IUOE News - Summer 2011

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Serving members for 80 years
News
A show of solidarity
June 2011 www.iuoe115.com

Serving members for 80 years
IUOE News is the official
publication of the International
Union of Operating Engineers
Local 115.
Local Executive Board
Business Manager
Brian Cochrane
President
Lionel Railton
Vice-President
Brad Randall
Financial Secretary
Wayne Mills
Recording Secretary
Don Swerdan
Treasurer
Frank Carr
Conductor
Dave Hannis
Guard
Bob Higgs
Trustees
Brian Moore
Curtis Wright
Auditors
Craig McIntosh
Don Swerdan
Patrick Watson
District Executive Board
1—Frank Carr
2—Tim Cullen
3—Gary Kinnear
4—Herb Conat
5—Mike Spiruda
6—Brian Lefebvre
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Lionel Railton
Wayne Mills
Brian Cochrane
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COVER PHOTO—Local
115 took part in a show of
solidarity with U.S. workers at
a rally at Peace Arch Park.
Photo by Leslie Dyson
FEATURES
The way we were 5
Heavy Metal Rocks 9
IUOE Scholarships 16
REPORTS
Business Manager
Advances come with this fast-paced year 1
President
Why we enter the murky world of politics 2
Financial Secretary
One down, several more to go 3
District 1
Technology steals the show at Con Expo 4
Many contracts up for renewal 4
A year of negotiations 6
Last report from the Sunshine Coast 7
First six months has brought a steep learning curve 7
District 2
Shop stewards thanked at annual dinner 8
District 3
Hopefully, more work with the better weather 8
District 4
Local 115 members on the job at Rio Tinto 10
District 5
Northern economy beginning to recover 11
Coal industry has picked up 11
District 6
Waneta presents some challenges 12
Union Organizing
Reach out to non-members 12
Dispatch
Work picture is mixed 13
Benefits Plans
Financial statements 14
Training Association
Training in the North aids northern contractors 18

Advances come with this fast-paced year
Brian Cochrane, Business Manager
At our General Membership
meetings in March, 64-year member
Brother Mervyn MacDonald was recognized by the Local
Union for being the longest member in good standing and
with continuous membership in Local 115. In today’s
world this is a rare event. Most organizations have members
who come and go. This speaks to the impact our
Local Union has had on tens of thousands of Operating
Engineers over our 80 years of history. If all Operators in
B.C. shared Mervyn’s dedication, the challenges we face
with the Walmart Unions would be greatly reduced!
In Gaining Ground, which you received last month,
we listed the 80 members in good standing with the
longest years of membership (from 55 to 64 years of
continuous membership). On behalf of the Officers and
Executive Board, congratulations and thank you for your
commitment to Local 115. You have much to be proud of.
As a token of our appreciation for all members in
good standing, you will receive a special commemorative
key chain along with this edition of IUOE News. It has
been a fast-paced six months and I would like to thank
our members for their support as we celebrate our 80th
year of service and plan for the next 80.
The first few months of 2011 have been busy. The
Lower Mainland Utility Agreement was ratified and we
are still in negotiations with the paving industry and the
Construction Labour Relations Association in relation to
the crane rental, heavy construction and steel erection
agreements.
Skilled tradespeople are going to be in demand over
the coming months and years. We have been discussing
this issue with all levels of government and our contractors
to ensure that we can continue to provide the highest
skilled tradespeople to meet the demands.
Project labour agreements are working well and providing
good employment for members of the building
trades—a refreshing change! PLAs have been negotiated
with Bechtel for the work at Rio Tinto Alcan and for the
mill expansion at Endako with Lockerbie Hole. We’re
optimistic that there will be a PLA for Kellogg-Brown-
Root’s LNG Plant in Kitimat.
Our organizers, Brothers Rob Duff and Brett
Chapman, have been doing an outstanding job spreading
the union message and signing up potential members
with the skills we need to supply our contractors in many
areas of the province. Your Local Union is strongly committed
to this effort. We need to continue to grow to better
serve our membership.
We were at the rally at Peace Arch Park in April to
support our brothers and sisters in the U.S. who are going
through an unprecedented attack on their bargaining
rights. Their concerns are similar to ours. We must have
laws that preserve and protect our rights, which means
we need to elect governments that will stand up for them
rather than destroy them! I shot a short video of us at
the rally and it’s posted on our website www.iuoe115.
com. I encourage you to take a look.
The recent earthquake and tsunami that devastated
Japan have caused the world to re-examine how “green”
nuclear energy really is. We are continuing to lobby for
the Gateway Pipeline, Site C Dam and the coal sector and
many people are now changing their minds about what is
the best source of energy as we go forward. All forms of
energy development have an environmental impact, but
the leakage of radioactive particles into our oceans, air
and food supply is a risk that we cannot afford to take.
Many sources of power, such as dams, pipelines, coal,
windmill turbines, oil and natural gas, will be needed in
the foreseeable future and advances in these sectors are
also in the interest of our membership.
We held Local 115
shop steward recognition
dinners throughout
the province this spring
and there were some great
events. Shop stewards are
the backbone of our organization
and are also our
future leaders. We thank
them for all the work they
do on a daily basis for the
Local Union.
I would also like to
recognize the efforts of
your Executive Board and
staff. This has been a challenging
year, but they are
as dedicated as it comes.
Live better, work
union!
Business Manager
IUOE Local 115 making a
donation to Don Vandervoort,
Vancouver Regional
Construction Association
Coordinator of the Honour
House Project, and New
Westminster Mayor Wayne
Wright.
June 2011 News 1

President
As we continue to celebrate our
80th anniversary we take time to
recognize those who have laid the
foundations of our Local Union and
made the countless contributions to advance the labour
movement across North America.
It was with honour that Brother Cochrane and I recognized
Brother Mervyn MacDonald, Local 115’s current
longest standing Member with 64 years of continuous
service. Brother MacDonald was thanked for his dedication
and loyalty at the March General Membership meeting,
where Brother Cochrane also expressed, on behalf
of the Officers and Executive Board, gratitude for the
many selfless acts of loyalty extended by our thousands
of members. In a time where instant gratification is the
order of the day
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Why we enter the murky world of politics
Lionel Railton, President
As with all elections,
members of Local 115
weigh the pros and
cons of the parties’
platforms and challenge
the candidates on their
support of labour issues
and matters important
to Operating Engineers.
it is heartwarming
to be serving
a membership
whose dedication
is second to
none.
We’ve just
been through a
federal election
and a provincial
by-election in
Vancouver Point
The Board of Directors of Community Savings are guided by a
commitment to corporate social responsibility and to improve
the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.
On Feb. 8, Community Savings donated $56,000 to local
charities including $25,000 to the Labour Heritage Centre,
$10,000 to the Michael Wayne McDonnell Labour Community
Services Fund, $10,000 to Camp Jubilee, $6,500 to Habitat for
Humanity of Greater Vancouver and $4,516 to B.C. Children’s
Hospital Foundation.
Grey where the first test of Premier Christie Clark took
place.
As with all elections, members of Local 115 weigh the
pros and cons of the parties’ platforms and challenge the
candidates on their support of labour issues and matters
important to Operating Engineers. Your Officers have
made political action a priority and, as such, we have
been devoting considerable time and energy to meeting
with politicians of all stripes to discuss issues important
to our members and our families.
You may ask: why is my Local Union spending time
on such matters? As this magazine’s cover picture shows,
we joined forces with our brothers and sisters from the
United States in a demonstration of solidarity at Peace
Arch Park. This show of solidarity was in response to the
draconian measures enacted by legislators in Wisconsin.
These elected officials used the meltdown of the global
economy as an excuse to wipe away the bargaining rights
of union public sector workers. Elected officials used the
financial crisis to spend billions of dollars to support Wall
Street and the big banks. But when it comes to supporting
the workers who deliver services required by citizens,
elected representatives attack the unions that represent
those workers.
Why is this important to know? Because with the
stroke of a legislative pen, years of hard-won gains can
be wiped away in the name of fiscal conservatism.
This is the reason why we must wade into the murky
arena of politics and engage in the debate to ensure
that those whom we elect support the things we hold
dear—pension and benefits, safe workplaces, the right of
workers to organize and be represented by unions and the
right to negotiate a collective agreement, to name a few.
Shop stewards appreciation dinners have been hosted
throughout the province. It’s been very gratifying to
acknowledge the efforts of our shop stewards and their
spouses for all the hard work they have done on behalf
of the membership and the Local Union. As the unsung
heroes of our Local Union these people play a vital role
in the administration of the collective agreements in your
work place and are the information conduit for the Local
Union’s member representatives. Please take the time to
acknowledge their efforts and extend your support.
In closing, this past year has been a very busy and
productive period for your Executive Board and staff
and we thank you for your continued support as we continue
to build for the next 80 years.
As always, my best wishes.

One down, several more to go
Wayne Mills, Financial Secretary
I hope every member exercised
his or her franchise and voted in the
federal election. Still ahead is the
HST referendum, a possible provincial
election and the municipal elections
in the fall.
If you think governments can do a better job, the
least you can do is vote. However, it’s even more rewarding
to pick a candidate you like and volunteer to help in
a campaign. I ran as a provincial candidate several years
ago and I can tell you that volunteers are always needed.
It’s fun and interesting to see what goes on behind the
scenes.
However, by being complacent and believing that
your vote doesn’t matter, you give the right to corrupt
and arrogant governments to carry on. The people of
Libya, Egypt, Yemen and Bahrain understand this and
are laying down their lives to bring about democracy.
However, here in Canada, people take it for granted.
Demographics
In February, IUOE Local 115 staff attended a presentation
about finding ways to recruit our younger
generation. We learned a lot about those who are in the
category called Generation Y or the Echo Boom—the
children of the Baby Boomers.
The old ways of making a connection don’t seem
to cut it with this generation. Let’s look at some of the
characteristics of the two groups.
Boomers:
A job was just a job. Baby Boomers “worked for
the weekend” and thought of their retirement as their
reward. The boss was the boss. When in doubt he’d
scream and shout. Boomers had concerns about selfesteem
and even more about safety on the job, but these
concerns weren’t always shared by their employers. The
Boomers raised their Generation Y kids to rate selfesteem
and safety as very important.
Generation Y:
They want to be friends with their boss and they
want work to be enjoyable. They like to get positive feedback
on a regular basis. They want their employers to
model a balanced life, not focus on work only.
We also learned that members of Generation Y have
a lot of qualities that make them natural born construction
workers:
• They don’t expect to stay on a job for very long.
Three years is usually the maximum.
• They expect to have as many as 20 different jobs,
Financial Secretary
careers and employers during their work life.
• They don’t appreciate a seniority system.
• If they are unfairly reprimanded or something
upsets them, they may simply quit. They expect to
be treated with respect.
The Local Union is looking at ways to engage younger
workers. We need our younger members to reach out
to others and let them know the benefits of belonging to
the IUOE Local 115. A career as an OE has many of the
benefits these younger workers are looking for:
• working for a number of different contractors on a
variety of projects
• working outdoors
• a dispatch system that allows the freedom to choose
where to work, when to work and who to work for
• benefits that can continue when you choose not to
work
• And the opportunity to run some really big iron!
Remember to work and play safely this summer.
Please support volunteers
from B.C. construction unions
who will be collecting
donations outside
B.C. liquor stores during the
“Dollars Against Diabetes”
(DADs) Day campaign.
DADs Day
Saturday June 18th
If you’d like to help the campaign,
call your local union office.
Funds go to the UBC Centre for
Research in Childhood Diabetes,
the leading pediatric diabetes
research centre in Canada.
B.C.’s Construction Unions
Working for the Cure
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District 1
I attended Con Expo this year.
It is one of the largest construction
equipment shows in the world
and is held in Las Vegas every three
years. This show attracts people
and manufacturers from around
the world. It’s huge—you walk for
miles. Manufacturers unveil the newest machines and
technology, showcase their products and compete with
each other to see who can set up the largest display.
Technology is a big part of the new equipment and
innovations at the show. One interesting innovation
came from Crosby Rigging. It designed an app for your
SmartPhone to explain its rigging products, what they
should be used for and their capacities. This information
can be at the fingertips of a crane operator or rigger.
The GPS systems from Topcon and Trimble, for
many different pieces of equipment, were also a big hit.
These systems take site topography design from the computer
to the jobsite.
One new piece of equipment from Gomaco can lay
down curb and gutter without stringline. The information
is downloaded into the Gomaco and, through the
GPS, it lays down the concrete curb on site. A grader
operator who has been using the Topcon system in
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Technology steals the show at Con Expo
Craig McIntosh, Member Representative
Many contracts up for renewal
Don Swerdan, Member Representative
We are about to experience an
election year the likes of which I
don’t think we’ve ever seen. We have
municipal, provincial and federal
elections. Of equal importance to
our members, we may have an election
of officers of our Local Union.
One thing is for sure: if in any other election we were
offered the strength of leadership and vision that is currently
in charge of the union, the choice of who to elect
would be easy!
I’m currently in negotiations with:
• Southcoast Petroleum
• Rempel Brothers Concrete
• Peace River Coal
• Clean Harbors Canada
• Eveready Industrial
• Waste Management of Canada (Coquitlam)
• BFI Island (formerly WSI and VIR)
• Owen G. Carney Ltd.
To say that I’m busy would be an understatement.
With so much going on, I’ve asked Brother Chip Dhaliwal
Ontario said it took a little while
to get used to the faster pace of
finishing grade when he let the
GPS system take over control of
the blade.
Green power was also big
at the show, with many heavy
equipment engine manufacturers
now complying with Tier IV
industry regulations.
Caterpillar introduced new
models of highway truck tractor,
concrete mixer, dump truck
and service truck built under
an agreement with International
Trucks.
I talked to the owner of
Center Rock Inc. His small U.S.
Fenix capsule used to
rescue the Chilean miners.
company got worldwide attention when he took his drills
to Chile and drilled for 33 days and nights to rescue the
33 miners trapped deep underground. People lined up to
get their picture taken in the Fenix capsule that brought
the miners to the surface one by one.
Back home in B.C. we are busy with negotiations for
contracts that are up for renewal in many sectors.
to assist me by dealing with day-to-day issues that arise
and some grievance handling. Brother Dhaliwal is doing
a great job and has been a valuable asset to this organization
on so many levels.
I’ll close my report with some advice: Always make
sure you vote. It’s the only way to ensure your voice is
heard.
Member Rep Tim Cullen presented Brother Dave Wilson with his
50-year membership watch.

The way
we were
More photos from the
archives. Do you have
historical photos of
Operating Engineers
at work? We’d like to
run them in the future
editions of IUOE News.
Please send them to
Financial Secretary
Wayne Mills. We’ll be
sure to return them.
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District 1
Bargaining is a major preoccupation
for us. We are at various stages
in the process for the following
agreements in the Lower Mainland:
• The Road Building (Utility)
Agreement was ratified with a duration
of two years and an increase
of over 3.5% in the first year based on the rates we
were working under and 2.5% in the second with a
wage reopener.
• The Road Building (Paving) Agreement has seen
increases for 2010 and we are in bargaining.
• The Crane Rental Agreement has begun with two
meetings at the trade level and we expect to have a
memorandum of agreement to vote on soon.
• The Heavy Construction and Steel Erection
Agreement has yet to see meetings scheduled for
trade-level negotiations.
• The Log Barge Agreements expire at the end of
April and we have conducted proposal meetings.
• The Hydraulic Dredging Agreement expired April
30 and we are scheduling meetings with Fraser
River Pile and Dredge to finalize negotiations. We
are pleased to announce that the 10-year Fraser
River channel maintainence has been awarded to
FRPD.
• The Martens Asphalt Agreement is up this year and
we will begin negotiations once we have an idea of
where the industry agreement is lining up.
Contractors continue to apply pressure by complaining
about the economy and lower levels provided by
their competition in the marketplace. They’re telling us
to lower our costs to those levels in order to help them
remain competitive.
We have multiple grievances filed with Chet
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A year of negotiations
Frank Carr, Member Representative
IUOE Local 115 at the International Solidarity Rally.
Construction Ltd. and Chet Construction (1976) Ltd.
We have applied to the Labour Relations Board and
filed successorship/common employer applications with
respect to new companies that have been formed under
the direction of Chet’s owners. If we can’t settle matters
beforehand, we may end up having the board make the
decision for us.
In closing, thanks to all who participated in the
International Solidarity Rally on April 2, at the Peace
Arch State Park. We rallied with other unions from B.C.
and the U.S. in solidarity with workers who are stuggling
to keep their right to bargain collectively. The attack on
the working person is getting fiercer with lawmakers in
Wisconsin adopting an anti-union Budget Repair Bill.
This bill is designed to address the state’s budget problems
by eliminating many workers’ rights. Go to www.
bcfed.com for more information.
Take care and work safely.
Brother Frank Bolla with his 40-year pin. Brother Frank Potvin with his 30-year pin.
30-year member Brother Ivan Jakubovski

Last report from the Sunshine Coast
Everett Cummings, Member Representative
This will be my last report
regarding issues on the Sunshine
Coast for the time being. Member
Rep Bob Higgs will be covering my
old area of North Vancouver to
Pemberton and the Sunshine Coast.
I will be looking after our members
from Surrey to Hope on the south side of the river and
Mission to Hope on the north side. I will still look after
some industrial shops in the area and companies in North
Vancouver.
In Sechelt, Lon’s Cranes was doing work on the expansion
of the Sechelt Hospital for the general contractor.
Construction Aggregates bargaining has been completed
and ratified after about 10 months of bargaining
and two rejections of the agreement. It’s a three-year
agreement, however, by the time it was ratified only two
years remained. I would like to thank the bargaining committee:
Chief Shop Steward Rick Demeter, Brian Moore,
Doug Allen, Doug Silvey and the depot’s Shop Steward
Kevin Lane. They also formed a committee to develop a
maintenance schedule. I hope I didn’t miss anyone and
thanks to everyone who actively participated.
West Coast Mining, which runs the ridge frame rock
trucks on the Construction Aggregates pit, has bought
six new rock trucks for the claim. The contract has been
As I enter into my sixth month
on the job, the learning curve is
indeed steep. Within the next couple
of months I will be in contract negotiations
with five companies: Atlas
Copco, Williams Machinery, Pacific
Radiator, Hertz Rentals and Hiway
Refrigeration. It should be very interesting and challenging
to bargain with such a diverse group of companies. I
will be leaning on the respective shop stewards for information
about the company’s background and history
and technical questions.
Watching the bargaining strategies of some of the
other member representatives over the years will assist
me in the coming months. I would like to sincerely thank
everyone in the District 1 Office for their support and
making me welcome.
I’ve dealt with a number of grievances over the last
few months. Most have been settled, but a couple may
be going to arbitration. This will bring another set of
challenges.
District 1
First six months has brought a steep learning curve
Chip Dhaliwal, Member Representative
extended with an increase in the number of trucks.
On March 24, a vote was held for the Utility
Agreement. It was ratified. One important change was
the addition of metro travel into the wages. That rate
will now be compounding over time.
A major tunneling project under the Fraser River
beside the Port Mann Bridge has been on the books for a
year. The tunnel is part of Metro Vancouver’s plan to get
drinking water from the Seymour Capilano watershed.
Frontier Kemper has completed the tunnels from the
watersheds to the new filtration plant.
The polyparty unions (Operating Engineers,
Electrical Workers and Labourers) successfully negotiated
a project labour agreement for the work. I was pleased
to work on the agreement on behalf of Local 115.
The name of the joint venture is McNally Aecon JV
Fraser River Crossing. The job is expected to take three
years. The first year will be spent digging holes on the
Coquitlam and Surrey sides of the river. During the second
year, a pressurized tunnel boring machine will place
concrete segments as it tunnels. The third year will see
the pipe welding and pulling out of the job. This is a good
long-term job close to home for our members in Metro
Vancouver. When ramped up, the project is expected to
employ 60 to 80 people.
Work safely!
I injured my jaw and that made organizing more difficult
than usual. It is healed now and I am ramping up
my organizing efforts.
Thanks to all the members for your support.
Local 115 Brother Andre
Lussier and 12,000
members of the New York
building trades, including
members of IUOE Local 14,
attended a labour solidarity
rally and heard Nobel Prize
winner Lech Walesa, the
former Polish president and
a leader of the Solidarity
movement in Poland, talk
about the need for worker
unity. He said workers didn't
have guns or missiles,
but they did have spirit
and faith. Union workers need to act as one when facing
opponents who want to drive them apart, he said.
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District 2
District 3
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Shop stewards thanked at annual dinner
Tim Cullen, Member Representative
Our Shop Steward Appreciation
Dinner was at the Coast Bastion
Hotel in Nanaimo. The hotel staff
put on a great meal and the entertainer
was excellent, with many
jokes and songs. To those who were
unable to come, you missed a great evening.
The work picture for 2011 is starting to improve. The
logging industry has picked up dramatically and created
work for the industrial shops and roadbuilding contractors
in the industry. With the tragic events in Japan and
the need to rebuild several towns, we can only speculate
that the demand for lumber will increase even more.
We have not received information about the winning
bids in the Cape Scott Wind Farm, Cumberland Trilogy
project, Gold River Waste Burning Generator or the
Hydro project. We hope our contractors are successful
and that our members will be involved in all these projects,
however there is stiff competition from non-union
and other union contractors bidding on them too.
We have been involved in collective bargaining with
Cougar Crushing Ltd., District of Port Hardy, Chew
Excavating Ltd., Upland Excavating Ltd., Hazelwood
Construction Services Inc., Hub City Paving Ltd., OK
Industries Ltd., BFI, and Morningstar Golf Club Ltd. So
Hopefully, more work with the better weather
Gary Kinnear and Brad Gerow, Member Representatives
With the improvement in the
weather we are looking forward to
more work opportunities.
Peter Kiewit Ltd. was awarded
the Mica Dam No. 5 and No. 6 generators
and work began in May.
Dawson Construction is picking
up a few jobs around the district,
which will help both the paving and
crushing crews. Dawson is going out
again to McLure, completing the job
it started last year.
Con-Ex is waiting to start a project
that involves 5 km of water pipe
and a new reservoir in Sorrento.
Brentwood Enterprises has also
started up again in Sorrento on its
Highway 1 project.
We are still hearing rumours
far, we have ratified a threeyear
collective agreement with
Chew Excavating Ltd. and,
with the assistance of mediation,
a five-year deal at Cougar
Crushing Ltd.
We are probably headed
into another provincial election.
It cannot be stressed
enough that we must change
this government. The continued
attack on unions by the
Liberal government should compel every union person
to vote NDP. The refusal of the Liberal government to
bring B.C. jobs back to this province should have every
British Columbian voting NDP. On these two issues
alone, the MLAs from the governing party should be
chucked out on their derrieres and replaced with a party
that supports unions and is committed to keeping jobs in
B.C. Every party has its problems or issues, but we cannot
survive if the current labour tactics are allowed to
continue under the provincial Liberals.
In closing, please remember that at the end of the
work day, someone is waiting for your safe return.
about Hoffman’s Bluff
and we could use a job like
that. Unfortunately, the
unionized bidders were not
successful on the Oyama
job. Please let us know if
you are working on this
project.
We’re hoping for good
news in relation to our raid
applications at both Vernon
Sister Jasmine Guay
receiving her 20-year pin.
Brother Reginald Barnes
receiving his 30-year pin.
Paving and Westlake Paving. We have a vote sealed at the
Labour Board while lawyers argue back and forth. I have
to say it is a great pleasure working with the workers at
both these companies. They are the strongest people I
have had the pleasure to work with in a long time. My
hat is off to them.
This is your Local Union. Keep it strong by voting.
Thank you.

HEAVY
METAL
ROCKS
by BRAD GEROW
Another successful Heavy Metal
Rocks was staged in Kamloops.
This year, we had 26 students
(20 boys and 6 girls) from School
District 73 join us at the Tk’emlups
Indian Band’s gravel pit. The students
were required to go through
Level 1 First Aid, WHIMIS and
Construction Safety on their own
time prior to attending the demonstration
at the pit. They learned how
to properly secure their equipment
when it is being transported.
This year also saw the return
of a former student, Corey Acres,
who went through our first Heavy
Brother Garth Eberle instructing students on
Dawson's loader while loading the SMS rock truck.
Brentwood's Dozer with Brother Greg Ofukany (operator and a
30-year member), Brandon Svendson (Grade 12, Valleyview
Secondary School) and Jayson Hauk (Grade 12, South Kamloops
Secondary School).
Metal Rocks Program. He has been
working for Dawson Construction
on several projects in the past year.
Corey was able to pass on some of
his knowledge to this year’s group
of students.
Once again, area dealers and
contractors were very generous with
their donations of equipment and
operators. I would like to thank
the signatory contractors and dealers
that came out to help: B.A.
Dawson Blacktop Ltd., Brandt
Tractor, Brentwood Enterprises,
Con-Ex Civil Contractors, Dawson
Construction, Kamloops Augering &
Dawson’s paving crew instructing
students.
District 3
Boring Ltd., Pashco Blasting Ltd.,
SMS Equipment Inc. and Wajax
Industries. If it were not for the
donations of equipment and the
generous donation of time by our
volunteer operators, we would not
be able to make this program work.
We would also like to recognize the
OE Training Association for sending
the boom truck and simulator trailer
and thank Jeff, Randy and Robyn.
Thank you to everyone who
helped out this year. See you next
year!
Brother Randy Grisewood working with students on the
Training Association’s boom truck.
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District 4
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Local 115 members on the job at Rio Tinto
Herb Conat and Wayne Kemp, Member Representatives
Over the past few years, District
4 has been reporting on the Rio Tinto
Alcan Modernization Project, which
is covered by a project labour agreement
with the BC Building Trades
Council. Bechtel Canada is the manager
of this $2.5 billion project.
The demolition phase, awarded
to Northwest Demolition, was officially
kicked off. Northwest is a signatory
contractor of the Operating
Engineers in several jurisdictions in
North America. It understands how
the building trades operate.
This part of the project, a joint
venture involving several contractors that will employ
several members of Local 115 for the next 18 months,
will see the demolition of Pot Lines 7 and 8. It will make
room for more modern and efficient technology that will
dramatically reduce the carbon footprint.
The first phase of the camp should open in July and
accommodate the first 400 employees. Construction of
the camp will continue until a further 1,100 workers can
be accommodated for the start up of the next phase of
the project.
Several other contracts are expected soon. Stay tuned
for updates in our next news article.
Our next four months will be extremely busy with
negotiations because several contracts are coming up for
renewal. Work for our equipment shops directly tied to the
mining industry is picking up. Equipment shops related
to the forest industry are still trying to survive. Our paving
contractors are having a tough time as this season
gets under way. Paving contracts are scarce and some
non-signatory contractors have picked up a few jobs.
Bargaining is
certainly affected
when we do
not control the
market share.
Lockerbie
& Hole, one of
our signatory
contractors, is
at the Endako
Mine expansion.
L&H’s part of
Brother Ron Sawtell is a 30-year member. this project is
covered by the Heavy Construction Agreement. Union,
non-signatory contractors and non-union companies are
on this mixed site. The project should be completed by
the fall.
The owner of this project also owns the Mount
Milligan mine. We are optimistic that the company will
want to continue its relationship with the BC Building
Trades and that all trades will be included on the project.
In closing, we welcome our new members and thank
all of the shop stewards and their spouses for their endless
hours of hard work and dedication in the face of
some hostile situations.
Work safely.
Shop steward seminar in
Prince George on April 9th

Northern economy
beginning to recover
Mike Spiruda
Member Representative
As world markets begin to recover from the recession, the
past winter has shown some positive signs that the northeastern
economy is also on the mend.
Recent spikes in commodity prices may not sit well with us
as consumers, but they do lay the groundwork for many new
jobs in exploration, construction, mining, hydro electricity,
forestry and pipelines which will benefit all operating engineers
in Local 115.
There are a few new natural gas processing plants now
under construction and we are beginning to see a little more
activity in the pipeline industry, although prices remain very
competitive at this stage.
In an effort to secure a long-term supply of metallurgical
coal, a consortium of Chinese companies linked to the
Shougang Group, one of the country’s top steel producers,
plans to develop three underground mines in northeastern B.C.
They have budgeted $1 billion to invest in these properties and
plan to start construction of the first mine next year.
Peace River Coal and other mines in the area are also in
expansion mode.
Ridley Terminals Inc. at Prince Rupert has been given the
green light from the federal government to tap capital markets
for the money required to expand the terminal’s export
capacity.
As we celebrate IUOE Local 115’s 80th anniversary, it
is also an election year for us. Thank you for your continued
support.
Have a safe summer!
ThinkSafety
L O C A L 1 1 5
District 5
Coal industry
has picked up
Gordon Chaisson, Member
Representative
Work in the coal industry is booming. In fact,
TECK Coal is having a hard time finding heavy
duty mechanics and certain other trades. It is so
bad across Canada that they’re recruiting on an
international front. They do offer relocation assistance,
but no living-out allowance.
The Steelworkers Local 9346 came to a memorandum
of agreement with Elkview Mine and
its members with a 58% vote in April. They had
been on strike since Jan. 30. Good work to all
concerned.
We were prepared to join a solidarity march
on April 4, but it was wisely cancelled due to the
recommended package that the mine settled on.
If we can be of other assistance, we’ll be there to
support them.
Meanwhile, the Fording River Operations
of TECK started bargaining in April. There are
approximately 800 members in that local of the
Steelworkers. Our best to them in that endeavor.
In closing, your Local Union officers and
trustees continue to work hard to maintain a
united force.
Safety isn’t just a slogan; it’s a way of life.
June 2011 News 11

District 6
Waneta presents
some challenges
Brian Lefebvre
Member Representative
Winter hung on throughout
spring in the Kootenays.
At the biggest project in District
6, the Waneta Dam expansion, things are running relatively
smoothly, but the tight workspace at the powerhouse
is proving to be a bit challenging at times. Emil
Anderson Construction has been running two shifts on
again and off again due to this situation. Redpath will
begin the tunneling portion of the project in the upcoming
weeks.
Columbia Hydro Constructors reported that there
are 162 workers on site from all trades. Of those, 71%
are local tradespeople from within 100 km. Equity workers
currently make up 19% of the workforce. A total of
100,000 working hours had gone into the project by the
end of March.
Emil Anderson has continued with its West Portal
Project in Golden this spring. Representatives from the
Ministry of Transportation tell me there will be more
work in the West and East Kootenays this year than
there was in 2010. However, when I try to nail down
when the work will be out for tender, they don’t have an
answer.
Many agreements are up for negotiation this spring
and summer:
• KMC Mining – first collective agreement
• H.M. Trimble and Sons – maintenance employees
• H.M. Trimble and Sons – owner operators
• Castlegar/Nelson/Trail Redi Mix
• Selkirk Paving
• Cummins Western Canada
• United Rentals
• Columbia River Reload
In March, the Local Union hosted well-attended
shop steward appreciation dinners throughout District 6.
Being a shop steward can be a tough job. A dinner like
this is one small way that we honour the work they do for
members and the Local Union. And it’s a time to demonstrate
how to juggle while wearing a Speedo in front of
a crowd of mostly strangers. (Hey Mike!) Good fun and
good laughs for sure.
In closing, 2011 will be a busy year in the political
arena. With four elections (federal, provincial, municipal
and the Local Union) it may seem a bit burdensome.
Please exercise your right to vote.
Work safely.
12 News June 2011
Union Organizing
Reach out to non-members
Rob Duff and Brett Chapman
Organizers
There’s a sense of uncertainty and a feeling of
being left behind on the non-union sites we visit. These
workers’ wages are below industry standards and, as we
all know, a dollar doesn’t go nearly as far as it once did.
With the cost of food, fuel and all other necessities rising,
there is an ever greater need to have union representation
so that people can provide a comfortable standard of
living for themselves and their families.
There’s also the issue of little or no benefits if you
don’t have a union to protect you. This is especially
difficult for people with families to support. With union
benefits, you have the comfort of knowing that you and
your children can get the medical or dental care that’s
needed.
Another important issue is the need for a decent
pension plan. Non-union workers are starting to see that
what their employer calls a sufficient retirement plan
(RRSP) will not come close to providing them with what
they’ll need when they retire. We know that our retired
members appreciate that they have one of the bestmanaged
pension plans in the country and a pension for
life.
At the end of the day, Local 115 members have
received outstanding representation, superior wages, and
excellent benefits and pension plans, and this is not to
be taken for granted. We are proud of all of Local 115’s
accomplishments over the last 80 years. Here’s to the
next 80!
We would like to give a special thanks to the members
who attended the rally on April 2nd: Brothers Dominique
Wurtz, Jack Reiding and Tom Lancaster.
REMINDER!
Annual Defence Fund
This is a notice to all members who will
be paying their dues in the next couple
of months. The annual defence fund
dues of $40 is payable on July 1st. Be
sure to include this additional amount
with your dues payment because any
dues payment is applied to outstanding
assessments first.

Work picture
is mixed
Jim Flynn
Dispatcher
Work has been slow for our
members working in the utility
and roadbuilding sectors.
However, the crane sector has
remained active with many calls for operators in the
northern part of the province.
With the federal election now over and provincial
and municipal elections still ahead, we need to
understand who really has working people’s interests
at heart. If you don’t want someone else deciding
what’s best for you and your family, get out and
vote.
I wish everyone a safe and healthy summer.
In MeMorIAM
We remember Local 115 members
who have recently passed away.
January 2011 Age
MAKUS, Glen T. 81 Jan. 23
BLAIR, Ronald 83 Jan. 25
VANDERBURGH, John W. 80 Jan. 27
February 2011
CONKIN, Richard 56 Feb. 3
PIAZZA, Frank A. 85 Feb. 6
HAYWOOD, Eric W. 84 Feb. 7
HOEVE, Henry 83 Feb. 15
LEONEW, Matt 91 Feb. 15
ANGEL, Robert 54 Feb. 16
WHITE, Richard W. 91 Feb. 18
STEINBACK, Peter 72 Feb. 25
March 2011
LOXTON, Jeremy E. 31 Mar. 1
COLLISSON, Frank W. 69 Mar. 2
CHEQUER, Cecil 97 Mar. 14
ADCOCK, John H. 83 Mar. 20
FORSYTHE, William W. 62 Mar. 23
COTTRELL, Robert E. 80 Mar. 24
April 2011
MODERSBACH, Otto 80 Apr. 1
GERMAN, Howard L. 80 Apr. 2
DISPATCH REPORT
Orders Received 66
Cancelled 1
Referred 0
Orders Completed 65
Members Booked In 219
We’re looking for photos
Dispatch
Reminder
To be eligible for
dispatch, all crane
operators must register
their Red Seal, BCTQ or
BB CraneSafe certification
with the Local Union
Dispatcher.
Send us your action photos from the sites where you’re
working. If your photo is used, you will receive an IUOE
Local 115 logo item.
Include your name and a description identifying who is in the
picture and what is taking place. We’ll make sure we get your
prints or CDs back to you.
Traditional glossy colour prints —
Send them to your district office c/o Susan Armstrong, IUOE
News, 4333 Ledger Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 3T3.
Digital images —
Use the highest quality setting (“Fine/Superfine” or “Large”)
on your digital camera. Drop off a CD at your district office
or e-mail your photos to sarmstrong@iuoe115.com. (You will
only be able to e-mail 1 or 2 at a time because the files will be
large.) Large files can also be sent to this email address via
www.yousendit.com. One large file or compressed folder at a
time can be sent at no charge.
June 2011 News 13

Benefit Plans
14 News June 2011
Operating Engineers’
Benefits and Pension Plans Report
Lionel I. Railton, CEB, PPAC Administrator
The audited financial results for the Operating Engineers’ Benefits Plan reflect total assets,
as of Dec. 31, 2010, of $34,216,220.
The Plan received $13,377,710 in contributions for the 2010 Plan Year and paid $14,723,834 for benefits to members
and their dependents. The Plan saw a $284,842 increase in reserves for members’ future benefits and total administrative
disbursements of $837,022.
The following is a break down of the members’ benefits expenditures for 2010:
2010 2009
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance $102,697 $140,237
Dental $3,806,031 $4,231,330
Extended health & member family assistance $4,183,100 $4,186,213
Life insurance $1,159,275 $824,906
Long-term disability $128,733 $151,362
Medical premiums $4,701,430 $4,699,616
Weekly disability $642,568 $765,969
As you can see from the breakdown above, the two areas of expense growth were medical premiums (a direct result
of the 6% increase in provincial MSP premiums) and Group Life Insurance Premiums.
To give you a sense of how the monies were applied to support you and your family’s health, please look at the
following report:
EHB Benefit Description 2010 2009
Benefits Benefits Increase (Decrease)
A – Prescription Drugs $2,490,268.04 $2,458,321.50 $31946.54
B – Emergency Ambulance $32,580.56 $14,477.58 $18,102.98
C – Out of Province Charges $5,053.13 $17,352.35 ($12,299.22)
D – Referral Expenses $29,663.55 $34,778.93 ($5,115.38)
E – Nursing $5,630.98 $5,243.00 $387.98
F – Physiotherapy or Message Therapy $300,993.54 $285,402.21 $15,591.33
G – Podiatrist $16,061.48 $15,200.16 $861.32
H – Chiropractor or Naturopath $315,076.21 $293,746.77 $21,329.44
I – Therapeutic Aids $168,554.24 $231,239.48 ($62,985.24)
J – Durable Medical Equipment $70,407.71 $83,147.90 ($12,740.19)
K – Dental Accident $5,456.04 $542.45 $4,913.59
L – Hospital – Semi-Private/Private Room $29,881.71 $31,348.31 ($1,466.60)
M – Driver’s medical for employment $6,217.02 $5,508.10 $708.92
N – Vision Care $323,853.08 $342,999.67 ($19,146.59)
O – Hearing Aid $20,320.00 $12,800.00 $7,520.00
P – PUVA treatments $0.00 $1,458.53 ($1,458.53)
Q – Dentures $5,551.35 $4,515.91 $1,035.44
R – Orthotics or Orthopedic Shoes $58,694.05 $56,146.17 $2,547.88
S – Wigs $422.52 $600.00 ($177.48)
T – Laser Assisted Uvuloplasty $0.00 0.00 0.00
U – Lift Chair $5,871.31 $2,800.00 $3,071.31
Z – Adjustments $77,316.78 $72,586.72 $4,730.06
Watch for a full report of the audited financial standings of both your Operating Engineers’ Benefits and Pension
plans in the 37th Annual Special Edition of the Operating Engineers News to be published later this fall.

Trustees approve benefit review
Your Board of Trustees engaged the services of
PBI Actuarial Services Ltd. (PBI) to conduct a comprehensive
review of the benefits provided through the
Operating Engineers’ Benefits Plan. The intent of the
review is to gauge the level of benefits offered through
your benefits plan and to receive recommendations from
PBI regarding improvements or amendments to better
serve you and your family.
This benefit review will be conducted over the summer
months with recommendations presented to the
Board of Trustees in September. Please watch for future
updates later this fall.
A note to you
about your
International
Operating
Engineer
magazine
Benefit Plans
Trustee announcement
Reese Evans resigned as a trustee of the Operating
Engineers’ Benefits and Pension Plans as of March 27,
2011.
On behalf of the beneficiaries and participants of
the OEBPP, we thank Reese for his contributions during
his term as a trustee.
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June 2011 News 15

Treasurer’s Report
16 News June 2011
Financial Statements for 2010
Frank Carr, Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report
June 2011 News 17

Benefit Plans
Pipe Line Contractors’ Assn.
Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary
A bursary, or bursaries, not
exceeding $10,000 in total, is awarded
in the fall of each year, by the
Pipe Line Contractors Association
of Canada to a son, daughter, or
legal ward of persons who derive
their principal income from pipeline
construction.
To qualify, the parent or guardian
of the applicant must be employed
by, or have a history of employment
with, a firm that is a member of the
Pipe Line Contractors’ Association
of Canada. The applicant must be
enrolled in first year studies at any
recognized Canadian university or
college in a program leading to a
degree or certificate in any field.
Applications must be received
by the Executive Committee of the
Pipe Line Contractors’ Association of
Canada no later than Sept. 30, and
must be supported by evidence of
enrolment in a fall or winter session
during the current year.
Visit www.pipeline.ca/bursary.
html or call (905) 847-9383. For more
information visit www.iuoe115.org/
scholarships.html.
18 News June 2011
Scholarships
Donald Smith Scholarship
Amount: Up to $2,000.
Criteria: Awarded annually to a
son, daughter or legal ward, a member
or a member’s spouse who is in
full-time attendance at the UBC, SFU,
University of Victoria, University of
Northern British Columbia or BCIT
pursuing studies in engineering,
industrial relations or law at either
the graduate or undergraduate level.
Awards are based upon academic
standing.
Applications are available from:
Suzanne Drombolis
Operating Engineers’
Benefits Plan Office
Phone: (604) 299-8341
extension 417
Fax: (604) 473-5236
Deadline: Applications to be submitted
before Sept. 30, 2011 and
awards are presented in November.
M.L. (Mike) Parr Bursary
or Bursaries
Amount: Total $2,000.
May be divided between more
than one applicant.
Criteria: Awarded annually to a
son, daughter or legal ward of a
member of the International Union of
Operating Engineers Local 115 entering
first-year studies in any discipline
at a recognized Canadian college,
university or vocational school as a
full-time student. Awards are based
upon secondary school academic
standing.
Applications are available from:
Suzanne Drombolis
Operating Engineers’
Benefits Plan Office
Phone: (604) 299-8341
extension 417
Fax: (604) 473-5236
Deadline: Applications to be submitted
before Sept. 30, 2011 and
awards are presented in November.

IUOE Local 115 Credit
Union Pioneers’ Bursary
The foundation has over 50 years
of helping students throughout B.C.
Go to www.cufoundation.org for the
latest newsletter. Donations to build a
stronger legacy for future generations
are always most welcome.
Bursaries from the Operating
Engineers Credit Union Pioneers’
Memorial as well as other trust funds
are offered through the Credit Union
Foundation of British Columbia.
These bursaries provide supplemental
assistance to students on academic,
vocational or technological
programs at B.C. educational facilities.
The primary criterion is financial
need.
Visit www.cufoundation.org and
the link “Student Information” or email:
cufoundation@shaw.ca
Application forms may be obtained
from the Operating Engineers’ branch
of the Community Savings Credit
Union.
Deadline: Applications for students
starting school in the fall must
be submitted by Sept. 1, 2011.
IUOE Canadian
Conference Bursary
Amount: Total $2,000 divided into
four bursaries across Canada with
$500 to Alberta/British Columbia.
Criteria: Awarded annually to a
dependant of a member of a Canadian
local of the Operating Engineers.
The bursary recipient must be
entering their first or subsequent year
of a full-time course of study (at least
2 years in length) leading to a diploma,
certificate or degree from any
recognized public Canadian college
or university.
Awards are based upon academic
standing and must be accompanied
by a transcript of high school achievement
and a letter of recommendation
from a person with personal academic
knowledge of the candidate.
Applicants must submit a 1000word
essay on the reason why the
bursary will be of assistance or the
impact that being a dependant of a
union member has had on the applicant’s
life.
For more information, contact:
Canadian Conference
of Operating Engineers
100 – 250 Park Avenue
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1C2
Phone: 807-343-9493
Fax: 807-346-8120
Email: iuoe865@shaw.ca
Deadline: Applications to be submitted
no later than Aug. 1, 2011.
Benefit Plans
B.C. Building Trades Council
Fred Randall Bursary
The British Columbia Building
Trades Council has established two
$500 bursaries in memory of Fred
Randall, former MLA and business
manager of Operating Engineers
Local 115.
Criteria:
• A member in good standing
• Enrolled in a union-recognized
trades training program
• A 250-word essay must be submitted
by the applicants on the
topic of “Commitment to Trade
Union Principles.”
The committee will make its
selections considering financial need,
proficiency in the trade and the applicant’s
commitment to trade union
principles. Joint training boards from
each affiliated local union can submit
a name from their membership for
consideration. The two selections will
be made from those applicants. The
deadline for submissions is the end
of June.
Following the committee selection,
the successful applicants will be
awarded their bursary upon confirmation
of their attendance in their training
program.
Applications are available from:
Joe Barrett
BC Building Trades Council
phone 604-291-9020,
jbarrett@bcbuildingtrades.org
June 2011 News 19

Training Association
Shop steward appreciation
I recently had the opportunity
to attend the annual shop steward
dinners in districts 1, 2, 3 and 4. It
was great to see and speak to some of
the long-time stewards and meet some of the new ones.
The Local Union appreciates your hard work and getting
together once a year is our way of saying thanks. Keep
up the good work.
Training courses
We are providing a 12-week Heavy Equipment
Operator Course for 10 First Nations students at the
Training Site. These students come from bands in the
North from Kitimat to Prince George. With the assistance
of SkillPlan, we spent three days in Prince George
preparing 20 students to write our Trade Assessment
Exam. We were able to choose 10 students from that
group that we felt would be most successful in our
course. It looks like we may be able to place most of the
students with our local northern contractors. The group
we have been working with is the Pacific Trails Pipeline
Aboriginal Skills Employment Partnership (PTP ASEP).
We would like to thank Brother Craig McQuitty for
instructing a one-week grader upgrade course for Selkirk
Paving in April. Brothers Geoff Titsworth and Terry
Wilson, who work for Selkirk Paving, were the benefactors
of Craig’s years of grader experience. The course
helped them become more familiar and comfortable using
the automatics and take the next step to becoming great
finish grader operators. We look forward to working with
20 News June 2011
Training in the North aids northern contractors
Brad Randall, Administrator
Brother Jeremy Blow operating a roller as part of the practical
portion of the Asphalt Laydown course.
Craig in the future as we continue to offer upgrading to
help our members be the best operators in the province.
National standards
For several years now, Operating Engineers’ local
unions across Canada have been working on the
Accessibility and Mobility Project which is developing
national standards for 28 pieces of heavy equipment
that fall within the jurisdiction of the IUOE. All that
is required now to complete the project are the learning
outcomes and test instruments. Concrete pump, excavator,
dozer, grader, TLB, tower crane and sideboom were
completed in 2010. We are currently working on boom
truck, telehandler, personnel and material hoist, articulated
haul vehicle, loader, environmental remediation
equipment and vertical mast forklift.
Meetings were recently held in Morrisburg, Ontario at
Local 793’s training centre. I would like to thank Brother
Tony Violette from Tall Crane Equipment who attended
as a subject matter expert for personnel and material
hoist. Thanks also to Training Association staff Brothers
Steve Carter (instructor), Robyn Bishop (instructor) and
Randy Grisewood (training coordinator) who attended as
subject matter experts. Everyone did a great job in representing
Local 115. Once these seven pieces of equipment
are complete, we will move on to the remaining fourteen.
Heavy Metal Rocks
The Training Association continued its participation
in Heavy Metal Rocks, a joint program facilitated
by WorkSafeBC and local school districts, that intro-
Students in our HEO/Excavator, Crane Level 2 and Plant courses
learning Level 1 First Aid at the training site.

duces high school students to the road building and
construction industries. Over several days, students are
introduced to a variety of heavy equipment and have an
opportunity to gain some hands-on operating experience.
We attended events in Kamloops and Prince George
and provided mobile crane and excavator simulators
housed in our mobile trailer as well as our 26-ton
National Boom Truck. Brothers Jeff Gorham (training
coordinator), Randy Grisewood (training coordinator)
and Robyn Bishop (instructor) attended the event. I
would like to recognize Brother Brad Gerow (member
rep in Kamloops), and Brothers Herb Conat and Wayne
Kemp (member reps in Prince George) for their tireless
efforts in helping to organize these events.
Election year
This is an election year for your Local Union Officers
and Executive Board members. I would like to say that
in the short time Brother Brian Cochrane has been business
manager he has shown great leadership. He has
established new and exciting goals and is moving the
entire organization forward in a focused direction. He
brings insight and support for training and certification
as we move towards provincial and Canadian “Red Seal”
Brothers Ken Collins, Jessie Keel, Cory Albright, Calvin Meier,
Will Terpstra and Rick Anderson (instructor) in the Level 1
Mobile Crane Common Core course.
Brother Garrad Park receives
his Carpenter BC Certificate of
Qualification with Interprovincial
Red Seal endorsement from
Brothers Randy Grisewood (training
coordinator) and Wayne Kemp
(member rep). Garrad served his
apprenticeship with IDL Projects in
Prince George.
Training Association
certification for our operators. This new support has
added energy and direction to the Training Association.
Brian has been a trustee for over 14 years and has always
been an active supporter of the need for our members
to continue to be the best trained and most productive
operators in the province.
Annual Open House
I look forward to seeing everyone at our Annual Open
House on Saturday, June 18 at our Maple Ridge Training
Site. If you wish to volunteer for all or part of the day,
please call the Training Association at 604-299-7764. See
you there!
Work safely.
Plant Class Brothers Brad Hoey (instructor) and Steve Carter
(instructor), Philip Battista, Carol Strasky, Ingolf Verge, Garrett
Mills, Morgan Howard, Corrado Borsato and Brother Matt Rud
with Columbia Bitulithic’s new state-of-the-art “Green” Astec
Double Barrel at its Port Kells Asphalt Plant.
Member Rep Brian Lefebvre presents a Heavy Duty Mechanic
BC Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement to
Brother Daniel Lemke. Daniel served his apprenticeship with
Wajax at its Sparwood location.
June 2011 News 21

Training Association
Brother Braydon Randall, mobile crane apprentice,
working for Mammoet. The company is erecting the
new retractable roof on BC Place Stadium. Also on
the site are Brothers Garrett Brophy, Mike Brophy,
Ryatt Fiddler, John Lahaie, Ernie Murphy, Lloyd
Oatway, Kale Sakawsky, Robert Simpson and Ron
Woud.
Sister Sheryl Lucyk being assessed for her BC
Mobile Crane Certification by CraneSafe on our
60-ton American Truck Crane at the Maple Ridge
Training Site.
Sister Tania Williams receives her Partsperson 3
BC Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial
Red Seal endorsement from Brothers Randy
Grisewood (training coordinator) and Wayne Kemp
(member rep). Tania served her apprenticeship
with Inland Kenworth in Prince George.
22 News June 2011
Brothers Rick Anderson (instructor), John Mackie, Marty John, Michael
Weber and Stephen Butler in the Lattice Friction Mobile Crane Level 2
course.
Brother Steve Carter instructing the Asphalt Laydown Course and how to
use the Training Association’s new Topcon System 5 grade control with
the Sonic Averaging Ski for our 1050B Caterpillar asphalt paver.
Asphalt Laydown Course students laying down asphalt at the Maple Ridge
Training Site. Thanks to Imperial Paving for donating two loads of asphalt.

People in the First Nations Heavy Equipment Operator Course:
(clockwise) Brother Steve Carter (instructor), Chris Collins, Frank
Morris Jr., Ed Carifelle, Donavon Bird, Lyndon Creyke, Terry Nyce,
Brother Robyn Bishop (instructor), Justin Helin, Martin Murdock,
Warren Campbell and Linda Thomas.
Subject Matter Experts from across Canada (including Brothers Randy
Grisewood, Tony Violette, Steve Carter and Robyn Bishop from Local
115) met at Local 793’s training centre in Morrisburg, Ontario on the
National Operating Engineers’ Accessibility and Mobility Project.
Brother Derek Eburne (centre) receives
the M.L. Parr Award as the top Heavy
Duty Mechanic Apprentice for 2010 at the
General Membership meeting from Business
Manager Brian Cochrane and Administrator
Brad Randall. Derek is currently working for
Vancouver Pile Driving.
Training Association
Mobile Crane Common Core Class: Brothers Conan Martel,
Jerred Carlson, Dave Quenneville, Sean Carew, Nick
Posnikoff, Scott McRae, Sean Allemang, Brad Randall
(administrator) and Rick Anderson (instructor).
Brother Craig McQuitty (instructor), Brothers Geoff Titsworth
and Terry Wilson in a grader upgrade course with Selkirk
Paving in Crescent Valley, BC.
Brother Dale Moskalyk (centre) receives his
Mobile Crane Certificate of Qualification
with Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement.
Dale served his apprenticeship with
Sterling Crane.
June 2011 News 23

Training Association
IUOE Local 115 Training Association
Annual Open House &
Heavy Equipment Rodeo
Saturday, June 18
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
See you there!
Try out actual pieces of heavy equipment or a computer simulator. Do a site tour and learn about
courses and apprenticeships. Enjoy complimentary soft drinks, hot dogs and hamburgers.
Take Dewdney Trunk Road to 256th Street in Maple Ridge and travel north about 2.5 km.
24 News June 2011
Training Association
604-299-7764 www.iuoe115.com

Welcoming our new Local 115 members January 1 to March 1, 2011
TYRONE ADAMS
MESSAN AGBOBLY
DAVID AIKENHEAD
RYAN K. ALEXANDER
JOHN C. ALLAN
JAMES ANDERSON
LENNY D. AUSTIN
JASON BAEKHAVE
MATTHEW J. BAKER
RANDY J. BAKER
STEFAN BALCOM
DAVEY J. BALOC
PETER BAMPTON
ZACHARY B. BANTING
MIKE BARKER
JAMES BARON
ADAM K. BARONE
VERN BARR
LOUIS R. BASTIEN
PHILIP A. BATTISTA
KYLE BEATTIE
CLAUDE BEAUDOIN
BEKIM BECIROVIC
RANDY BEEDLE
EDWARD A. BEETON
STUART BELL
TODD W. BELL
TIM BENTON
TYLER B. BERNARD
WARREN BERRY
BRIAN D. BISSET
JOSEPH BJORKMAN
NICOLE BLANCHARD
GORDON BLIGH
STEFAN BLUMAUER
JARET BOHAN
HILARY BOLAN
TIM BOOSE
LYLE BOSWELL
MICHAEL J. BOURCIER
CHAD D. BOWEN
JAY BOYS
DARREL BROOKS
RUSSELL BROPHY
MATTHEW BROSSEAU
MARK BROSTER
D.R. BROWN
JAMES BROWN
LES L. BROWN
STEVE BROWN
ALEX CAMERON
ANDREW J. CAMPBELL
DENNIS CARR
CHRISTOPHER S. CARROLL
DUSTIN CHAMPION - TAYLOR
KEVIN CHAPMAN
ALI CHAUDRY
ANDREW CLARK
ALEXANDER CLAYTON
GREG COBURN
BLAIR R. COLDWELL
JEFFEREY COLLICUTT
PAUL B. COOPER
GARY COPELAND
EDWARD N. CORRIGAL
DAVID CORT
DARIN COULOMBE
EMILY COX
JOSHUA COYLE
JOHN CRAKER
JEFF CRAWFORD
NATHAN CRIPPS
JAMES CUMINSKEY
MICHAEL J. CYR
MARC- ANDRE DAIGLE
JASON F. DAVID
BRYAN E. DAVIDSON
NIKESH DAYAL
RICHARD P. DEANE
BRADLEY DECKER
JOHN DEPOURCQ
PAUL DEVEREAU
CURTIS DICKIE
DANIEL P. DODGSON
SHANE DOTY
KYLE DOUCETTE
WILLIAM A. DOUGLAS
JURIJ DUBROVIN
STJEPAN DULABIC
RON DZIADYK
JOSH M. ELTON
BLAIR A. EMBURY
SEBASTIAN S. FAYAD
CLAYTON FELLOWS
STEVEN FERGUSON
BEN A. FISCHER
STEVE FRAYN
JOEY M. GAGNE
DAVID T. GALBRAITH
MARCEL GALL
PERRY GALON
BRETT A. GARLOCK
STUART GATES
STEPHEN GEMMELL
CRAIG GEORGE
MITCHEL GIRARD
MORGAN R. GLOVER
JASON R. GORRIE
STEPHEN GREEN
ERIC GREFFARD
ANDREW A. GRIFFIN
DANIEL GRIFFITH
WILFREDO GUILLEN
MICHAEL GUNTHER
SHAYNE HANSON
JEFF HARRIS
MIKE HARRISON
JEREMY HARTGERINK
IAN A. HAWKINS
ERIK C. HENDERSON
REMI HENRI
DAN HIGGINS
JAMES HOGUE
LAYLEND B. HOLMGREN
GORDON J. HOOK
DANIEL HOUSE
MAXWELL M. HOYT
RANDY HUGHES
AJIBOLA IBRAHEEM
LUKE JACKSON
TRAVIS JACKSON
CODY JACOBSEN
MALCOLM JAGGERS
ROBERT JALBERT
RICK JAMIESON
OLIVER L. JARDINE
HOWIE KARN
WINN KEMPER
SEAN P. KENNEDY
GUY KERMODE
JEFFREY KERR
JASON KING
CURTIS I. KLIMA
ALLEN L. KMIECIK
VICTOR KOOYMAN
RYAN KORNELSON
LEONARD LAMBERT
GREG S. LAMPARD
DEVIN S. LEBEN
THOMAS LEE
BRIAN LEGACE
MATTHEW L. LEPINE
DANIELLE LESCHASIN
BOB LETCHER
DWAYNE LIGHTBURN
WADE LOCKE
COLLIN C. LOUIE
WAYNE R. LYNK
KYLE A. LYSIUK
COLIN D. MACINNES
WILLIAM MACKENZIE
KIRT A. MACPHERSON
KYNE D. MANSELL
ERNEST MARCH
CARL MARCHTALER
VLADAN MARJANOVIC
MURRAY G. MARTENS
RICHARD MARTIN
RANWINDER MATHARU
DEL MAURIN
ALEXANDER MAYO
MICHAEL J. MCALLISTER
SIMON MCGUCKIN
HENRY MCKAY
CHRIS MEERES
JASON R. MERKENS
GARY J. MERRY
DOUG R. MURDOCH
BRIEN MURPHY
RUSS NAUGLE
JOSH NEUFELD
DAVID NORGREN
SHANE O’DONNELL
IGOR OSTAPENKO
WAYNE E. OTHEN
MICHAEL PARK
COLIN PATERSON
CODY PEARSON
WILLIAM G. PENNEY
COREY W. PETERS
LESLYE L. PETERS
JANET PETTERSEN
SEAN PETYSHYN
KARA L. PIDHERNY
KERRY PIERRE
DAN PLAMONDON
STEVEN POCOCK
MARK R. POKOYSKI
VLADIMIR POPOV
NICHOLAS POSNIKOFF
GERRY POWELL
WILLIAM POYNER
JASON PRINCE
WALTER F. RAINBACHER
STEVEN RAMSEY
JEFFEREY W. RATCHFORD
CAMERON REDMAN
KYLE S. REID
DAVID RICHMAN
DOUG RIPLEY
ERIC ROBERGE
GREGORY ROBERTS
HEDARD ROBICHAUD
COREY ROSSI
DAVID J. SALTER
HARRY SANDAU
TREVOR SARRAZIN
J. SARREAL
LINDA SAUVE
TRAVIS SAWATZKY
DAVID SAYERS
CURTISS SCHELL
PATRICK SEGUIN
ANDREW SELKIRK
HENRY SELTENRICH
KORY SEVILLE
KHASHAYAR SHAFIEI
STEVE SHARPE
Honouring Members
STACEY SHIBLEY
MELVIN SHIRLEY
STEVE S. SHORTT
ROBERT SIEMENS
JEFF R. SIMMS
CORY R. SIMPSON
ROBERT SLIMM
COLBY SLORSTAD
KEN SMITH
DANIEL SNELL
TRAVIS SORICHTA
JOSEPH D. SPITERY
BILL STACEY
DONALD STACKHOUSE
DUNCAN J. STANNARD
NICK STARLING
DARRELL STEPHENS
STEVEN STOREY
RYAN J. STORRY
TYLER SUMMERFELD
CARL TAIT
JOE TANTI
BLAINE A. TASA
WAYNE THERRIAULT
IVAN TOMASIC
JOSHUA TRENHOLM
DARCY J. TRUANT
JOSHUA E. TURNER
ZYLLS O. TURNEY
PATRICK J. TYSON
ROBERT B. TYSOWSKI
MICHEAL UGOLINI
RONALD VANIN
SCOTT VEINOT
VINCENT VILLA
GORDON WALKDEN
JEFFREY J. WALKER
ROLAND D. WALKER
PATRICK WARDROP
DENNIS WARREN
ALANA WATSON
SPENCER S. WEISGERBER
ROB J. WHEELER
ANDREW WHITING
KYLE S. WIEBE
EMMA WILLIAMS
JACK WILSON
NEIL WINSLOW
FRED WISMINITY
GLEN W. WORTHINGTON
MATTHEW WYNESS
JOHN YOUNG
JUSTIN ZIMMER
WILLIAM ZSOVAK
June 2011 News 25

Honouring Members
Membership service awards
20 Years
DONALD J. ALLAN
DANIEL R. ANDRES
WAYNE R. BALDWIN
MEL D. BALL
ALBERT J. BERTHOLET
RICHARD D. BISSENDEN
RICHARD R. CAMERON
DAVID B. COBURN
TIM C. CROUCH
DOUGLAS C. CURTIS
TODD R. DAVIDSON
GLEN A. EVANS
NORM J. FELBER
JOHN R. GOROSH
DAVID GRAHAM
RON J. GRANDY
KENNETH J. GRANT
JASMINE M. GUAY
DAVID G. HANNA
ALLAN R. HOLMES
RICHARD P. HOODIKOFF
TERRY C. HUGHES
ALEX KAPALKA
GERARDUS A. LUTTERS
NORMAN R. MCRAE
VINCENT D. MILLER
KEN M. MORROW
PAUL A. NOTTE
GINO E. PORCO
TYLER M. RASMUSSEN
DOUGLAS A. READMAN
PETER RENARDY
HORST J. STREICHERT
SANDRA E. STREICHERT
30 Years
JOHN P. ANTTILA
GEORGE D. BANASKY
January 1 to March 1, 2011
26 News June 2011
GIUSEPPE BARATTA
CHARLES E. BELYEA
DON O. BLATCHFORD
TERRY R. BRYNILDSEN
A. R. (BUD) BUHOLZER
DANIEL A. BUSTIN
DAVE E. CHANNELL
BYRON CRAGHTTEN
JACK O. ELLINGSON
DOUG W. HALL
HARRY P. HAWRYLUK
RON W. LABUTE
THOMAS F. LOCKE
BRIAN V. LUDLAM
NORMAN O. MAXWELL
JOHN P. MEWTON
GREG A. MORRIS
PAUL J. PERRON
ANTHONY V. PINEL
DENNIS L. RAMSEY
JOHN W. RICHARDSON
WAYNE E. SHAW
ROBERT J. VAN DUIN
RICHARD D. WATT
40 Years
DOUGLAS H. ATKINS
ARTHUR C. BOONE
VERNE K. BROWN
ERIC L. CANNING
CLIFFORD J. GREEN
GORDON W. MCKENZIE
DAVID P. MCLELLAN
DAVID W. THOMPSON
50 Years
DNICK KOZUB
SCOTTY M. SOBEY
Pensions awarded
January 2011 to March 2011
Peter Bartsoff
Ken Batts
Richard Behnke
Hugh Booth
Garnet Campbell
Joseph Cesek
Gerry Citra
Karl Doerksen
David Dunbar
Walter Fantuz
Oweney Gallagher
Daniel Grimble
Sigvaldi Gunnlaugson
Larry Harder
Donald Ingram
Ed Jorgensen
William Kereliuk
William Lauckner
Leo Lemay
Jim Lundine
Clifford Oleksiew
Kenneth Paine
Gregory Pape
Tony Pedersen
Vaughan Query
Dennis Randall
Ray Ricard
Michael Roberts
Darlene Robillard
Wayne Ross
John Shepherd
Laurie Stretch
William Trotz
Donald Varner
Ron Wiens
Ernest Wood
Multiple generations—(front) Carl Rogers (50-year member) and
Carl B. Rogers; (back) Business Manager Brian Cochrane, Brother
Bradie Rogers holding Tristan Rogers, Rick Rogers and President
Lionel Railton
(Centre) Brothers Gary Kroeker (retired business manager and
40-year member) and Jamie Kroeker (Gary’s son) with President
Lionel Railton and Business Manager Brian Cochrane
(Centre) Brother George Nichols (a 30-year member) and Jack
Nichols (George’s father and a 50-year member)

Honouring our long-time members
50-year members—(front) Brothers Carl Rogers, Fernando
Crema, George Papuc and Jack Nichols; (back) President Lionel
Railton and Business Manager Brian Cochrane
30-year members—(front) Brothers Ivan Hamilton, Douglas
House, Robert Pritchard, Terry Brynildsen and Arthur Toews;
(back) President Railton, Brothers William Tait, Mike Turchyn,
George Nichols, Dave Channell, Keith Goodkey, Lambert Head,
and Everett Murrin and Business Manager Brian Cochrane
New members—(front) Brothers Roland Walker, Jason
Baekhave and Christopher Carroll; (back) President
Railton, Brother John Craker and Business Manager
Cochrane
Honouring Members
40-year members—(front) Brothers Dennis Heth, Denis Oakland
and Peter Cordonier; (back) President Lionel Railton, Brother
Gary Kroeker and Business Manager Brian Cochrane
20-year members—(front) Brothers William Gilmore, Antonio
Iulianella, Wayne Baldwin and Robert Higgs; (back) President
Railton, Brothers Mario Lafuente, Lyle Fowler and Garry Jabs and
Business Manager Cochrane
June 2011 News 27

Honouring Members
28 News June 2011
Brother Clint
Hiles, a retired
crusher operator
now living in
Kamloops, with
his 50-year
watch.
Brother Umberto
Perzina with his
40-year pin.
Harvey Ledger receives his 20-year pin from
President Lionel Railton.
Brother Jack McCarville congratulated on his
30 years of membership.
Show your Local Union pride
Toques navy $ 8
Hat $ 15
Navy, black, brown, embroidered logo
Navy “Safety” T-Shirt (L – 4XL) $ 20
Long sleeve, logo on back,
“Safety” on right sleeve
Navy “Organizing” T-Shirt (L - 4XL) $ 20
Long sleeve, logo on back,
“Organize” on right sleeve
Hooded Sweatshirt (L - 3XL, navy) $ 38
Pullover, logo on front left
Hooded Sweatshirt (L - 3XL, navy) $ 40
Full zip, logo on front left
Microfibre Vest (M - 4XL, black) $ 45
Logo embroidered on front left
Cool-Max Golf Shirt (S - 4XL) $ 38
Charcoal grey, black—embroidered
“Operating Engineers, Local 115” on front left
Golf Shirt (M - 4XL) $ 38
Navy, logo front left and rise above on right sleeve
Bomber Jacket (M - 4XL, black) $ 70
Logo embroidered on front left
Custom Bomber Jacket (M – 4XL, black) $100
Logo embroidered across back
Union Pulsar Watch (men’s and women’s) $125
All prices include tax and shipping charges. Make cheque or
money order payable to IUOE Local 115 and send to:
IUOE Local 115
4333 Ledger Ave.
Burnaby, B.C.
V5G 3T3

Local Union Offices
District 1 and Main Office
4333 Ledger Ave., Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3T3
Phone: 604-291-8831 Toll Free: 1-888-486-3115
Fax: 604-473-5235
E-mail: iuoe@iuoe115.com
Business Manager: Brian Cochrane
President: Lionel Railton
Office Manager: Wayne Mills
Member Representatives:
Frank Carr Everett Cummings Chip Dhaliwal
Bob Higgs Craig McIntosh Don Swerdan
Dispatcher: Jim Flynn
Organizing Representatives:
Brett Chapman 604-473-5250 Mike Spiruda 250-787-9594
Rob Duff 604-473-5206
Benefits and Pension Plans:
Lionel Railton, Administrator, CEB, PPAC
Direct line: 604-299-8341 Fax: 604-473-5236
Training Association:
Brad Randall, Administrator
Direct line: 604-299-7764 E-mail: oetp@iuoe115.com
District 2
Vancouver Island:
Tim Cullen, Member Representative
35 Wharf Street
Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2X3
Phone: 250-754-4022 Fax: 250-754-5513
District 3
Kamloops-Revelstoke-Okanagan:
Brad Gerow, Gary Kinnear, Member Representatives
785 Tranquille Road
Kamloops, B.C. V2B 3J3
Phone: 250-554-2278 Fax: 250-554-1766
District 4
Central Interior-Yellowhead:
Herb Conat, Wayne Kemp, Member Representatives
#115 - 513 Ahbau Street
Prince George, B.C. V2M 3R8
Phone: 250-563-3669 Fax: 250-563-3603
District 5
Peace River and Yukon Territory:
Mike Spiruda, Member Representative & Organizer
Site 20, Comp 19 SS2
Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 4M7
Phone: 250-787-9594 Fax: 250-787-9491
Tumbler Ridge Mining Office
Suite# 205 – 235 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge
Phone: 250-242-3888 Fax: 250-242-3881
District 6
East and West Kootenays:
Brian Lefebvre, Member Representative
#102 - 105 9th Avenue S.
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2M1
Phone: 250-426-4562 Fax: 250-426-6882
Gordon Chaisson, Member Representative
103 Centennial Square
Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0
Mailing Address: PO Box 1567, Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0
Phone: 250-425-2161 Fax: 250-425-2166
Meeting Notices for 2011
General Membership
September 17
9:30 a.m. at 4333 Ledger Ave., Burnaby
District 1
BURNABY—1st Thursday of every month
EXCEPT: March & September (because of general
membership meetings)
7:30 p.m. at 4333 Ledger Ave., Burnaby
District 2
Monthly meeting locations alternate:
NANAIMO— 2nd Monday of odd months, 7:30 p.m.
at the Coast Bastion Inn, 11 Bastion St.
VICTORIA—2nd Wednesday of even months, 7:30 p.m.
at the Pro Pat Legion Branch 31, #292—411 Gorge Rd. E.
CAMPBELL RIVER/COURTENAY— Members will be advised
of meeting dates.
District 3
Monthly meeting locations alternate:
KAMLOOPS—2nd Thursday of even months
7:30 p.m. at the Union Hall, 785 Tranquille Rd.
KELOWNA—2nd Tuesday of odd months
7 p.m. at the Teamsters Hall, 185 Froelich Rd.
District 4
PRINCE GEORGE—2nd Wednesday of each month,
8 p.m. at the Days Inn, 600 Quebec St.
PRINCE RUPERT, TERRACE, KITIMAT, SMITHERS
—Members will be advised of meeting dates.
District 5
Monthly meeting locations alternate:
FORT ST. JOHN—2nd Tuesday of odd months,
7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 10441 100th Ave.
DAWSON CREEK—2nd Tuesday of even months,
7:30 p.m. at the Carpenters Hall, 900 118th Ave.
TUMBLER RIDGE/PEACE RIVER COAL—
Date, time and place will be posted.
WHITEHORSE—Members will be advised of
meeting dates and times. Teamsters Hall, 407 Black St.
District 6
Monthly meeting locations alternate:
CASTLEGAR—1st Wednesday of odd months
7 p.m. at the Super 8 Inn, 651 18th St.
CRANBROOK—1st Tuesday of even months
7 p.m. at the Labour Centre (Boardroom),
105 9th Ave. South
ELK VALLEY COAL CORP.—Line Creek Mine—
Date, place and time as posted.
Member Information
June 2011 News 29

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