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CLAC is a proud sponsor of Skills Canada / Compétences Canada! Check out our virtual booth at Skills Canada - Ontario. Today we are taking part in a panel to discuss employability, the importance of Essential Skills, and how the pandemic has affected the industry. #LevelUpWithSkills #clac_union #bettertogether#skillscanada #essentialskills

CLAC is pleased with the significant commitment made by the Ontario government to train and hire 6,000 PSWs, effectively doubling the number of PSWs trained annually. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/tpurj563

ESQUIMALT, BC - Looking for long-term work as a Labourer, Carpenter or Mobile Crane Operator? Pomerleau is hiring! To apply, go to https://bit.ly/3qJkhuS

LOWER MAINLAND - Looking for work as a Tower Crane Operator? Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. is hiring! To apply, go to https://indeedhi.re/3qPe3tu

NORTHERN BC - Looking for work as a Class 1 Driver? Bandstra Transportation Systems hiring in Kitimat, Smithers, Terrace, and Prince George! To apply, go to https://indeedhi.re/3khQpTV

Even the most talented and capable among us are sometimes asked to redo a project. Don't think of it as a slight, but as an opportunity to prove your worth. Read more about it on our blog.

We have some exciting news! Each Wednesday, we will be sharing the story of an inspiring woman who represents what it means to be working in the sectors that CLAC represents. First up is Nicole Gaulton, a recent graduate of the Women Building Futures (WBF) Journeywoman Start Program, which offers training and affordable housing for women looking to enter the construction, maintenance, and driving industries. From blueprint reading to welding, WBF exposed Nicole to previously... unexplored job paths. In fact, she recently accepted a role as an electrical apprentice. I really like seeing a blank canvas (or worksite) and watching the end result being built, she explains. You see all the work and details that are involved in creating a structure. I also really enjoy learning about all the tools and equipment and being able to use them myself. You can read more about Nicole and WBF in the December 2020 issue of the Guide, landing in members’ mailboxes soon. Have a suggestion for #womenwednesday? Message us your nominationwe look forward to hearing about all the great work the women of CLAC are doing across the country!

A solid new three-year collective agreement has been ratified by CLAC Local 68 members at Scott Construction in Vancouver.

With their new three-year agreement, employees of Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) Build Services Ltd. will see their total compensation package increase by a little over six percent over the term of the contract.

Our Movember contest is in full swing, and CLAC staff members (and their furry friends) are getting in on the action! CLAC members, remember to share your 'stache pics and tag #movemberclac by November 27 for your chance to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards. For every picture that's shared, we'll also donate $1 to the Movember Foundation. It's a win-win! #clacunion #movember #menshealth #moustache #mustache @movember

CLAC doesn’t agree with some of the Alberta government's recent actions, but it will never punish those who support it by encouraging a consumer boycott.

Two weeks since its November 2 launch, CLAC’s Make Healthcare Hero Pay Permanent campaign is continuing to build support, with over 1,500 letters sent by concerned citizens to local MPPs, the Ministers of Health and Long-Term Care (LTC), and Premier Doug Ford.

Remember: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour (unless you live in Saskatchewan; in which case, carry on!) #DaylightSavingTimeEnds #FallBack

Happy National Philanthropy Day! A matching fund can #SaveCdnCharities like the CLAC Foundation. Together, we can fund training for the homeless and new immigrants so they can enter or re-enter the workplace. Turn compassion into action! To make a donation, visit https://www.clacfoundation.ca/ #NationalPhilanthropyDay #canadacares # #cdnpoli #clacfoundation

More than 1,700 letters have been sent by CLAC members and others across Ontario to local MPPs, the Ministers of Health and Long-Term Care, and Premier Doug Ford, asking for support of the province's healthcare heroes. Learn more about this campaign and how you can help by visiting our blog.

LOWER MAINLAND - Looking for work as a Carpenter? ALE is hiring immediately. Apply today!

CLAC members, improve your health and well-being with CLAC’s new My Health and Wellness page! Explore our interactive tools including Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Substance Abuse Case Management. To learn more visit, clac.ca/My-Life/My-Wellness

Wishing you a Happy, Safe and Spooktacular Halloween!

You can never make the same mistake twice because the second time you make it, it’s not a mistake, it’s a choice. Read more in our blog. #clacunion #bettertogether

Whether you are speaking of a tennis racket or new technology, just because something is working, it doesn't mean another option won't work better. Find these and other insights in our latest blog. #clacunion #bettertogether

Like and share for your chance to win Free Mental Health First Aid Training at our Saskatoon Training Centre! Contest closes November 6. Winners will be contacted November 9. Learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3kDRswV Learn how to become a better #mentalhealthadvocate with our comprehensive @theMHCC certified program designed to teach people the skills to provide early intervention to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthforall

CLAC has successfully ratified a new six-year contract for the 68 employees of Premier Horticulture Ltd. represented by the union following more than a year of negotiations.

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

These days, social events can come with an unwelcome side effect: the dreaded social hangover. Head to our blog to learn how one extroverted staff member is keeping calm in the wake of pandemic meet-ups, all while maintaining her sense of humour.

The well-being of our members is important to us, especially during the trying times in which we find ourselves. This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to reach out to those around you and ask, How are you holding up? It’s a small gesture that can have amazing, and potentially life-changing, results. For more inspiration, head to our blog to read stories from our staff that lend a voice to mental health awareness. Remember: in this and every fight, we are truly better... together. #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness #clacunion #bettertogether https://www.clac.ca//Artic/PID/4829/mcat/4819/evl/0/nsw/t

We’re all different with different interests, but finding something to do that makes you so comfortable that doing it fills your whole consciousness can be really gratifying and productive. #clacunion #bettertogether

Journeyperson and apprentice sheet metal mechanics employed by Dependable Mechanical Systems Inc. unanimously ratified a renewed collective agreement providing them with substantial wage and pension increases totalling over 11.2 percent. #clacunion

CLAC commends Ontario’s MPPs for their unanimous support at today’s second reading of Bill 13, the Time to Care Act. Merrilee Fullerton #clacunion #onpoli

CLAC has submitted five recommendations focussed on improving the state of healthcare in Ontario to the provincial government ahead of its 2021 budget.

On Monday, October 12, Skills Canada - Ontario is hosting For Girls, By Girls, a FREE virtual event to celebrate #internationaldayofthegirl with the goal of empowering young women ages 5-11 through engaging content. Visit the Skills Ontario Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/skillsontario/posts/5290121644347339

All member centres are CLOSED on Monday for Thanksgiving. Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, October 13. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Maple Leaf Poultry workers ratify new three-year agreement with many improvements.

Seeking construction workers for various positions throughout Ontario. Apply to learn more!

Employees of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance represented by CLAC have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that provides improvements to wages, weekend premiums, health benefits, and seniority provisions.

Seeking ticketed Apprentice and Journeyperson Scaffolders for local work near Edmonton, AB *Job Responsibilities* Erection of scaffolding of various types, establishing platforms and safety measures Utilizes site drawings and written instructions to select materials required to set ground levels for scaffolds... Lifts and positions sections of scaffolding and bolts pipes together to build scaffolding as per site requirements Assembling, dismantling, and modifying system and tube and clamp scaffolds *Job Requirements* Must have a Journeyperson Scaffolder ticket from a recognized provincial training authority or must be a registered Scaffolder Apprentice Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing Must possess CSTS-09 or CSTS-20 certification Must possess a valid Fall Protection certification *Terms of Employment* Benefits provided by CLAC Work will be primarily outdoors in various weather conditions

Field of Dreams is more than just a heartwarming story that leverages our collective love of baseball. It also illustrates the power in dreaming big and stopping at nothing to achieve those goals. Read more about it on our blog. #clacunion #bettertogether

Andrew Regnerus, CLAC's construction coordinator, is taking part in the 2020 Virtual Apprenticeship Symposium, a CAF-FCA event discussing how to navigate the challenges of the worldwide pandemic and identify opportunities to collaborate with and support apprentice learners. #CAFCHATS #clacunion #bettertogether #apprenticeship #virtualevents

CLAC’s virtual National Convention is happening today! Our delegates are discussing the key issues affecting our members. Justice and equity in the workplace are at the forefront of what we strive for as your union. Look for details about it in the December Guide magazine. https://www.clac.ca//A/4829/ArticleID/1571/Convention-2020 #clacunion #bettertogether

The employees of Graceview Enterprises have voted in favour of a new three-year contract that provides annual hourly wage increases, improved vacation and pension compensation, and more. #clacunion

The Ontario government has launched the next stage in their plan to wind down and replace the Ontario College of Trades. CLAC looks forward to working together to rebuild and improve the province’s apprenticeship training and registration system. Learn more https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-helping-apprentices-cover #clacunion#bettertogether #apprenticeship

If people have an opportunity to thank the support staff working behind the scenes, take that opportunity and acknowledge the good work they are doing." - Geoff Dueck Thiessen, CLAC regional director. Dueck Thiessen recently spoke to SteinbachOnline.com about the difficulties facing educational assistants and custodians in Manitoba's Hanover School Division, including a wage freeze and the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how these workers are staying the course for the greater good of the community.