Another very successful training season

The 2010 training courses offered by the Seafarers’ Training Institute (STI) in cooperation with the participating companies was, once again, a very successful training program. Members who attended the training courses dispensed by professional instructors reported they enjoyed the theoretical and practical sessions offered. They were particularly pleased with the emphasis given by the instructors on the development of methods to work more safely and efficiently.

The courses were offered this winter to AB’s, mechanical assistants, tunnelmen and galley personnel.

Members who attended the courses offered this winter are featured on pages 8 and 9 of this edition of The Canadian Sailor. They deserve our congratulations and we wish them success in their career.

More training ahead

The STI Technical Committee will undertake, over the coming months, a thorough review of all training programs offered by STI, including course contents. The primary objective is to ensure our training programs cover all areas and meet the requirements of the Marine Occupational Health and Safety (MOHS) Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Labour Code.

In addition to ensuring S.I.U. members continue to receive the best and most updated training, STI trustees want to give members who have attended our training courses five years ago or more, the opportunity to be brought up to date on the latest information available to protect their health and safety.

More information on the programs that will be offered next winter will be provided in the forthcoming editions of The Canadian Sailor.

Keep your personal file updated

Our records Department has mailed out receipts acknowledging the union dues paid out to your Union. Unfortunately, many have been returned by Canada Post indicating that the addressee had moved.

If you have not received this important document that entitles you to credits on your income tax report, please communicate with the Records Department.

We take this opportunity to remind all members of the importance to advise the Records Department of any changes in their personal information, such as marital status, home address and telephone numbers. We understand members may advise their employers of changes to important information but your Records Department should also be notified to make sure you receive the annual receipt of Union dues you have paid to the S.I.U. and which entitle you to Income Tax credits, your copy of The Canadian Sailor and other important communications from your Union.

Enjoy a good season and work safely.