In an innovative approach to high school co-ops, UBC Local 2222 partnered with the Bluewater District School Board and the Nuclear Innovation Institute to launch the Energy Sector Co-op in Kincardine. This program allowed 26 students to explore up to 25 different occupations over four months, offering hands-on experience in areas like welding, pipefitting, and...
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 The Canadian District of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is asking Canadians to consider construction industry tax fraud, its impact on workers and our communities, and steps we can take to combat this growing issue. The awareness campaign is part of the UBC’s annual Tax Fraud...
A significant milestone was reached in June at the construction site for the concrete gravity-supported wellhead platform (CGS) for Cenovus Energy’s West White Rose Project. The CGS is being built at the former US Military Base in Argentia, Newfoundland & Labrador by the SNC-Lavalin Dragados Pennecon General Partnership (SDP). Local 579 was one of three...
The Trade Winds to Success program is a unique initiative that supports individuals from Indigenous communities in accessing education and professional training in millwrighting. UBC Millwright Local 1460 Alberta has been a proud supporter of this program since 2010. The program provides a comprehensive education and training experience for students – including job readiness skills,...
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