international union of operating engineers union 115

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Operating Engineers

Bill-10 Single Step Certification

NEW Changes to British Columbia’s Labour Code that you need to know!

raid change

Comic style image of construction worker shivering in the cold — Before
The employers set up the raid windows during the off-season when no work was being done and no workers were on site. How fair is that for you?

Comic style image of construction worker looking at man waving in the background — After
When the job is busy and the site is full, you have the right to speak with us and become educated about the opportunities and merits of joining a union.

Voting Process Change

For more than 20 years the choice to join a union was not private. It favoured the employers, not workers.

Comic style image of woman voting with men in suits representing NDP on her left and Liberal on her right — British Columbians
Would never accept this. Your vote is private.

Comic style image of nervous man voting with man sheepishly grinning and rubbing his hands overlooking him representing his employer — Before
So why was this allowed? Before Bill-10, single step certification, this was how you joined a union…..

TODAY The system is 100% confidential and protects workers.

Comic style image of man looking at computer with prompt to join IUOE with woman in background giving a thumbs up — After
Get informed and educated about the benefits and opportunities of joining a union, free from intimidation and employer interference.

Comic style image of happy construction worker waving at others in the background — A union for you
After certification has taken place you can be confident that you have chosen a union that will best represent you.

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