This is Local 213’s work information for Wednesday, November 4th, 2025.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brother Basil Grasse on Nov. 1st. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29th, 2025, from 12-3:00 at the Castle “Fallsview” Chapel (309 Lancaster Ave., Saint John, NB E2M 2L3.)
DUE TO A BELL ALIANT SOFTWARE UPDATE, THE TELEPHONE HOTLINE RECORDING IS NOT WORKING. THEY ARE ACTIVELY WORKING ON THE ISSUE.
DUE TO YET ANOTHER BELL ALIANT ISSUE, THE UNION HALL IS WITHOUT PHONE SERVICE. WE ARE HOPING THIS WILL BE RESOLVED BY TOMORROW. IF THE PHONES ARE STILL NOT WORKING in AM, PLEASE CALL BILL’S CELL (506)271-2626 TO POST IN FOR CALL.
NOMINATION FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DELEGATES FOR THE 41st CONVENTION IN AUGUST IN SAN DIEGO Local 213 will be holding nominations for the upcoming election of officers on November 12th, 2025, with the election to be held on Saturday, December 6, by walk-in ballots from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the union hall located at 351 King William Road. The nominations and election for the delegates for the 41st Convention to be held in San Diego, California, from August 17, 2026, to August 21, 2026, will be held at the same time. There will be a mail-out letter and a reminder email to follow.
The Union Hall will be closing on Friday, Nov. 7th, at 3:00pm, as we will be doing an upgrade to the electrical and will be without power. The Weld Shop will stay open.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF OUR LOBSTER DRAWS!! THE WINNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Lobster Drive-Thru winners are Fred White, Donnie Arsenault, Jean Guy Leblanc, Dan Parisien, Bob Brown, and Carl Boudreau.
Lobster Stagg winners are Tom Eastwood, Fred White, Paul Marshall, Al Ferris, Carl Boudreau, and Earl Doyle.
There will be CWB testing on Thursday, Nov. 6th, at 8am; anyone interested, please contact the hall to reserve a booth.
The 1st call is for B&W at Various Sites; they require:
* 1 Journeyman Pipefitter * 1 F3/F4 Welder to test on F3/F4
Starting Nov. 10th at 7:30am Duration: 2 Weeks Plus. Will be working 4x10s with possible overtime. 40 hours plus. This work is under the Industrial Agreement. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested. Must have all safety training up to date. Must complete online orientation and hire-on paperwork before reporting to the site.
The 2nd call is for B&W at Various Sites; they require:
* 1 Journeyman Pipefitter * 1 F3/F4 Welder to test on F3/F4
Starting Nov. 17th at 7:30am Duration: 2 Weeks Plus. Will be working 4x10s with possible overtime. 40 hours plus. This work is under the Industrial Agreement. Must be clean-shaven and fit-tested. Must have all safety training up to date. Must complete online orientation and hire-on paperwork before reporting to the site.
Any local members interested in these calls, please contact the hall by calling Bill’s cell phone (506-271-2626) Thursday morning between 8 and 10am.
Thank you, and have a great evening!
