Courses and Dates
Manlift – Tuesday May 22nd @8:30am
First Aid – Wednesday May 23rd @8:30am
Fall Pro – Friday May 25th @8:30am
If interested or have any questions, please call Jaclyn at the local office 902-562-5130
Thanks, hope to see you there!
Local 579 Centerville Meeting Cancelled
Notice to all members – The meeting that was scheduled for May 24, 2018 in Centerville for Local 579 Members has been cancelled due to the Nomination meetings being held the same night in Paradise, Lewisporte and Corner Brook at 7:30 pm.
Mainland Building Trades Scholarship Draw
Mainland Building Trades is hosting their 15th annual scholarship draw! The draw date will be Wednesday, June 20th. There are twelve $500 dollar scholarships available to individuals that are attending a post-secondary educational institution.
Please send your applications to alison@mainlandbuildingtrades.ca
For more information Click Here
Scholarship Application Click Here
Day of Mourning
April 28th is the National Day of Mourning. We pay our respect to the men and women who have been injured or killed in work related incidents.
For more information: Click Here
Ceremony Locations and Times:
New Brunswick Locations: Click Here
Newfoundland Locations: Click Here
Nova Scotia Locations: Click Here
P.E.I. Locations: Click Here
Other Locations Around Canada: Click Here
#DayofMourning
Consequences to Joining a Competitor Union for Members of Local 579
Please review: Consequences to Joining a Competitor Union
February 2018 Health and Wellness Member Communication
Please see the latest Health and Wellness Trust Member Communication.
Of note, the Group Emergency Medical Travel Assistance Benefit will be transferred to Medavie Blue Cross, effective March 1, 2018. Members in benefit will receive a new card from Blue Cross for the travel benefit only.
This card is being issued for your Group Emergency Medical Travel Assistance benefit only; it is not a replacement for your drug card. Your Health Care (including prescription drugs), Vision Care and Dental Care benefits through Belmont remain unchanged as of March 1, 2018.
Click here to read the full newsletter or visit our Health and Welfare page.
Download the Belmont eProfile app today!
Did you know Belmont has an eProfile app where you can view claims history, payment details, benefit information, and more right on your smartphone?
Download the app today on Apple’s App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android devices. For instructions on how to download the app, or for more information on Belmont’s services for plan members, please visit our Health and Welfare page.
New ACRC online store launched
Want to show off your union pride? Looking for high-quality, union-made clothing made in Canada? We have you covered.
The ACRC now offers a wide range of merchandise from shirts, hoodies, jackets, work wear and other items through our online store. Most clothing items can be customized with your local number. When ordering, please indicate what local number you would like included.
Click here to visit the online store.
Dues Receipts
Effective Monday, February 5, 2018:
Where as we have several members who pay dues online and via credit cards, the ACRC will no longer be generating and mailing receipts for these payments. Your financial institution can provide a record to you that indicates proof of payment. Going forward, receipts will only be provided to those members paying cash at the counter.
PLEASE NOTE: YEARLY DUES PAID STATEMENT LETTERS ARE NOT AFFECTED AND WILL BE SENT OUT VIA CANADA POST TO MEMBERS BY THE CRA REQUIREMENT OF FEBRUARY 28TH.
The Blueprint Winter 2017 issue out now!
The latest issue of The Blueprint is now available! You can browse current and past issues on our website here. Members automatically receive a copy by mail or they can be picked up at your local union office.
Have a suggestion or story idea? Tell us about it by submitting an email to suggestions@acrc.ca