Job Ready Dispatch (JRD) is once again mandatory for dispatch. If you cannot get a session booked at an approved safety provider for Fall Protection or Confined Space before being dispatched, the parties have temporarily agreed to allow you to obtain online certifications shown at the links below, or on our website here: Apprenticeship and […]
Lodge 359 Business Managers Update Well, this year has definitely been filled with its ups and downs and will be remembered by most as anything but normal. We have seen the work picture go from an extremely busy start with the Parkland refinery outage in Burnaby, to everything grinding to an almost complete halt due […]
Further 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 […]
Due 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 […]
To 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 […]
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This 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 […]
Please 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 – […]
Update 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.
The 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 – […]