Our union is built on the dedication of its members, and we’re proud to honour those who have reached significant milestones. Beginning at 25 years of membership, and every five years thereafter, we celebrate the loyalty and hard work that strengthens our union and keeps our trade strong. Thank you for all you do....
Before joining the UBC, Neil Romero worked for a non-union labour broker. After joining Local 1985 in March 2024, Neil immediately noticed the difference between his previous non-union job compared to a membership with the UBC. He was astounded not only by the pay difference for Union members but also by the fact that he...
As Remembrance Day approaches, we are reminded to honour the sacrifices of Canada’s veterans and recognize those still actively serving. One of these active servicemen is Romulo Alves Santos, a foreman, Combat Engineer, and UBC Local 675 member. Romulo’s journey is a story of resilience, reinvention, and service. Originally from Natal, Brazil, Romulo came to...
Thank you to everyone who submitted a picture of their stickers and hard hats. Each one was unique and clearly had a story to tell! If you’d like to add your hard hat stickers to our photo gallery, then submit your picture(s) to crcnewsletter@ubcja.ca.
Can the trades run in the family? It does for father and Local 675 member Fred Ings, who works alongside his son, Raymond. Fred says that, in addition to a fulfilling career, the support and protection provided by the Union also inspired Raymond to pursue a career in the trades. Fred joined the Union in...
“I have always believed that putting in an honest day’s work is contagious and does not go unnoticed.” Sandra (“Sandy”) Truckair is a third-year scaffolder apprentice from Regina, Saskatchewan. She is well-known by Local 1985 members for her 15 years of dedicated service to the Union, including the past seven years at the CO-OP Refinery....
The Carpenters’ Regional Council Apprenticeship Showcases are underway, bringing together the best and brightest apprentices from across the council to compete for a coveted spot in the National Apprenticeship Competition (NAC) later this year. Regional showcases are being held in Toronto, Edmonton and Regina, with apprentices competing in the trades of carpentry, drywall, interior/exterior trim,...
Despite efforts to separate Angel and others like her from their roots, Local 343 member Angel embraced every opportunity to educate herself and connect with her culture. Angel is part of Pinaymootang First Nation on her father’s side. Although, much of Angel’s exploration of her Indigenous identity had to happen later in life, together with...
“Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.” – Susan Gale Being a mother is no easy job. Much like building any long-lasting structure, mothers build up and support their children; not with concrete or scaffolding, but with love and encouragement so that their children can thrive...
Alberta and Ontario recently concluded their respective open periods, during which collective agreements were up for negotiation. This round of negotiations was the first conducted under the new Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) structure, formed by the merger of several formerly independent councils in 2022. In Alberta, a new Registered Collective Agreement (RCA) was presented to...
