Announcements

07 Feb

Steward Training at 555

Steward Training took place at Lodge 555’s Union Halls & Training Centres in Winnipeg and Regina.  Over the course of the two-day program Assistant to the International President Cory Channon led an informative session on Boilermaker jurisdiction, National Health & Safety Representative Blair Allen commanded an inspirational class on the role of the steward on health & safety, and International Representative Richard MacIntosh instructed the basic steward skills and Boilermaker history.

Steward Training in Winnipeg, MB
Lodge 555 Winnipeg, MB – January 22-23, 2019. (Left to right): Cory Channon, Matt Wright, Dane Derewianchuck, Cheyenne Call, Ethan Burke, Jeremy Paterson, Kyle Parkin, Jordan Dmyterko and Evan Jordan.
Steward Training in Regina, SK
Lodge 555 Regina, SK – January 24-25, 2019. Back row (left to right): Shane Thom, Jaxson Foley, Vaughn Tangjerd and TJ MacDonald. Front row (left to right): Derrick Watson, Brodie Kutcher, Matt Doucette and Devin Dillabough.
24 Jan

2019 Work Picture Updated

Please note that the 2019 Work Picture has been updated. To view, click here (PDF). As always, you can also find it in the “Members” menu.

14 Dec

H2S Alive Training & CWB Test Dates

Anyone wishing to attend the following training/tests, please call the office to reserve a spot.

H2S Alive
January 15th @ Winnipeg training center

CWB Test
January 16th @ Winnipeg training center
February 7th @ Winnipeg training center

21 Nov

Steward & Field Supervisor Training

Anyone wishing to attend the following training, please call the office to reserve a seat.

Steward Training
January 22nd and 23rd @ Winnipeg training center
January 24th and 25th @ Regina training center

Field Supervisor Training
February 5th and 6th @ Regina training center
February 12th and 13th @ Winnipeg training center

20 Nov

Local 555 Christmas Parties

Regina – Family Christmas Party

Date: Saturday, December 1st
Time: 12:00-3:00pm
Location: Get Air – 1902 Turvey Road, Regina
Details: Click here for more information (PDF)

 

Winnipeg – Family Christmas Party

Date Sunday, December 9th
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Location: Kid City – 550 Archibald Street, Winnipeg
Details: Click here for more information (PDF)

 

Thunder Bay – Annual Christmas Party

Date Friday, December 21st
Time: 6:30-11:00pm
Location: Victoria Inn – 555 West Arthur Street, Thunder Bay
Details: Click here for more information (PDF)
10 Oct

CCS: Bridge to a Cleaner Energy Future

“CCS: Bridge to a Cleaner Energy Future” is an initiative underwritten by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers to engage the global community in a conversation about the vital role carbon capture and storage (CCS) must play in mitigating climate change. For more information please visit cleanerfutureccs.org.

14 Aug

Boilermaker All-in-One Fall Protection – August 28

Boilermaker All-in-One Fall Protection training will be held in Regina on Tuesday, August 28th. Seats are filling up fast and a second date will be added the next day if required. Please contact Mona or Jason at the Regina office to reserve a seat – (306) 949-4452.

12 Jun

2018 Fishing Derby

The Local 555 fishing derby will be held on Saturday July 21 and Sunday July 22, 2018 at Lake of the Prairies, Manitoba. Click the link below for all the details including how to register.

2018 Fishing Derby (PDF)

28 Feb

Occupational Health Risks Document

Anyone looking for information to provide to their physician explaining the health risks in the work environment, please click on the link below for a brief four-page booklet with prevention information for workers and a diagnostic toolkit for physicians and primary health providers.

Occupational Health Risks for Boilermakers (PDF)

27 Feb

New CWB Test Dates

Additional CWB test dates have been scheduled. Please see the training calendar for test dates and call the appropriate hall to book a time!