Business Representatives

Kyle Franzen – Directing Business Representative
Direct:  780-414-1985
Main:  780-414-1499 ext 4
Cellular:  780-499-4433

IAMLL1722 – Diamond
IAMLL1722 – UFCW Clerical Workers
IAMLL1722 – UFCW Reps
IAMLL1722 – Wajax
IAMLL2583 – De Havilland
IAMLL2583 – Viacore
IAMLL0099 – Finning
IAMLL0099 – Kal Tire

Victor Quintanilla – Business Representative
Direct:  780-414-1981
Main:  780-414-1499 ext 3
Cellular:  780-919-4379

IAMLL1722 – Cummins Calgary
IAMLL1722 – Cummins Edmonton
IAMLL1722 – Strongco
IAMLL0099 – Finning (D50) Warehouse
IAMLL0099 – Leavitt
IAMLL0099 – Weldco

Steve Luba – Business Representative
Direct:  780-414-1982
Main:  780-414-1499 ext 6
Cellular:  780-231-0884

IAMLL1722 – Daiken
IAMLL1722 – Shepherd’s Care
IAMLL0099 – Finning
IAMLL0099 – Kal Tire

Business Representatives must have continuous good standing for at least two years prior to nomination and be free from delinquencies of any nature to a Local Lodge, District Lodge or Grand Lodge.  The candidates must be a member of one or more of the affiliated Local Lodges for at least two years prior to nomination and must have attended at least 50 percent of the regular meetings of the Local Lodge(s) held during the previous 12 month period ending the date nominations close.   The Directing Business Representative position will be elected by District Delegates at a regular meeting at the end of the DBR’s respective term.  Business Representative duties shall include:

  • Handling all grievances which cannot be settled by the Local Shop Committee in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreements with the employers.
  • Responsible for negotiations of all agreements under District Lodge jurisdiction.
  • Confer with and advise Local and District Lodge Executive officers and committees as occasions require.
  • Organize all eligible workers within the jurisdiction of the District Lodge.
  • Attend, whenever possible, all Local and District Lodge Executive Board regular and special meetings.
  • Perform to the best of the Business Representative’s ability other duties assigned by the District Lodge Executive Board through the President.
  • Provide a written report of activities for District Lodge Executive Board meetings.
  • Shall have voice but not be entitled to move or second motions or amendments thereto or vote on any question at District Lodge Executive Board, regular or special meetings, except as provided in Article VI, Section 1 and Article V, Section 3 of the District 14 bylaws.