The federal government is reporting development of a program that will assist the Canadian oil & gas industry. As Boilermakers, we (along with pipefitters, iron workers and sheetmetal workers, to name a few) are the very builders and maintainers of the Canadian oil and gas infrastructure. That’s why it is imperative that we, as construction workers, inform our Prime Minister that we support a program to get working Canadians back on the job in the industry.

If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support.

The current COVID-19 situation has resulted in certain training qualification expiration date extensions. The complete list is under the COVID-19 Communication section. Please check back often as the list will be updated as we receive new information.

Local 146 is collecting masks for frontline workers in their province. Read more: https://boilermakers.org/news/locals/local-146-helps-frontline-workers-during-covid-19-crisis.

Business Managers, other leaders and guests gathered for the 2020 Construction Sector Operations Conference to discuss topics such as carbon capture technology, the M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund and work-hours. Read more by clicking here.