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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.    

During Ontario’s recent collective agreement negotiations, UBC members from three roofing sectors – flat roofing, shingling, and metal roofing – went on strike, marking the first time these sectors stood together in solidarity. Facing a challenging residential market, contractors were looking to implement rollbacks that would have undermined wages and benefits for UBC roofers. Historically,...

The UBC pancake breakfast captivated media attention, as the Calgary Stampede, “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, kicked off on July 5th.  Members and their families from Alberta Locals 2103, 1325, 2010 and 1460, and Local staff were welcomed to the Calgary UBC office for a pancake breakfast to celebrate the start of the Stampede....

Each year, skilled apprentices from UBC across the country are selected to attend regional showcases, where they demonstrate their abilities in various trades and compete against other apprentices. The winners of these regional competitions earn the opportunity to compete in the National Apprenticeship Competition (NAC). This year, the NAC will take place in Edmonton, Alberta,...

The education you get from a UBC training centre provides valuable knowledge, practical skills, and connections with fellow members and training staff. The certifications you earn play a key role in helping you secure and maintain employment; it’s important to keep them current. How do you know if your training certificates are up to date?...

The Enhanced Construction Program (ECP) is a collaboration between the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) and UBC Local 494 Windsor. The program allows Grade 11 and 12 students to study at the Union’s training facility for a semester, rather than attending their local high school. Participants gain hands-on construction experience, earn health and...

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....

UBC members are proud to be part of the historic redevelopment of the former Kapyong Barracks site in Winnipeg, now officially known as Naawi-Oodena – meaning “centre of the heart and community.” Previously a military base, the land was initially transferred to the government. However, following a landmark court victory, Treaty One First Nations (T1N)...