The Premier of British Columbia, Hon. John Horgan, highlighted his government’s agenda for change in a message to IUOE Local 115 members on the occasion of the union’s General Membership Meeting. The meeting took place in Burnaby on March 17, […]
Well beyond construction jobs provided, the project will benefit the province’s environment and economy. By Brian Cochrane The Tyee, March 28, 2018 “We say that when it comes to the economic dimensions of the issue, it’s not a close call […]
Normally, when someone gets a lump of coal at Christmas, they are very unhappy about being recognized for their bad behaviour. By Brian Cochrane and Manuel Alvernaz Vancouver Sun, February 19, 2018 But not if they are a controversial coal […]
Despite all the noise to the contrary, the fact is that building a liquified natural gas plant in B.C. could actually help slow climate change. by Brian Cochrane Vancouver Sun, February 18, 2018 The reason is simple – climate change […]
Tayco Paving Company and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 presented the Campbell River Hospital Foundation with a donation of $7500. Their generous gift will purchase a VisiPitch for the Speech Language Pathology Department at Campbell River Hospital. […]
Site C construction can achieve important social objectives By Brian Cochrane and Adam Van Steinburg Last week, the provincial NDP government approved the completion of the Site C dam project. Critics of the project are likely to ramp up their […]
The B.C. government is considering the future of the Site C dam project — whether to complete it (our preference) or shut it down. By Brian Cochrane and Adam Van Steinburg. Whichever side you take in the debate, it has […]
Prime Minister Trudeau addresses the International Union of Operating Engineers Canadian Conference in Saskatoon on August 29th.
BURNABY – International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 has set up an IUOE Disaster Relief Fund to help Operating Engineers who have been affected by the BC wildfires. IUOE 115 will provide $500 worth of financial assistance to members […]
