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09/01/10 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be advised that due to
Labor Day holiday, the next General Union
meeting will take place on Sunday, September
12th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the ILA
union office located at 7755 Notre- Dame east.
At this time we would like to
emphasize it is in the best interest of all
members to attend this meeting.
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09/01/10 |
Subject:
10th annual Terry Sulivan Golf Tournament
The 10th
Annual Terry Sulivan Golf tournament will take
place on Friday, September 24th at the
Caugnawaga golf course.
Price
$100.00 includes jacket golf and supper to be
held at Erin Club. For more information you can
contact Kevin Metcalfe.
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09/01/10 |
Notice
from International Dockworkers Council (IDC)
Subject:
Del Monte Fruit to Move Operations Non-union
Dear all,
Our
colleagues from the ILA (Philadelphia Local,
Pennsylvania) have informed us that after weeks
of tense negotiations and with the ILA Locals
delivering over $5 Million in concessions, Del
Monte Fruit has announce that beginning October
1, 2010 their company will take their operation
non-union in the Port of Philadelphia (the
actual operation is in South Jersey across the
river).
We will
soon send more detailed and updated information
on the conflict.
For the
moment, we kindly request all IDC ports to
notify the IDC Coordination Office if Del Monte
is currently operating in their ports as soon as
possible.
In
Solidarity,
Susana
Busquets
Coordination Office
International Dockworkers Council (IDC)
coordination@idcdockworkers.org
www.idcdockworkers.org
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07/24/10 |
Layoff Information
July 24, 2010
To all members of local 1657
The MEA has notified the Local that
the Lock Out has been lifted and that the Port of
Montreal will operate as usual. Effective
Saturday JULY 23rd all members must call their tape
for assignment for the 24th of JULY or report to
Terminals on Sunday the 24th in which you are a
permanent.
July 23, 2010
To all members of Local 1657
It was announced last night that
the lockout will end Saturday morning, July
24th, 2010. ILA 1657 have not been in contact
with the MEA and officially we are still on
layoff. We will keep all members informed during
the day as we are made aware of the ILA
position.
July 22, 2010
To all members of local 1657
We should continue supporting the members of 375 and
show the MEA our disapproval of the way they are
treating us, it would be important to continue our
encouragement of the longshoremen on the picket
lines. To do so we need to coordinate our efforts. Please let us know your
availability.
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06/11/10 |
Please be
advised of the following posting. If you have
any questions please contact the office.
View
Employment
Offer
Bulletin No: 10-1657-11
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04/27/10 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be advised that the next General Union Meeting
will take place on Sunday May 2nd,
2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the
I. L. A. union office located at
7755 Notre- Dame east.
At this time we would like to
emphasize it is in the best interest of all
members to attend this meeting.
This will be our last regular
meeting until September. Update on negotiations,
John Pepe dismissal.
Notice of motion Brother
Christian Parent:
The cost of fighting C.L.P.
cases should be paid by the union subject to
approval by the union body or union executive
in case of no quorum . All decisions will be
made on a case by case scenario.
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03/31/10 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be advised that due to the
Easter Holidays, the next General Union Meeting
will take place on Sunday April 11th,
2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the
I. L. A. union office located at
7755 Notre- Dame east.
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03/16/10 |
Please be
advised of the following posting. If you have
any questions please contact the office.
Employment
Offer
Bulletin No: 10-1657-01
Employment offer and
Application
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03/04/10 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be advised that the next
General Union Meeting will take place on
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m
at the I.L.A. union office located at 7755
Notre- Dame east.
At this time we would like to
emphasize it is in the best interest of all
members to attend this meeting.
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02/04/10 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be advised that the next
General Union Meeting will take place at
10:00 a.m. on Sunday February 7th, 2010
at the I.L.A. union office , 7755 Notre-
Dame east.
At this time we would like to
emphasize that it is in the best interest of all
members to attend this meeting.
Be advised that a motion will be
voted on with regards to the Union providing the
position of President with a cell phone to be
used for union activities.
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12/30/09 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be advised that, as a
result of the up-coming holiday weekend, the
next general meeting will be held on Sunday,
January 10th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at
7755 Notre-Dame Street East.
At this time we would like to
emphasize it is in the best interest of all
members to attend this meeting.
Happy Holidays
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12/22/09 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be
advised that a SPECIAL Union Meeting
will take place at
10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 27th, 2009 at
the I.L.A. union office 7755 Notre- Dame east.
At
this time we would like to emphasize it is in
the best interest of all members to attend this
meeting.
Subject: To
discuss and update Employers proposal for
settlement of brother T. Joyce complaint to
C.I.R.B.
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10/28/09 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be
advised that the next General Union Meeting will
take place on Sunday November 1st, 2009 at
the I.L.A. union office at 10:00 a.m. -
7755 Notre- Dame East.
At this
time we would like to emphasize it is in the
best interest of all members to attend this
meeting.
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10/22/09 |
To:
All
Checkers of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Subject:
Winter “C” List 2010
This is to
advise all checkers who want to apply for the
“C” list as per the Collective Agreement must do
so prior to the vacation pick of 2010.
Therefore
we would ask that this be done prior to November
6th 2009. Members must submit their names
in writing at the Local’s office during
regular business hours.
Thank You.
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10/05/09 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Results of
the October 4th 2009 Union elections for 2 man
executive:
Danny
Batten 71
Chauncey
Garaughty 63
Wayne
Clahane 44
Results of
the October 4th 2009 Union elections for Board
of Trustees:
Christian
Parent 79
Albert
Batten 78
Kevin
Waite 75
Denis
Gosselin 73
Alan
Vaughan 44
Real
DuTemple 31
Wally Weir
26
Michael
Flynn 25
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09/23/09 |
To:
All
Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be
advised that the next General Union Meeting will
take place on Sunday October 4th, 2009 at
the I.L.A. union office at 10:00 a.m. -
7755 Notre- Dame East.
At this
time we would like to emphasize it is in the
best interest of all members to attend this
meeting. Elections will be held for the
following positions: 2 man executive and Board
of Trustees. Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m.
2 man
executive candidates:
Chauncey
Garaughty
Wayne
Clahane
Danny
Batten
Trustees:
Mike
Flynn Albert Batten
Denis
Gosselin Alan Vaughan
Wally Weir
Christian Parent
Real
Dutemple Kevin Waite
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09/08/09 |
To all Members of Local 1657:
Please be advised that the MEA
has re-claimed a force majeure in the Port of
Montreal as mediation process has terminated
with Local 375. As of Tuesday September 8th
2009, the MEA will no longer pay job security or
mise a pied.
We are continuing to work with
our legal representatives and will keep all of
the membership posted. If you need additional
information please contact the Local.
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09/01/09 |
To:
All active and inactive members of the
ILA Checkers – Local 1657
Pension Plan and their spouses
From: Pension Plan Board of Trustees
Subject: Pension Plan
Changes in Response to Economic Conditions
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08/28/09 |
To: All Members of Local 1657
From: Ian Mulcahy -
Business Agent
Please be
advised that due to the Labor Day holiday, the
next General Union Meeting will take place at
10:00 a.m. on Sunday September 13th, 2009
at the I.L.A. union office: 7755 Notre- Dame
East.
At
this time we would like to emphasize that it is
in the best interest of all members to attend
this meeting.
Nominations for all Executive, Health & Safety,
Training, EAP and Trustees positions will be
held.
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08/18/09 |
To all
members:
Please be
advised that on Thursday, August 6th 2009, the
MEA suspended the job security of the collective
agreement presently in force. Local 1657 is
taking every legal means to resolve this issue.
As per our collective agreement, we have filed a
grievance and asked to go to expedite
arbitration. We are asking that all members
respect the terms of the collective agreement.
Please see
grievance
letter.
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08/17/09 |
Please be
advised of the following posting. If you have
any questions please contact the office.
Employment
Offer
Bulletin No: 09-1657-26
Employment offer and
Application
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05/22/09 |
 As in past years, Checkers of the I.L.A. Local 1657 of the Port of Montreal is once again holding its annual Golf Tournament on June 24th,2009 at the Caughnawaga Golf Club in Kahnawake, Quebec.
We also wish to cordially invite anyone who would like to play in our tournament to kindly contact our secretary Ron Clahane, at Union office prior to June 1st 2009 to register.
Registration fees: $100.00 per person including electric cart green fees and dinner.
$80.00 for retiree
Start Times begin at 08:00.
Alan R.Vaughan
Organizing Committee
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| 05/18/09 |
This week the Mea has laid off 34 checkers. We only have 57 available thus by the provisions at least 2 days of shortages.
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| 05/18/09 |
Provisions May 17th here
Provisions May 5th here
Provisions April 26th here
Provisions April 19th here
Provisions April 12th here
Provisions March 27th here
Provisions March 23rd here
Provisions March 15th here
Provisions February 27th here
Provisions February 23nd here
Provisions February 16th here
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| 05/08/09 |
EMPLOYMENT OFFER / OFFRE D'EMPLOI
Local 1657
BULLETIN NO : 09-1657-11
POSITION : Checker – dispatchable - Termont (CTERM)
Vérificateur - déployable - Termont (CTERM)
NOMBRE/ NUMBER : 6 (six)
COMPAGNIE : Termont
CONDI TIONS : - Medical exam, if required by employer
Examen médical, si requis par l'employeur
Applications for this posting will be received at the Hiring hall, section 49, from 8 AM May 6th, 2009 to 7H59 AM May 21st, 2009.
Les applications pour ce poste seront reçues à la Salle d'embauche, section 49, à compter de 08h00 le 6 mai 2009 jusqu'à 07h59 le 21mai 2009.
MARITIME EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION DES EMPLOYEURS MARITIMES
DE/ FROM :
Guillaume Couture
Labour Relations Consultant, Port of Montreal
Conseiller en relations de travail, Port de Montréal
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| 05/05/09 |
Please be advised there are 33 checkers laid off this week and that no checker if to work through there spellos if we are missing checkers.
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| 04/29/09 |
To: ALL MEMBERS OF LOCAL 1657
FROM: IAN MULCAHY --- BUSINESS AGENT
Please be advised that the next General Union Meeting will take place on Sunday May 3rd, 2009. At the I. L. A. union office at 10:00 a.m 7755 Notre- Dame east.
At this time we would like to emphasize it is in the best interest of all members to attend this meeting. This will be our last meeting until September.
Please be advised that following a request from local 375 for an emergency meeting the port will be closed between 08:00 and 12:00 on Tuesday may 5th.
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| 04/19/09 |
Please be advised that there are 20 checkers laid off next week
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| 03/13/09 |
Please be advised that all checkers will need their security port card starting March 16th 2009 as the security turnstiles will be operational at all container terminals. A message should be on the tape on the 14th March.
Please be advised there are 7 checkers laid off this week.
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| 01/18/09 |
Employment offer Termont here
Employment application here
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| 01/10/09 |
Please be advised that the next General Union Meeting will take place on Sunday January 11th, 2009. At the I. L. A. union office at 10:00 a.m 7755 Notre- Dame east.
At this time we would like to emphasize it is in the best interest of all members to attend this meeting.
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| 12/03/08 |
Vacation pick results 2009 Here
NEW procedure (seals) at TERMONT Here
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| 11/25/08 |
Vacation choices HERE (Microsoft word needed)
Vacation times HERE ( (Microsft excel needed)
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| 11/20/08 |
I.L.A 1657 Grievance/ Grief A.I.D Local 1657
Example Nov/08
On (Date of Incident) on the (shift ex: 08:00-16:00) at (company ex: Cast). A walking boss/superintendant (name if known) shifted, checked delivered etc... (# of containers, seals, transport company etc). You can add any and all pertinent information ex: Article of collective agreement.
All grievances must be submitted to the Union within 5 working days. However if the grievances cannot be resolved within 5 days the Union must submit the grievance in writing within another 5 days. (10 total)
Please be aware that our jobs are very important to everyone’s future. Please keep your eyes open and report anyone who is infringing on our jurisdiction.
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| 11/06/08 |
Please be advised that the Insurance booklets are presently available at our office.
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| 11/01/08 |
Please be advised that the next General Union Meeting will take place on Sunday November 2nd, 2008. At the I. L. A. union office at 10:00 a.m 7755 Notre- Dame east.
At this time we would like to emphasize it is in the best interest of all members to attend this meeting.
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| 10/22/08 |
Termont Terminal verification of incoming export container seals document here
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| 10/08/08 |
This is to advise all checkers who want to apply for the “C” list as per the Collective Agreement must do so prior to the vacation pick of 2009.
Therefore we would ask that this be done prior to November 7th 2008. Members must submit their names in writing at the Local’s office during regular business hours.
Thank You.
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| 10/03/08 |
Please be advised that as of the decision taken at the last Union Meeting the next General Union Meeting will take place on Sunday October 12th , 2008. At the I. L. A. union office at 10:00 a.m 7755 Notre- Dame east.
At this time we would like to emphasize it is in the best interest of all members to attend this meeting.
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| 09/06/08 |
Please be advised that the next General Union Meeting will take place on Sunday September 14th, 2008. At the I. L. A. union office at 10:00 a.m 7755 Notre- Dame east.
At this time we would like to emphasize it is in the best interest of all members to attend this meeting.
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| 08/19/08 |
On August 31st, the Montreal Port Authority is organizing a great open house day to allow people of the Greater Montreal to discover their port. You will find the promo card for the event below.
Free tours of the Port by boat and train will be offered to the visitors who will have to register in advance through the website specially created for the event. Bus tours are also planned but do not require any pre-registration.
By forwarding this email to as many people as possible (employees, members of your organization, parents, friends, suppliers and others) to give them the chance to sign up for the free tours, you will be directly contributing to the success of this event that is so very important to us.
Those who send our invitation from the event website by clicking here can become eligible for a draw of truly unique prizes, allowing them to enjoy an exclusive experience at the Port, such as docking aboard a tugboat, using a crane simulator, touring a container ship, and much more.
With thanks for your collaboration.
The Port in the City Organizing Committee
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| 07/25/08 |
Employment offer aplications here
Please be advised that your personal pension statements are now available at our Union office.Also a reminder that your insurance cards are also available.
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| 07/02/08 |
Please be advised that the insurance certificate (cards) are now avaiable at our office.Every individual must come to pick up their individual cards up and must sign a form.the cards are in effect as of July 1st. |
| 06/20/08 |
Revised position of the MEA regarding pins here
Employment offer application here |
| 03/25/08 |
Please be advised that effective immediately all information regarding whether or not containers are to take pins or not is not to be given to signalmen when working on the ship. This directive is coming directly from the MEA.After discussing this issue with the Mea they have decided that it is not our job to do.However we will continue to do our job regarding checking related tasks. I;e checking numbers,bay plans,location on ship,damages,hazardous and any other task we have done in the past. |
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