Syncrude Job Fair

I was asked this morning to mention on this blog that there is a Syncrude Job Fair in Nanaimo tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Grand Hotel. I have no further information as to the time of the job fair but I'm sure if you phoned the hotel they might be able to give you some more information.

You can also check out Syncrude's web site although I couldn't find any info there in a quick look around.

And here is the Grand Hotel's web site.

Contact Information

Please use the following phone numbers to contact Pete Rayburn

Cell Phone: 250-731-6852 (Please note new cell number)
Mill Phone: 724-7528 (Office in 3rd floor technical building)
CEP Local 592 Office: 723-3931

Board of Directors Update

The rumor currently making the rounds through the mill about the CER approval being delayed until Feb 12th are apparently true. Roy Plotniko, President Local 686, and myself met with Ron Buchhorn last night to try and find out just what the hell is going on with our Board of Directors and what kind of game are they playing with us. I believe that we did impress upon Ron that enough is enough and that we will not keep going down this road of uncertainty. But having said that, I hope I speak for all when I say that we have put far too much work into this process to just pick up our bat and ball and go home. We have been assured one more time that the CER approval will be on Feb 12th and Roy and I have been asked to attend that Board Meeting. I also believe that we left the impression with Ron that the opportunities to complete this agreement are fading faster as we keep getting put off. As we all know, we came into this with an open and honest attitude and good intentions but not to be made fools of. Unfortunately the Board does not see the importance or urgency that is required to make this agreement work. We have informed Ron that we will attend that Board Meeting and that Feb 12th is as far as we will being willing to go. If the approval is not completed by that date then it will be the decision of the members of Local 592 on what path we take next. This local membership has demonstrated amazing patience over the last several years and we ask for a little more.

Pete Rayburn
Extremely frustrated President CEP Local 592

Western Region January Newsletter

Here is the CEP Western Region January Newsletter.

Beginning of a Web Site

I had some time today to do a little work on a web site for Local 592. I've played with web stuff in the past but just never kept up with it and I've forgotten most of what little I did know.

Initially I'm using a beta Google site called Google Pages. It's free and has some potential, but also some limitations (at least with my current knowledge). I have been using it to store the Forward Look pdfs for the last year or so and so the basics were already in place.

You can find the web site here. It is nothing more than an introductory page with a couple of links on it. This blog is far more advanced at this time.

I'm not really sure what anyone is looking for in a web site. I'm personally pretty hooked on blogging and so my mindset isn't really on web pages but, I guess it does provide a place for permanent pages like the Executive and Committee listings, pictures of the Executive (just what everyone wants) and important links and things.

For current, up-to-date news, the blog is still tops in my opinion because it is very easily and quickly updated, so I still think that will be the place for everyday stuff.

Anyway, I'll play with it as I find time and, suggestions, contributions and assistance is more than welcome.

In solidarity,

Tim

Rick Van Nice Passing.

January 21, 2008

Rick Van Nice has passed away
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the sudden passing of Rick Van Nice on
Sunday, January 20th.

Rick was a very well liked shift millwright who worked for the Company for 21
years. Rick’s high level of integrity earned him the respect of everyone that had
the pleasure of knowing him. He will be greatly missed by all.

At this time we do not have any service information to share but will let everyone
know as soon as it becomes available.

Our condolences and thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

Board of Directors & CER Approval

We have been informed that the CER for the CTMP expansion did not go to the Board yesterday but will in fact be presented to the Board next week. The President of Local 686 and myself have been asked to attend a meeting in Nanaimo next Tuesday to go over the CER before it is given to the Board. Ron Buchhorn did assure us that this should have no impact on the implementation dates for the retirement packages.

Pete Rayburn