It is a generally accepted belief that a sense of community is fostered when workers, employers, and contractors strive for a common goal, making every worker on site a partner in the success of any project.

On the west coast, Lodge 191 and 128 members (along with travel cards from 146, 359 and 555) have been busy working on a refit of the HMCS Corner Brook, one of Canada’s Victoria-class submarines. Babcock Canada is the general contractor for the project. Seaspan and Liburdi are the sub-contractors employing the Boilermakers who are using their skills and knowledge for the safety and security of Canadians.

Learn more about the refit of the submarine program: Game changing mast installation underway on submarines

On February 5th & 6th, Field Supervisor Leadership training took place at Local 555’s Regina Union Hall and Training Centre.

On January 27th through February 1st, seventeen Boilermakers from four International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Construction Lodges gathered in Toronto to participate in the Boilermaker Project Management program.

Steward Training was held at 555, 359 & 191 in the month of January.