IUOE News Spring 2014

In praise of the Steward
Who’s the one that gets the grief,
Takes abuse beyond belief,
Lends an ear without relief?
It’s the steward.
They try to keep the group intact,
Sift the rumour from the fact,
In a pinch, who has to act?
It’s the steward.
When the opposition’s tough,
And the going’s plenty rough,
Do they say they’ve had enough?
Not the steward.
With a cheer they pick them out,
But let one judgement be in doubt,
Comes the cry, “Let’s kick them out!”
The poor steward.
When they’ve hammered out a raise,
After sweating nights and days,
Do they get a bit of praise?
Not the steward.
When St. Peter swings the gate,
Stand aside and let us wait,
There’s the one who ought to rate...
It’s the steward
Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the
National Day of Mourning, a time when workers,
families, employers, and others come together
to remember those who have lost their lives to
work-related incidents or occupational diseases.
Every year, WorkSafeBC, the B.C. Federation
of Labour, and the Business Council of British
Columbia co-host a public ceremony to honour
the occasion.
This year the Vancouver ceremony will be on
Monday, April 28, at the Vancouver Convention
Centre, Jack Poole Plaza area, at 10:30 a.m.
- LUPA/CALM
WE WANT YOUR
PHOTOS.
Outdoor posed and action shots are great. Watch for the flare that
can be reflected on safety vests. Also, look out for hard hats that
can throw harsh shadows on faces. Try to get an IUOE logo in there!
With group photos, have people arranged in a semicircle rather than
a straight line. To avoid harsh shadows, move people a step or two
away from back walls. Please use and send high resolution images.
If you have a fond memory to share, a recent
shot which shows off your skills, or just want
your crew shown off in the magazine, send us
your pictures for the next OE News!
Digital Images
• Please use the highest quality settings on your camera
when taking photos.
• You can upload your images at www.iuoe115.com/media/
submit or email them to media@iuoe115.com.
• You can also send CDs or USB drives of photos to our office
address. Don’t worry, we’ll get them back to you!
• If you swing by your local office or meeting, you can bring
your pictures along and ask that we quickly download them.
• Always provide the location, date, name of person(s) in the
photos, and a description of what is taking place.
Printed Photos
If you have printed photos, they will be returned. Send them to:
Kevin Willemse, Communications Coordinator
IUOE Local 115
4333 Ledger Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T3
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