ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 17-08
TO ALL MEMBERS
August 5, 2008

2008 ONTARIO APPRENTICE COMPETITION
       CROWN PLAZA OTTAWA HOTEL
                  101 LYON STREET
                OTTAWA, ONTARIO

The 2008 Ontario Sheet Metal Apprentice Competition will be held in Ottawa from Wednesday, September 24 to Saturday, September 27.   The schedule is as follows: 

Wednesday, September 24
6:00 p.m.                        Apprentice Briefing                  Panorama Room
6:30 p.m.                        Reception                                 Panorama Room

Thursday, September 25
8:45 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m.     Theory Exam                              Pinnacle Room 
1:00 p.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.      Pattern Development                  

Friday, September 26
8:45 a.m. ~ 5:30 p.m.       Project Fabrication                    Sparks Street Mall
                                                                                      (in front of CBC Building
                                                                                      172-190 Sparks Street)   
Saturday, September 27
6:00 p.m.                        Reception                                 Industrial Ballroom A/B    
7:00 p.m.                        Awards Dinner                           Industrial Ballroom A/B

OSM is prepared to cover the cost of the Awards Dinner and accommodation on Saturday night at Sheraton Ottawa Hotel for any member contractor wishing to attend the 2008 Ontario Apprentice Competition. Contractors, particularly those having apprentices competing, are encouraged to be present on Saturday evening.  It is most heartening for an apprentice to be called up to receive his certificate or prize in the presence of his employer. 

If you would like a hotel reservation and like to attend the Awards Dinner, or any information on this event, please call Joan Altmann at 905-886-9627 no later than Friday, August 29.   Thank you.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 18-08
TO ALL MEMBERS
July 24, 2008

GROUP BENEFIT INSURANCE

We are pleased to announce that after reviewing a number of proposals, the Group’s Board of Directors has selected Kawano Assurance as the provider of Benefit Insurance for our member contractors and their salaried employees.

Kawano Assurance, as part of its proposal, provided data on a few of our member companies who currently have non-group benefit coverage for their salaried staff and in all cases, Kawano Assurance was able to provide similar coverage at significantly reduced rates.

We have provided Kawano Assurance’s representative, Mr. Bob Kawano, with a membership list but it will take time for him to contact all our member companies. For members who have an immediate interest, please contact Mr. Kawano by telephone at 416-464-2579 or by “E” mail, kawano@pathway.com. 

If you have any questions regarding this new membership benefit, please call the Group Office.
 

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 16-08
TO ALL MEMBERS
June 11, 2008
 

ONTARIO CONSTRUCTION SECRETARIAT SPEAKER SERVICES

Accompanying is information regarding the OCS’s new speaker series as follows:

 June 25, 2008, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

       Speaker:     Jim Mathis on “Leading with Spirit”

       Location:     Paramount (Local 27), 222 Rowntree Dairy Road, Woodbridge

September 24, 2008, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

       Speaker:     Mark Breslin on “Alpha Dogs”

       Location:     Liuna Local 183 Union Hall, 1263 Wilson Avenue, Toronto

November 12, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

       Speaker:     Charles Vander Kooi on “People Management”

       Location:     Operating Engineers Hall Local 793

                           2245 Speers Road, Oakville

Registration is now open for the June 25 speaker, Jim Mathis.  Please call the Group Office for the registration form.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 14-08
MEMBERS OF TORONTO, PETERBOROUGH, SUDBURY, SAULT STE. MARIE, & THUNDER BAY
April 23, 2008

OSM CONTRACTOR EDUCATION SERIES
JOBSITE PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008

On Thursday, June 5, 2008 OSM will hold its second Jobsite Productivity Management Seminar/Workshop for the members of the Toronto, Peterborough, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay areas.  This is a one-day seminar/workshop designed specifically for sheet metal/mechanical contractors and will outline specific measures for your firm to save 10% to 30% of its projected manhours.  Attendees are requested to bring an “Example Project” to the seminar/workshop (see attached).

Place:                                     Thornhill Room
                                               Sheraton Parkway Hotel
                                                600 Highway 7 East
                                                Richmond Hill                                     

Presenter:                              Mr. Kerry O’Brien, P.Eng.
                                               Construction Productivity Consultants

Who Should Attend:         Any company representative involved with the successful completion of a project

Included:                                 Seminar including a Productivity Manual
                                               Continental Breakfast, Break Beverages and Lunch

Cost Per Attendee:               $35.00

Note:                                       OSM will subsidize one attendee per company from Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury in the amount of $550.

Please complete the attached Registration Form and return it with your cheque to:   

Ontario Sheet Metal and Air Handling Group
30 Wertheim Court, Unit 26
Richmond Hill, ON  L4B lB9           

DUE TO RESTRICTED SPACE ALLOTMENT ONLY
THE FIRST FORTY (40) REGISTRANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED

For an Attendee Preparation List, please call the Group Office 

 

 CONTRACTOR EDUCATION SERIES

 JOBSITE PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT SEMINAR/WORKSHOP

JUNE 5, 2008

 REGISTRATION FORM

Firm:            ____________________________________________________

Contact:    ____________________________________________________

Phone:         ______________________  

Fax:              _____________________

 Email:         _______________________

 Number of Attendees:      ________

Payment Enclosed:             ________      

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 13-08
TO: ALL INDUSTRY FUND CONTRIBUTORS
April 21, 2008

RECOGNITION OF CLADDING AND DECKING AS A REGISTERED TRADE

This is a reminder of our Bulletin #05-08 in regard to a Letter of Understanding recognizing a training program and participating in an application under the TQAA relating to an affiliated trade for Sheeting and Decking. 

We have had several meetings with the Government’s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the preliminary discussions relating to the recognition of cladding and decking as a registered trade are encouraging.  By having the industry recognized as a registered trade, it becomes an apprenticeable trade with Government funding being available for training.

 We would like to thank those member who have written letters of support to have Cladding and Decking as a registered trade affiliated with the Sheet Metal trade under the TGA.  

 More letters of support are required and we would ask that you write a letter on your letterhead and forward the letter to the Group Office.

 Two draft form letters are attached for your assistance.

 Thank you for your co-operation in this endeavour.

DRAFT FORM LETTER (1)

 March 31, 2008

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Mowat Block, 900 Bay Street
3rd Floor, Queen’s Park
Toronto, ON
M7A 1L2

Re:      Cladding and Decking – Registered Trade

Dear Sir:

We are a sheet metal contracting firm in the Province of Ontario who works exclusively in the cladding and decking component of the industry. 

Currently, there is no formal training or any formally-recognized training for individuals working in this industry in the Province.  A high number of our employees are now planning retirement and attracting new people to this industry is difficult.  We believe this situation would be lessened if the trade was a registered trade in the Province.

 We support the endeavour to have siding and decking as a registered grade affiliated with the sheet metal trade under the TQA.

 Yours sincerely,

 DRAFT FORM LETTER (2)

March 31, 2008

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Mowat Block, 900 Bay Street
3rd Floor, Queen’s Park
Toronto, ON
M7A 1L2

Re:      Cladding and Decking – Registered Trade

Dear Sir:

We are a sheet metal contracting firm in the Province of Ontario who from time to time would engage in the cladding and decking component of the industry.

Currently, there is no formal training or any formally-recognized training for individuals working in this industry in the Province.  With this situation, it makes it difficult to attract individuals to, and retain them in, this trade.

We support the endeavour to have siding and decking as a registered trade affiliated with the sheet metal trade under the TQA.

Yours sincerely,

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 12-08
TO: OSM MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES
April 21, 2008

PROVINCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Ontario Government’s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities is currently seeking new members for the sheet metal industry’s Provincial Advisory Committee.

 There are a couple of openings occurring in late spring for new management members.

The term of the government appointment is three years and the committee members are required to attend three to four meetings a year in Toronto.  The duration of each meeting is usually six to eight hours and the government pays for all out-of-pocket expenses.

Qualifying criteria are as follows:

Ø     The applicant must be a management representative
Ø     The applicant has held a C of Q in the sheet metal industry

Please advise the Group Office of your interest in this posting and we will assist in the completion of the necessary application forms.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 11-08
TO: ALL EMPLOYERS OF SMWIA, LOCAL UNION NOS. 30, 47, 235, 269, 397,473, 504, 537,
539, AND 562
 April 14, 2008

2007  - 2010 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
WAGE SCHEDULE AMENDMENTS
KINGSTON - APPENDIX "C"

Please be advised that SMWIA Local Union 269, Kingston, has voted to increase its Pension Fund by $0.50. This increase raises the Pension Fund from $6.25 to $6.75.  This revision is effective as of May 1, 2008.

The revised applicable rate schedules reflecting the revised Union Pension Fund increase were mailed to your office.

NOTE!            This revision affects the Kingston Monetary Conditions in Appendix “C” and Appendix “A” only.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Group Office.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 10-08
TO: ALL EMPLOYERS OF SMWIA, LOCAL UNION NOS. 30, 47, 235, 269, 397,473, 504, 537,
539, AND 562
 April 14, 2008

NEW EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS POSTER

The Employment Standards Act, 2000 requires that employers post at least one employment standards poster in each workplace.  The poster must be the most recent version published by the Minister of Labour, and it must be in a conspicuous location.

A new version was released in February 2008 and reflects recent changes to employment standards with respect to Minimum Wage, Reservist Leave, Declared Emergency Leave, Family Day and Family Medical Leave.

The new poster can be downloaded from the Ministry website at http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/poster.html. Alternately, employers may order copies of the poster from Service Ontario Publications.

We are currently in a transition period, during which time employers who have not posted the new poster version may be issued a Compliance Order by an employment standards officer. Employers will not be subject to Notices of Contravention or prosecutions unless they fail to comply with a Compliance Order.

 The transition period will end on April 11, 2008.  After this date, employers will be subject to the full range of employment standards enforcement measures, including fines.

 

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 09-08
TO: ALL EMPLOYERS OF SMWIA, LOCAL UNION NOS. 30, 47, 235, 269, 397,473, 504, 537,
539, AND 562
 April 14, 2008
 

2007  - 2010 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
WAGE SCHEDULE AMENDMENTS
LONDON - APPENDIX "D"

Please be advised that SMWIA Local Union 473, London, has voted to increase its Union Dues Promotion Fund by $0.02 from $0.78 to $0.80.

 This revision is effective as of May 1, 2008.

 NOTE!            This revision affects the London Monetary Conditions in Appendix “B” and Appendix “A” only.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Group Office.

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ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 08-08
TO: ALL EMPLOYERS OF SMWIA, LOCAL UNION NOS. 30, 47, 235, 269, 397,473, 504, 537,
539, AND 562
 April 14, 2008

2007  - 2010 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
WAGE SCHEDULE AMENDMENTS
HAMILTON, BRANTFORD AND NIAGARA
APPENDIX "B"

Please be advised that SMWIA Local Union 537, Hamilton, Brantford and Niagara has voted to increase its Health & Welfare Contributions by $0.50 from $2.38 to $2.88.

 This revision is effective as of May 1, 2008.

 The revised applicable rate schedules reflecting the revised Health and Welfare Contributions were mailed to your company.

 NOTE!            This revision affects the Hamilton, Brantford and Niagara Monetary Conditions in Appendix “B” and Appendix “A” only.  

 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Group Office.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 07-08
TO: ALL EMPLOYERS OF SMWIA, LOCAL UNION NOS. 30, 47, 235, 269, 397,473, 504, 537,
539, AND 562
 
April 14, 2008

2007  - 2010 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
WAGE SCHEDULE AMENDMENTS
THUNDER BY APPENDIX "J"

Please be advised that SMWIA Local Union 397, Thunder Bay, has voted to increase its Pension Fund by $0.25 from $5.50 to $5.75.

They have also voted to increase their Union Dues Promotion Fund by $0.10 from $0.54 to $0.64.

These revisions are effective as of May 1, 2008.

The revised applicable rate schedules reflecting the revised Pension Fund and the Union Dues Promotion Fund increases were mailed to your comapny.

 NOTE!            This revision affects the Thunder Bay Monetary Conditions in Appendix “J” and Appendix “A” only.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Group Office.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 06-08
TO: ALL EMPLOYERS OF SMWIA, LOCAL UNION NOS. 30, 47, 235, 269, 397,473, 504, 537,
539, AND 562
April 14, 2008

2007  - 2010 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
WAGE SCHEDULE AMENDMENTS
WATERLOO/WELLINGTON APPENDIX L

Please be advised that SMWIA Local Union 562, Waterloo/Wellington, has voted to increase its Stabilization Fund by $0.23 from $0.97 to $1.20.  This revision is effective as of May 1, 2008.

They have also voted to raise their Union Dues Promotion fund by $0.02 May 1, 2008 and $0.01 December 1, 2008.

All the revised applicable rate schedules reflecting the revised Stabilization fund and the Union Dues Promotion Fund increases were mailed to your company.

NOTE!            This revision affects the Waterloo/Wellington Monetary Conditions in Appendix “L” and Appendix “A” only.

if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Group Office.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 05-08
TO: ALL INDUSTRY FUND CONTRIBUTORS

March 25, 2008

RECOGNITION OF CLADDING AS A REGISTERED TRADE

At negotiations in 2007, the Parties agreed to enter into a Letter of Understanding recognizing a training program and participating in an application under the TQAA relating to an affiliated trade for Sheeting and Decking.

We have had an initial meeting with the Government’s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the preliminary discussions relating to the recognition of cladding and decking as a registered trade were encouraging. By having the industry recognized as a registered trade, it becomes an apprenticeable trade with Government funding being available for training.

Proper training for workers engaged in this industry has been too long ignored. The lack of formal training affects worker and jobsite safety, quality and proper installations as well as proper material handling methods and rates of production. As a recognized apprenticeship, it would greatly assist in the attraction and retention of employees.

We have taken the liberty of providing draft form letters supporting our position and request that you apply the intent to your letterhead and send the letters back to the Group Office so that we may submit the support letters as a package with our formal request.

DRAFT FORM LETTER (1)

March 31, 2008

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Mowat Block, 900 Bay Street

3rd Floor, Queen’s Park

Toronto, ON

M7A 1L2

Re:      Cladding and Decking – Registered Trade

Dear Sir:

We are a sheet metal contracting firm in the Province of Ontario who works exclusively in the cladding and decking component of the industry. 

Currently, there is no formal training or any formally-recognized training for individuals working in this industry in the Province.  A high number of our employees are now planning retirement and attracting new people to this industry is difficult.  We believe this situation would be lessened if the trade was a registered trade in the Province.

 We support the endeavour to have siding and decking as a registered grade affiliated with the sheet metal trade under the TQA.

 Yours sincerely,

DRAFT FORM LETTER (2)

March 31, 2008

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Mowat Block, 900 Bay Street

3rd Floor, Queen’s Park

Toronto, ON

M7A 1L2

Re:      Cladding and Decking – Registered Trade

Dear Sir:

 We are a sheet metal contracting firm in the Province of Ontario who from time to time would engage in the cladding and decking component of the industry.

 Currently, there is no formal training or any formally-recognized training for individuals working in this industry in the Province.  With this situation, it makes it difficult to attract individuals to, and retain them in, this trade.

 We support the endeavour to have siding and decking as a registered trade affiliated with the sheet metal trade under the TQA.

Yours sincerely,

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 04-08
TO:ALL EMPLOYERS OF SMWIA, LOCAL UNION NOS. 30, 47, 235, 269, 397,473, 504, 537,
539, AND 562 
February 19, 2008

LABOUR REQUIREMENT DATA

As we move forward in 2008, there appears to be a significant number of projects with varying manpower requirements taking place across the Province.  As you may imagine, this could be a logistical nightmare to have the number of men required in the right place at the right time.

In order to assist our labour partner in meeting your manpower requirements, please when you have secured the order, advise the union business manager of the project location of your anticipated manpower needs. He will need to know your total labour requirements with emphases on your anticipated manpower hiring schedule and your anticipated crew reduction schedule.  It is understood that these numbers you would be providing are floating targets and somewhat subject to revisions as the project proceeds.

A draft form was sent to you for your use in advising the union of your anticipated needs.

Please provide the Group Office with a copy of any correspondence you may have with the union relating to this subject and as well, keep the Group Office informed of all conversations with the local unions relating to their failure to meet your manpower requirements.  

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 03-08
TO: ALL MEMBERS & ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
February 25, 2008

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Enclosed is the official "Notice of Annual General Meeting" for 2008 as required by Ontario Corporate Regulation; we have also mailed you a copy of the 2008 Budget. 

We remind you that under current by-laws if you do not attend the Annual Meeting and you have not filed a completed Instrument of Proxy with the OSM office your vote will be registered by your local representative to the OSM Board of Directors, if  he is in attendance. 

 A current list of local representatives on the Board is shown below:

             Hamilton                             Carman Presti

            Kingston                              Harold Brough

            London                                 Vacant

            Ottawa                                  Danny Dillon

            Peterborough                     Terry Lawson

            Sarnia                                   Larry McDonald

            Sault Ste. Marie                 Vacant

            St. Catharines/Niagara   Marc Coons

            Sudbury                               Felix Lopes, Jr.

            Thunder Bay                      Michael George

            Toronto                                Peter Minialoff

            Waterloo/Wellington       Harry Vogt

            Windsor                               Steve Koutsonicolas

ONTARIO SHEET METAL AND AIR HANDLING GROUP
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

TAKE NOTICE that the Annual General Meeting of Members of the Ontario Sheet Metal and Air Handling Group will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 31, 2008, at the Paradisus Varadero Resort, Varadero, Cuba, for the purpose of:

 a.        receiving the financial statements and report of the auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007;

 b.        appointing auditors, and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration;

 c.        considering and, if thought fit, approving and ratifying all acts and proceedings of the Board of Directors and of the Officers of the Group since the last Annual General Meeting of Members as set forth or described in the minute books and/or in the financial statements of the Group;

 d.        considering and, if thought fit, approving the 2008 budget, copy of which is enclosed;

 e.        considering and approving the Area Assessment Schedules for 2008;

 f.          receiving reports on other Association activities and programs;

 g.        installing the Board of Directors for 2008-2009;

 h.        enacting, amending or repealing the By-Laws of the Group if required;

 i.          transacting such other business as may be outstanding and/or may properly be brought before the meeting.

 If you cannot be present, please sign and return by fax the enclosed Instrument of Proxy. If the member is a Corporation, the Instrument of Proxy must be under its Corporate Seal or under the hand of an Officer or Attorney so authorized.

Dated at Richmond Hill  this 25th day of  February,  2008.

                                      By Order of the Board of Directors

                                     _____________________________________

                                    Wayne Peterson, Executive Director

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

ONTARIO SHEET METAL AND AIR HANDLING GROUP

The undersigned member of the Ontario Sheet Metal and Air Handling Group hereby appoints:  Mr.                                    of                                                     or him failing, Mr.                                  of                                                     as Proxy of the undersigned, to vote for and on behalf of the undersigned at the Annual General Meeting at the Paradisus Varadero Resort, Varadero, Cuba, and any adjournments thereof and to vote and otherwise act thereat for and on behalf, in the name of the undersigned in respect of all matters which may come before the meeting in the same manner as the undersigned could do if personally present thereat, the undersigned hereby ratifying and confirming and agreeing to ratify and to confirm all which such Proxy may lawfully do by virtue hereof.

DATED at                            this             day of                         2008.

                                                                             Authorized Signature

                                                                             Member Firm

                                                                                                                    SEAL

                        PLEASE RETURN BY FAX TO 905-886-9959

It is of utmost importance that we receive your proxy

 if you do not intend to attend the Annual General Meeting. 

Thank you for your attention to this.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 02-08
TO: ALL MEMBERS 
February 4, 2008

WALLY MCINTOSH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 Wally McIntosh Memorial Scholarship.

     ONTARIO SHEET METAL AND AIR HANDLING GROUP
                                MEMORIAL  SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must:

Preference will be given to candidates whose connection is with persons involved directly with the sheet metal industry.

Instructions:

Applications must be in the OSM Office by April 25, 2008

 

Address ____________________________________________________________________________|

EMPLOYEE                                                      EMPLOYER
____________________________                   ____________________________
Name of father/mother of applicant                  Name of authorized representative
_____________________________                   ______________________________
Signature                                                            Signature
____________________________                    ______________________________
Date                                                                    Date

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 01-08
TO: ALL EMPLOYERS OF LOCAL UNION NOS. 30, 47, 235, 269, 397, 473, 504, 537, 539 AND 562 
January 15, 2008

PROVINCIAL TRAINING CENTRE

The Ontario Sheet Metal Workers' Training Centre in Oakville is now offering Schooling of the Sheet Metal Worker Trade.

Your apprentice(s) have indicated that their current College choice for schooling is other than the Ontario Sheet Metal Workers' Training Centre.

In order to change their schooling preference, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) needs notification and consent to make this change.  Please have your apprentice(s) sign and return to you the form.

Once you have received the form (s), please fax them to the Ontario Sheet Metal and Air Handling Group office at 905-886-9959.

Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 20-07
TO:  OSM Members & Local Associations
December 17, 2007

2008 ANNUAL CONVENTION-SPONSORSHIP

OSM’s 2008 Annual Convention is scheduled to be held in Varadero, Cuba from March 29 to April 5.

To assist us in offsetting the cost of the convention, we are approaching the Local Associations and our contractor members, requesting sponsorship donations.  We also ask our contractor members to approach their suppliers informing them of this great sponsorship opportunity.

During the convention, we have four functions that lend themselves to great sponsorship opportunities, the Welcome Cocktail Reception, the President’s Dinner, the Annual Golf Tournament and the Farewell Party.

For those willing to provide sponsorship funds, the Group would ensure that their names are recognized in the convention program.  All attendees will be advised verbally of the sponsors’ names at the event.  Recognition will be acknowledged in the convention edition of Crossflow, with a 3000 copy circulation and a draw for a feature article on the sponsor to be written and placed in the convention edition of Crossflow

We have three levels of sponsorship available:

 Gold                     $500

Silver                   $400

Bronze                $300

Thank you for taking the time to consider this great promotional opportunity.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 18-07
TO:  ALL EMPLOYERS OF LOCAL UNION NOS. 30, 47, 235, 269, 397, 473, 504, 537, 539 AND 562 
November 15, 2007

NEW STATUTORY "FAMILY DAY" HOLIDAY

The Ontario Government has proclaimed the third Monday in February to be a new statutory holiday, "Family day ."

In keeping with the Sheet Metal Provincial Collective Agreement Article 23.1, "any additional new statutory holidays if and when proclaimed by legislation," the third Monday of February will be observed as a holiday.

ONTARIO BULLETIN NO. 13-07
TO: ALL MEMBERS
July 4, 2007

GROUP INSURANCE FOR NON-UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES

OSM is currently investigating members’ interest in having Group Insurance made available to their non-unionized employees. 

It is anticipated this insurance would cover the following:

          Life 

         Accidental Death and Dismemberment

         Short-Term Disability

         Long-Term Disability

         Extended Health

        Dental

If enough interest is shown, we will put a draft plan together. To be able to work out plan costing, we would come to you for further information on the employees you would consider having covered by this OSM Group Plan.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Group Office.

Please advise your firm’s interest by return fax (905-886-9959):

Firm Name: _______________________________________________

Interest in proceeding to draft stage:   ________ Yes                      ________  No

Number of individuals you may consider registering:                    ______