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Registration for the CCGIC 2022 – Lineman
The registration period begins on February 21, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. and ends on March 4, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Those who submit their application will receive a written response before the end of March. ***PLEASE NOTE*** Graduate linemen must register for the CCGIC to...
The brand new hard hats are here!
THE BRAND NEW HARD HATS ARE HERE! They are ready to be picked up at the Quebec and Montreal offices. For our valued regional members Please contact your business agent to find out when he will be in your area. White hard hats They will be available at a later date due...
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination – ESDC
There have been recent changes made by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) regarding Canada’s Employment Insurance system in light of COVID-19 and an employer’s mandatory vaccination policy. CThese changes indicate that in most cases, if you lose or quit...
New MÉDIC Construction card
On January 1, 2020, you must present your new MÉDIC Construction card at your first visit to obtain reimbursement online, at your pharmacist, dentist and health care providers. For those who already had a MEDIC card, your old card number will no longer be valid. You...
Information regarding transportation, room and board
Details are as follows on the amounts paid for transportation and for room and board on special work sites. REVENU QUÉBEC—PROVINCIAL TAX The amounts set forth in the collective agreement shall not be included in the employee’s income. Therefore, they’re not taxable....
Recruiting period 2020 contestation
In order to centralize the requests for contestation, the CPQMCI and local union 568 invite you to fill out the form as well as the power of attorney that you will find in the link below: https://cpqmci.org/contestation-du-scrutin-syndical/ Thereafter, the CPQMCI will...
Price reduction on clothing line
The 568 shop - price drop (PDF)
Important notice – open period 2020
Back to work, a message from your Business Manager Guy Fournier
COVID-19
En raison du COVID-19 et afin de respecter les recommandations mises en place par le gouvernement, nous vous demandons de ne pas vous présenter aux bureaux. Nos agents d'affaires limiteront leurs visites sur les chantiers aux cas urgents seulement. Toutefois, sachez...
** NOTICE **
To all workers who are members of Local 568 of the IBEW/FIOE On March 23, 2020, in a press conference given by the Premier of Québec, Mr. François Legault announced the closing of all businesses deemed nonessential (construction) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for...
Direct deposit
Make your life easier! Register now for direct deposit with the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) on the online services to receive the following payments directly in your bank account: Vacation pay Health and dental insurance claim reimbursements Salary...
Inormation regarding transportation, room and board
Details are as follows on the amounts paid for transportation and for room and board on special work sites. REVENU QUÉBEC—PROVINCIAL TAX The amounts set forth in the collective agreement shall not be included in the employee’s income. Therefore, they’re not taxable....
New MÉDIC card
Starting January 1, 2020, you must present your new MÉDIC Construction card at your first visit to your pharmacist, dentist, and healthcare providers in order to obtain direct reimbursement. If you have already had a MÉDIC card, your old card number will no longer be...
Update on member files and gift 2020
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR THE MEMBERS OF LOCAL 568 Members of the Executive Board of Local Union 568 have decided to take a GREEN and TECHIE turn and move forward with all email correspondences such as: reminders of the local’s regular meetings, notices of dues, general...