February 15, 2018
Boilermakers Participate in Jurisdiction Training
Back row (left to right): Cory Channon, James Wade (203), David Noel (Business Manager 73), Murdock MacDonald (73), Kent Oliver, Mitchell DeCoste (73), Jerry Flaherty (Business Manager 203), Jonathan Murphy (203), and Martin Stanton. Front row (left to right): Clint MacKay (203), Francois Chiasson (203), Troy White (203), Andre Morais (203), Kirk MacLeod (203) and Andrew Perry (203). Missing from photo is Lory Thomas (73).
During the same week the Boilermaker Project Management Program was taking place, on January 31st, the Boilermaker Jurisdiction Program was being conducted down the hall. Boilermakers from Local Lodges 73 & 203 participated in an 8-hour class led by the three top jurisdictional experts, International Representatives Marty Stanton, Cory Channon and Kent Oliver.
The Boilermakers were introduced to the history of jurisdiction, jurisdictional agreements between the IBB and the Ironworkers, United Association, Sheet Metal workers and Carpenters/Millwrights. The participants were instructed on how a job markup takes place, how to substantiate Boilermaker claims in the event of a dispute and how assignment appeals take place.
Virtual reality was also used in the training program.