The B.C. caucus has made proposals, but, since no local in the west is contributing, these have been turned down. All locals are urged to get employers to contribute at president council meetings. The Vancouver office is looking to set up a trades conference within 1 year to deal with trades related issues. This is important in view of the changes that are still happening in the trades. Job Evaluation Locals are asked to send names of the local committee members.
Training is available.
Western region forestry conference 2001 Conference to be held June 1 to June 3 in Campbell River. Delegates are asked to book early, as rooms are limited at this time of the year. An agenda will be sent soon. The conference call will be sent out soon. Local training is to be available after the CLC winter school.