Our union is built on the dedication of its members, and we’re proud to honour those who have reached significant milestones. We are happy to celebrate the loyalty and hard work that strengthens our union and keeps our trade strong. Thank you for all you do. Local 18 Ezio Morellato 65 Harold Nelson 60 Holger Kallsen 50 Fernand...
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we are sharing the love story of two UBC Local 27 members along with exciting news that their family is growing. In the Fall of 2018, Gabby Treacy and Michael Sauer bonded over their similar demeanors and their experiences in the trades. “Most of my family and friends don’t work the...
This Black History Month, we celebrate the contributions of Black women in the trades like Local 27 member Chiniqua Nelson. She discovered her passion for carpentry through a UBC 12-week pre-apprenticeship carpentry program. Upon completion, she joined the union and continued honing her skills. As her career progressed, Chiniqua became increasingly involved in union initiatives...
Our union is built on the dedication of its members, and we’re proud to honour those who have reached significant milestones. We are happy to celebrate the loyalty and hard work that strengthens our union and keeps our trade strong. Thank you for all you do. Local 18 Joseph Natale 60 James Zaborsky 60 William...
When Carter Seltitz finished high school during the height of COVID, he wasn’t sure what direction to take. So, he turned to what he already knew best; the trade his family had built a life around. “In high school, I wanted a summer job, and my dad was a floor layer,” Carter says. “So, in...
For years, Elena Muratova chased excellence as a professional freestyle mogul skier, competing in the 2014 Olympic Games and earning second place in the World Cup. After retiring from competition, she was searching for a new career and found carpentry almost by accident. “I asked my husband to build a bookshelf,” says Elena, “then I...
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.
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