BURNABY – International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 has set up an IUOE Disaster Relief Fund to help Operating Engineers who have been affected by the BC wildfires.
IUOE 115 will provide $500 worth of financial assistance to members that have been served evacuation notice.
“Our thoughts are with our Brothers and Sisters throughout this province that have been affected and relocated as a result of these fires,” says Local 115 Business Manager Brian Cochrane, adding “it’s vitally important for us in times of hardship to stand together and provide whatever help we can and to look after our members.”
For further information and steps required to receive financial assistance, Operating Engineers’ members who have been served evacuation notice are asked to contact IUOE Local 115 directly at:
IUOE Local 115