The 34th Anniversary of the Bentall Tragedy was yesterday, January 7th and representatives from IUOE Local 115 were there along with family members and the public to remember the workers who plunged to their deaths when a fly form collapsed […]
The Fight for $15 is a campaign sponsored by the BC Federation of Labour. The campaign is supported by IUOE 115 and other Federation union members, as well as a number of not-for-profits, community organizations and individuals who share an […]
News Release Friday September 12 — The union representing 300 coal miners losing their jobs at Peace River Coal in Tumbler Ridge is denouncing the controversial Temporary Foreign Worker Program, saying the only miners left working in the town are […]
Allan Bruce, one of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115’s most dedicated advocates for training, has been honoured with a national award recognizing his achievements. Allan is the recipient of the third biennial Darryl Cruickshank Memorial Award, presented […]
Operating Engineers Local 115, Ironworkers Local 97 launched Federal Court action on April 14, 2014 to overturn a company using American construction workers in Mackenzie, BC after sending home Canadian worker. Unions appealed to Cabinet Ministers Jason Kenney & Chris […]
Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning, a time when workers, families, employers, and others come together to remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational diseases. Every year, WorkSafeBC, the B.C. […]
During January 25 and 26, 2014, IUOE Local 115 took part in the fund raising efforts of Variety as part of their annual Show of Hearts Telethon. The telethon raised $6,671,138 and is earmarked for children with special needs. Local […]
Once again, IUOE Local 115 has opened its heart to Variety the Childrens’ Charity, and as a long time Gold sponsor of this worthwhile cause, will take part in their 48th annual Show of Hearts fundraising telethon on January 25 […]
With all the talk about job and opportunity growth in northern British Columbia, along with the anticipated lack of available skilled or trainable people willing and able to work there, the engagement of Aboriginal peoples to help meet anticipated demand […]
