A journeyperson boilermaker is a tradesperson who must possess the full range of knowledge, abilities and skills required to fabricate, construct, install, assemble, erect, demolish, repair and maintain a wide variety of vessels, tanks, towers, boilers, hoists and other structures, ancillary equipment and fixtures made of steel, other metals, fiberglass, and other materials. The broad scope of the boilermaker trade includes the construction and maintenance activities performed in the field and in industrial and commercial plants such as
BC Substance Abuse Testing Policy Update
/in News & Info /by BM 359Please be advised that the Construction Industry of British Columbia Substance Abuse Testing and Treatment Program Policy has been updated due to the legalization of Cannabis and the subsequent changes in the Criminal Code related to the use of the substance while in operation of a motor vehicle, and need for the Policy to be […]
April 2019 Newsletter
/in News & Info /by BM 359The BC NDP government is looking to make positive changes to WCB To increase the confidence of workers and employers, the British Columbia government will undertake a formal review of its workers’ compensation system with the appointment of retired labour lawyer Janet Patterson. To shift the workers’ compensation system to become more worker centred, the […]
Spring 2019 Pension Plan Update
/in News & Info /by BM 359Please click here to view the Spring 2019 Pension Plan update. This letter will be mailed to all active and retired field members on April the 11th.
2019 Annual Boilermaker Steelhead Derby
/in News & Info /by BM 359The 2019 Boilermakers Lodge 359 Steelhead Derby was held on Sunday, March 3rd on the Chilliwack/Vedder River. We had 16 participants this year. Registration looked to be down early with only 12 signed up. However, Brother Ross Casselman showed up with 3 friends to participate in the festivities, all of whom had been in a […]
New Boilermaker Apparel
/in News & Info /by BM 359Just wanted to update the membership that we now offer shipping for apparel orders. If you wish to place an order, please contact Jamie White at our general office or by email at jwhite@boilermakers359.org. We suggest ordering by email so the phone lines stay open for business calls and it’s easier to track the orders. […]
Union Craft Inspires Art For Lodge 359 Member
/in News & Info /by BM 359Boilermakers and artists have quite a bit in common says Hilary Peach, a Lodge 359 (Vancouver, British Columbia) member who wields a welding torch as well as a pen. She finds that many artists acquire day jobs in the trades. As an artist who is skilled in several mediums, and as a Boilermaker, she understands […]
Proof of Residency
/in News & Info /by BM 359The Union has learned that some Owner/Clients have been requesting that our contractors supply them with proof of residency for their employees regarding their Local Resident status. We just want to remind all of our members that there is historic language in our Collective Agreements that allows our Contractors to ask you for acceptable proof […]
Site C Dam – Penstocks
/in News & Info /by BM 359Site C Penstock Installation As most of you are aware, the Boilermakers currently employed at the Site C Dam are working under a Special Project Needs Agreement (SPNA) negotiated for the Turbine and Generator project (T&G). This contract was awarded by BC Hydro to Voith Hydro Inc. Fabrication work of the T&G components is being […]