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April 10, 2013 - Unions in Canada under siege from government, business and media: McQuaig Unions are really the only organized line of defence against the broad right-wing assault on social programs and government regulations. [Read More] |
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April 10, 2013 - "Right to Work" Better Known as "Right to Work for Less" The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths and Forgers are opposed to any "Right to Work" legislation in Canada. [Read More] |
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April 10, 2013 - Boilermaker Pension Plan and Health and Welfare Plan Update To read the "Boilermakers National Pension Plan (Canada) & Boilermakers National Health & Welfare Plan (Canada) April 2013" update please login to members only. |
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November 11, 2012 - Important Information Regarding Local 133 IVP Joseph Maloney and IVP Ed Power have provided the following "Open Letter to the Construction Membership" regarding Construction Local 133.
***Members please log into Members Only for more information.*** |
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May 17, 2013 - CIMS Limited Partnership Acquires Assets of Kamtech's Western Canadian Operations Boilermaker owned company, CIMS Limited Partnership, has expanded its operations by purchasing Kamtech's Western Canadian operations. [Read More] |
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May 17, 2013 - Temporary Foreign Workers International Vice-President, Joseph Maloney, has written an informative article for the National Post regarding the Temporary Foreign Worker program. The article tells the Boilermaker side of the issue in how we conduct business professionally and with respect to the TFW individuals who work in our industry through us. To read the article click here. |
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May 9, 2013 - Lodge 146 in Spotlight for Government-Sponsored Employment Drive Sister J'Amey Holroyd, Director of Apprenticeship and Education for Local 146, was recently involved in a recruitment drive for apprentices. See the Edmonton Journal article by clicking here. |
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May 8, 2013 - Lodge 128 Update The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers (IBB) are pleased to announce that the members of Lodge 128 have stood their ground and turned back an attempted raid by the Bricklayers on this proud local lodge led by former Business Manager Jim Watson, Larry Ste. Croix, Ken Kilday, Dean McNeil and David Morris. [Read More] |
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May 7, 2013 - General Presidents' Management Committee for Canada & National Maintenance Council for Canada Boilermakers have 770,359 man hours with the GPMC & NMC between January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013 across Canada. Learn more about who the organization is by checking out the following. [Read More] |
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April 24, 2013 - National Day of Mourning - April 28 Decades ago, each province and territory in Canada passed their respective OH&S Acts - promising every worker the right to a safe job. Boilermakers and their allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality - winning protections that have made jobs safer, saved countless lives and prevented countless injuries and illnesses. [Read More] |
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April 10, 2013 - Applying for work in Alberta gets easier for U.S. members Provincial regulators approve BNAP certification for welders. [Read More] |
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April 10, 2013 - Canadian, U.S. members Complete Oil Sands Outage Boilermakers from 15 lodges work together on major Syncrude job. [Read More] |
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April 8, 2013 - 2013 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Scholarship Winners Announced International President Newton Jones is pleased to announce the 2013 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers' Scholarship winners. [Read More] |
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March 27, 2013 - Boilermakers Among the Top Jobs in Skilled Trades Click here to view the CTV news clip on skilled trades shortages and the 12 most "in demand" skilled trades. |
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March 22, 2013 - No Free Ride: A message to OPSEU members from Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President [Read More] |
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March 19, 2013 - Labour Speaks Out The IUOE Local 115 - one of unions in Federal Court challenging the Temporary Foreign Workers' permit granting HD Mining to bring in coal miners from China - has launched a website entitled "Labour Speaks Out" to draw attention to the issues and to poll the public. [Read More] |
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March 11, 2013 - New to the Boilermaker Virtual Campus! Fossil Fuel Power Boiler Circuit Flows Video This comprehensive video gives a guided virtual tour of the design, components, and equipment involved in the production and circulation of steam in a coal-fired boiler. Members can view this video by visiting the Boilermaker Virtual Campus in the Members Only section of the website. Login to Members Only |
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March 4, 2013 - Steward Training Continues More members are stepping up to serve their union in the important leadership role of Steward. May it be as the Steward or to back up the Steward on the job these members want to safeguard the interest of the members of the International Brotherhood. Click to see photos of the classes that have taken place. [Read More] |
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February 19, 2013 - Field Supervisor Leadership Training Course National Training has been conducting Field Supervisor training courses. Click to see photos of the classes that have taken place. [Read More] |
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February 18, 2013 - Alstom Sundance Incentives As per the reports on boilermaker.ca regarding the pending Labour Shortage, Alstom has provided a letter to clarify the incentives being offered to attract both local and out of province Labour to the Sundance site. To review the letter please click here. |
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February 13, 2013 - One Minute Union Messages The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is running a "One Minute Message" video contest about Unions. Click here for more information. There are some really good videos - check them out and vote! |
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January 30, 2013 - ATTENTION: Red Seal Certified or Provincial Certificate of Qualification Boilermakers, Welders and Metal Fabricators The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is pleased to announce membership availability for skilled Boilermakers, Welders and Metal Fabricators that are interested in a long and rewarding career. As the labour provider of qualified skilled labour to the heavy industrial construction and maintenance sectors in Canada, we are in need of Red Seal Certified or Provincial Certificate of Qualification individuals for work throughout Canada. [Read More] |
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January 18, 2013 - Lodge 128 Members Express their Views Recently on the Lower Mattagami job in Northern Ontario, members of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 128 clearly expressed their views as to who they are. [Read More] |
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January 15, 2013 - Important Information on Lodge 128! Click here to read more. |
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January 10, 2013 - Rigging School Development Lodge 146 has been developing a new training centre for rigging at their Edmonton union hall. Check out the construction project by clicking here. |
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January 3, 2013 - Boilermakers Supporting the Local Community Where They Work Brother J'onn Giese of Lodge 359 is happy to report on a recent fundraising program at the Mica Dam upgrading project. The Boilermakers at the project decided they wanted to do something for the community they are working near. The crews at the project collected $2,575 - enough money to buy 103 $25 gift certificates that were then donated to the Revelstoke Christmas Hamper Program, in the city of Revelstoke, British Columbia. [Read More] |
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