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Contractors Invited to Tender for Training
Crane Site Work
Dock Gantry Crane training on BCMEA’s new Kocks Boxer 4000 Ship-to-Shore gantry crane is one step
closer to realization.
As of Monday, November 10, contractors are invited to bid on our tender which outlines construction
works necessary to support the crane’s 500 tons
and to supply it with 12,000 volts. Construction generally includes ground improvement by way of the installation of reinforcement pipe piles, installation of
electrical power, site grading, concrete foundations
with tie beam assemblies, supply and installation of
rail assembly and bumper stops, installation of an
electrical service connection kiosk, and paving.
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Contractors Invited to Tender for Training Crane Site Work (continued)
Tenders will be received until 2:00pm PST, Thursday, December 4, 2014 with substantial completion of
construction activities required by March 25, 2015. Erection and commissioning of the crane will then be
completed by Kocks (Kranunion) subcontractors - outside of the scope the aforementioned tender - with an
expected completion date of June 26, 2015.
The crane will become the latest addition to the 4.7 acre Waterfront Training Center (WTC) located at
11000 Twigg Place on Mitchell Island in Richmond, British Columbia. Most ship-to-shore cranes are delivered fully-erect on board semi-submersible vessels, and are simply rolled onto the dock face; however the
location of the WTC restricts deepsea vessels from coming alongside due to their large draft. This unique
challenge is part of the reason why the Kocks (Kranunion) team will be spending next week in Vancouver.
The team will visit the WTC and meet with subcontractors in order to ensure all ocean transport, transloading, site unload, and on site erection and commissioning activities go smoothly next Spring.
This crane will complement the facility, will contribute to improving the quality of longshore training, and is
expected to receive international attention through the delivery of World-class industrial training.
Of course, innovation breeds innovation. To support this project, the BCMEA/ILWU team is also in the development stages of a cell guide system which will simulate the characteristics of a containership’s hold
and will be located in front of the crane. In addition, progress continues on the development of a 3-mode
programmable logic controller (PLC) setting.
These cranes are not one-size-fits-all, instead they differ in aspects such gantry speed, trolley acceleration,
hoist deceleration, and spreader delays. Trainees will soon have the opportunity to experience the range of
operational specifications present across the cranes on our waterfront without leaving the WTC.
The tender package for construction works can be found on Merx.com or is available for download online
at the following link: http://bcmea.com/contentpage.aspx?page=newwtcdkg&section=trn
To follow the project on Twitter, search the hashtag #BCMEA_STS.
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BCMEA Reps Attend National CMAC Meeting
The BCMEA was represented at the National Canadian Maritime Advisory Council (CMAC) in Ottawa by Macey Nielissen, Manager, Labour Relations and Peter Edwards, Director – Training, Safety and Recruitment,
from November 4th to 6th.
CMAC is Transport Canada’s national consultative body for marine matters.
Subjects discussed included:
• The development and acceptance of international conventions, regulations, codes, standards, and
recommendations;
• The development and implementation of national statutes, regulations, codes, standards, recommendations and procedures;
• Operations and services;
• Other matters related to marine safety, marine services, marine pollution prevention and response,
and marine security.
Subjects that generated a significant amount of discussion were issues around TSC renewal/revocation, terrorism threats, the new Canada - European Union Economic and Trade Agreement, and renewing interest in
marine careers.
Standing Committees also met, discussing issues and topics relative to their area to make recommendations for consideration:
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BCMEA Reps Attend National CMAC Meeting (continued)
• Construction and Equipment
• Domestic Vessel Regulatory Oversight
• Environment
• Fishing Vessel Safety
• Marine Policy
• Marine Security
• Navigation and Operations
• Personnel
• Recreational Boating
Other attendees included representatives from ILWU Canada and Locals 500, 502, 514, and 400. CMAC was
also an excellent forum for BCMEA and ILWU reps to discuss other relevant topics offline such as the recent
changes to the Canada Labour Code, Part II.
The Western Marine Community Coalition also organized breakfast meetings with Transport Canada and the
Coast Guard to promote networking and discussion of issues relevant to the west coast.
Minister Leitch Promotes Psychological Health And
Safety In The Workplace
www.news.gc.ca
The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, delivered opening remarks at a symposium on psychological health and safety in the workplace and best practices in the
federal sector.
The symposium, hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress and Federally Regulated Employers – Transportation and Communications, brought together stakeholders and experts in the field of psychological health in
the workplace. Participants shared their insights and experiences, and discussed how to foster well-being
and address psychological health and safety issues at work.
In her speech, Minister Leitch commended participants for coming together at the symposium to tackle the
issue, and encouraged employers to take proactive measures, such as implementing the National Standard
of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
She also spoke about psychological health and safety as it relates to young workers, who are typically more
likely than older workers to suffer from mental injuries in the workplace such as post-traumatic stress.
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring Canadian workplaces are safe, healthy and productive.
By developing, administering and enforcing workplace legislation and health and safety regulations, including the Canada Labour Code, the Government’s Labour Program is keeping Canada’s labour force strong,
healthy and competitive.
Minister Leitch made her comments at a seminar organized by John Beckett, BCMEA VP of Training, Safety
and Recruitment and FETCO Part II Committee Chair, and Andrea Peart of the CLC. Also representing the
waterfront industry were a representative from the MEA, ILWU Local 500 Vice President Antonio Pantusa,
and ILWU Canada 3rd Vice President and Local 502 executive member Romeo Bordignon.
http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do;jsessionid=dd1eb5d7d0eb0eaaaf8dc52ea8a6bd664a2cc3dd817c844477efadba1034b5c8.e34Rc
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BCMEA Manager of Labour Relations Macey Nielissen
Speaks to Students at Queen’s University
Queen’s University alumni and current Manager of Labour Relations, Macey Nielissen, returned to the Master of Industrial Relations class of 2015 to give her thanks for a so far successful and prosperous career in
the labour relations field.
The MIR degree offered at Queen’s University is aimed at developing the knowledge and competencies that
labour relations professionals need to fulfill their professional roles. The MIR provides vast learning outcomes
including: an understanding of the laws governing individual employment and collective bargaining relationships, the capacity to collect and analyze data on current workplace issues and negotiation strategies.
Aside from academics, students are then faced with the reality of today’s competitive job market. Macey’s role
was to provide an informal atmosphere and opportunity for students of the program to ask questions about
the interview process, networking, negotiating their first contract and what to expect in a typical LR position.
Although Macey reminded students that her experience was unique, she tried to answer students’ questions
as generally as possible in order to provide them valuable responses. She was not naïve to the challenges
of the program itself and field of HR and LR, which she believes was appreciated by the students; “It’s not
often that students are able to express their fears and ask honest questions in a University environment – I
tried to provide a non-judgmental, empathetic space for the students”.
Macey expressed her deep gratitude for professors like Robert Hickey, Unions and Collective Bargaining
and Deborah Leighton, Labour Law for having a profound effect on her learning ability during her time in the
program and igniting her interest and passion in the field of labour relations.
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Tweet of the Week
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ILWU INDUSTRY TRAINER PROFILE
Trainer: Gurdial Takhar
What do you train? I’m a Lashing Trainer for Local 502
Do you hold any other ratings? Head Checker, Multi trailer (3 trailers),
Topside, and Labourer
How many years have you worked in the industry? I came into the
industry in 1999 – so 15 years
What did you do before coming in to the industry? I worked for “Once
Master Bakery” as a Bread Baker and as a Driver – I used to start work
at 5am!
What do you like about training? I like being a coach. I want to give
people the right technique so that they can work safely. When there are
green workers on a vessel or on the dock I pair with them to make sure
they are practicing the right technique as they work. I also make sure that new workers they are not
trying compete with workers who are much more experienced. I want them to be safe. I am also in the
Lashing committee and in the Safety Committee – I help identify the hazardous parts of the job, and
help determine how to deal with them safely.
What do you do when you aren’t working? I use to be a wrestler – and now I coach wrestling to young
children (6-9 yr olds) – in fact my young sons are now learning to wrestle.
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BCMEA Weekly Health & Safety Message
Workplace Safety:
FATIGUE
The tragedies of Chernobyl, Three Mile Island and the Exxon Valdez all occurred during the
night shift.
Fatigue is a critical occupational safety concern for shift workers, especially workers in the
transportation industry. Off the job, being overtired creates a risk for anyone who undertakes
an activity that requires concentration and quick response -- from driving, to home repair, to
skiing. And exhaustion is one of the most common health complaints for Canadian workers,
especially women.
HOW TO FIGHT FATIGUE
Despite the fact that working nights and early mornings does not promote good health, shift
work is a necessary part of today’s work environment. Expensive machinery has to operate to its
capacity. Goods have to arrive “just in time.” Patients in hospitals need care around the clock.
Lifestyle, operations and physiological disorders are key components in the fight against fatigue.
Workers can reduce fatigue through proper nutrition, stress control and exercise. A healthy
diet provides longer-lasting energy -- concentrate on complex carbohydrates (starch) rather
than simple carbohydrates (sugar); and avoid fatty foods and junk food. Don’t let negative circumstances get the better of you. And regular exercise is important -- cardiovascular, muscle
strengthening and flexibility.
Employers can avoid placing workers in jeopardy by analyzing working conditions, addressing
operational safety disincentives and conducting sleep-safety training. Shorter shifts and work
rotation schedules that go in the direction of the sun (morning, afternoon, night) have been
found to reduce the negative effects.
http://canadasafetycouncil.org/workplace-safety/fatigue
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Industry News Links
Shippers drive up Asia-U.S. air cargo prices as port congestion worsens
http://www.joc.com/air-cargo/shippers-drive-asia-us-air-cargo-prices-port-congestion-worsens_20141113.html
Lunch with Kirk LaPointe
http://www.bcbusiness.ca/people/lunch-with-kirk-lapointe
China coal imports down 7.7% y/y
http://www.ihsmaritime360.com/article/15382/china-coal-imports-down-7-7-y-y
ILWU members walk out in Oakland
http://www.joc.com/port-news/us-ports/port-oakland/ilwu-members-walk-out-oakland_20141110.html
China Oct. exports up but legitimacy of data still a concern
http://www.joc.com/international-trade-news/china-oct-exports-legitimacy-data-still-concern_20141109.html
B.C. welcomes establishment of Canadian RMB hub
http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/11/bc-welcomes-establishment-of-canadian-rmb-hub.html
Seaspan Celebrates Completion of Vancouver Shipyard’s $170M Modernization Project
http://www.seaspan.com/2014/seaspan-celebrates-completion-vancouver-shipyards-170m-modernization-project/
Prime Minister wraps up third official visit to China
http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?mthd=tp&crtr.page=2&nid=902479&crtr.tp1D=1
B.C. company cracks Korean market
http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/11/bc-company-cracks-korean-market.html
Reforms Needed to Advance LNG in Asia
http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/Reforms-Needed-to-Advance-LNG-in-Asia-2014-11-08
‘Everyone has to pitch in’ to fix LA-LB problems, Seroka says
http://www.joc.com/port-news/us-ports/port-los-angeles/%E2%80%98everyone-has-pitch%E2%80%99fix-la-lb-problems-seroka-says_20141107.html
Western Premiers Ask Feds For $1 Billion To Bolster Asia-Pacific Trade
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/11/06/western-canada-asia-pacific-trade_n_6116896.html
B.C.’s pulp industry receives belated export market recognition
http://www.biv.com/article/2014/11/bcs-pulp-industry-receives-belated-export-market-r/
What’s Next For The Steel Box That Changed The World?
http://blogs.sap.com/innovation/industries/whats-next-steel-box-changed-world-01357634
CMAC to set up arbitration centre in Hong Kong
http://www.ihsmaritime360.com/article/15351/cmac-to-set-up-arbitration-centre-in-hong-kong
IANA: North American intermodal on track for 5 percent growth
http://www.joc.com/rail-intermodal/class-i-railroads/iana-north-american-intermodal-track-5-percentgrowth_20141110.html
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Industry Events Calendar
November 14, 2014
Plimsoll Club Annual Gala 2014
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
http://www.plimsollclub.ca/
November 22, 2014
Crossroads Hospice Society’s Annual Fundraising
Gala
Hard Rock Casino
http://www.treasuresofchristmas.ca/
November 26-27, 2014 Port Security Summit
London, UK
http://www.wplgroup.com/aci/conferences/eu-mpx2.asp
December 3, 2014 19th Fields on Wheels Conference
Wheat, Chaff and Steel: Grain Transportation in
the 21st Century
Delta Winnipeg Hotel
Winnipeg, MB
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/ti/2874.html
December 3, 2014
BC Chamber of Commerce’s Evening With
Premier Clark and the Cabinet Ministers
December 9, 2014
BC Chamber of Commerce’s Evening with BC’s
Deputy Minister’s Dinner
January 28-29, 2015 Cargo Logistics Canada Expo & Conference
Vancouver Convention Centre West
http://www.cargologisticscanada.com
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Dispatch Shortage Statistics
For the Period Sunday November 2nd, 2014 to Saturday November 8th, 2014
JOB
BULK OPERATOR
BULLDOZER
BULLDOZER(SHIP)
CHECKER (DOCK)
CLASS #1 AIR
DOCK GANTRY
ELECTRICIAN
F.E.L.
F.E.L. (SHIP)
H.D. MECHANIC
HATCH TENDER
HEAD CHKR
HT SIGNALS
LABOUR
LOCIE ENGINEER
MILLWRIGHT
PAINTER
PLUMBER
RACK & S/HOIST
RED DOG CRANE
RUBBER TIRE GTY
SWITCHMAN
WELDER
WHEAT MACHINE
WHEAT SPECIALTY
WINCH DRIVER
TOTAL
Jobs cut prior
to dispatch
(unable to fill)
Jobs filled thru
employee
extensions
1
1
3
Jobs filled by
employee
double shifting
2
2
1
4
1
Jobs filled by
local 502
employees
Jobs filled by
Jobs left
transferring unfilled after
employees
dispatch
3
3
7
1
2
2
6
1
4
1
9
18
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
4
11
TOTAL
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
7
1
46
4
43
8
11
3
2
1
9
14
4
2
18
1
2
1
1
1
6
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
3
11
1
109
How were shortages handled by Dispatch?
Jobs left unfilled after dispatch, 43, 1.19%
Jobs filled by hall employees, 3499, 96.98%
Other, 109, 3.02%
Jobs cut prior to dispatch (unable to fill), 5,
0.14%
Jobs filled thru employee extensions, 4,
0.11%
Jobs filled by transferring employees, 46,
1.27%
Jobs filled by employee double shifting, 11,
0.30%
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Vancouver Casual Employee
% Dispatched per Dispatch Board
100%
Last 7 Days
90%
Last 30 Days
80%
Last 365 Days
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
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Future BCMEA Meeting Dates:
Board of Directors Meeting
November 25th, 2014
9:30am - Noon
5th Floor Boardroom
349 Railway Street
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE
MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN
FEBRUARY 2015.
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