Local 128 (Sarnia, Ontario) Boilermaker Christine Hahn is the latest woman to be named a Tradeswoman Hero by North America’s Building Trades Union. Each month, the program honors four journeyworkers or apprentices who go above and beyond in their trades.— Jul 5
Boilermakers, contractors and employers met in Napa, California, Mar. 28 to address industry challenges together and look ahead to new trends and future opportunities. Emphasized throughout the event were safety and quality, the future of energy production and a potential abundance of Boilermaker work on the horizon.— Jun 28
The average through-hike on the Appalachian Trail takes a little less than six months, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Hikers cover between 12-16 miles per day, and most begin at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and end in Katahdin, Maine. Over its 2,194.3 mile span, the trail wanders the mountain ridge through 14 states. It’s a grueling endeavor that tests even the most experienced hiker in both physical skill and mental endurance.
Each year, around 3,000 people attempt a through-hike on the trail.— Jun 22
Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) hosted national training and their trainers on Feb. 8 and 9 for a field leadership class at the Regina Union Hall and Training Centre. Instructors were National Director of Training j’Amey Bevan and Jim Beauchamp, national instructor.— Jun 20
On Monday June 5, Local 73 shop members at Woodside Industries ratified a historic collective agreement with Irving Shipbuilding. The company, understanding how inflation, retention and recruitment of qualified skilled tradespersons is affecting the industry, came to the bargaining table with a fair offer. One highlight of the four-year agreement includes a 39.6% wage increase.
Find out more on L-73’s website.— Jun 12