September 2017 Newsletter

Lodge 359 Members Recognized For Professionalism As many of you are aware, the presence of unionized craft has been significantly reduced in the northern sector of British Columbia, especially within the natural gas sector. Our members when given the opportunity need...

April 2017 Newsletter

The Liberals are Throwing Injured Workers Under the Bus (Again) You may have heard that Christy Clark has proposed new legislation that promises employers they will receive millions of dollars earmarked for injured workers. The way the compensation system works is...

Boilermakers Support Local BMX Racer

Boilermakers Lodge 359 along with the Canadian International have sponsored local British Colombia BMX Racer Adicus Bird. The Comox Valley newspaper has written a article about this talented young lady, the story can be read by clicking here. Lodge 359...

January 2017 Newsletter

Helping Out The Luyt Family On December 31st, 2016 I was in contact with my neighbours the Gotro family in Kamloops who had lost their 12 year old Grandson in November of 2016. Kai Gotro was a special needs child who passed away at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice....

Boilermakers Health and Welfare Plan – Important Changes Coming

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING UPCOMING CHANGES TO YOUR EXTENDED HEALTH CARE COVERAGE January 18th, 2017 Effective February 1, 2017 your out of country / emergency travel accident insurance will be provided by Manulife through Allianz Global Assistance.  The coverage will...