The Atlantic Canada Regional Council of Carpenters, Millwrights and Allied Workers is proud to join our Brothers and Sisters from the Millwrights Regional Council of Ontario and the B.C. Pile Drivers to help those in need in Fort McMurray, Alta. Together, we have contributed a total of $203,000 for the Building Trades of Alberta’s “Rebuild Fort McMurray” relief program.
Yearly Archives: 2016
*Stellarton July monthly meeting cancelled*
Please note the July monthly meeting in Stellarton has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2016.
Pension Information Sessions – Local 83, 1338, and 1178
Recently, members received notification by mail that the ACRC Pension was moving to Manulife (postcard pictured at right).
Belmont and Manulife representatives will be holding pension information sessions from July 25th to July 28th throughout the province. The sessions are for Local 83, 1338, and 1178 members.
Please see below for the session taking place nearest you:
- Monday, July 25, 2016
Rodd Grand Yarmouth
417 Main St., Yarmouth, NS
6 p.m. - Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Delta Prince Edward Hotel
18 Queen St., Charlottetown, PE
6 p.m. - Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Stellarton union hall
139 Beaufort Street, Stellarton, NS
7:30 p.m. - Thursday, July 28, 2016
Sackville union hall
1000 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, NS
7 p.m.
All Local 83, 1338, and 1178 members are encouraged to attend.
The latest edition of The Blueprint out now!
Our latest issue of The Blueprint is now available! Be sure to check out what’s new, like getting tips on staying hydrated, reading about project updates from each region, and finding out what’s happening with members across Atlantic Canada. Read it all here.
Canada Day
Tomorrow is Canada Day! We’d like to wish everyone a wonderful long weekend. A reminder that our offices will be closed on July 1.
ACRC and affiliate locals donate $133,000 to help Fort McMurray
Yesterday, the ACRC and its affiliate locals donated $133,000 to help fellow Brothers and Sisters affected by the wildfire in Fort McMurray. We would like to thank all of the volunteers and organizations that are helping with relief efforts and helping to distribute much-needed resources.
Read the press release here.
Local 579 honoured for commitment to Heart and Stroke Foundation
The Heart and Stroke Foundation recently recognized Local 579 for their exceptional commitment to the Foundation for the past two years. In a special ceremony at Government House on April 27, 2016, the Foundation invited the ACRC to join its Caring Hearts Circle as a result of donations made to better the lives of people affected by heart disease and stroke.
*Date change for Building Better Communities – Halifax, NS*
Please note the date of our Halifax Building Better Communities union event has been changed to Saturday, July 23, 2016. The event will still take place at the Halifax Common from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See below poster for more details!
Local 83 hosting fundraiser for sick member
Dan MacArthur, a 17-year member of Local 83 and executive member for more than 10 years, was recently diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His prognosis is serious, and he requires a double lung transplant to live.
His family is hosting an auction / fundraiser on:
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Brightwood Golf & Country Club
227 School Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
We are hoping to have many of our Brothers and Sisters in attendance at this worthwhile event. If you cannot make it, but wish to donate, pleas
e contact Shane Butler at 902-456-3535.
Building Better Communities – St. John’s, NL
Thank you to everyone who attended our Fredericton, NB event! We had a great turnout and now we’re ready to do it again in St. John’s, NL! We hope you can join us on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Bowring Park from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. There will be food, skills demonstrations, and $5,000 in cash and prizes to be won. The event is open to everyone so bring your family and friends!
