The Union
represents you

Welcome to the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115. We have a proud tradition of building British Columbia.

Local 115 members are heavy equipment and crane operators, mechanics, technicians, and service specialists. We work in communities across BC and Yukon, with employers in construction, waste, manufacturing, heavy vehicle, and equipment sales and service.

Our union is recognized as a leader in working with government and industry to make life better for all working people.

Under the BC Labour Relations Code, all workers have the legal right to join a trade union. Local 115 can secure a variety of improvements where you work, including:

  • A labour contract protecting your interests
  • Better compensation and benefits
  • A say in your working conditions
  • Equal footing if disputes arise with your employer
  • Opportunities to grow and learn new skills, including Red Seal Trades offered at our IUOE Local 115 Training Association

Do you want to join our Union?

Let us know. IUOE Local 115 will contact you to discuss the situation in your workplace. We will work with you on the ground to plan an organizing campaign, with the goal of winning a vote by your coworkers in favour of joining Local 115.

As a Local 115 member, you can expect better wages, increased job security, and respectful treatment. IUOE Local 115’s professional team are experts in advancing the interests of our members.

We seek to:

  • Bargain hard for our members, and have an impressive track record
  • Highlight members’ interest in every discussion we have with employers, industry, and key stakeholders
  • Commit to improving workplace safety and advocate for members by pushing for policy and legislation change
  • Build lasting partnerships with Indigenous communities, government, industry, and decision-makers
  • Offer support and legal representation for our members to resolve problems at work
  • Advocate for members concerning WorkSafeBC and Employment Insurance (EI) matters

Most of our employers are recognized for their excellence in the market and IUOE Local 115 helps employers to build trust with workers, by maintaining stable, safe, and respectful worksites. Operating Engineers in BC have a reputation for quality work and superior skill. Together with our employers, we work to reduce conflict and absences, and to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Members receive exclusive access to our Maple Ridge training site, which is BC’s only designated training provider for the Red Seal Mobile Crane Operator program, and offers many other courses. Our Training Association also offers custom training solutions in the workplace for signatory employers and union members.

Working for a non-union company in one of our industries?

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