Announcements

Tentative Local 555 Work Picture for 2018

To see the tentative Local 555 work picture for 2018, click here (PDF).

Respirator Fit Test Renewals

Effective November 1, 2017 anyone requiring a renewal on their respirator fit test will be fit tested to the quantitative method. We will be using third party providers to facilitate this fit testing. Please contact the Hall to locate a provider near you.

January Steward Training Dates

Steward Training will be held in January on the following dates:

Winnipeg: January 16-17
Regina: January 18-19

Anyone wishing to attend this training please call a Union Hall to register. Seating is limited, please register early to reserve your seat.

Local 555 Christmas Parties

See details for all Local 555 Christmas parties below.

Thunder Bay – Christmas Meeting and Dinner

Date Friday, December 8th
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Victoria Inn – 555 West Arthur Street, Thunder Bay, ON
Details: Pre-registration is required at the Thunder Bay Hall (807)623-8186 by December 4th.

 

Regina – Family Christmas Party

Date: Saturday December 9, 2017
Time: 1-4PM
Location: Golden Mile Bowling Lanes on Alberts St.
Details: Click here for registration details! (PDF)

 

Winnipeg – Family Christmas Party

Date Sunday, December 10th
Time: 9-11:30AM
Location: Kid City – 550 Archibald St. Winnipeg
Details: Click here for registration details! (PDF)

Assessment Exam Writing Dates

As part of the annual intake process, Local 555 will be holding assessment exam writing dates. Any member that wishes to refer someone to have an opportunity to join our organization, please have them contact a Union Hall to register for one of the exam writing dates below.

Winnipeg Union Hall: October 17th 9:00AM
Regina Union Hall: October 25th 9:00AM

Boilermakers All-in-One Fall Protection Training

Boilermakers All in One Fall Protection training will be taking place in Regina on August 15th & 16th.

Please call Mona at the Regina office to register.

2017 Fishing Derby

The Local 555 fishing derby will be held on Saturday July 22 and Sunday July 23, 2017 at Lake of the Prairies, Manitoba. Click the link below for all the details including how to register.

2017 Fishing Derby (PDF)

Ratification Info 2017

For more information, please login to Members Only and click the “Local News” tab or log into the Boilermaker Job Ready App and click “Announcements”.

Nomination and Election of Local Lodge Officers

Local 555 will be holding Nominations for all Local Lodge Officers at the May, 2018 Regular Monthly Union Meeting.

Union Meeting requirements will be in effect for all who wish to be Nominated. In addition to all other requirements, to be eligible for nomination and election to office in this Lodge, a member must have attended at least one (1) meeting in each of the five (5) calendar quarters immediately preceding his nomination, unless prevented from so doing by personal illness, Union duties, regular employment under a contract between the Union and his employer, or some other unavoidable situation.

For more information, please contact the Union Hall.