Upcoming Election of Officers

UA LOCAL 179 NEWS

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF SASKATCHEWAN’S PIPE TRADES UNION FALL & WINTER 2017 Upcoming Election of Officers

IN THIS ISSUE: Business Manager’s Report...Page 3 Build Conference...Page 20 Industrial Sector Work….Page 4 Training Matters...Page 21 Southern Commercial Update...Page 10 In Memoriam...Page 29 Northern Commercial Update...Page 14 Children’s Christmas Parties...Page 31

UA Local 179 Merchandise...Page 18-19 Membership Meetings...Page 32

Who we are: United Association of Journeyperson and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada or "UA" as it is commonly known is a multi-craft union whose members are engaged in the fabrication, installation and servicing of piping systems. There are approximately 326,000 highly-skilled United Association members who belong to over 300 individual local unions across North America.

The United Association has been training qualified pipe tradespeople longer than anyone else in the industry. The UA boasts the premier training programs available in the industry today, including four-year apprenticeship programs, ex- tensive journeyperson training, organized instructor training, and certification programs.

Founded in 1906, UA Local 179 is the local representing those union members working in the pipe trades in Saskatche- wan. Our members include journeyperson and apprentice: plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, welders, refrigeration mechanics, sprinkler fitters, instrumentation techs and quality control.

UA LOCAL 179 OFFICERS & COMMITTEES President - Ken Boychuk Holzer, Mitch Solomon & Cory Wilson Vice President - Brandon Faul Finance Committee – Gerald Lovelace, Business Manager/Financial Secretary – Bill Peters Manfred Hauser, Dave Lichtenwald & Rick Industrial Business Agent – Mike Mclean Meroniuk Commercial Business Agents / Organizers – Recording Secretary – Darwin Ewart Landon Mohl & Mitch Grenier Inside Guard – Gord Pawelko Director of Training – Ken Busch Executive Board – Darwin Payette, Randy

NOTICE:

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR LOCAL 179 JOURNEYPERSONS WILL BE $46.00 PER MONTH.

If you have moved please contact the Union Hall with your new address at 306-569-0624.

This newsletter is published two times per year: Spring-Summer & Fall-Winter and serves as the official newsletter of UA Local 179. The layout and editing of the newsletter is completed by Judy McConnell with contributions from: Bill Peters, Mike Mclean, Landon Mohl, Ken Busch, Claudia Rubio and Mitch Grenier . The newsletter is printed in a unionized print shop by Allied Printers, Regina, SK.

BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT

This year has been tough on many of our members, with lack of work, so here’s hoping 2018 will prove to be more promising. The first part of the year will be slow, picking up in February and March with the Co-op and Yara shutdowns. The Co-op has Capital work slated for a good part of 2018.

The Local is in need of a major project in the coming years and there are strong prospects with Jansen Potash, and their 5.5 to 6.5 billion dollar project. To date, I have had 3 meetings with the Jansen people promoting Local 179 members for site work and have another meeting scheduled in another month. Other large projects consist of Midwest Potash, Yara and the possibility of the Stoughton Refinery.

On the positive side, the pension has seen changes that will put an additional 15% towards the pension of members in good standing. Increasing the bridging from $400 to $578 with 30 years of service and the reduction from 6% to 3% per year after age 55, will benefit our members immensely.

The Industrial Agreement is at a standstill and the committee is in no rush to settle the agreement at this time. We are waiting on the other trades to finish and their next meeting was slated for Nov 7 & 8. On Nov 22, 2017 a meeting with the Husky Upgrader is expected to go well, as they have sent 3 letters commending the membership for their work on the shutdown.

We have excellent prospects to look forward to in the coming years. As always feel free to contact me, if you have questions or concerns. Stay safe this holiday season, rejoice in spending time with loved ones and all the best in the New Year!

BILL PETERS 402 Solomon Drive Business Manager Regina, SK S4N 5A8 P: 306-569-0624 F: 306-781-8052

INDUSTRIAL SECTOR WORK

Hello Brothers and Sisters of Local 179

First off I would like to thank the members for their hard work at the Lloydminster shutdown. We received letters from Alstom, Edmonton Exchanger and Melloy, thanking Local 179 for a job well done.

From all accounts, the Boundary Dam and Cory jobs went equally as well.

Waiward is close to completing the rebuild of K+S, with extra work they should have things completed by year end.

We had about 100 Travel Cards out in the last month from Local 488, Local 401, Local 663, Local 254 and Local 67. We were also able to help out the Boilermakers by providing some welders.

We are expecting to be slow for the rest of the year with work picking up in the spring beginning with: Co-op Shutdown, end of March Jabobs and Balzers. Yara Shutdown and maybe expansion. June Clearwater.

SaskPower Shutdowns: Boundary Dam Apr 6—May 4 2018 - Balzers. Shand May 11 – June 8, 2018. Poplar River Sept 21 – Oct 19, 2018 - BFI Poplar River Oct 26 – Nov 23, 2018

Upcoming Work: Queen Elizabeth shutdown April 2018 Enbridge Line 3 replacement, spring - Sommerville and OJ Enbridge Line 3 Pump Additions 2018 – 12 stations Cory Cogen March 2018

There is still talk of a BHP Bilton Construction Announcement in July 2018. Quantum Energy Inc. Stoughton – Oil Refinery and Cogen – still talks of Aug 2018 kickoff.

We are in the process of creating a data base of members safety and trade tickets. Next time you are at either the hall in Regina or Saskatoon bring in your Red Seals, Welding tickets, Fall Protection, First Aid, AWP as well as picture ID like your Drivers License. They will be scanned into your file and will hopefully improve our dispatch system. If you are able to scan and send from your home please do so. You can send them to [email protected]. We hope this exercise will also have you checking your expi- ry dates.

I hope to see you at the November meeting in Regina, one of the Children’s Christmas parties or the Saskatoon meeting in December.

I would like to thank the membership for the honour of serving you for the last three years, and hope to continue to serve you in the future.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas.

MIKE MCLEAN 402 Solomon Drive Business Agent Regina, SK S4N 5A8 P: 306-569-0624 F: 306-781-8052

SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL SECTOR & ORGANIZING REPORT Hello Brothers and Sisters,

I personally have been busy the last several months working on the commercial & residential sector within Southern Saskatchewan & organizing duties. I have also spent a lot of time with the Plumbing, Refrigeration & Honeywell negotiations. The negotiations update is in the rest of my report.

UA Local 179 Commercial Sector Work in Southern Saskatchewan:

Plumbing work is as follows:

Black & McDonald is steady with work write now with 5 plumbers in southern Saskatchewan working within Regina at the Delta Hotel, Sask Polytechic and the McCarthy Boulevard Pumping Station. Outside of Regina they are working at the Grenfell School, Saskpower Boundary Dam and Saskpow- er Coronach. As a result of them picking up some more work they have had to hire 2 Journeyman and 1 apprentice plumber recently.

C & E Mechanical was busy over the summer but are starting to slow down with 13 plumbers and 1 Refrigeration Mechanic working within Southern Saskatchewan at a few boiler replacements and a little bit of commercial work including some new shops. Their residential and commercial service division is steady.

Christie Mechanical is busy with 28 plumbers working throughout Regina at the College Avenue Campus & College West (U of R), finishing the International Trade Center, Brandt Center renovations for the Memorial Cup and several smaller projects throughout Southern Saskatchewan. They have name hired several 179 Journeyman and apprentices recently & in the last couple of months due to their increased work fronts on these projects.

Discount Plumbing & Heating is slow with five plumbers doing service work, residential work and renovations all over Moose Jaw and surrounding area.

Edco Plumbing & Heating is steady with five plumbers working within Regina at the Sun Life building & Adco building add on. Outside of Regina they are working on the Enbridge Loreburn station, Loraas in Moose Jaw, Saskag Intel in Sedley and subcontracting to Honeywell’s small projects. Within their service division they are working on some housing furnace replacements and all of their ongoing service work for the Catholic School Board.

Marathon Mechanical was busy with five plumber’s working within Regina at the RCMP Multipur- pose Building, finishing the Cornwall Center, Sask Polytechnic and the Trianon Tower Boiler Re- placement but all of those projects are finished so they had to lay off everyone as a result.

POW CITY Mechanical is steady with 11 plumbers working within Regina on the RCMP Forensics building, Alvin Hamilton Building, Walmart Rochdale & Trinity Manor care home. They hired a Jour- neyman and an apprentice in the last couple months.

LANDON MOHL 402 Solomon Drive Commercial Agent Regina, SK S4N 5A8 P: 306-569-0624 F: 306-781-8052 E: [email protected]

I would like to give a big thank you to Bill Peters, Mitch Grenier, Ken Boychuk and Brett Godwin your trustees for the 179 Pension Plan. They have done such a great job managing our pension money that big pay raises are coming down the pipe. Thanks brothers for all that you do.

Plumber negotiations update

I want to thank all of the plumbers that attended the special called plumber’s meetings in Regina and Saskatoon. We gave a lot of information and were completely transparent at those union meetings and received a lot of input and it was very much appreciated. As a result of these meetings commercial plumbers were elected in Moose Jaw (Brian Sydiaha), Regina (Evan Bjorklund & Chad Meyer), Saskatoon (Andrew Eichinger & Geoff Hopkins) and Prince Albert (Shane Callaghan) to the Plumber Committee Board/ Negotiating Committee. Your plumber committee choose Evan Bjorklund and Geoff Hopkins to represent you at negotiations. So, we met the Construction Labour Relations of Saskatchewan (CLR) for negotiations on June 15th where the CLR gave us a final offer that had to go to a vote. Thereafter all the commercial plumbers had the opportunity to vote on the commercial agreement and only 26% of eligible voters showed up to vote. Out of all of the votes that were cast there was 42 yes and 19 no so the agreement was ratified with a 69% vote in favour of acceptance.

Refrigeration/Service Work is as follows:

Airtron Canada/Ainsworth has 1 Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic busily working on the pre-existing Airtron Canada service contracts in Southern Saskatchewan.

Black & McDonald’s service division is busy with 5 Refrigeration Mechanics and 3 Plumbers working in Southern Saskatchewan with the Boundary Dam & Shand HVAC service contract, several other service contracts in Estevan, Canada Border Services buildings, RCMP barracks on demand service contract, Safeway’s, several hotels, Regina public school board contract, SaskPower commercial buildings and just acquired the Moose Jaw Air base (they stole this service contract from Field P&H). They have hired 1 Jour- neyman Boiler Service Plumber recently.

Christie Maintenance Services crew is crazy busy with three refrigeration mechanics and three plumbers doing service work within Regina for ICR, Century Management, Rochdale Crossing, Victoria Jewellers, RQHR, U of R, as well as the Moose Jaw Town & Country Mall and work all over southern Saskatchewan. They are so busy that they are thinking about hiring another guy.

Cimco Refrigeration is busy with 1 Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic doing service and construction work all over Southern Sas- katchewan including their specialty which is hockey arena’s. They have acquired several new service contracts as a result of Trevor Bailey doing a lot of door knocking at small town halls to steal their hockey arenas from the non-union. Good job Trevor. So, they have hired an apprentice to continue to help grow their service department in Southern Saskatchewan.

Honeywell Controls is steady with three HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics and one plumber doing service work all over Southern Sas- katchewan including their big contracts of RBC, Scotiabank and Casino Regina.

The Honeywell negotiations are completed we are just waiting on the Provincial Refrigeration negotiations to be complete to conduct a vote. The southern Saskatchewan negotiating committee member is Darryl Haas and the Northern Saskatchewan negotiating committee member is Dennis Wudrich.

Johnson Controls is steady with three HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics doing service work all over southern Saskatchewan including their big contracts of the Hill family owned buildings, Sun Country Health Region, SaskTel, Swift Current Nursing Home & the Northgate Mall. We signed an LOU for the 9 – P3 school’s maintenance contracts for 30 years and in turn they have hired two perma- nent full time maintenance mechanics to take care of the schools in Regina along with the Refrigeration Mechanics.

Standard Mechanical is steady with two HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics doing service work all over Saskatchewan.

Refrigeration Negotiations Update:

I want to thank all the Refrigeration Mechanics for attending the negotiations union meetings in Regina and Saskatoon prior to negotiations starting. As a result of those meetings we had Dave Danielson for the North and Tom Frizell for the South nominated to the negotiating committee.

Southern Commercial Report continued….….

The Saskatchewan Commercial Refrigeration Agreement negotiations have ended after two meetings with the Construction Labour Relations of Saskatchewan (CLR). The CLR offered us zero increase for the first year and a wage rate review process for the further two years. So, we are in the process of heading to mediation as we turned down that offer. We will keep you all posted after mediation is complete.

Sprinkler fitting work is as follows:

Bison Fire Protection is steady with 6 Sprinkler fitters working at Mosiac K3, Leader Hospital, Regina Brandt tractor and a few smaller projects within Saskatchewan. They are trying to officially set up a Sprinkler department in Regina and Saskatoon with Jour- neyman in both cities and hired a few more Journeyman in the summer to keep up.

Infinity Fire Protection is steady with 2 Sprinkler fitters working at the White City Goshen Care Home, East Gate Medical building and a few other projects as well as service work in southern Saskatchewan.

Legacy Fire Protection has picked up some service work in southern Saskatchewan so they have a Journeyman Sprinkler fitter working down here every once in awhile.

Simplex Grinell/Tyco Fire and Integrated Security/Johnson Controls is slow with two sprinkler fitters working at PCS Rocanville and Yara Belle Plaine commercial building. Their service division is currently steady but was crazy busy with four sprinkler fitters working at Yara Belle Plaine, Saskpower maintenance agreement and service/capital project work all over Southern Saskatchewan. Their service was so busy they had 6 Sprinkler fitters working for them in the summer.

Viking Fire Protection is busy with work in Southern Saskatchewan. They have 14 sprinkler fitters working in Regina at the Corn- wall Center, Save on Foods, Co-Op Refineries Propane Storage Tanks, Okanese Pump House, Rochdale Walmart and including 9 sprinkler fitters working at the Revera Retirement/Nursing Home. They also have two service vans and one service truck doing work all over southern Saskatchewan.

Vipond Fire Protection is steady in southern Saskatchewan with 16 sprinkler fitters working within Regina at the Sasktel Main Ex- change building, All Sport Sales, John Deere Warehouse, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, GTH G.Tech Building, College Avenue Campus & College West (U of R). In Swift Current, they are working at the Christ Church of the Redeemer, AG Foods & the Saskpower Chi- nook Power Station Warehouse. As well as the Yorkton Grain Millers building and the K1 conveyor gallery. Their service department is steady with 10 sprinkler fitters working all over southern Saskatchewan on inspections & service work.

Troy Life & Fire Safety is still doing some service work in Southern Saskatchewan with a Journeyman Sprinkler fitter.

UA Local 179 Sprinkler Systems Compulsory Trade Task Force update:

The status of the application is 100% complete and has been submitted to the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Commission. According to our Chairman Mike Chriest the application is sitting with the deputy ministry of economy & the Ministry is still in the process of asking the questions that they feel need to be asked. Mike is going to be following up with the deputy minister in the next few weeks again.

The Sprinkler Industry Pension Plan update:

For any of you that were at the Sprinkler Industry Pension Plan meetings in Regina and Saskatoon with the Global Benefits CEO and the Business Manager of UA Local 853 & Trustee of your pension plan, wow that was a great meeting heah. As of December 31, 2016 there is $715.3 million in the plan so this plan is in fantastic shape and as a result of such great shape there was another pay raise of 11% for all Sprinkler fitters. Amazing. That means that in the last six years there has been a total of 17% pay raises for all Sprinkler fitters. WOW. You should be proud of your pension plan trustees. I noticed since these meetings took place there has been at least 2 Journeyman Sprinkler fitters retire. Congratulations on your retirement brothers.

UA Local 179ers Slo-Pitch Team:

The 179ers southern Saskatchewan summer White City league slo-pitch team was a good time had by all again this summer. I would like to thank Brandon Faul & Darryl Haas for all of there volunteered time to manage and coach the 179ers this summer.

Organizing Update:

Bill Peters, Mitch Grenier and I are always working on achieving certifications with non-union contractors but it is very difficult when we only have so much available time for organizing. Although I found some time to meet with the owner of Revolution Plumbing & Heating two times and he was sold on our pension plan and health & dental benefits that he wanted to be initiat- ed along with his one Journeyman Plumber employee on September 16, 2017. So, I would like to welcome Revolution P&H to the UA Local 179 family. They are working in Southey, Regina and Estevan doing residential install & service work. This new contractor that we added to our family is all thanks to our new Residential agreement which was added to our Commercial Provincial Utility Core Agreement.

Mitch Grenier and I received our new certification order on Legacy Fire Protection from the Labour Relations Board on June 29, 2017. So, I want to welcome Legacy Fire Protection to our 179 family and I want to thank Kelvin Andre, Chris Kohut, Dustin Obrigewitsch, Jayme Helland and Caleb Peters for all their help in acquiring this certification order.

Impact Energy Services is a non-union company that Mitch Grenier and I met out in Rosetown. This company does a lot of work in the oilfield and has ventured into residential and commercial construction which is uncharted territory for them. So, Mitch and I had a great first meeting with the two owners of the company. They liked us so much that they hired a Journeyman Plumber Foreman for the Leader Hospital project that they acquired and a Medical Gas Ticketed Journeyman Plumber as well. So, they needed us for the hospital project as it was going to cost them $8000 for them to acquire a Medical gas ticket and we have the only certified Medical Gas Instructor in Saskatchewan. Our two Plumbers have done such a good job at the hospital that that their service division acquired a gasfitter project from a CLAC company (Canadian Utilities), that called Im- pact Energy Services for a gasfitter and in turn they called UA Local 179 for a gasfitter. Now I just received an e-mail today from one of the owners stating that the gasfitter that we sent them was phenomenal and he can’t say enough good things about him. Wow, what a compliment. Good job guys.

Metro Fire Protection has acquired the new Costco contract in Regina and according to one of the owners of the company they will be starting fairly soon and they will be needing a Journeyman and an apprentice to start at the project then maybe more when the work fronts open up. I have been schmoozing this contractor for over a year now to make sure they go union in Saskatchewan as in Alberta they are double breasted.

I would like to thank all UA Local 179 members that have contacted Mitch Grenier or myself about starting their own UA Local 179 affiliated company and allowing us to partner with them. I wish them success in building their company well into the future. Any other UA Local 179 members that are interested in starting their own company, please contact Mitch Grenier or myself and we can help you out with the process.

To all UA Local 179 members please use these member’s services and any other member that are signed to one man shop agreement or long term contractor for all your plumbing, heating, gas fitting, refrigeration and welding needs at home or on the jobsite. Thanks.

If any of you know of any non-union Journeyman or apprentice plumbers or refrigeration mechanics that are upset with their non-union employers in southern Saskatchewan, please send them in my direction. I would like to talk to them too potentially organize their non-union company. Thank you to the UA Local 179 members who have helped me with this difficult organizing task including Kyle Kwaznitza and Taylor Stoik and every other UA Local 179 apprentice that has helped Mitch Grenier, Cody Summers & I with our lunches at Sask Polytechnic with the apprentice classes. I apologize for anybody that I missed and I encourage all UA Local 179 members to do the same so we can organize more contractors.

I wish all of you an upcoming Merry Christmas with your family.

NORTHERN COMMERCIAL SECTOR & ORGANIZING REPORT

Greeting Brothers and Sisters:

Work in the north has been extremely slow, although the potential for work is coming. I have been very transparent with the members in the commercial sector in the north. Most work will not be getting started until next spring and possibly as late as next summer.

Currently to date, our contractors are still having issues via tendering or bidding on up and coming contracts. Even after applying the previous enabled rates “on projects before July 31, 2017” and help- ing out on the Organizing Fund, we still seem to be just falling short from being awarded work.

Its been a tough year with getting jobs and trying to help get our membership back out to work, but on that note, not even the non-union companies can sustain gainful employment for their core staff.

Options that I have been presenting to the brothers in the north are really slim. I have directed some members to B.C. and also Vancouver Island and have also told members to check into Toronto and Ontario and Alberta.

Negotiations

The Commercial Plumbing Agreement was ratified by the members this year with a few changes. One was of course a role-back in the wages, which is always disappointing. But with a huge lack of market share, it is understandable.

The biggest and best change to the new commercial agreement is the newly implemented Residential Wage Summary and Agreement for our market share growth to broaden. We are hoping with this addition to the collective agreement we can now get a solid foothold in the residential sector.

The Refrigeration Contract is still at the negotiation stage via small table talks. Hopefully we will have this agreement ratified before the physical new year.

Honeywell Contract is pending on the commercial refrigeration contact to be a complete first, before negotiations are done.

As of today, we have sprinklerfitters – 41 on the board; plumbers – 200 + on the board, refrigeration – 6 on the board.

Some potential new contractors that I have had talks with and also sent some members to go work for are:

Impact Energy, currently at Leader Hospital, 3 members working there for the next 7 months TNT Plumbing our of Wilkie; Mylne Plumbing out of Warman; Thomson Mechanical starting a plumbing company; M & A Mechanical - Turtleford local member looking to grow

Mitch Grenier 334 Robin Way, Business Agent Saskatoon, SK S7K 0X2, Organizer P: 306.956.1061 F: 306.956.1065 E: [email protected]

Airtron

-have just recently lost their Sears contract. This isn’t good news for our members in Saskatchewan, this was a big contract that was sustaining employment for our guys. -picked up a new contract at Home Outfitters for a couple of guys for a couple months -other than service calls around Saskatoon and local area, Airtron, like most of our others contractors, are extremely slow

Johnson Controls

-the big news is Johnson Controls has merged with Tyco Integrated Fire and Security, which enables us to provide a bigger bundle of offerings to our clients. -continue to see some improvements in the market place -have just finished participating in the grand opening of the Remai Modern Art Gallery, had technicians on site to ensure systems operated flawlessly -have just completed the supply and install of a 400 ton Johnson Controls/York Chiller at the Estevan High School -P-3 schools – 30 year maintenance contract, hired three maintenance employees in Saskatoon

Cimco Refrigeration

-maintaining their employment without any layoffs; they are working on their service contracts in and around the Saskatoon and local area

Honeywell

-maintaining their employment without any layoffs; they are working on their service contracts in and around the Saskatoon and local area

Viking Fire Protection

-out of Saskatoon, have Cumberland CRU-A, Saskatoon Save-On Foods, Saskatchewan Research Council, -Fort Walsh National Historic Site - Shelwin House, Yorkton -Prince Albert Save-On Foods

Thorpe Brothers

-large and small projects – bidding on alot in their local area, currently potential of 4 projects, 4 story walk ups and boiler replacement jobs, new contract at the P.A. Penitentiary

Sprinklers

-there have been lots of layoffs in this industry for our members, as they work directly in conjunction with the commercial plumbers on most projects. It is slow, but like our plumbers, the work will pick up by spring, mid summer of 2018.

Troy Sprinkler

-commissioning of the P-3 schools

Vipond Fire Protection

-work on the 9-story hotel at the University -work at the Children’s Hospital

-Save-On Foods Saskatoon -Save-On Foods P.A. -Co-op Eighth Street

Simplex Grinnell

-maintaining service calls and construction in Saskatoon local area -small project in Saskatoon and local area

Legacy Fire Protection

-A & E Science renovation at the University -12 story Alt Hotel - pending -North Battleford hospital

Black and McDonald

-currently have between 23 and 30 plumbers employed -just completed the feature gallery and level 2 kitchen construction at the Remai Art gallery -recently completed a mechanical upgrade at the Melfort Composite high school -picked up 3 mechanical upgrade projects at Innovation Place that total approximately $4 million in work

Pow City Mechanical

-Terry – 15 guys doing small projects around the city -total 60-70 plumbers on big projects -River Landing sleeving with a couple of guys -all winter 4-6 guys in 20 story condo waiting for heat -Rod at the university hockey rink 6 – 8 guys, 1 year and a half -Midtown Plaza 14”-16” steel work, 6-8 guys at mall renovation, replace cooling tower chiller units -PA – Save-On Foods – 2 months - Tisdale – Save-On Foods – 2 months -Lawson Mall – Sobeys/Safeway – 3 months -Brian – College Quarter Hotel – 9 story; fixtures/commissioning, 1 month plus

Ellis Mechanical Services Inc.

-Saskatchewan Cres. Project – this beautiful infill renovation started in August 2016 and came to a close in October, 2017; it was roughly a 1M renovation in total with custom mechanical upgrades throughout. The details of the mechanical upgrades include: two upgraded Carrier furnaces as well as a Carrier air conditioning system, two Rinnai Tankless Condensing Water Heaters 200k Btu each to ensure endless hot water and a Town and Country custom fireplace. The fixtures chosen for this project were selected from Perrin & Rowe and ordered directly from England and included a custom steam shower with 14 jets and a luxurious spa tub in the master bathroom. The kitchen also included Perrin & Rowe fixtures with a pot filler and a unique and custom dog dish faucet to ensure their pets are always well hydrated.

-Colony Street project – this custom ICF home build was started in October 2016 and is set to be finished in December 2017. Our work within the home included in-floor heat, a custom boiler system as well as a full hydronics package and all sheet- metal work.

-University Drive – this infill renovation started out as a renovation to part of the home but ended up becoming a full home renovation. It was started in November of 2016 and was finished in July of 2017. Our work within the home included all HVAC upgrades, new fixtures for the kitchen and bathrooms as well as plumbing rough ins for new bathroom locations.

-Rosewood Custom Home – this custom ICF home build was started in June of 2016 and was finished in August of 2017. It included the HVAC and plumbing work required. We installed a 97% efficient Armstrong Air furnace and air conditioning system as well as supplied and installed all fixtures chosen by the client. This home was completed with all copper piping throughout and includes 4 solar panels on their roof (not supplied by us)to help keep the home energy efficient.

-The Urban Farmhouse – this extremely custom home includes ¾ of the house being an indoor salt water pool. The project was started in the summer of 2015 and finished the final touches in January of 2017. Our work within the home included all HVAC work, plumbing rough in and fixture installation as well as heating and venting the pool.

-as well, we’ve completed a cabin build at Candle Lake, a Timber ridge home build out near Pike Lake and an RTM in Tis- dale, Sk along with multiple smaller renovations and installations as well as service work. Things have been slow for 2017 with the number of houses awarded being substantially less than 2016 however; we are currently building relationships with some development companies that specialize in custom homes which we hope will bring more projects for 2018.

-upcoming we have a home build expected to start November 2017 finishing in the spring of 2018 near Beaver Creek (outside Saskatoon) as well as commercial renovation for the second Ryde YXE Spin Studio in City Park expected to start in December 2017 and wrap up early 2018. As well, once the cold weather hits service always seems to pick up and the gar- age heaters and furnace installations start to take off.

UA Golf Tournament 2017

This year’s golf tournament in Saskatoon at Holiday Park was a huge success. To my understanding, all the members who participated had a very good time. The company amongst the brothers was great and luckily enough, it was a hot, sunny day. The big winners of this years’ event went to:

Darryl Haas Cory Haas Gerald Lefebvre Steve Leitner

I would like to thank all our sponsors this year for their contributions of prizes. It was very much appreciated, on behalf of the U.A. and its members.

Companies U.A. Sponsors Total Contributions

Aecon Lockerbie U.A. Canada 17 Sunglasses 4 Ball Retrievers AllSask U.A. Local 254 6 Backpacks 4 Putters Aon Hewitt U.A. Local 46 12 Lunch Bags 2 Drivers Apex U.A. Local 144 39 Hats 6 Golf Town Gift Cards $50 Black & McDonald U.A. Local 325 11 Fish Filets 7 Golf Gloves Brock & White U.A. Local 71 14 Golf Ball Sets 6 Pkgs Golf Tees CIMS U.A. Local 213 6 Watches 1 Barbeque Construction Fasteners U.A. Local 516 28 T-shirts 1 Blue Tooth Speaker Delisle Golf Course U.A. Local 488 19 Hoodies 1 Wine Set Flocor U.A. Local 496 1 Jacket 2 Stainless Steel Thermos Global Benefits I.U.O.E. Local 870 12 Water Bottles 2 Mimi Speakers Hal Insurance 14 Toques 3 Coffee Carages Hertz Rentals 4 Sweat Pants 3 Coffee Cups Honeywell 1 Golf Club Cover 2 Lens Cleaner Johnson Controls 4 Bandanas 3 Neck Lanyards Legacy Fire Protection 6 Wallets 4 Jack Knives Merlin Ford 2 Towels 7 Multi Divet Repair Tools Milwaukee 4 Flashlights 4 Golf Repair Tool with Ball Mark Pinnacle 1 Multitool 11 Free Rounds of Golf ($253 value) Sask Building Trades 4 Mini Battery Paks United Rentals 12 Golf Shirts Vipond 4 Golf Bags Walter Surface Tech 2 Golf Pull Carts

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I am very thankful to have attended this very informative and empowering conference for all women to come together, to learn from other women, to have living proof that women can make it in this industry not just by working on the tools but to have many leadership roles within their own trade and their locals. Some of these women have been in the trades anywhere from 6 months to 30 years which I found very exciting to have met these women who are leading the way for the rest of us!

On Friday Oct. 13th the conference started off with Registration, Grand Opening Vendor Reception, and each of the locals hosted a reception for their own members. I was invited to the Local 130 Plumbing Training Facility which had just opened in September 2017. They had a tour of the training facility which they have specific rooms just for installing fixtures, water heaters/ furnaces, backwater valves, connecting copper water lines to different faucets. They had an area with a 3-storey building with half of it for commercial work and the other half residential, with a craw space and even un- derground. I was shocked how amazing this facility is! After the tour they had us meet on the 3rd floor with the balcony and skyline view to have the reception dinner and drinks which I met lots of strong UA Women.

Saturday Oct.14th is when the speeches and workshops started. They had 2 workshops a day. There was 34 workshops available on Saturday anything from “Tools of the Trades”, “The value of effective negotiating” to “Rising to a leadership role in the Union”. I was lucky to attend “Rising to a leadership role in the union: examples and advice” and “Growing your leadership skills to get results in your union, workplace and beyond”. Here are a few points of each workshop that was discussed…

Rising to a leadership role in the Union: they had us form into small groups which one person was the leader and then they had to ask everyone in the group their name, trade, years of experience and any leadership roles as well come up with a question for the panel. They totaled the years of experience in the room and it was 1094 years of experience. I couldn’t believe hearing how many years or how many women were in leadership roles on the job or in their own locals. I was in shock! They also gave us some advice to get into a leadership role like be consistent, go to meetings, sit in the front row of the meetings, don’t be afraid to be the only wom- an, lead by example, etc.

Growing your leadership skills to get results in your union, workplace and beyond: we had to review and analyze some of the latest data regarding women and leadership in the workplace, work through a leadership self- assessment tool, and discuss what women can do to lead in their workplaces and unions both formally and informally. The also had a couple panelists who were former union organizers and carpenters- both of whom are now labor educators.

To follow the workshop’s they had a caucus by Trade. The UA had 111 women and we each went around with the microphone and said what we did, where we were from, etc. There was only 5 Canadian UA members at this conference which I am hoping we will double that for next years conference.

Sunday Oct. 15th they continued with 35 workshops for the women. I was able to attend the “Canadian women in trades: Networking from coast to coast” (which is the 1st time they have ever had a Canadian workshop) as well as “Women’s Committee: Advancing the recruitment and retention of women apprentices”.

Canadian women in Trades: Build Together had set up the 6 panelists from different provinces to explain what they are doing to get in contact with women, how to promote the trades to women, as well as what the plans are for networking across Canada to start to have a solid foundation of support for these women.

Women’s Committee: they had the panelists discuss how women’s committees help unions and contractors di- versify their membership/ workplace by supporting the recruitment and retention of women in the trades. They had talked about their success and their setback and experiences.

I want to say thank you to all the Executive Board members: Randy Holzer, Darwin Payette, Mitch Solomon, and Cory Wilson for approving the funding to send me to this conference. I recommend to all the women in Local 179 to attend this conference because I can’t even begin to describe what I have learned and how this has brought me a different outlook on women in the trades, as well my confidence going forward in my own trade as a Journeyman Plumber and within Local 179. One of biggest things that was continuously brought up that has stuck in my head is us women need the support from our brothers! I am very grateful for this experience and I am very excited to what the future will hold!

Thank you, Christina Hagel

20 Training Matters

Mission Statement

The Joint Training Committee’s mandate is to develop and administer the educational requirements and needs of the Apprentice and Journeymen of UA Local 179 Saskatchewan by providing specialized hands-on skills training, upgrading and updating training, mentoring, and to provide augment- ed training to apprentices when attending trade school.

As this is the last newsletter of 2017, I will take this opportunity to wish each of you and your fami- lies the best of wishes for the remainder of 2017 and opportunity in 2018.

It has become readily apparent that work in our industry is fairly diminished lately compared to the 10 to 12 years of solid growth. Many of you have not seen times such as we are in at this mo- ment. With that said, many of us have gone through times like this many times in the past and while it is very difficult for people, most come through it and are more prepared the next time a downturn happens.

I have written about budgeting in the past. This is one way to ensure the money you earn is being accounted for and you get the best bang for your buck. Many of us have monthly fixed cost such as mortgage, lights, power, water, food, fuel, etc. These are the costs to keep the lights on so to speak.

I am certainly not attempting to tell anyone how and what to spend your money on, but I will take an opportunity to suggest some ways to get through tough times. The first thing one could do it to go through your monthly expenses and determine what the cost is to keep the lights on and food on the table.

Google has numerous sites that one can access to get some pretty good pointers on how to get through times such as they are today. Some say the 80’s was slow and there were in fact very few opportunities for many of us. The 90’s were pretty much similar. We got through those time for the most part. Keeping spending in check is a very easy way to get through hard times.

My point in all this is that there are ways to get through these slower times. My suggestion for those going through tough times and less money available is to take the time to draft out your personal budget and see what you are spending your money on and in many cases, there are cost savings you can do once you see where your money is going. You will get through these times and be wiser and more resilient, and prepared for the next down turn.

My personal recommendation is to set money aside for the times it is needed. Many of you already do that. That is a good thing. For those that do not, perhaps it is time to consider a very simple way of setting aside some of your hard-earned pay for the rainy-day fund. All you need to do is to pay yourself first when you get paid. All this amounts to is to put a percentage aside and do not spend it. I always suggest 10% of your pay. It is amazing how a small amount can grow to a large

Kenneth Busch 334 Robin Way, Director of Training Saskatoon, SK S7K 0X2

P: 306-651-3737 E: ken.skppin@sasktel.net

Training Matters continued….

Training Center Cost Reduction Budgeting

When industry is slow and members are not working, your Educational Training Trust that provides the money to operate 2 training centers, pay the staff, purchase the consumables needed, and pays for instructors also has less to work with. I have been working on a budget reduction plan for the last number of months. It is working.

Some of the things that have been done include scheduling day classes and utilizing existing staff to instruct courses such as NAUSC Forman Courses, Shop Steward Courses, Steamfitter IP Programs etc. In addition to this, many of the line items that are on the budget have been capped and we will get through the tough times by reducing costs in budget line items that we can.

There are also some changes to how we deal with the 3rd party courses that members call in to get registered for. For example, Cross Connection (or re-cert) is one that due to a change in the registration process at Sask Poly Technic, my office will not be able to register individuals the way it has been done before. Due to the registration process from Sask Poly Technic, individuals that call my office to register will be provided the link for Sask Poly Technic. Due to privacy of information (as it was explained to us) registration for this program will now need to be completed by the individuals themselves. They will also need to pay for the course and submit a paid receipt and certification to my office. Once I receive the proper paperwork, I will add it to my next meeting with the Joint Training Committee for them to make the decision on reimbursement.

Swagelok training is another of the 3rd party courses that are affected by privacy laws. Members will now need to call my office and a link or phone number will be provided for a point of contact.

Individuals will now need to register for this course themselves due to privacy laws, pay for the course and provide my office with a paid receipt and copy of the certification. I will then take that paperwork to the Joint Training Committee for their review and approval.

CODC has a course called Better Supervision. This is also a 3rd party course that is generally registered through CODC. We can supply the contact name of who to talk to as well as the phone number for registering. For those interested in that course, you will need to register, pay for it, and submit your paid receipt and certificate earned. Following that, I will take the paperwork to the Joint Training Committee and they will review it and make their decision.

As of November 1, 2017, the CWB process has changed. Members will still call in to register, but you will need to pay for your test and submit for reimbursement like the pressure ticket reimbursements and gas ticket reimbursements.

The various safety training course process has changed as well. Members that call in for these will be directed to the appropriate 3rd party supplier. They will register, pay and submit the receipts and the Joint Training Committee will review them and make their decision for reimbursement.

I appreciate your understanding of the change of process for the above mentioned 3rd party courses.

Work Ready

The Local is in negotiations for the Industrial Contract. There appears to be a work ready initiative that involved a core group of safety type courses. It is not in place yet, but when it is, this will involve a new process and the Local will be providing for what the work ready package will include as far as type of course etc. They are not at the stage of implementation yet, but I feel it necessary to let the members know that there will be a change as to how this type of training is managed and where the members will receive that type of training.

All members note

Saskatchewan Piping Industry Joint Training Board operates from what is called an Educational Trust Document. The language in this legal document lays out how we conduct our business and what we use the training dollars for. As most of you know, each member when working, contributes 50 cents per man hour into this trust. Each Contractor has a monthly submission to the Educa- tional Trust that goes to our Plan Administrator (Global Benefits) and a check is issued from Global to SPIJTC.

Most other building trades unions are set up with Training Trusts. Quite a bit of difference in that ours is primarily for administration of the programs and hands on skills training.

The educational contributions are deposited into a Trust Account and when money is needed in the operating account, a transfer of fund process takes place.

One of the many duties I have as a Director of Training is to develop the annual Budget that is submitted to the Joint Train- ing Committee for review and acceptance. After that there is constant review of the Budget vs Actual and adjustments are made as necessary to keep spending in line with the approved budget. The Joint Training Committee has regular Budget vs Actual reviews on this and numerous other items related to the Training Centers.

Each year, the Training Trust and accounts are audited by a 3rd party financial group. As Saskatchewan Piping Industry is a not for profit organization there are many legal type requirements that I deal with each year to satisfy the laws govern- ing not for profits.

The reason I mention all this is I quite often hear comments from some members regarding the training contributions. I am more into educating members as to how things work rather than how some people think things work.

Another educational deduction members make is to the Canadian Training Fund. This is a 5-cent deduction for each hour worked. This fund is managed by the CTF Fund managers. This fund is where guys like me put together a grant application and submit it to the CTF fund. I have completed numerous CTF grant applications and have been successful in se- curing many funds through this process for the welding machines, tools and equipment, the Rigging Rack and many other items.

Journeypeople note:

This note was something I had in the previous newsletter. I feel it is something that needs to be included in this newsletter.

Most of these upgrading type programs require trade time to be submitted, assessed, and approved. Saskatchewan Ap- prenticeship and Trade Certification Commission has an assessment division that does this. The reason I mention this, is there are some that do not seem to understand the difference between Saskatchewan Piping Industry JTC and the Ap- prenticeship Commission. Huge difference. We are not them and they are not us.

Your Training Centers and training administration offices are certified United Association Pipe Trades Training Centers. The Apprenticeship Commission is the regulatory group that provides for scheduling of Apprentices to trade school, as- sess trade time, and provide many other services to industry. They are also the group that sets the standards and proce- dures for certification.

There is a procedure for qualifying to challenge a Red Seal Exam. The very first thing needed is the required amount of trade time that has been signed off by an employer. My suggestion to any of you that are waiting to get into an upgrading program such as the Steamfitter/Pipefitter one is to simply plan ahead. Obtain your Form 6’s prior to attending an Upgrad- ing Program.

There are several ways of collecting your trade time. The easiest is to have the correct Form 6 in your possession and have the company sign off on it on your last day on the job. http://saskapprenticeship.ca/application-forms/

For some people, they don’t keep good enough track of their documentation and it is a mad scramble to obtain the trade time. Or they simply cannot recall the dates or who they worked for in the past.

There is a simple solution.

I have advised many of our members to go to a Service Canada office with your photo ID. Talk nice to whoever you are dealing with and request all your ROE’s. (Records of Employment) Then give me a call when you have them and I will steer you in the right direction.

Another thing that you can do is to go online and set yourself up on the CRA site. (Canada Revenue Agency) http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/esrvc-srvce/tx/psssrvcs/menu-eng.html

You would then have access to a lot of your tax information and such.

Apprentices Note:

Due to the times, we are in and the fact there is less to work with, the Apprentice Remedial classes we hold in Saskatoon have been modified. These sessions are still being offered Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The time for each session is from 3:30 to 4:30 each day the sessions are offered. Chris and I will be assisting our Apprentices at these sessions.

Training Matters continued….

Program Report to the Members of UA Local 179 for October 2017 to June 2018

The tables below show the various courses that the Training Office have been scheduled as per the blue responder forms that have been received.

Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, Steam IP Saskatoon Nov 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 2017 Aerial Work Platform Regina October 2, 2017 Fall Protection Regina October 2, 2017 Confined Space Saskatoon October 3, 2017 Cross Connection Control Saskatoon Oct. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2017 Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, Nov. 4, 5, 18, Plumber IP Saskatoon 19, 25, 26, 2017 Sprinkler Inspection, Testing, Maintenance Saskatoon October 14, 15, 21, 22, 2017 Telehandler Saskatoon October 16, 2017 Forklift Training Saskatoon October 17, 2017 October 16, 17, 2017 Cancelled Low Shop Steward Saskatoon enrollment Foreman Program Regina October 16, 17, 18, 19, 2017 Oct. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, Steamfitter/Pipefitter IP Regina 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3, 2017 Fall Protection Saskatoon October 19, 2017 CWB Saskatoon October 20, 2017 Aerial Work Platform Saskatoon October 20, 2017 Gas Course Regina Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, Nov. 4, 5, 2017 CWB Regina October 27, 2017 Basic Welding Course Saskatoon October 28, 29, Nov. 4, 5, 2017 Orientation Saskatoon October 30, 2017 Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, Student Study Sessions Saskatoon 27, 28, 29, Dec. 4, 5, 6, 2017 Cross Connection Control ReCert Saskatoon Nov. 4, 5, 2017 Nov. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23 24, 27, Plumber IP Regina 28, 29, 30, Dec 1, 2017 CWB Saskatoon November 15, 2017 Swagelok Regina November 22, 2017 CWB Regina November 24, 2017 Cross Connection Control Regina Nov. 24, 25, 26, Dec. 1, 2, 3, 2017 Foreman Program Saskatoon November 27, 28, 29, 30, 2017 Program report continued Tig Welding Saskatoon Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 2017

Swagelok Saskatoon December 6, 2017 Foreman Program Regina December 11, 12, 13, 14, 2017 CWB Regina December 15, 2017 Orientation Saskatoon January 8, 2018 Jan. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, Steamfitter/Pipefitter IP Saskatoon 18, 24, 25, Mar. 3, 4,20187 Basic Arc Welding Saskatoon Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2018 Remedial Gas Saskatoon Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2018 Electrical Troubleshooting Saskatoon Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2018 Steam Review Saskatoon Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2018 Plg. Code/Gas/Math Saskatoon Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2018 Plg. Code/Gas/Math Saskatoon Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 2018 Cross Connection Control ReCert Saskatoon Feb. 3, 4, 2018 Gas Course Saskatoon March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2017 Cross Connection Control Saskatoon March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2018 Orientation Saskatoon March 12, 2018 Basic Arc Welding Saskatoon Mar. 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 2018 Remedial Gas Saskatoon Mar. 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 2018 Electrical Troubleshooting Saskatoon Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2018 Steam Review Saskatoon Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 2018 Plg. Code/Gas/Math Saskatoon Mar. 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 2018 Plg. Code/Gas/Math Saskatoon Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 9, 16, 2018 Cross Connection Control Saskatoon Apr. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2018 Cross Connection Control Regina May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 2018 Orientation Saskatoon May 7, 2018 Basic Arc Welding Saskatoon May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2018 Remedial Gas Saskatoon May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2018 Electrical Troubleshooting Saskatoon May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2018 Steam Review Saskatoon May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2018 Plg. Code/Gas/Math Saskatoon May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2018 Plg. Code/Gas/Math Saskatoon May 14, 28, June 4, 11, 2018 Cross Connection Control ReCert Regina June 9, 10, 2018

Training Matters continued….

New Initiatives

I have recently prepared the 2016 to 2021 Business Plan for Saskatchewan Piping Industry Joint Training Board. This is a 20-page document that guys like me draft for the Joint Training Committee to review and approval. It basically charts the path for a set time frame. The time frame is for a 5-year time frame.

The Business Plan identifies 5 initiatives to work towards in the next 5 years. One of the initiatives will be to work towards having both Training Centers become certified to provide AWWA cross connection and re-certification. This will take some time to get put in place. I have a meeting set up with the AWWA representative for Saskatchewan as I draft this newsletter. I will keep members informed on this as it progresses. This initiative is looking very promising.

Another initiative of this Business Plan is to upgrade welding and other equipment in the Regina and Saskatoon welding shops. The upgrades are part of a CTF Grant Application I put together in 2016 and submitted to the CTF Fund Trustees in Ottawa. We have been approved and I am in the process of getting the final puzzle pieces in place so as the equipment can be purchased.

My closing remarks

Many members drop by my office for a chat, need, or they are simply driving through Saskatoon and want to drop in and see me for one reason or another. I really appreciate these talks with members as I feel passionate about being available for members when they have a need or simply need some advice or to chat.

I really appreciate the discussions on trade related matters, assisting members to obtain their trade time, register for a course and general advice. The greater majority are well informed and understand the work and effort that it takes to provide the membership with a solid training infra structure.

A lesser number seem to work solely on rumor mill information without any facts to back up what they are spewing as “alternative facts” For example; one of the “alternative facts” that one individual attempted to explain to me was that there are more courses scheduled in the Regina Training Center vs the Saskatoon one. All I did was to listen and grab the completed course files and prove, with facts the number of completed programs in both places. There was a lesson learned that day. All I am saying here is that those who live by “alternative facts” as being their own truth really need to take a good long look at what is really going on and get the facts straight rather than spew and spread things they know nothing about. “alternative facts and rumors” do absolutely nothing to move us forward.

The bottom line here is, if you want the facts of what is going on, give me a call. I never did have any hold back on assisting members with the knowledge and awareness of training initiatives, what we are doing etc.

Please note that I periodically have the training schedule uploaded to the Local 179 website as well as to have training notifications put on Facebook. The Local website is at: http://ualocal179.com/

In closing, I wish you all the very best and should you have a question, I am a phone call or an email away.

Ken Busch

Director of Training Saskatchewan Piping Industry JTC (1-306-651-3737)

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Angus Workman July 6, 1951 ~ July 13, 2017 We are saddened to announce that Angus Workman has left us all too soon, and lost his battle with cancer on July 13, 2017. Left to cherish his wonderful memories is his wife Sandra, son Angus (Pam), and daughters Sydney (Stevie) and Sommer. Words cannot express how much he loved his three precious grandchildren-Ainsley, Beckham and Payton. He will also be deeply missed by his in-laws, the Brezinsky's-Walter and Stella, Bob and Bonnie, Mark and Kim, and Christine Workman as well as numerous nephews and nieces. In keeping with Angus' wish, there will be no formal funeral service. He will be fondly remembered, honoured and celebrated at a come and go gathering of family and friends at the Wa Wa Shrine Temple, 2065 Hamilton St., Regina, SK on Thursday, July 20, 2017, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. This is to be a happy, casual event at Angus' request. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Thank you to all the medical profession- als and support workers for their expertise and compassion in caring and supporting Angus and his family through this difficult journey. Donations in Angus' memory can be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic or Regina Wascana Grace Hospice.

Aaron Krushelnicki October 10, 1989 - July 21, 2017 Aaron Krushelnicki passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Regina, SK at the age of 27 years. Aaron will be lovingly remembered by his parents Irvin and Karen; brothers Travis (Sarah) and Cody; as well as numerous cous- ins, other relatives, and friends. He was predeceased by grandparents Baba and Gigi, (Emily and Philip Krushelnicki) and Grandpa (Steve Kada). Donations in memory of Aaron may be made to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation (please specify on cheque memo section Mental Health/Addictions), Suite 225, 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK S4P 4B3.

Wayne Engelhardt May 30, 1969 - September 2, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Brother Wayne Engelhardt who passed away on September 2, 2017. There is no obituary as of yet.

Michael Bernreuther October 7, 1937 - September 26, 2017 Michael Bernreuther October 7, 1937 - September 23, 2017. Michael Bernreuther was born on October 7, 1937 in Box- dorf, Bayern, Germany. While on vacation visiting family in Canada he decided to stay and call Regina, Saskatchewan home. He loved being a pipefitter and working for UA Local 179. He was a strong union member and believed in a strong work ethic. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Mary Jane Bernreuther and his two daughters: Desirae Bernreuther and Tresanne Bernreuther. He is also survived by two sisters Chris (Ralph) Bienert and Gunda Poehlmann and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Michael Bernreuther will be held at Santa Maria Senior's Centre at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, lunch will be served following the service. Donations in memory of Michael can be made to the Santa Maria Spiritual Care or the Alzheimer's Society in lieu of flowers. The family would like to thank the staff on the second floor of Santa Maria Seniors Centre for the love and care they gave to Michael, even with his colourful language. He couldn't have asked for more compassionate, caring and professional caregivers.

Louis Korycki May 12, 1948—October 15, 2017 Louis Korycki was born on Wednesday, May 12, 1948 in Prince Albert, SK and passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Prince Albert, SK at the age of 69 years. Louis lived and worked in Saskatoon, SK until 1971. He attended welding classes in Moose Jaw, SK in 1972 where he received his Journeyman Welding ticket, after which he worked at Ad Fab and then Fleury Motor Homes. He then moved back to Prince Albert to work at the Prince Albert Pulp and Paper Mill and many other places out of the Union Hall. In 1975, his only daughter Karie was born. Louis is survived by his loving family: his spouse, Penny gran; his daughter, Karie Korycki; his step-daughter, Jacinda Gran; his grandchildren, Brendan, Bree and Odessa; his brothers and sister, Ron Korycki, Mike (Joanne) Korycki and Julie (Rod) Friesen; his nieces and nephews, Sean (Whitney) Friesen, Roseann Friesen, Rebecca Friesen, Joshua Korycki, Clinton, Nathan and Megan; and his former wife, Arlene Korycki. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Zinna Korycki.

Congratulations to the following members of UA Local 179 who have recently received Journeyperson Status in their respective trade or received an additional Journeyperson Ticket:

CODY BANILEVIC, JASON CURRIE, ANDREW DRYKA, DREW HART, MARK INGRAM, DAN MALINOWSKI, DENON PETRESCUE, BRETT TOURAND, COLLIN UNRAU, DILLON VALLEE, CHRIS WARNER, BARRY WOLFE

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31 Contact Us UA LOCAL 179 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS UA Local 179, NOVEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Saturday, Nov 402 Solomon Drive, 18, 2017 at 11:00am at the UA Local 179 Union Hall, 402 Regina SK S4N 5A8 Solomon Drive, Regina, SK P:306-569-0624 or 1-877-563-7179 F:306-781-8052 DECEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Saturday, E: [email protected] Dec 16, 2017 at 11:00am in the Saskatchewan Room at the Call-out Tape: Ramada Hotel, 806 Idylwyld Dr. N. in Saskatoon, SK P: 306-569-3641 or 1-877-893-2179 JANUARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Saturday, Jan 20, 2018 at 11:00am at the UA Local 179 Union Hall, 402 Saskatoon Office Solomon Drive, Regina, SK 334 Robin Way, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0X2 FEBRUARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Saturday, Feb P:306-956-1061 24, 2018 at 11:00am in the Saskatchewan Room at the F:306-956-1065 Ramada Hotel, 806 Idylwyld Dr. N. in Saskatoon, SK UA/SPI JTAC

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