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Business Manager
September 2008—More must be done to prevent accidents
June 2008—Project labour agreements are what's needed
March 2008—Doing our part to help the environment
December 2007—Special recognition for members who help organize
October 2007—Union principles stand us in good stead
July 2007—Increasing market share—now the ball is in our court
May 2007—What does union membership really mean?
March 2007—Another great year for organizing

President
September 2008—Proud to have served Local 115
December 2007—Rising loonie cuts with a double-edged sword
July 2007—Another term and continued efforts
March 2007—Local union election coming up

Assistant Business Manager
September 2008—Brother MacKenzie leaves a valuable legacy
June 2008—Federal program still a concern
March 2008—Tragedy brings attention to urgent need for proper safety
December 2007—Members face layoffs because of Canadian dollar
October 2007—Undaunted by the challenges ahead
July 2007—Pensions vs. RRSPs—which are better?
May 2007—Recent events reveal the importance of unions
March 2007—Cooperation and tenacity pay off

Office Manager
March 2008—Membership has its advantages
May 2007—Interference from all directions, who's on our side?
Dispatch
September 2008—Older workers needed to mentor
June 2008—A member who understands how things work
March 2008—Potential members advised to focus on specific jobs
December 2007—It must be harder to recruit in other countries
October 2007—Pension planning should start early

Training Plan
September 2008—Record crowd attends this year's open house
June 2008—New mobile crane instructor
March 2008—Innovations part of this year's plan
December 2007—Another busy year ahead
October 2007—This year marks another successful rodeo
July 2007—Rock truck helps create real work conditions
May 2007—Keeping pace with industry needs
March 2007—Another busy year coming up

Benefits Plans
September 2008—Q&A—Duplication of benefits and medical coverage
June 2008—Audited Benefits Plan shows healthy position
March 2008—Experts agree, Defined Benefits pensions are best
October 2007—Auditor confirms healthy pension and benefits plans
July 2007—Board approves new benefit formula
May 2007—Trustees approve pension amendment
March 2007—Are you in the conversation

Organizing
September 2008—Members make a difference
June 2008—Loud and proud
December 2007—Members at Conair help West Coast Air pilots
October 2007—Construction work without benefits
July 2007—Help us organize the industrial shops
May 2007—Win rate goes up when members assist

District 1
September 2008—Successor rights sought for Twin Tunnel Project; Another successful organizing drive
June 2008—Trouble at the twin tunnels project; Up the (Cache) Creek without a paddle
March 2008—Importance of safety hits home; Solidarity works to get rid of unfair two-tier system; Welcome to the new members from Jadcan; Many benefits come from organizing more companies; Rental industry companies see importance of training; The real cost of cut-rate service
December 2007—Organizing new members; Everyone should benefit from a strong economy; Pilots and Local 115 successful at West Coast Air
October 2007—New members welcomed; Members help bring Olympic venues to completion; Making our case regarding Temporary Worker Program; Bargaining sessions wrap up
July 2007—Positive side of flooding
May 2007—Work remains busy in the Fraser Valley; Moving from dispatch to member rep; New regulations for commercial drivers

District 2
September 2008—Tough bargaining battles
June 2008—Projects and negotiations
March 2008—Working to carry on the bargaining success of 2007
December 2007—Come to the meeting to catch up on the news
October 2007—Members benefiting from steady work
July 2007—Major project work has to move from rumour to reality
May 2007—Updates—bargaining, projects, organizing

District 3
September 2008—Summer work not as plentiful
June 2008—Union contracts losing contracts by narrow margins
March 2008—Many projects expected
December 2007—With your help, more success expected
October 2007—Interior feeling the effects of the construction boom
July 2007—Don't forget about non-union; New member rep's background
May 2007—Working hard to build the union; New members, good jobs

District 4
September 2008—Heavy Metal Rocks
June 2008—Challenges continue to confront us
March 2008—Ice jam spurs "experts" into action
December 2007—Mining sector in the news
October 2007—Mining sector work picks up in northern B.C.
May 2007—With projects come opportunities
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District 5
September 2008—Summer work remained steady
June 2008—Summer likely to keep members busy
March 2008—Cautious optimism in relation to oil and gas pipelines
December 2007—Factors affect construction
October 2007—Shocking safety infractions not unusual
July 2007—Members at Dawson kept busy
May 2007—Plenty of work, energy projects in the air

District 6
September 2008—Wildcat Days profide a good opportunity; Volume of work is down this year
June 2008—Traveling to another jurisdiction? Stop by
March 2008—Consider retraining or upgrading your skills; Members working at coal mines are going full bore
December 2007—Providing training is better than idle equipment; Members at Line Creek Mine turn attention to kids' party
October 2007—Along with a lot of work comes organizing; Line Creek investing in apprentices
July 2007—One dam project after another; Another banner year in Sparwood
May 2007—This year may be busier than last; Major management changes at the mines

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