund. 09/29/21• Must be enrolled in a publicly funded Canadian University or College leading to a Successful recipients of the Presidents and Business Managers Scholarships will be Degree determined by the Scholarship Committee. All scholarships will be awarded in the --or-- applicant’s name. 09/29/21 Enrolled in a full time (30 weeks 09/29/21or more) program at a publicly funded Post 09/29/21Applications received after December 31, 2018 and incomplete applications Secondary Institution leading to a diploma or certificate (must include course will be disqualified. description/curriculum) *PLEASE MAIL ALL REQUESTS TO: • Include with the application supporting documentation; acceptance letter, tuition receipts, etc. IBEW LOCAL 353 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE C/O Les Carbonaro • Applicant must submit a resume with emphasis on the following volunteer 1377 LAWRENCE AVE. E. activities: TORONTO, ONTARIO M3A 3P8 o Social conscience 09/29/21 09/29/21 If you have any inquiries please contact Les Carbonaro at 416-347-3959. 09/29/21 09/29/21 09/29/21 IBEW Local 353 Scholarships Application Form

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09/29/21 In Memoriam It is with deepest regret that we report the deaths of the following members:

PATRICK KROL JOHN KUPCHANKO Joined the union on April 30, 2015 and passed away Joined the union on January 1, 1952 and passed away 09/29/21on December 9, 2017. He was 27 years of age. on August 27, 2018. He was 90 years of age. 09/29/21 The last reported 09/29/21 company Brother Krol The last reported company Brother Kupchanko worked for was Nortown Electric. worked for was State Contractors. SYDNEY WOOLNOUGH JAMES DEMOE 09/29/21Joined the union on December 17, 1947 and passed away Joined the union on November 1, 1960 and passed away on July 11, 2018. He was 100 years of age. on August 28, 2018. He was 79 years of age. 09/29/21The last reported company 09/29/21 Brother Woolnough 09/29/21The last reported company Brother Demoe worked for was Toronto School Board. worked for was State Contractors. JAMES PEARCE ROBERT VARDI Joined the union on May 6, 2011 and passed away Joined the union on March 11, 1989 and passed away 09/29/21on August 11, 2018. He was 50 years of age. on August 28, 2018. He was 86 years of age. 09/29/21The last reported 09/29/21company Brother Pearce 09/29/21The last reported company Brother Vardi worked for was Tam Electric. worked for was Simplex Electric. DONALD HANCOCK JOHANN STREISSLBERGER Joined the union on September 1, 1973 and passed away Joined the union on May 1, 1966 and passed away 09/29/21 on August 20, 2018. He was09/29/21 65 years of age. on September 3, 2018. He was 79 years of age. 09/29/21The last reported company09/29/21 Brother Hancock 09/29/21The last reported company Brother Streisslberger worked for was Symtech Innovations. worked for was Nortown Electric. STEPHEN PITCHER RAYMOND DAVISON Joined the union on January 1, 1956 and passed away Joined the union on October 1, 1969 and passed away 09/29/21 on August 21, 2018. He was09/29/21 87 years of age. on September 4, 2018. He was 84 years of age. 09/29/21The last reported 09/29/21company Brother Pitcher 09/29/21 The last reported 09/29/21 company Brother Davison worked for was Nichols Radtke. worked for was State Contractors. DOUGLAS MCCULLOCH Joined the union on January 15, 1969 and passed away Our sincere condolences 09/29/21 on August 22, 2018. He was09/29/21 90 years of age. are extended to their The last reported company Brother McCulloch families and friends. 09/29/21worked for was 09/29/21Toronto School Board. 09/29/21

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09/29/21 IBEW 353 North, East & South Unit Meetings

North Unit Membership meeting North Unit Membership meeting North Unit Membership meeting 09/29/21will be held on Tuesday, will be held on Tuesday, will be held on Tuesday, 09/29/21September 11, 2018 09/29/21at 7:00 p.m. October 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. November 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Hall, at the Union Hall, at the Union Hall, 2 Saunders Road, Barrie. 2 Saunders Road, Barrie. 2 Saunders Road, Barrie.

East09/29/21 Unit Membership meeting East Unit Membership meeting East Unit Membership meeting 09/29/21will be held on Wednesday, 09/29/21 will be held on09/29/21 Wednesday, will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. October 10, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. November 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Hall, at the Union Hall, at the Union Hall, 1001 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa. 1001 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa. 1001 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa.

South09/29/21 Unit Membership meeting South Unit Membership meeting South Unit Membership meeting 09/29/21will be held on Thursday, 09/29/21 will be held 09/29/21 on Thursday, will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. October 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. November 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Hall, at the Union Hall, at the Union Hall, 1377 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto. 1377 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto. 1377 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto. 09/29/21 09/29/21

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