IUOE News February 2015

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District One With winter behind us, spring upon us and summer around the corner, it is time to look to the future of construction in B.C. and the role Operating Engineers can play. With the opportunity of major projects in natural resource and electric generation slated for the near future, it is important our government officials hear our voice and ensure these projects are constructed under a Project Labour Agreement ensuring they are built by Union Building Trades, and do not fall to the rats in an open shop environment. We must continue to grow through Organizing and Apprenticeships to ensure demand is filled, and YOU have a role by being an active member. Filling the increasing demand for workers is just one of the challenges facing the IUOE 115 moving forward in large construction project growth within B.C. Another challenge is replacing the rising number of retiring construction workers. Age demographic pressures grow steadily across our current construction growth period, with the number of retirements rising in all trades and occupations. This challenge requires a different solution, as the permanent loss of older workers requires the equivalent addition of a younger and permanent workforce. This can be attained through our Training and Apprenticeship programs, organizing and education. Large industrial and engineering projects provide the main labour market changes in our sector. British Columbia has a long and diverse list of current, planned and announced projects. A recent construction hiring report, wrote to a scenario including mining, infrastructure, LNG terminals, pipelines and renewable, electricity generation and transmission projects. It showed there was a short pause in overall hiring in 2013, as a number of major engineering projects were past their peak employment levels and winding down. Industrial and mining projects continue to forecast hire, and account for more than half of the 18,000 jobs created in the non-residential sector from 2014 to 2017. Employment growth predicts accelerated growth each year to 2017, as four LNG projects, with related pipeline work, are assumed to start up. 6 News March 2015 Operating Engineers have a role to play in future of construction Tom Kinnear, Business Representative Age demographic pressures grow steadily …with the number of retirements rising in all trades and occupations. This coincides with a series of mining and electricity generation and transmission projects. These project requirements are centered on a group of skilled and specialized trades and occupations, and much of the work is in the northern and more remote regions of the province. These are all characteristics that we as Operating Engineers hold. A recent Market Demand Report and Rankings displayed that the demand for Operating Engineers will remain high in upcoming years with the growth in natural resource and electric generation predicted. Shown below are a few Operating Engineer trades and their demand ranking within B.C. Market rankings as of 2014 Level 1 Workers meeting employer qualifications are available in local markets to meet an increase in demand at the current offered rate of compensation and other current working conditions. Excess supply is apparent and there is a risk of losing workers to other markets. Level 2 Workers meeting employer qualifications are available in local markets to meet an increase in demand at the current offered rate of compensation and other working conditions. Level 3 The availability of workers meeting employer qualifications in the local market may be limited by large projects, plant shutdowns or other short-term increases in demand. Employers may need to compete to attract needed workers. Established patterns of recruiting and mobility are sufficient to meet job requirements. Level 4 Workers meeting employer qualifications are generally not available in local markets to meet any increase. Employers will need to compete to attract additional workers. Recruiting and mobility may extend beyond traditional sources and practices. Level 5 Needed workers meeting employer qualifications are not available in local markets to meet current demand so that projects or production may be delayed or deferred. There is excess demand, competition is intense and recruiting reaches to remote markets. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (5) Employment is concentrated in non-residential construction. Demand requirements related to major resource projects drive tighter labour market conditions over the medium term continued on next page
District One to 2018. Conditions return to balance in 2019 as projects peak and wind down. Consecutive years of high rankings for this group signal a potential role for non-resident workers from out of the province to help meet local construction requirements during peak periods. The age profile for this group is about average. Replacement demand requirements are not expected to be met by new entrants into the labour force. Crane operators (3) Employment is concentrated in non-residential construction. Demand requirements related to industrial and major engineering projects rise steadily and create tight labour markets between 2015 and 2017. Consecutive years of high rankings for this trade signal a potential role for non-resident workers from out of the province to help meet local construction requirements during peak periods. The age profile for this trade is younger than average. New entrants into the labour force are expected to meet replacement demand requirements, but workers from outside the local market will be required to meet increased demand midway through the scenario period. Heavy equipment operators (except crane) (3). Employment is concentrated in non-residential construction. Demand requirements related to civil and other engineering projects rise steadily from current levels and create tight labour market conditions in 2016 and 2017. Conditions are generally balanced across the remainder of the scenario period as major projects peak and then wind down. Retaining workers as labour markets weaken later in the scenario period may pose challenges. The age profile for this trade is younger than average. Replacement demand requirements are not expected to be met by new entrants into the labour force. Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics (4) Employment is concentrated in non-residential construction. Demand requirements related to civil and other engineering projects keep labour market conditions tight over the medium term to 2017. Labour markets return to balance in 2018 as some major projects peak and begin to wind down. The age profile for this trade is younger than average. Replacement demand requirements are not expected to be met by new entrants into the labour force. Welders and related machine operators (4) Employment is concentrated in non-residential construction. Demand requirements related to major resource projects drive tighter labour market conditions over the medium term to 2017. Conditions return to balance in 2018 and then weaken as projects end. Consecutive years of high rankings for this group signal a potential role for non-resident workers from out of the province to help meet local construction requirements during peak periods. Retaining workers as labour markets weaken later in the scenario period may pose challenges. The age profile for this group is younger than average. Replacement demand requirements are notexpected to be met by new entrants into the labour force. Workers from outside the local market may be required to meet increased demand midway through the scenario period. (Source: BuildForce Canada) With this projected high demand of our skilled trades, we must strive to have them built by Operating Engineers, and other BC Building Trades. Be active with your local government and have your voice heard! Let your municipal leaders, M.L.A. and M.P. know that you are a voting constituent in their riding, make it known that these jobs are critical in the economic and social development of your community, and they need to be built UNION. Work Safely. VARIETY TELETHON IUOE shows its heart Local 115 donated $10,000 again to this year’s Show of Hearts Telethon supporting Variety the Children’s Charity which was held the weekend of February 14th. Along with the $10,000 donation, fourteen of Local 115’s staff and family members also donated time on Sunday February 15th by answering phones and taking donations at the telethon. Gary Kroeker, past Business Manager, was on the Gold Panel answering phones as well. We would like to thank them for donating their time on behalf of IUOE Local 115. Organizations and British Columbians came together that weekend to raise an incredible $5.9 million for the 49th Variety Show of Hearts telethon for children who have special needs in B.C. The charity disburses funding to children and their families throughout the province. It gives grants to families for medical emergencies, therapies, specialized equip ment, drugs, out of town accommodation and travel costs. IUOE Local 115 at the 49th Variety Show of Hearts Telethon donating $10,000.00. From left to right: Brother Brian Lefebvre Recording Corresponding Secretary, Sister Lynda Arland Manager Administration and Special Projects, Brothers Brian Cochrane Business Manager, and Frank Carr Treasurer. News March 2015 7
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