Attention Members: *Important Notice* – Letter Of Understanding – Please see attached notice from Brett Mackenzie – Executive Director of the GPMC/NMC in regards to rolling over of language regarding breaks for long term maintenance. Effective January 1, 2021 there will be a twelve (12) month extension to the ten (10) hour day, two half hour (2- ½ ) breaks, one paid and one unpaid as well as an extension to allow for staggered start times. All particulars may be found in the attached Letters of Understanding.
Your PAC committee would like to share this event with you for those wishing to support the Greater Edmonton Alliance on The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at the Boyle Street Plaza.
September 30th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The UA Canadian office and Local 488 support the Indigenous Communities across Canada and recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th.
Please, use this day for reflection, education, or participation in a community event to acknowledge the history of residential schools, honor the survivors, their families, and their communities. Take this day to learn something new about Indigenous culture, and how the residential school system has impacted communities, heritage, and way of life.
Visit the Building Trades of Alberta’s website to register your personal pledge of action and gain access to Straight Talk Advisory and Training (STAAT) video to understand more about this 165-years long tragedy. https://bta.ca/bta-encourages-all-to-learn-more-about…/
Take time to learn about what you can do to help work towards reconciliation for
Indigenous peoples in Canada. To find out more, please visit the National Truth
Massive congratulations to our very own Tyler Hayward for winning the John Tackaberry Future Leaders Award at the Building Trades of Alberta conference yesterday! Tyler is a 3rd year HVAC apprentice with Gateway Mechanical who embodies every value the UA represents- quality, production, safety, and of course, outstanding leadership! Way to go Tyler, we are extremely proud of your accomplishment!
