<p><strong>Historical Background – Local 1541</strong></p>
<p>Floorlayers Union Local 1541 was chartered on March 27, 1947, under the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, marking the beginning of organized representation for floor covering installers across British Columbia. Emerging during a period of post-war growth, Local 1541 became the province’s principal voice for skilled flooring professionals, advocating for fair wages, safe workplaces, and superior trade standards.</p>
<p>Over the years, Local 1541 has played a vital role in shaping the province’s construction landscape and remains the only apprenticeship and training centre for flooring installers in British Columbia. Local 1541 continues to uphold the proud traditions of the trade—combining skill, integrity, and solidarity in service to its members and communities.</p>
<p><strong>Contacts:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Derrek Autzen</strong><br />Area Manager<br />778-456-3331<br />604-830-8772<br /><a href="mailto:dautzen@ubcja.ca">dautzen@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Alex Campos</strong><br />Organizer <br />778-231-3983<br /><a href="mailto:acampos@ubcja.ca">acampos@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Eliza Storrie</strong><br />BC Dispatcher<br />604-312-1197 (Capenters)<br />778-233-2574 (Pile drivers)<br /><a href="mailto:estorrie@ubcja.ca">estorrie@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Jeff Jensen</strong><br />Instructor<br />604-790-7001<br /><a href="mailto:jjensen@ubcja.ca">jjensen@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Ken Podgornik</strong><br />Respresentative<br />604-524-6900 ext 230<br />604-802-6985<br /><a href="mailto:kpodgornik@ubcja.ca">kpodgornik@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Mark Bevacqua</strong><br />Representative / Organizer<br />604-524-6900 ext 223<br />604-839-4264<br /><a href="mailto:markb@ubcja.ca">markb@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Megan Poynton</strong><br />Recruitmnet & Retention Coordinator for Western Canada<br />778-678-6638<br /><a href="mailto:mpoynton@ubcja.ca">mpoynton@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Robert Dolman</strong><br />Instructor<br />778-988-6958<br /><a href="mailto:rdolman@ubcja.ca">rdolman@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Sherine Elliott-Hylton</strong><br />Office Manager<br />437-4227-112<br /><a href="mailto:selliotthylton@ubcja.ca">selliotthylton@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Monica Tiwari</strong><br />Administrative Assistant - Membership<br />604-524-6900 ext 117<br /><a href="mailto:mtiwari@ubcja.ca">mtiwari@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Tanya Khanderia</strong><br />BCRCC & Floorlayer's Benefits Administrator<br />604-524-6900 ext 234<br /><a href="mailto:tanyak@ubcja.ca">tanyak@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Leighton Lee</strong><br />Training Admin<br />604-524-6900 ext 107<br /><a href="mailto:hkomar@ubcja.ca">hkomar@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Hanna Komar</strong><br />Traning Admin<br />604-524-6900 ext 110<br /><a href="mailto:llee@ubcja.ca">llee@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Warren Belous</strong><br />Representative / Organizer<br />604-355-9695<br /><a href="mailto:wbelous@ubcja.ca">wbelous@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Cody Withers</strong><br />Representative / Organizer<br />778-233-1767<br /><a href="mailto:cwithers@ubcja.ca">cwithers@ubcja.ca</a><br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Michael Harrington</strong><br />Legal Counsel<br />236-334-6245<br /><a href="mailto:mharrington@ubcja.ca">mharrington@ubcja.ca</a></li>
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<p><strong>Resources:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://tinyurl.com/mr2kbj6v">MIX 20/20 Dispatch Guide</a></li>
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