News for 2016
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December 21, 2016 - Full asbestos ban, changed codes and regulations expected by 2018 The Boilermakers National Director of Health & Safety, Jason McInnis, reports that an important step was taken on December 15, 2016 - a full federal asbestos ban along with a change to the codes and regulations by 2018. [Read More] |
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December 20, 2016 - Opinion: Gypsum tariffs will save Canadian manufacturing jobs The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers represent 120 workers employed at CertainTeed Gypsum (CTG) wallboard manufacturing operations in Western Canada and we are concerned their jobs are at stake. Read more by clicking here (Edmonton Journal) |
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December 20, 2016 - Field Supervisor Leadership Training Schedule Changes Please note that there has been a date change and a class addition to the Field Leadership Training schedule for 2017. [Read More] |
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December 20, 2016 - Field Supervisor Leadership Training at Lodge 128 Lodge 128 is facing an increase in demand for qualified Boilermakers in Ontario. One of the many steps that the lodge has taken to prepare its members for supervisor positions, is by offering Field Supervisor Leadership Training. [Read More] |
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December 19, 2016 - Lodge 146 Steward Training Boilermakers in Alberta recently participated in basic and second level steward training at Lodge 146 Union Halls in Edmonton and Calgary. [Read More] |
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December 14, 2016 - Training on the Rock On December 6th & 7th National Training conducted Boilermaker Field Supervisor Leadership training for 14 members of Local 203 in St. John's, NL. [Read More] |
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December 12, 2016 - Lodge 203 Boilermakers: 0.0022% Repair Rate Achieved On the south coast of Newfoundland is the site of the Bay d'Espoir Hydroelectric Power Station which first came online in 1967. The seven generating units provide 2,650 GWh of power to the province, making it the largest hydroelectric plant on the island. [Read More] |
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December 12, 2016 - Master Rigger Training Update Boilermakers from Locals 128, 146 and 203 participated in a Master Rigger training program at Lodge 146's Apprenticeship and Mechanical Training Centre on November 28-December 1, 2016. [Read More] |
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December 9, 2016 - District Lodge D-11 Members Step Forward Business Manager of Lodge D-11, Kevin Forsyth, has recently seen members of his district lodge stepping forward to accept leadership positions at their local, and recognized a need to provide training. [Read More] |
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December 7 2016 - Safety & Security Of Canadians Comes First Since the founding of the two fleet maintenance facilities (FMF) by the British Navy almost 250 years ago, later taken over by the Royal Canadian Navy after its creation in 1910, dockyard workers at FMF Cape Scott and FMF Cape Breton (Halifax N.S. and Esquimalt B.C.) have maintained and prepare the Atlantic and Pacific fleets for the safety & security of Canadians. These dockyard workers are from various building trades. Lodge 191 represents the Boilermakers at Cape Breton and Lodge 580 at Cape Scott. Policy changes by the former Harper government remain in effect today by a federal government that promised change. Learn more about these changes and the concerns of the dockyard workers about the safety & security of Canadians by clicking here. |
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December 5, 2016 - Field Supervisor Leadership Training Field Supervisor Leadership Training has been scheduled at the following local lodges. [Read More] |
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December 1, 2016 - Non-Compulsory Trades Click here to read a news release from the Coalition of Non-Compulsory Construction Trades of Ontario regarding Bill 70. |
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November 29, 2016 - Lodge 146 Boilermakers Achieve Milestones Without a Single Safety Incident At the beginning of September a crew of Boilermakers from Lodge 146 installed fin fan bundles and exchanger shells, replaced vessels and conduction buddle pulls in tight confined areas, retrayed towers and conducted maintenance at the Shell Scotford refinery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. [Read More] |
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November 25, 2016 - Maloney honoured with Meritorious Service Cross Boilermakers IVP Joe Maloney has been awarded Canada's Meritorious Service Cross for his work in founding the Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program, which helps Canadian Armed Forces veterans find careers in the building trades when they leave the service. [Read More] |
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November 23, 2016 - Let's Take Up The Challenge Of Carbon Capture In the 2016 B.C. Oil & Gas Report, International Vice President Joseph Maloney challenges industry to join the Boilermakers in showing Canadians the path to both a cleaner environment and a prosperous economy. Learn more by clicking here. |
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November 22, 2016 - Local District 10 (D-10) Executives Elected At the Boilermakers' 33rd Consolidated Convention in July delegates approved a new District Lodge to give better representation to 11 industrial locals in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. [Read More] |
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November 10, 2016 - Skilled Energy Workers International Vice President of Canada, Joseph Maloney, has written an open letter to Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. To read, click here (PDF). |
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November 4, 2016 - Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) CCS is a technology that will help to meet the goals set by the UN Paris Agreement. It has proved to work and created a lot of good paying Building Trades jobs. See the letter IVP Joseph Maloney has written to the CLC by clicking here (PDF). |
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October 31, 2016 - Boilermakers tour the Museum of Making Thirteen Boilermakers got a rare treat September 26, when they traveled west of Calgary, Alberta, for a personal tour of the Canadian Museum of Making, a private collection of industrial machinery and tools, some of which are centuries old. [Read More] |
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October 17, 2016 - Proposals on foreign workers another blow to Canada's middle class Do we really want to sell our well-paying Canadian jobs to the lowest bidder? Do we actually want to outsource our high-skilled work to countries that don't respect our standards in safety and training? The long awaited report by the Commons human resources committee on changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, released on Monday, would add another brick to the dangerous structure that, should we let it happen, will transform Canada's workforce, and not in a good way. [Read More] |
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October 11, 2016 - Boilermakers union a key part of refurbishing Ontario nuclear plants Ontario's Boilermakers are taking a leading role in some of the toughest jobs in building the infrastructure of tomorrow in our province. Nowhere is that more evident than in the nuclear industry, where members of the Boilermakers union are key in refurbishing and building the facilities at Bruce Power near Port Elgin and the Darlington plant east of Toronto. [Read More] |
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October 3, 2016 - Submission on changes to the Alberta Labour Relations Code The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Local 146 have submitted a letter to the Alberta Minister of Labour, Hon. Christina Gray, concerning their review of the Alberta Labour Relations Code. To read the submission, click here (PDF). |
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September 28, 2016 - Canadian Government Approves LNG Project in BC The Canadian federal government announced a conditional approval for the Pacific NorthWest LNG project on Lelu Island (near Prince Rupert, BC) on September 27, 2016, with 190 legally binding conditions that need to be met for the final approval. The Petronas-led $36 billion liquefied natural gas project is planning to ship 19 million tonnes a year to markets in Asia, creating 4,500 jobs during the peak construction, along with many direct and indirect jobs during the 40 plus years of operation. Learn more about the project by clicking here. |
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September 23, 2016 - District 11 Steward Training Ten Boilermakers gave up a Saturday to participate in the Basic Steward Training program on September 17th in Cochrane, AB. [Read More] |
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September 16, 2016 - Carbon Capture, the work of the Boilermaker Our highly skilled Boilermakers are doing their part in helping to keep our environment clean and are proud to have participated in the first carbon capture project at the Scotford Upgrader in Alberta. Learn more by clicking here. |
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September 15, 2016 - Local 73 Elects a New Business Manager Congratulations to David Noel, the new Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer for Local 73 (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI). David assumes his new responsibilities as of today and will be based out of the Saint John, New Brunswick hall. Please join us in extending our best wishes to Kevin Chaisson on his retirement. |
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September 14, 2016 - Employers see how Boilermakers add value to their projects Owners and contractors in and around Sarnia were the latest to hear about the innovations Boilermakers are bringing to the table to help make them more competitive and efficient. [Read More] |
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September 13, 2016 - The NTTF has developed a Metal Fabricator Online Red Seal Upgrade Program The Boilermakers National Training Trust Fund (NTTF) is pleased to announce that our suite of Red Seal Upgrade Programs has been expanded with the addition of the Metal Fabricator Red Seal Upgrade. [Read More] |
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September 1, 2016 - Boilermakers promote and thank members on Labour Day Once again this Labour Day, the IBB will promote and thank Boilermakers for their work in building our country. [Read More] |
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September 1, 2016 - Labour Day 2016: a time to reflect on what solidarity can accomplish If there's one thing the events of this year have shown, it's that solidarity is a very real and meaningful concept for every Boilermaker. [Read More] |
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August 31, 2016 - 2016 Boilermaker Top Apprentices The Boilermaker Industry honoured the top graduate apprentices from across Canada for their commitment to the Boilermaker Trade. [Read More] |
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August 18, 2016 - Eastern industrial members get more representation IBB industrial members in Eastern Canada will get more and better representation services thanks to a new District structure approved by the union's recent 33rd Consolidated Convention. [Read More] |
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August 15, 2016 - Boilermaker Receives Legion of Honour from the French Government On April 6th, 2016, Brother Peter Poohkay was awarded the rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour for his service during the Second World War, by the order of the French President. [Read More] |
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August 10, 2016 - Lodge 271 By-Election Lodge 271 reports that Brother Bruno Guilmette was elected by acclamation as the New Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer. Brother Michel Trepanier stepped down to take a position as International Representative. Congratulations to Brother Guilmette. |
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August 8, 2016 - Another Class of Master Riggers National Training Instructor, Jim Beauchamp, reports that another class of Red Seal Tradesmen have successfully completed the Master Rigger class at the Lodge 146 Training Centre. [Read More] |
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July 28, 2016 - Real Talk! Read more about Myste, Business Representative for the Boilermakers Union Lodge 146 on the Real Talk app: http://realtalk.careers/web#/details/obce |
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July 21, 2016 - Industrialist challenges Boilermakers to win the PR battle on carbon capture technology An industrialist at the helm of an $8.5-billion carbon-capture project and oil refinery, currently under construction, has challenged Boilermakers to win the public relations battle over the future of oil in Canada. [Read More] |
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July 20, 2016 - CLC president celebrates Canadian victories, urges Americans to reject right wingers There have been some stirring speeches by labour leaders at the Boilermakers' 33rd Consolidated Convention. But among the biggest cheers was reserved for Canadian Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff, who urged our American brothers and sisters to reject the right-wing extremism being spouted by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. [Read More] |
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July 19, 2016 - Delegates re-elect all International officers The proven leadership team won re-election on the first day of the 33rd Consolidated Convention. [Read More] |
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July 4, 2016 - Energy East Action Network - Sign Petition Today! Our industry needs your help. We are appealing to you to speak out in supporting our industry and your participation is vital. Bill e-216 isn't about just TransCanada, it's our entire industry and Canadians that are facing a direct threat from the opposition. I know we collectively agree on this but without a significant outcry from the general public we are at risk of significantly reducing our future opportunities building any pipelines. Please get this urgent message out. Let's all speak out for what we believe is one of the safest, environmentally friendly and economically beneficial modes of transportation. Sign the Petition! |
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June 20, 2016 - Seeking Your Opinion on EI Services The Government of Canada is seeking opinions from Canadians on ways to improve services to Employment Insurance. [Read More] |
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June 16, 2016 - New QCC Training Society means Better Pay, Qualifications Members of the Quality Control Council of Canada (QCC) can look forward to more training opportunities that lead to higher qualifications and better pay, thanks to a new training initiative announced recently. [Read More] |
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June 15, 2016 - YouCheck What? The Boilermakers Youcheck Challenge. Join other Boilermakers from coast to coast in taking the Boilermakers Youcheck Challenge. [Read More] |
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June 13, 2016 - Boilermaker Training Coordinators Meet The 2016 Canadian Apprenticeship Forum was held from June 5th to 7th, in Vancouver, BC. National Training decided to host the Annual Canadian Boilermakers Training Coordinators meeting at the conclusion of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) conference to meet and discuss issues related to apprenticeship and training in the Boilermaker Construction industry. [Read More] |
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June 8, 2016 - 2016 Boilermaker Scholarship Awards International President Newton Jones has announced the winners of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Scholarship for 2016 as selected by the IEC Scholarship Committee. [Read More] |
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June 3, 2016 - IVP Maloney appointed to Ontario College of Trades Board of Governors On June 1, 2016, Joseph Maloney was officially appointed to the Ontario College of Trades Board of Governors as a member of the Construction-Employee constituency. Click here to learn more (PDF). |
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June 1, 2016 - Boilermaker appointed to head Alberta's Apprenticeship and Training Board An Alberta Boilermaker made history in May when j'Amey Holroyd, Director of Apprenticeship and Education for Boilermakers Lodge 146, was appointed to a three-year term as Chair of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board. [Read More] |
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May 26, 2016 - Canadian Construction Lodges Plan for the Future On May 18th, 2016, representatives of the construction local lodges and International staff from across Canada met in Toronto to discuss employment opportunities and programs that will enhance services for members of our union. [Read More] |
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May 25, 2016 - The Trade of Boilermaker as a Career Choice An exceptional opportunity awaits anyone who is considering a trade as a career choice. [Read More] |
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May 24, 2016 - Promoting the Trade and Union At the Canada LNG Export conference in Vancouver, May 10-12, 2016, Boilermakers were promoting "The Boilermaker Advantage" to the delegates. [Read More] |
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May 20, 2016 - Joseph Maloney: Leap Manifesto would back 'medieval dictatorships' Check out International Vice-President Joseph Maloney's Op-Ed that was published in the Province Newspaper by clicking here. |
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May 11, 2016 - IBB seeks donations as wildfires ravage Alberta Union supports Canadian Red Cross, disaster relief fund [Read More] |
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May 10, 2016 - Help for Fort McMurray Evacuees The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers' is here to help you and your family during this very difficult time. We are here to support you in any way we can. Members please log into Members Only for more detailed information. |
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May 9, 2016 - Alberta Fires Donation International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and the Boilermaker Contractor Association have jointly donated $20,000 to the Canadian Red Cross. Click here to read the accompanying donation letter (PDF). |
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May 5, 2016 - Canadian Navy Marks the End of Frigate Upgrades at Victoria Shipyard After 3.4 million man hours modernising and extending Canada's Frigates, Lodge 191 and her trade partners at Seaspan Victoria Shipyard have successfully completed upgrading five frigates for the Canadian Navy on time and on budget. [Read More] |
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May 4, 2016 - Prayers and thoughts are with you Fort McMurray The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers stand with the good people of Fort McMurray. We wish them all the best. We are linking to the Lodge 146 website for the latest updates regarding the ongoing situation, please click here to learn more. Related Content: The Fort McMurray fire: Here's how you can help, and receive help (The Globe and Mail) |
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May 4, 2016 - Announcing the Boilermaker Job Ready App Recognizing the mobility of our workforce and utilizing the benefits of smartphone technology, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (Canada) is pleased to announce the official launch of the first smartphone app for all Boilermaker members. [Read More] |
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April 28, 2016 - April 28th, National Day of Mourning April 28th is the National Day of Mourning to honor those workers who have been injured or died as a result of their employment. [Read More] |
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April 25, 2016 - Canadian unions renew call for comprehensive ban on asbestos Canadian unions are renewing their call for a comprehensive ban on asbestos, announcing today they will highlight the issue at events across the country on April 28, the National Day of Mourning for workers killed, injured or made ill on the job. [Read More] |
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April 12, 2016 - 2017 Boilermaker Calendar Photo Call Planning for the 2017 Boilermaker Calendar is underway and we need photos of Boilermakers from across Canada. [Read More] |
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April 7, 2016 - Boilermakers and Site C in BC The BC Government has awarded a $470 Million contract to Voith Hydro Inc. for the $8 Billion Site C Clean Energy Project in that province. [Read More] |
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April 7, 2016 - Boilermakers Position on the TPP and TFW IVP Joseph Maloney recently wrote the President of the CLC, Mr. Hassan Yussuff, on the Boilermakers position regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership and on the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Read the letter by clicking here. |
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March 24, 2016 - Master Rigger Training for 555 On March 7-10, six members of Lodge 555 participated in the Master Rigger Program at the Apprenticeship & Mechanical Training Centre in Edmonton. [Read More] |
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March 21, 2016 - Thunder Bay Boilermakers At a recent Christmas party in Thunder Bay, ON, members gathered for a celebration. [Read More] |
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March 18, 2016 - Lodge 128 Investing in Apprenticeship Lodge 128 is proud to train and prepare the next generation of Boilermakers for industry. [Read More] |
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March 18, 2016 - Field Supervisor Leadership at Local 555 National Training recently conducted Field Supervisor Leadership Training at Lodge 555's Winnipeg Hall on March 15-16. [Read More] |
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February 29, 2016 - Lodge 73 Hosts Steward Training Class New Brunswick is the home of the North American Labour Movement, so it was only fitting that Local 73 Training Coordinator, Eugene LeBlanc, organized a steward class for 16 future leaders of the industry. [Read More] |
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February 22, 2016 - Steward Training on the Rock The Lodge 203 Business Manager recently organized Steward Training for 22 members in St. John's, NL, on February 17-18. [Read More] |
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February 22, 2016 - Field Supervisor Leadership National Training recently conducted Field Supervisor Leadership Training at the 146 Edmonton and 555 Regina training centres. [Read More] |
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February 15, 2016 - Steward Training in Thunder Bay Business Representative, Darrell Bray, arranged for members to take the basic and second level Steward Program at the Thunder Bay office. [Read More] |
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February 9, 2016 - Energy East and a tough choice for New Brunswick New Brunswickers face a difficult choice when it comes to TransCanada's proposed Energy East pipeline. Can they support a project that will make a significant contribution to the provincial economy if they are concerned it will harm the environment? [Read More] |
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February 4, 2016 - World Cancer Day: Accelerating Prostate Cancer Research Click the links below to learn more: Your funds and their impact on men living with cancer |
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February 4, 2016 - Steward Training Update From across the country, 51 construction and industrial sector Boilermakers have participated in Steward Training from January 26 to February 2, 2016. [Read More] |
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February 2, 2016 - Temporary Foreign Worker Program Please click the link below to read the correspondence from IVP Maloney to the Honourable Mary Ann Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour. Temporary Foreign Worker Program (PDF) |
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February 1, 2016 - Important Goals for 2016 With the holiday season behind us, it's time to consider the important goals we have set for ourselves in 2016. For more information, login to members only and see the February 1st announcement. |
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January 19, 2016 - Lodge 191 studies responsibilities Gordon White, Lodge 191 Business Manager, recently organized a class regarding the roles and duties of Executive Board members on keeping a true account of the financial transactions of the local lodge. [Read More] |
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January 18, 2016 - Steward Training at 555 On January 13-14, seven Lodge 555 members attended Basic and 2nd level Steward Training at the Local 555 Lodge. [Read More] |
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January 15, 2016 - Alberta Spring Shutdowns Alberta Spring Shutdown information is now available. Members should log in to Members Only for more information. |