It is every member’s obligation to pay their monthly dues on time to maintain good standing membership. It is a good idea to pay your dues in advance in order to be eligible for the most benefits that are available by virtue of union membership. Currently, monthly dues are $50.00 per month for active members.
Dues may be paid in the following ways:
Any post-dated cheques will be held and deposited as dated.
An income tax receipt will be issued by the local union for monthly dues. Hourly dues deductions will be reported by your employer on the T-4 slip issued to you for tax purposes.
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Local 30 members are entitled to welfare and pension benefits based on contributions remitted by employers to Local 30’s benefit plans.
Employers are required to make such contributions for each hour worked by Local 30 members.
Employers must remit these contributions by the 20th day of the month that directly follows the month in which work is performed. For example, contributions for hours worked in January will be due by February 20th.
A Local 30 member will become eligible for welfare benefits only after he or she has worked a total of 217 hours. As remittance runs one month behind you can expect to be eligible to participate in the plan in the beginning of the following month once you have reached the 217 hours.
Members may contact the benefit plan administrator to determine if contributions have been received and to confirm coverage.
A Local 30 member will have pension contributions remitted on his or her behalf beginning with the 3rd year of apprenticeship in the sheet metal trade. The benefit plan administrator mails out a pension statement to members bi-annually, listing the number of hours reported by employers.
Members are advised to review these statements carefully to ensure that they accurately reflect total hours worked. For more detailed information on the plans please visit the website www.LU30plan.com or contact the Benefit Office at (905) 946-9700 or 1-800-263-3564.
Local 30 offers a variety of courses on an ongoing basis. Courses will proceed provided that there is significant registration. The following courses are open to members who work under the Provincial Sheet Metal Collective Agreement.
Apprentices will not be accepted for any course that interferes with night school attendance. Deposits are required for each course and will be returned upon successful completion or proof of 85% attendance.
If you require further information on the courses outlined below, or to register contact Derek MacLachlan (416) 299-7260 Ext: 225 to have your name placed on a waiting list.
This course will give participants confidence to discuss and know safety issues at their workplace. Local 30 has been a leader in promoting health & safety training in the construction industry. A key component of a pleasant & productive work place must include safety training. HS1 Level I Training Criteria/Objective.
This course will instruct on:
Current Ontario Safety Regulations
WHIMIS Regulations and WHIMIS label
Designated substances
Personal Protective Equipment
HS2 Level 2 LAW Training Criteria/Objective
This course will instruct will advise participants of your rights under current legislation. The participants will learn the best practices in documenting safety concerns.
HS2 Level 2 COMMITTEES Training Criteria/Objective Participants will learn the structure and function of safety committees. The legal requirement of employers when committees are required.
This course will train workers on proper procedures in case of a medical emergency. The course is open to all sheet metal members and is highly recommended given the nature of our industry. Stewards and Health & Safety Representatives appointed by the union are especially urged to take this course. Topics include:
This is an entry level Gas Technician certificate course. It can be taken by following these steps:
A steward is a sheet metal worker who assists in resolving minor collective agreement disputes on a job site or in a shop. This course will give you the tools to be an effective steward.
Duration: One Saturday Starting: Pending interest Minimum of 8 participants.
Lunch provided. Location: Local 30 Union Hall.
Want to find out more about your Union? This course offers open discussion as well as video presentations and guest speakers. Participants will have the opportunity to share their stories and experiences about the value of their union. The course is designed to respond to the political and media attacks on our labour movement. To understand where we are going, we must first know where we have been, and the mistakes we have made. Together we can change the conversation. It is time to celebrate the achievements we have made and the contributions of unions and their members to our society.
Duration: 4 hours Dinner provided. Starting: Pending interest Minimum of 8 participants.
Location: Local 30 Union Hall.
Note: This course may also be available in the Barrie, Oshawa, Newmarket and Mississauga areas pending interest and registration.
