The skill and availability of Boilermakers are key to the refurbishment of Ontario’s nuclear power plants. That was the consistent message presented at the Boilermaker Nuclear Tripartite Conference hosted by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakesr (IBB) and the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association (EPSCA) on September 12th.
Climate change solution ‘no one is talking about’ explored in new video
NEW YORK, (Oct. 1, 2018) — A critically important global solution that addresses climate change, energy demand and workforce/economic opportunity is the focus of “CCS: Bridge to a Cleaner Energy Future,” a newly released mini documentary commissioned by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and produced by Wide Awake Films. The video, viewable at www.CleanerFutureCCS.org, is a collaboration of 11 energy, environmental and industry experts exploring how carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies can solve the three oft-at-odds issues of energy, environment and economy.
$40 Billion LNG Project in BC Gets Go-ahead
LNG Canada has announced it will move immediately into construction. Learn more by clicking here.
Lodge 128 Celebrates Labour Day
Boilermakers from across Ontario showed off their pride in Union by attending the 2018 Labour Day parades held in Toronto, Hamilton, Port Elgin, Sarnia and Kingston.
Maloney stands up for oil sands workers on Calgary radio
International Vice-President Joe Maloney was a big hit with Danielle Smith’s audience on Global’s 770 CHQR Calgary radio station when he stood up for workers in the oil sands.