Recently a Task Force was established to respond to a call from government for ideals and input for Canada’s economic recovery due to COVID-19. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers was one of the organizations that was asked to participate in the development of a plan that will help Canada build a path towards meaningful recovery. The Task Force looked at the roles natural resources and manufacturing could play in the creation of up to 2.6 million jobs, amounting to a $200 billion increase in potential wages.

Most people are trying their best to chase the blues away amid the cancellations, distancing and uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But Local 128 (Toronto) wanted to be sure kids got the blues after a popular festival announced the show would not go on in 2020.

The work picture across Western Canada appears to be busy starting this Fall. In British Columbia Local Lodges 191 & 359 will be looking for travel cards but there has been changes to welder qualifications in B.C.

Thirty Boilermakers from Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) have been locked out of their jobs at CESSCO Fabrication and Engineering Ltd., since June 28 and are going without paychecks and other benefits after the company served up “last, best and final” contract demands that reduce wages and pension contributions and gut critical seniority language.

Boilermaker National Training is proud to introduce our latest program. We have rebuilt and enhanced the Boilermaker Dollar $ense program and added extra resources and tools for you.