Following recent changes to the B.C. Labour Code, IUOE Local 115 has launched a summer organizing campaign to grow our union. We have strengthened our organizing department with the appointment of Bryan Railton as Director of Organizing. Starting July 18th, […]
IUOE Local 115 Continues to Call for Mandatory Training and Certification of Crane Assembly and Dismantling Personnel Burnaby, BC (July 12, 2022) One year ago today, a deadly crane collapse in Kelowna injured many and killed five construction workers. IUOE […]
ACTIMS Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program The Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program was created to recognize women who are members of the Canadian Building Trades, and to bring awareness of employment opportunities for women in the skilled trades. This annual awards/bursaries […]
November 17, 2021 Burnaby – The IUOE Canadian Conference has approved the IUOE Disaster Relief Fund to help Operating Engineers who have been affected by flooding in Southern British Columbia. A woman and children who were stranded by high water […]
The International Union of Operating Engineers has posted its first all-digital magazine. Developed over several months, the publication features an enhanced user experience and increased mobile friendliness. You can also download a copy and print it. Live links in the magazine take the user to important resources, partner […]
More than 1,000 people attended the IUOE Local 115 Training Association Open House on June 15. Local 115 members, family and friends got the chance to try out the heavy equipment and enjoy the beauty of the Maple Ridge training site. Credit […]
Duncan resident Irene Elliott showed a flair for her new trade last month, winning a bronze medal in the Mobile Crane competition at the annual Skills Canada BC event in Abbotsford. As a mother of sons aged 12 and 13, […]
The April 17 Skills Canada BC event in Abbotsford featured demonstrations by two novice mobile crane apprentices from Prince George, both from Indigenous backgrounds. Skills Canada BC, a career fair that promotes the skilled trades, puts selected apprentices to the […]
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 has welcomed the BC Government’s introduction of legislation to amend the BC Labour Code. “Our union took an active part in the wide-ranging consultations that helped to frame this bill. We’re pleased […]
