Dispatch

This is Local 213’s work information for Tuesday, October 14th, 2025.

DUE TO A BELL ALIANT ISSUE, THE TELEPHONE RECORDING IS NOT WORKING. WE HOPE TO HAVE THIS FIXED TOMORROW. 

Due to the Canada Post mail strike, self-pay notices, self-pay final notices, and retiree benefit plan notices have been placed into the mail system; however, due to the timing of the mail strike, some of these notices may be in limbo and may not have reached their destinations.  If you think you may be in a self-payment position and may need to make a self-payment to keep your benefits intact, please contact the NB Pipe Trades Administration Office at 506-459-6040. Ext. 2.  If you are unsure of your benefit status, please contact the administration office to check. Notices will resume by mail once the strike is over.

The Saint John Shrine Club will be hosting a Men’s Lobster Stag on November 14, 2025, at the Masonic Temple, 92 Germain Street.  The door/bar opens at 5:00pm, hors d’oeuvres at 6:00pm, and dinner at 7:00pm.  There are 6 tickets available.  Any retirees interested, please contact the hall by October 30th to have your name put in the draw.  Names will be drawn on Monday, November 3rd.  Anyone looking to purchase tickets, they are $70.00 each.  For tickets, contact Allan McTaggart (506-650-5184), Brian Hickman (506-271-3290), or Wade Moore (506-639-0493) by November 10th.

The Saint John Lions Club will be hosting a Lobster Take Out on November 15th; you can pick up the meals between 1 and 5pm. The dinner will include 2 lobsters, potato salad, coleslaw, a Moosehead product, and a donut or cookie. There are 6 tickets available; any members interested can contact the hall by Oct. 30th to have your name put in the draw. The draw will take place on Nov. 3rd.

1 call for Sunny Corner at the IOL Refinery.  They require:

*1 Instrument Tech Apprentice

Starting Tuesday, October 14th, at 7:30am.  Duration is 2-4 weeks.  Will be working 4x10s with possible overtime.  This work is under the NMA Agreement.  Must complete online orientation and hire-on paperwork before reporting to the site. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested.  Must be able to climb and work from heights.  Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required.

Any local members interested in this call, please contact the hall Wednesday morning between 8 and 10am.

This is Local 213’s work information for Friday, October 10th, 2025.

The Union Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13th, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Due to the Canada Post mail strike, self-pay notices, self-pay final notices, and retiree benefit plan notices have been placed into the mail system; however, due to the timing of the mail strike, some of these notices may be in limbo and may not have reached their destinations.  If you think you may be in a self-payment position and may need to make a self-payment to keep your benefits intact, please contact the NB Pipe Trades Administration Office at 506-459-6040. Ext. 2.  If you are unsure of your benefit status, please contact the administration office to check. Notices will resume by mail once the strike is over.

The Saint John Shrine Club will be hosting a Men’s Lobster Stag on November 14, 2025, at the Masonic Temple, 92 Germain Street.  The door/bar opens at 5:00pm, hors d’oeuvres at 6:00pm, and dinner at 7:00pm.  There are 6 tickets available.  Any retirees interested, please contact the hall by October 30th to have your name put in the draw.  Names will be drawn on Monday, November 3rd.  Anyone looking to purchase tickets, they are $70.00 each.  For tickets, contact Allan McTaggart (506-650-5184), Brian Hickman (506-271-3290), or Wade Moore (506-639-0493) by November 10th.

The Saint John Lions Club will be hosting a Lobster Take Out on November 15th; you can pick up the meals between 1 and 5pm. The dinner will include 2 lobsters, potato salad, coleslaw, a Moosehead product, and a donut or cookie. There are 6 tickets available; any members interested can contact the hall by Oct. 30th to have your name put in the draw. The draw will take place on Nov. 3rd.

1 call for Sunny Corner at the IOL Refinery.  They require:

*1 Instrument Tech Apprentice

Starting Tuesday, October 14th, at 7:30am.  Duration is 2-4 weeks.  Will be working 4x10s with possible overtime.  This work is under the NMA Agreement.  Must complete online orientation and hire-on paperwork before reporting to the site. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested.  Must be able to climb and work from heights.  Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required.

Any local members interested in this call, please contact the hall Tuesday morning between 8 and 10am.

This is Local 213’s work information for Thursday, October 9th, 2025.

Due to the Canada Post mail strike, self-pay notices, self-pay final notices, and retiree benefit plan notices have been placed into the mail system; however, due to the timing of the mail strike, some of these notices may be in limbo and may not have reached their destinations.  If you think you may be in a self-payment position and may need to make a self-payment to keep your benefits intact, please contact the NB Pipe Trades Administration Office at 506-459-6040. Ext. 2.  If you are unsure of your benefit status, please contact the administration office to check. Notices will resume by mail once the strike is over.

1 call for Sunny Corner at the IOL Refinery.  They require:

*1 Instrument Tech Apprentice

Starting Tuesday, October 14th, at 7:30am.  Duration is 2-4 weeks.  Will be working 4x10s with possible overtime.  This work is under the NMA Agreement.  Must complete online orientation and hire-on paperwork before reporting to the site. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested.  Must be able to climb and work from heights.  Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required.

Any local members interested in this calls, please contact the hall Friday morning between 8 and 10am.

This is Local 213’s work information for Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.

The regular monthly meeting will be held tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 8th, at 7pm at the Legion Branch 69, located at 714 Wilson Street West. 

Due to the Canada Post mail strike, self-pay notices, self-pay final notices, and retiree benefit plan notices have been placed into the mail system; however, due to the timing of the mail strike, some of these notices may be in limbo and may not have reached their destinations.  If you think you may be in a self-payment position and may need to make a self-payment to keep your benefits intact, please contact the NB Pipe Trades Administration Office at 506-459-6040. Ext. 2.  If you are unsure of your benefit status, please contact the administration office to check. Notices will resume by mail once the strike is over.

1st call is for Sunny Corner at IOL Refinery: They require:

*1 Journeyman Pipefitter 

Starting ASAP at 7:00am. Duration is 2-4 weeks. Will be working 4×10’s.  This work is under the NMA Agreement. Must complete online orientation and hire-on paperwork before reporting to site. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested. Must be able to climb and work from heights. Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required. 

2nd call is for Sunny Corner at the IOL Refinery.  They require:

*1 Instrument Tech Apprentice

Starting Tuesday, October 14th, at 7:30am.  Duration is 2-4 weeks.  Will be working 4x10s with possible overtime.  This work is under the NMA Agreement.  Must complete online orientation and hire on paperwork before reporting to the site. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested.  Must be able to climb and work from heights.  Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required.

Any local members interested in these calls, please contact the hall Thursday morning between 8 and 10am.

This is Local 213’s work information for Tuesday, October 7th, 2025.

The regular monthly meeting will be held tomorrow Wednesday Oct. 8th at 7pm at the Legion Branch 69, located at 714 Wilson Street West. 

1st call is for Sunny Corner at IOL Refinery: They require:

*1 Journeyman Pipefitter 

Starting ASAP at 7:00am. Duration is 2-4 weeks. Will be working 4×10’s.  This work is under the NMA Agreement. Must complete online orientation and hire-on paperwork before reporting to site. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested. Must be able to climb and work from heights. Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required. 

2nd call is for Sunny Corner at the IOL Refinery.  They require:

*1 Instrument Tech Apprentice

Starting Tuesday, October 14th, at 7:30am.  Duration is 2-4 weeks.  Will be working 4x10s with possible overtime.  This work is under the NMA Agreement.  Must complete online orientation and hire on paperwork before reporting to the site. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested.  Must be able to climb and work from heights.  Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required.

3rd call is for Lorneville at the Irving Pulp and Paper Mill. They require:

* 1 F3/F4 Welder to test on Duplex Tig and Carbon Stick. 

Starting ASAP. Duration is 3 weeks plus. Will be working 4×10’s Monday – Thursday. This work is under the Industrial Agreement . Must complete online orientation and hire on paperwork before reporting to the site. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested. Must be able to climb and work from heights. Must have all safety training up to date.

4th call is for Lorneville at the Irving Pulp and Paper Mill. They require:

* 4 Journeyman Pipefitters * 1 Pipefitter Apprentice * 3 F3/F4 Welder to test on Carbon Stick; Duplex; Stainless Tig.

Starting Mon., Oct. 27th, at 5:00pm. This is a night shift call.  Duration is 2 months plus. Will be working 4×10’s Monday – Thursday. This work is under the Industrial Agreement. Must complete online orientation and hire-on paperwork before reporting to the site. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested. Must be able to climb and work from heights. Must have all safety training up to date. 

Any local members interested in these calls, please contact the hall Wednesday morning between 8 and 10am.

This is Local 213’s work information for Monday, October 6th, 2025.  

1st call is for Sunny Corner at the IOL. They require:

*2 Journeyman Pipefitters 

Starting ASAP at 7:00am. Duration is 2-4 weeks. Will be working 4×10’s.  This work is under the NMA Agreement under short-term conditions as per the site memo. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested. Must be able to climb and work from heights. Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required. 

2nd call is for Cam at the Irving Oil Refinery. They require:

* 1 Journeyman Pipefitter * 1 F3/F4 Welder to test on F3/F4 F6/F5

Starting ASAP, at 7:00am. Duration is unknown. Will be working 4×10’s Monday – Thursday. The job scope is maintenance. This work is under the GPMA Agreement under short-term conditions. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested. Must be able to climb and work from heights. Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required. 

3rd call is for Sunny Corner at the Irving Oil Refinery.  They require:

*1 Journeyman Instrument Tech *1 Instrument Tech Apprentice

Starting Wednesday, October 8th at 7:30am.  Duration is 2-4 weeks.  Will be working 4×10’s with possible overtime as required.  This work is under the NMA Agreement.  Must be clean shaven and fit tested.  Must be able to climb and work from heights.  Must have all safety training up to date, and a D&A test is required.

Any local members interested in these calls, please contact the hall Tuesday morning between 8 and 10am.