News for 2015
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December 22, 2015 - Master Rigger Training Update The Boilermaker Master Rigger program continues at the Lodge 146 Training Centre in Edmonton. [Read More] |
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December 7, 2015 - Boilermakers get the job done at Saint John refinery On Canada's east coast sits the largest refinery in the country, Irving Oil Refinery. In the fall of 2015, the refinery had a $200 million turnaround project known as Operation Falcon. International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 73 was there to supply the qualified Boilermakers that were needed to make the project a success. [Read More] |
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December 7, 2015 - Spring Shutdowns - North Dakota It's anticipated that Travel cards may be required for spring shutdowns in North Dakota. Members can log into Members only and view the December 1st announcement for more information. |
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December 4, 2015 - Canadians Can Prosper from Environmental Action Canadian IVP Joseph Maloney recently wrote an OP-ED in the Edmonton Journal. To read the article, click here. |
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November 24, 2015 - 2015 Boilermaker Project Management Class Director of National Training, Grant Jacobs, is proud to announce the completion of another successful class of Boilermaker project leaders. [Read More] |
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November 20, 2015 - West Coast Refinery In the Financial Post, David Black, CEO of Kitimat Clean Ltd, reports on the progress of his plan on building an oil refinery on the West Coast of Canada. To read the article, click here. |
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November 20, 2015 - Carbon Capture and Storage Project Recently, The StarPhoenix, a Saskatoon based newspaper, published an article on the Boundary Dam Project. To read the article, click here. Related Content: SaskPower to Capture 90% of Unit 3 CO2 at Boundary Dam Plant |
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November 11, 2015 - Boilermaker works to open trades to women If Jamie McMillan has her way, a lot more women will take up the Boilermaker trade and join our union in the years ahead. [Read More] |
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November 5, 2015 - Meet the new Liberal cabinet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed 30 members to his cabinet. Click here to see the full list of cabinet ministers and their bios. |
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November 3, 2015 - Remembrance Day: Lest we forget [Read More] |
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October 30, 2015 - Energy East: Ottawa needs to hear our voice! The Energy East pipeline is expected to create 14,000 jobs across Canada during the construction and development phase. [Read More] |
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October 20, 2015 - 2015 Workforce Planning Update Check out the Boilermaker forecasts for upcoming work - Log in to Members Only for more information. |
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October 6, 2015 - Helmets to Hardhats Assisting Transitioning Military into the Construction Industry Click here to view the video! |
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October 5, 2015 - October is Breast Cancer Action Month The Boilermaker Total Health (BTH) program supports the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's goal to create a future without breast cancer. [Read More] |
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September 30, 2015 - Canadian Boilermaker Newsletter Available Online The Fall edition of the Canadian Boilermaker newsletter is now available online. To view, click here (PDF). |
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September 28, 2015 - Boilermaker Inducted to Sports Hall of Fame Lodge 128's Dalas Santavy was inducted into the Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame as an amateur athlete on September 26, 2015. [Read More] |
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September 24, 2015 - Bursaries for Higher Education The Robert J. Bursary is offered annually through the General Presidents' Maintenance Committee/National Maintenance Council, an alliance of International Building Trades Unions that negotiates and administers labour agreements tailored for maintenance work at industrial plants in Canada. [Read More] |
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September 22, 2015 - Interactive On-line Blueprint Reading, Tank Building & Layout Courses Now Available on The Boilermaker Virtual Campus! The newly added Blueprint Reading, Tank Building and Layout programs on the Boilermaker Virtual Campus (BVC) will provide an opportunity for Members to upgrade through self-paced study in the comfort of their own home. [Read More] |
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September 21, 2015 - BC Oil & LNG Report 2015 Promoting the work of Boilermaker members is an important part of growing our market share. In BC, the LNG industry is getting set to take off in the near future. Check out the BC Oil & LNG Gas report for 2015 and read what the Boilermakers have to offer the industry starting on page 92. |
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September 17, 2015 - Boilermakers and H2H Lodge 128 member, Ted Collins, explains how the Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program helped him land a good career as a Boilermaker. Learn more by clicking here (PDF - Reprinted with permission from Sun Media 09/18/2015). |
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September 11, 2015 - Canadian tripartite conference seeks industry solutions Event brings together owners, contractors and union [Read More] |
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September 11, 2015 - Canadian Tripartite Recognizes Future Industry Leaders Ten graduate apprentices from across Canada received recognition at an awards banquet held August 19 during the 2015 Boilermaker Industry Tripartite Conference at Niagara-on-the-Lake. [Read More] |
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September 3, 2015 - Boilermakers take to the airwaves with Labour Day message Canada's Boilermakers are sponsoring a nationwide radio campaign on Labour Day to deliver a message of goodwill to working people across Canada. [Read More] |
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August 20, 2015 - Boilermakers Organize Again on the Fraser River Since 2006 Boilermakers have been representing tugboat operators on British Columbia's Fraser River. Now there is another tugboat operation - 24 employees from Quadrant Towing have joined the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. [Read More] |
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August 14, 2015 - Lodge 146 Election Report Brother Dean Milton has been elected the Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer of Lodge 146 during the recent by-election for the position. Milton will be taking office effective September 1, 2015. |
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August 7, 2015 - 2016 Boilermaker Calendar Photo Contest Planning for the 2016 Boilermaker National Calendar is underway and this year, as we have in the past, we will feature photos of Boilermakers at work from across Canada on each calendar page. [Read More] |
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August 4, 2015 - Co-operation is Key in $4 Billion Upgrade of World-Class BC Aluminum Smelter Aluminum is the industry that has powered the town of Kitimat, British Columbia, for almost 60 years. But the Rio Tinto smelter, featured in National Geographic magazine as the largest in the world when it was built, was due for an upgrade. The Kitimat Modernization Project (KMP) began in 2011 and was completed in July 2015 when the first hot metal was produced at the $4 billion project. [Read More] |
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July 28, 2015 - Lodge 359 Dedicates Training Centre On July 23rd, 2015, Lodge 359 dedicated their new training centre in Langley, BC, to Joe Kiwior and Ivan Shook, two Boilermakers who developed hundreds of apprentices into Red Seal Boilermakers. [Read More] |
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July 27, 2015 - Upcoming Work in New Brunswick An article was recently published regarding an upcoming project at the Irving Oil Refinery in Saint John, NB. Click here to read the full article. |
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July 13, 2015 - Construction Workers on Rotation Home from the Oil Patch Click to see four videos! [Read More] |
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July 2, 2015 - Bill C-377 Click here for a letter from Hassan Yussuff, President of the CLC, concerning Bill C-377. (PDF) Related Content: The Return of Bill C-377 |
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June 24, 2015 - Boilermakers and the Environment Boilermakers know something about environmental protection due to the work we do. [Read More] |
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June 22, 2015 - GPMC's Commitment to the Northern Lights Health Foundation in Fort McMurray The Charity Sub-Committee of the General Presidents Maintenance Committee (GPMC), along with our own Assistant to International President, Cory Channon (Vice-Chair of the Committee) have been working hard on their commitment by making a generous donation to the Northern Lights Health Foundation. [Read More] |
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June 17, 2015 - Lodge 451 Renews Agreement In Flin Flon, Manitoba, members of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 451 voted 67% in favour of a collective agreement. [Read More] |
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June 17, 2015 - Boilermakers in Print Lodge 359 was highlighted in the BC Building Trades this month. To read, click here (PDF). |
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June 17, 2015 - Men's Health Costs Unhealthy men are costing Canada more than $36.9B annually in health care. The Boilermakers have been working at turning that around with the Boilermakers Total Health (BTH) program. Learn more by clicking on the following articles: Boilermakers: Build a strong and healthy future Union initiative Protects your Health 24/7 |
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June 10, 2015 - 2015 ISO Conference The 2015 Industrial Sector Operations (ISO) Conference will be held August 4-7, 2015 at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. International President, Newton B. Jones, sent a letter to all US and Canadian lodges in the Industrial Sector announcing the conference with the purpose of providing education for leaders in the Industrial Shops. Learn more by clicking here. Ask your Local Lodge for more information. |
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May 29, 2015 - Climate Change Solutions Climate Change Solutions is a website of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Here, we track and analyze global developments in technology, industry and government policy that impact climate change mitigation. [Read More] |
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May 25, 2015 - The Boilermaker Story Continues to be Told Another article has been published about the Boilermakers, appearing in the Toronto Star, Toronto Metro and Ottawa Metro on May 24, 2015. The article discusses the role of Labour in Ontario. To read the entire article, click here (the Boilermakers are mentioned on page 8). For a related Boilermaker article that was published in the Canadian Business Journal, click here. |
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May 14, 2015 - 2015 Boilermakers Scholarship Winners Announced International President, Newton B. Jones, is pleased to announce that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers' Scholarship Committee has selected the winners of the scholarship awards for 2015. [Read More] |
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May 12, 2015 - Wage Rate Update Updates to the hourly rate of pay for a Journeyman Construction Boilermaker have been posted on boilermaker.ca. Please remember to refer to the collective agreement for the most updated and accurate information on wage rates. To view the updated information, click here. |
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May 8, 2015 - Boilermakers featured in Canadian Business Journal The key to success in any business sector requires the utmost in intelligent planning, thorough execution, ongoing quality-control maintenance and unwavering unity throughout the entire process. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Canada has always ensured they not only meet but exceed such contractor and owner expectations on all projects. Click here to read the special report printed in the Canadian Business Journal - May 2015. |
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May 7, 2015 - Apprentice Recruitment at Lodge 146, Alberta Lodge 146 has an Apprentice Recruitment Information Seminar taking place on June 15th, 2015. This is an opportunity for anyone that may be looking for apprenticeship into the Boilermakers, learn more by clicking here. |
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April 28, 2015 - Why we need to remember April 28 all year April 28 is Canada's National Day of Mourning for persons killed, injured or made ill in the workplace. On this day, workers across Canada will commemorate those who have lost their lives or undergone a life-changing health event just because they went to work. [Read More] |
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April 24, 2015 - Boilermakers Refit the Arctic Challenger Recently, a crew of 10 Boilermakers were dispatched to the Vancouver Dry Dock to work on the Arctic Challenger and other ships. [Read More] |
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April 23, 2015 - April 28th, National Day of Mourning Ceremonies On April 28th take a few minutes out of your day and remember those 1,000 plus Canadians who have lost their lives at the workplace due to accident or exposure at work. [Read More] |
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April 17, 2015 - Union ads commemorate National Day of Mourning April 28 The Boilermakers union has launched a radio advertising campaign to commemorate the April 28 National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. [Read More] |
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April 14, 2015 - Recruiting for New Members Work projections for Lodge 191 in Victoria, BC, have increased significantly and Lodge 191 has been recruiting extensively to increase the supply of qualified welders and metal fabricators. [Read More] |
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April 2, 2015 - Master Rigger Course Offered to Journeyman Boilermakers from all Locals. This 4 day program contains both classroom and practical hands on training in advanced rigging practices. [Read More] |
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March 24, 2015 - Boilermakers Support Compulsory Status in Ontario International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmith, Forgers & Helpers have made a submission to the Ontario College of Trades for compulsory status for the trade. [Read More] |
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March 24, 2015 - Steward Training Continues On March 17 & 18, 2015, nine members of 146 participated in the Basic & Second Level Steward class at the training centre in Edmonton. [Read More] |
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March 23, 2015 - Boilermakers: Build a strong and healthy future Boilermaker Total Health (BtH) is being developed to further protect and improve the long-term health, well-being and quality of life of members both on and off the job. As a part of BtH, online interactive resources and tools are being developed to help members improve their health - from simple tips for eating healthier, staying active, quitting smoking, health champions to worksite health resources. National and regional resources and member assistance program integration are also under development to give members the training, education and tools to protect and improve their health. Stay tuned for future developments but to learn more now click here! |
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March 20, 2015 - Lodge 128 Field Supervisor Leadership Training National Training Trust Fund and Lodge 128 partnered together to provide Field Supervisor Leadership training to Boilermakers in Ontario. The course was taken at the 128 training centre in Burlington, ON, March 17-18, 2015. [Read More] |
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March 16, 2015 - March 19th: WorkBC Job Fair in Victoria, BC Meet Boilermakers and Employees of Seaspan Marine at the WorkBC Job Fair to find out about employment opportunities in the marine and metal fabrication Industry. Click here to learn more. |
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February 27, 2015 - Steward Training at 359 Members of Lodge 359 stepped forward to participate in the two day Steward Training program, developing the skills to assist Employers and Union members in carrying out the provisions of the collective agreements. [Read More] |
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February 27, 2015 - Lodge 191 Remembers On January 10, 2015, Lodge 191 took time to remember the members that came before them. [Read More] |
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February 26, 2015 - I'm Boycotting Beer Sold in Cans and Here's Why You Should Too With all the publicity focused on the Beer Store in recent weeks, there is another beer story with profound implications that has received little media coverage. Click here to learn more (via @HuffPostCanada). |
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February 20, 2015 - Boilermakers offer cost saving recommendations to Alberta's oil crisis Click here to read more (PDF). |
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February 19, 2015 - Lodge 555 celebrates 60 years On January 10, 2015, Lodge 555 hosted a celebration to honour past & present members over their 60 year history. [Read More] |
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February 9, 2015 - Skilled work available in Victoria, BC Are you looking for the opportunity to reach your financial, career and personal goals? If you’re a Red Seal-qualified welder, metal fabricator or Boilermaker, you can take a big step towards doing just that by joining the Boilermakers union. [Read More] |
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February 3, 2015 - Steward Training at 555 Members of lodge 555 recently took advantage of the career development programs the Union provides to members. [Read More] |
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February 2, 2015 - Field Leadership Training Training for supervision is taking place across the country for Boilermakers who are prepared to provide leadership at the workplace. [Read More] |
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January 16, 2015 - Steward Training The first Steward class of 2015 took pace at Lodge 146's new training centre in Edmonton on January 13 & 14. [Read More] |
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January 15, 2015 - Capture the Carbon By Christian Friis Bach, Executive Secretary and Under-Secretary-General, UN Economic Commission for Europe [Read More] |
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January 15, 2015 - Alberta approach toward pensions is a good sign Recently IVP Joseph Maloney wrote an opinion article for the Edmonton Journal regarding pension reform in Alberta. [Read More] |
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January 5, 2015 - 2015 Boilermaker Scholarship Program International President Jones is pleased to announced the 2015 Scholarship Program. Learn more by clicking here (PDF). |