As the local's Organizer from July 1996 - Dec. 1997, Phil conducted Organizing drives against nonunion employers such as Alert, Apple, Betts and Bridge Electric Corp., Cobra, Coval and Harbor Electric, Just Repairs, Swiftsure Electric and Trilec Installations. At the same time, pressuring Provincial and Federal Governments to enforce minimum labour legislation, Fair Wage Laws, Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, The Apprenticeship Act and the Canadian Electrical Code.
As Business Representative from Jan. 1998 - Dec. 1999, Phil continued to Organize with drives against Goodhope Electric, Cougar Pacific Controls and Puntledge Plumbing and Power, now preparing and presenting our Labour Relations Board cases and Grievances evolving from our Collective Agreements. While servicing the Marine section of the local, sitting as Delegate to the Victoria District Metal Trades Council and Dockyard Trades and Labour Council and Co-Chairman on the Committee struck to rewrite the (DTLC's) Constitution and Bylaws.
As Assistant Business Manager from Jan. 2000 - June 2002, Phil continued his duties Organizing Nanaimo Shipyard, Tradewinds Electric and the E&N Railway, co-authored the Council of Railway Unions Constitution and Bylaws. Began writing members, Workers Compensation Board Appeals, worked "hand in glove" with the Webmaster in the Start up of the locals website and 100th year DVD project. The Collective Agreements Phil has Negotiated are clean, clear documents giving our members superior working rules and good solid increases into wages and benefits. One thing Phil has learned is, to be very aware of what is taking place around the rest of North America and the World, as it may end up on our doorstep one day, and finally, without our membership, that means you, this is all for nothing.....
Phil has served as;
Seven (7) time Delegate
to
the Western Canada Utility
Conference.
Six (6) time Delegate to the BCYT Building and Construction
Trades Council Convention.
Seven (7) time Delegate
to
the IBEW All Canada Progress Meeting.
Five (5) time Delegate to the Western Canada Organizing Conference.
Four (4) time Delegate to the BC Federation of Labour
Convention.
Committee member to their Labour Board Advocates Working Group, Legislative Committee and Political Action Committee.
Delegate to the 36th International IBEW Convention.
President of the Vancouver Island Building Construction Trades Council.
Executive Council Member to the IBEW Provincial Council.
President to the Vancouver Island Council of Railway Unions.
Executive Council Member to the Highway Constructors Council.
Trustee to the IBEW Local 230 Cablevision Health and Welfare plan.
Trustee to the IBEW Local 230 Construction Health and Welfare Plan.
Trustee to the IBEW Local 230 Bursary Fund.
Trustee to the IBEW Local 230 Pension Fund.
Member of the Western Joint Electrical Training Society.
Member of the Program Advisory Committee at Camosun College.
Labour Related Courses taken, Shop Steward Training, Sexual Harassment, COMET 1 & 2, Organizing Law, Leadership Training, Building the Local Union, Strategic Planning, Critical Thinking, Arbitration Training, Workers Compensation Claims Management, BC Justice Institute, Conflict Resolution in the Workplace, Dealing with Anger, Negotiations 1 & 2, Mediation 1 & 2. Business Management, Marketing and Psychology.
My vision for the local, is one solidly planted in the Labour Relations Arena, Strong, Fair and Credible Leadership that our Local can be built upon.
I require your support and encourage you to contact me if you need assistance.
In Solidarity,
Philip M Venoit
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
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