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
To All Boilermaker Lodge 359 Members And Concerned Others
/in News & Info /by BM 359Further to our notice of November 13th regarding the closure of our General Offices to public access, we will remain closed to the public. In addition, we are now effecting further measures to help safeguard the General Offices and Dispatch so they can remain up and running during this second wave of COVID-19. The General […]
Important Message To All Members
/in News & Info /by BM 359Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the Coastal and Fraser Health Regions, and in consideration of the new Public Health Order, we have made the decision to close the General Offices to the public until at least Nov 23rd, at which time a further review will determine our next steps. It is imperative […]
Important Labour Board Decision Goes Our Way
/in News & Info /by BM 359To All Field Construction Boilermakers, It is with great relief that after many months of legal submissions and replies by all parties involved, and with the support of the BC Bargaining Council of Building Trades (BCBCBTU), we have finally received a British Columbia Labour Relations Board decision that confirms our position along with the BCBCBTU’s […]
NTTF Recognition Of Service
/in News & Info /by BM 359Please click here to view the recognition letter.
Trades Women Build Nations – Virtual Event October 17th
/in News & Info /by BM 359This year’s Trades Women Build Nations event is ON! Not surprising, it will be a virtual event, BUT it’s also free of charge–which means more Boilermaker sisters might be able to attend. Registration is now open. The event is set for Saturday, October 17, and it will begin via Zoom at 11 a.m. eastern. Details […]
British Columbia’s 42nd Provincial General Election
/in News & Info /by BM 359Please be advised that the writs have been issued for British Columbia’s 42nd Provincial General Election. Election Day will be Saturday, October 24, 2020. The following link will direct you the Elections BC website, you can register to vote and or request a mail in ballot by completing a simple online form. Elections BC – […]
Travel Notice – Non-Medical Masks for Air Passengers
/in News & Info /by BM 359Update for Air Travel in Canada: Lodge 359 wants you to be aware of the attached information regarding flight restrictions and requirements to fly to a job within Canada. Please click here to view attachment.
Interim Election Results
/in News & Info /by BM 359The Ballot Committee met today to receive and count the ballots for the interim election for the Boilermakers Lodge 359 President and Recording Secretary positions. The results are as follows: Ballots sent out – 959 Ballots counted – 162 Ballots spoiled – 3 President: Jeremy Kwok – elected by acclamation. Recording Secretary: Sean Lilburn – […]