News for 2011
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December 28, 2011 - Boilermakers Field Supervisor Leadership Training Lodge 146, in conjunction with National Training, has been hosting training programs for supervisors. The instructors for the training program are Grant Jacobs and Jonathan White. [Read More] |
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December 7, 2011 - Steward Training Update Lodge 203 is expecting an increase of work in its jurisdiction in 2012 and Ray Flaherty, Business Representative for Lodge 203, saw the need to have members renew their skills as representatives of Lodge 203 on the job site. The training session took place on November 24, 2011 in Holyrood, NL, where International Rep, Richard MacIntosh, conducted Basic Steward Training, International Rep, Kent Oliver, addressed jurisdictions, followed by occupational health and safety (OH&S) training by Jason McInnis, Canadian National Health & Safety Director for the Boilermakers. [Read More] |
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November 28, 2011 - Local 555 Business Manager-Secretary Treasurer Elected Emile Gareau has been elected Business Manager-Secretary Treasurer of Local 555. Emile is a long standing member with vast knowledge of our trade and our industry. International Vice-President of Western Canada, Joseph Maloney, said "I look forward to working with Emile as we pursue the challenges ahead on behalf of the members of Lodge 555." |
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November 2, 2011 - International Announces 2011 Scholarship Winners 37 Boilermaker dependents earn awards totaling $50,000 [Read More] |
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November 1, 2011 - Boilermakers International Support KidSport The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a proud supporter of KidSport. KidSport is a national organization that provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. [Read More] |
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October 24, 2011 - Iron Ship Builders Are Ready to Serve The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (IBB) are ready to serve and work with the Ship Building industry of Canada. [Read More] |
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October 21, 2011 - Decision of the ITUC to Suspend CLAC The ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation) concludes that by its published policy and by its activity, CLAC (Christian Labour Association of Canada) indeed undermines labour conditions of workers and hinders in an active way the organising activities of CLC (Canadian Labour Congress) unions. [Read More] |
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October 18, 2011 - Members of the CLC Canadian Council RE: Application by the CLC to suspend and expel CLAC Canada from ITUC membership, based on part IV of the ITUC Constitution. To read more, click here. |
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October 11, 2011 - Lodge 146 Business Manager Brother Arnie Stadnick was elected the Business Manager of Lodge 146 on October 5, 2011. International Vice-President of Western Canada, Joseph Maloney, said "I wholeheartedly congratulate Arnie Stadnick and I am looking forward to working with him on the issues that affect the interest of the members of this union." |
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September 12, 2011 - Boilermakers Policy Paper The IBB has recently developed a policy paper on Employment Insurance (EI). To review the policy click here. |
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September 8, 2011 - Boilermakers International Host West Coast Tripartite Conference The Boilermakers International hosted a West Coast Tripartite conference in Campbell River B.C. in August, 2011. [Read More] |
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September 8, 2011 - Boilermakers At Work Recently the Edmonton Journal did a photo layout of Boilermakers at work in Cessco's Fabrication Shop in Edmonton. To view the photos click here. |
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September 1, 2011 - Labour Day, 2011 We Boilermakers believe that it is a natural right for workers to enjoy the products of their labour with their families. [Read More] |
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August 26, 2011 - Jack Layton - A Friend to the Boilermakers [Read More] |
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August 24, 2011 - On Labour Day we ask: what has gone so wrong in Canada for working people? There was a time in Canada - not that very long ago - when a working person could expect to have a family-supporting job throughout their life. [Read More] |
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August 8, 2011 - A Boilermaker Making a Difference Hugh MacDonald, a member of 146, is also a four term member of the Alberta Legislature (MLA). MacDonald was first elected in the general election in 1997 and has served the Edmonton-Gold Bar riding as a Liberal MLA ever since then. [Read More] |
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August 2, 2011 - 32nd Consolidated Convention Report Boilermakers from across North America gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 25th to 28th, 2011, for the 32nd Consolidated Convention of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers. [Read More] |
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July 19, 2011 - Brotherhood readies for 32nd Consolidated Convention JUST WEEKS AWAY from the Boilermakers' 32nd Consolidated Convention in Las Vegas July 25-28, the Brotherhood is completing plans to renew its constitution, elect International officers, and chart the union's path forward. [Read More] |
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July 8, 2011 - Asbestos, a Hidden Killer WorkSafeBC has launched HiddenKiller.ca, a comprehensive website on asbestos-exposure prevention. [Read More] |
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July 8, 2011 - International Convention As we approach the 32nd consolidated convention to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 25 to 29, 2011, one has to reflect on our history as an organisation. We were established in 1880 by working men who came together with common goals to better the lives of themselves and their families. [Read More] |
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June 23, 2011 - Asbestos Update National Safety Director, Jason McInnis, reports on Canada's role in blocking chrysotile asbestos on an international list of hazardous chemicals. To read more, click here. |
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June 20, 2011 - International President Newton Jones Commentary Check out International President Jones' commentary on the state of the International Brotherhood by clicking here. |
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June 13, 2011 - Canadian Government announces support for Helmets to Hardhats (Canada) In the federal budget, which was tabled in Parliament on June 6, 2011, the Canadian government announced support for a Helmets to Hardhats Program in Canada for transitioning veterans and reservists. [Read More] |
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June 10, 2011 - Boilermaker Ad Click here to check out the ad that was designed for a magazine to recruit future Boilermakers. |
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June 8, 2011 - Opportunities Open Up For Lodge 191 Members The work picture is increasing in Victoria for the members of Lodge 191 and the other trades at Victoria Shipyard. [Read More] |
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June 7, 2011 - Important Notice Regarding the Postal Strike from the Boilermaker National Benefits Fund For information from the Benefits Fund, log into your members account and read more in the June 7th announcement. [Read More] |
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May 30, 2011 - National Training Announces the Boilermaker Biennial Apprenticeship Competition In 2012, the Boilermakers will introduce an exciting team dynamic and new format to the National Apprenticeship Competition, taking place June 24th-28th in Moncton, NB. [Read More] |
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May 12, 2011 - Member of Local 146 Imparts His Trade Knowledge to Apprentices of Local 128 Harold Peter quickly offered his trade knowledge and instructional experience to boilermaker apprentices attending in-school training over 2700 kilometres away from his home local in Edmonton, Alberta, upon learning they had lost their instructor due to an injury. [Read More] |
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May 10, 2011 - Hydraulic Torquing & Tensioning Equipment and Training Module Demand for Hydraulic Torquing & Tensioning of bolts and studs on pressure related flanges and heads used with pressure containers and pressure piping has steadily increased and is becoming the preferred method of both Owners and Contractors. The Boilermaker's National Training Trust Fund (NTTF) have recognized the need to develop an effective training module, to ensure members of the organization are properly trained in the safe and efficient use of the equipment. [Read More] |
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May 6, 2011 - 2011 Boilermakers Scholarship Winners International President Newton Jones is pleased to announce the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers scholarship winners. [Read More] |
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May 4, 2011 - Business (Not) as Usual A unique commitment between business and unionized construction labour has raised the bar of expectations for construction project delivery in Saskatchewan - and around the world. [Read More] |
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April 27, 2011 - National Day of Mourning Thursday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning. This day of remembrance was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991 and has since spread to about 80 countries around the world and been adopted by the AFL-CIO and the International Confederation of Free Trade. [Read More] |
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April 18, 2011 - 2011 FEDERAL ELECTION On May 2, 2011, Canadians will be going to the polls to vote. In many countries around the world people are fighting in the streets for the right to vote just as we have the right in Canada, but sadly, many Canadians do not fulfill that right. Like our International Constitution, to implement "the natural right of workers to organize" the principle of democracy must exist for this to happen. In some countries, union members are taken away from their families and put in jail simply because they belong to a union. [Read More] |
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April 8, 2011 - National Day of Mourning - April 28 Commemorating workers whose lives have been lost or injured in the workplace. [Read More] |
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March 24, 2011 - Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) Update As you know our program H2H made the budget. This was the result of the intense lobbying from coast to coast making every MP aware of the program and how it is a win/win/win - meaning government, military and our industries. [Read More] |
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March 23, 2011 - D-11 Announcement D-11 Business Manager, Kevin Forsyth, has announced the appointment of Kevin Sheptycki as the Assistant Business Manager. Brother Sheptycki is a member of Lodge D-513 in Edmonton. [Read More] |
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March 18, 2011 - Members Build on their Supervisory Leadership Skills Forty-eight members from four Canadian locals have participated in Field Supervisor Leadership Training since this past December. The highly interactive program which promotes supervisory leadership best practices through case studies, group discussion, and hands-on practical exercises was led by Grant Jacobs, Director of National Training and Jonathan White, Assistant National Training Coordinator. [Read More] |
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February 24, 2011 - Steward Training in Kelowna Twenty members of Lodge 359 participated in the basic and second level Steward Training in Kelowna, February 10 & 11. Over the two days, the members covered such subjects as steward realities, jobs of the steward, international constitution, steward awareness, credibility and settling problems before they become grievances, along with writing & arguing the grievance. [Read More] |