We are sad to announce the passing of Retired Brother Robert Eckstein on January 7th, 2021. Brother Eckstein was initiated into Local 555 in April 1980. Bob was a proud member of Local 555 for 40 years.
The 2020 fishing derby is temporarily cancelled. In the event that things start to open up soon enough, the derby could possibly still be held. We will keep you up to date with information.
Recently former Green Party Leader Elizabeth May stated that oil was dead and she did not support the Canadian oil & gas industry. Canada’s Energy Citizens have prepared an online letter of support for the industry to Elizabeth May. We ask that you sign the letter by clicking here.
Please be advised that the May 13th Monthly Union Meeting has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
For the latest on the IBB COVID-19 Relief Plan please check this link often for updates: https://boilermakersbenefits.ca/covid19
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To register for Winnipeg courses, please email Craig to book a spot: . To register for Regina & Saskatoon courses, please email Mona to book a spot: .
Fall Protection: Energy Safety Canada Certificate
This is a 8 hour in-house course with a WAH refresher if required.
Regina: Thursday, January 16 at 8:00 AM
Regina: Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21 (20 per class)
Saskatoon: Thursday, January 23
Winnipeg: Monday, January 27 (more classes to be setup)
Structured Pressure Welding Course
Winnipeg: Monday, January 27 to Friday, February 14
Regina: Monday, February 3 to Friday, February 14
Note: Both of the above classes are dependent on interest
Anyone wishing to attend the following training, please call the office to reserve a seat.
Field Supervisor Training
December 3rd and 4th @ Regina training center
December 17th and 18th @ Winnipeg training center
Steward Training
January 13th and 14th @ Winnipeg training center
January 16th and 17th @ Regina training center
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.
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.
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
