Ironworkers Local Union 720 Dispatch Rules
Here is the updated version of the 2011 Ironworkers Local 720 Dispatch Rules. These rules apply to all Members. Please click here to download these Rules as a .pdf
Signing In
Rule 1
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Members may sign one list only. Members may only sign the list for which they are qualified for, as per their Government Certificate. (Journeyman Ironworker, Apprentice Ironworker, Journeyman Reinforcing Ironworker, Apprentice Reinforcing Ironworker, Journeyman Welder, Apprentice Welder, Probationary Member) |
Rule 2
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Members can register on the un-employed list when they have been laid-off, terminated, or quit their employment.
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Rule 3
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Workers Compensation, Medical Layoff and Attending School.
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Rule 4 |
A Member who contracts, or is involved with an Ironworker or Reinforcing company in a contractual basis, (as per the Constitution), Will not sign the un-employed list while that company is active. |
Rule 5 |
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Rule 6 | Members signing the un-employed list while employed will be subject to discipline and penalties as per the "Standard of Excellence" in the International constitution. |
Rule 7 | Members may appeal all dispatch rules to the Business Manager and or the Executive Board by using the "Appeal Form" |
Posting In For Jobs
Rule8
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Members have the option of being present for dispatch or may:
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Rule 9
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It is the member's responsibility to ensure that the Union Hall has the correct contact phone numbers for call backs and e-mail address for forwarding dispatch slips and information.
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Rule 10
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All post-ins or phone-ins must be received by the dispatch prior to the dispatch start time. No post-ins will be forwarded to the dispatcher after specified dispatch start time.
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Rule 11
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Name hires will be in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement.
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Rule 12
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Eligibility for dispatch i.e. Qualifications and or site, contractor, or camp suspensions, are at the Discretion of the Dispatcher.
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Rule 13 | Apprentice Members, Travel Cards, Probationary Members, will only be up-classed to their new Apprentice or Journey Person classification, upon Dispatch receiving, official proof of completion and receiving a passing mark as well as proof of having the required number of hours of experience required by Provincial Compulsory Trade Legislation. |
Rule 14 | Any person receiving a dispatch slip and then receiving a positive A&D test result will be assessed $200.00 fee as per the Standard of Excellence. |
Short Term Call
Rule 15
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