<p><strong>About:</strong></p>
<p>Carpenters Local 1256 in Sarnia was founded in 1942, amid World War II, as part of the broader effort to organize skilled workers in construction and carpentry. The union grew as Sarnia's industrial base expanded, particularly with the rise of the oil and chemical industries in the post-war years. Over time, Local 1256 played a key role in advocating for fair wages, better working conditions, and safety standards for carpenters in the region. We currently have 969 members in Local 1256. </p>
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<p><strong>Resources:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="mailto:bgasbarro@globalben.com%20">Global Benefits Administrator- Beatrice Gasbarro</a></li>
<li><a href="mailto:vbaniqued@globalben.com">Global Benefits Pension- Victoria Baniqued</a></li>
<li><a href="mailto:cfrith@globalben.com">Global Benefits Claims- Cali Frith</a></li>
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<p><strong>Contacts:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Ves Suvajac</strong><br />Local Union Coordinator<br /><a href="mailto:vsuvajac@ubcja.ca">vsuvajac@ubcja.ca</a><br />226-932-0438<br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Erik Illemann</strong><br />Business Representative<br /><a href="mailto:eillemann@ubcja.ca">eillemann@ubcja.ca</a><br />519-918-1256<br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Kathy Sykes</strong><br />Book Keeping / Accounts Payable<br /><a href="mailto:ksykes@ubcja.ca">ksykes@ubcja.ca</a><br />519-344-2352 ext. 1 <br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Lyndsey Joseph</strong><br />Dispatcher<br /><a href="mailto:local1256_dispatch@ubcja.ca">local1256_dispatch@ubcja.ca</a><br />519-344-2352 ext. 0<br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Skye Letourneau</strong><br />Training Administrator<br /><a href="mailto:local1256_training@ubcja.ca">local1256_training@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Dave Chatterton</strong><br />Training Coordinator<br /><a href="mailto:dchatterton@ubcja.ca">dchatterton@ubcja.ca</a><br />519-344-2352 ext. 2008<br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Ian Roberts</strong></li>
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