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 News & Events
Current and Upcoming Events
Below you will find information about current news and events. Be sure to check this section regularly as we have a number of projects and opportunities on the go.
January 21, 2012
A letter from John Telford regarding local mergers
Dear UA Ontario Member,
The UA was formed in 1889 with an approximate membership of 2800 members and
41 locals. In 1955 there were 761 UA locals and 240,000 members. Due to ... more ››
October 6, 2011
2011 UA National Apprenticeship Competition – Kitchener-Waterloo
The 4th annual UA Canada National Apprenticeship Competition was held in Kitchener Waterloo on June 14th 2011 with representatives from across Canada participating in the event. ... more ››
October 5, 2011
UA Apprentice Dave DeRaadt wins Apprentice Competition
The United Association International Apprenticeship Competition is held every year in August in Ann Arbor Michigan as an annual event to showcase the skills of the pipe trades ... more ››
September 13, 2011
UA & OPTC Team Up to Vote Smart!
You hold the power to decide who you want to lead Ontario. Your decision is between Tim Hudak, the most anti-labour politician seen in Ontario since Mike Harris or Dalton ... more ››
August 2, 2011
UA Local 324 sets high standards for industry
UA Local 324 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada stands out as an example ... more ››
July 19, 2011
Study Show That Unions Work, By WILLIAM P. HITE, Engineering New
While reliable studies of craft labour productivity in the U.S. are in short supply, a few recent reports that specifically address changing trends in construction over the last ... more ››
May 27, 2011
Mike Rowe asks congress to support More "Dirty Jobs"
" I encourage you to support these efforts because closing the skills gap doesn't just benefit future tradesman and the companies who are desperate to hire them it benefits ... more ››
May 25, 2011
Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre, Victoria BC
Re: Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre, Victoria
Dear Dale,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your members for the excellent work which was done ... more ››
May 24, 2011
A unique commitment between business and unionized construction
A unique commitment between business and unionized construction labour has raised the bar of expectations for construction project delivery in Saskatchewan—and around the ... more ››
May 24, 2011
2011 Mayor’s Award for Workforce Training and Development.
Good Morning,
On April 8th, 2011 we were informed by the Cambridge Training and Development Advisory Group that Aecon Industrial – Central Canada was the recipient of the 2011 ... more ››
May 24, 2011
Comstock Canada Ltd.: Peter Semmens President & Chief Operating
On behalf of our Officers, staff and membership, I would like to congratulate Brother Pete Semmens on his promotion to the position of President & Chief Operating Officer of ... more ››
April 12, 2011
A collective act of kindness - Ottawa Citizen
When the new Ottawa Convention Centre displaced street-involved people, the project team wanted to do a good deed and renovate an apartment building for homeless families. The ... more ››
March 7, 2011
“UA Canada is proud to work with great union Contractors...
“UA Canada is proud to work with great union Contractors like Westlake Industries and we congratulate them on their 5th Anniversary.”
Dear UA Canada:
February 2011 marks ... more ››
February 7, 2011
Contractor Retains Lifetime Employees
by Kimberly Schwartz, News & Legislation Editor
ETOBICOKE, Ont. — At Cool Check Air Conditioning Ltd., there’s a definite feeling of family. With a total of 15 employees, this ... more ››
February 2, 2011
UA Canada January Newsletter Available!
UA Canada's January 2011 Newsletter is now available.
Click here to view the Newsletter >>
January 20, 2011
UA Local 552s Sleiman Finds New Joy
By Gord Henderson, Windsor Star
Cherubic-faced, soft-spoken and perhaps a bit too trusting in the essential goodness of human nature, Ed Sleiman might at first glance appear ... more ››
November 1, 2010
Government of Canada Invests in Yukon Construction Trades Sector
Whitehorse, Yukon – October 21, 2010 – Yukoners could soon benefit from local training opportunities in the skilled construction trades thanks to an investment by the Canadian ... more ››
October 28, 2010
UA Local 552s Ed Sleiman Elected to Windsor City Council
Dear Members of the United Association of the United States and Canada:
It is with great privilege and honour to let all of you know that Mr. Ed Sleiman the Training ... more ››
August 2, 2010
2010 UA Canadian Conference Sponsors
Thank you to all of our 2010 UA Canadian Conference sponsors!
Diamond SponsorsPlatinum SponsorsGold SponsorsSilver Sponsors
January 27, 2010
Finding the Balance - Nuclear Power in Society, Summary Report o
This is a summary of presentations and discussions that took place during an interesting and worthwhile day spent exploring the important topic of nuclear energy and its role in ... more ››
December 21, 2009
Canadian Construction Worker Memorial donations
The Canadian Office is asking for your help in supporting the Canadian Construction Worker Memorial being commissioned by the Canadian Building and Construction Trades Department ... more ››
December 15, 2009
UA Local 46 Featured in Toronto Sun Trade Up
Recently, United Association Local 46 was featured in the Toronto Sun's "Trade Up".
Click here to view the article >>
November 28, 2009
United Association Local 599 Fall 2009 Open House.
In the Fall of 2009 UA local 599 reached out to local youth to show them what a carrer in the piping trades could offer. The event was a great sucess with over 700 youth attending ... more ››
November 24, 2009
UA Canada Partners with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex
UA Canada Partners with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex
For more information visit http://www.group.tdinsurance.com/ua
October 26, 2009
Finding the Balance - Nuclear Power in Society
October 25, 2009
Nuclear Energy Conference
Summary Report of the Conference held in Ottawa
This is a summary of presentations and discussions that took place during an ... more ››
October 10, 2009
Bramptonian shows he’s cool under pressure!
Bramptonian shows he’s cool under pressure
The Brampton Guardian
Saturday October 10 2009
By PAM DOUGLAS
Some might call Bramptonian John Wisman the Canadian king of cool. ... more ››
September 8, 2009
Thank you letter from Director of Canadian Affairs, John Telford
Dear International, Special Representative, Business Manager and Training Coordinator,
On behalf of the UA Canadian Office I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge ... more ››
September 6, 2009
The 40th WorldSkills Competition is officially Closed!
The 40th WorldSkills Competition is officially closed. The medals, awards, and certificates have all been distributed on stage to the hard working Competitors of WorldSkills ... more ››
September 3, 2009
John Telford of UA Canada Officially Opens Global Skills Village
John Telford joins other prominent officials in welcoming young global Competitors to Global Skills Village in Calgary!
Executive Director, Canadian Affairs for UA Canadian ... more ››
September 3, 2009
Brian Martin of UA Canada prepares for Day 2 of WorldSkills
Brian Martin an apprentice with UA Canada prepares for Day 2 of the WorldSkills competition. Brian is competing in the WorldSkills Construction and Building Technology category; ... more ››
September 2, 2009
2009 UA Canada Kicks off WorldSkills Calgary 2009!
More than 20,000 spectators made there way through the doors of Global Skills Village in Calgary Alberta.
The first day of Competition began with welcoming remarks by ... more ››
July 21, 2009
UA Journal Article
A review of the UA Journal article on the UA Canada survey. Find out more about what is wanted by UA members in Canada.
Click HERE to read the full journal article >>
July 20, 2009
Standard For Excellence Update
Based on the survey feedback form our members the Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by John Telford, is working toward enforcing the Standard For Excellence.
This is ... more ››
June 28, 2009
The UA supports prompt payment legislation
A position paper on Prompt payment by the National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC). View the PDF >>
April 16, 2009
Letter from Director of Canadian Affairs, John Telford
Click on the PDF link below to view the entire letter from Director of Canadian Affairs, John Telford
PDF: UA Canada Survey
Questionnaire Results:
PDF: UA Membership ... more ››
March 26, 2009
Construction Industry Stakeholders
Construction Sector Council's budget impact analysis (The Impact of Fiscal Stimulus on the Construction Industry). This document is a preliminary analysis preceding the release ... more ››
February 10, 2009
Talking Politics - Will this work? We are on thin ice...
Will this work? We are on thin ice...
Even though our stimulus package is by far smaller than the American plan (as a percentage of the size of our economies), it is a package ... more ››
January 13, 2009
Join the MCAT Crew Ride to Conquer Cancer
The United Association Canadian Office is proud to support the Mechanical Contractors Association of Toronto and there involvement with "The ride to conquer cancer". We ... more ››
January 9, 2009
Talking Politics - Financial ruin or flexible rules in 2009?
Financial Ruin or Flexible Rules in 2009?
To read the full article click the PDF link below.
PDF - ENGLISH
PDF - FRENCH
November 25, 2008
Talking Politics - Speech from the Throne
Speech from the Throne.
To read the full article click the PDF link below.
PDF - ENGLISH
PDF - FRENCH
October 21, 2008
Talking Politics - Election wrap up
Election wrap up.
To read the full article click the PDF link below.
PDF - ENGLISH
PDF - FRENCH
October 8, 2008
Summary of Platforms
Summary of Platforms as presented by all political parties for our election next week.
"This document is for reference of our members only and is not intended to be ... more ››
October 3, 2008
UA Local 46, Getting the job done right
For Release October 9, 2008 Toronto Star
It didn't take long for Mike Watt to realize he'd made the right decision in joining his union. In fact, the 52-year-old plumber ... more ››
October 2, 2008
Resolutions - 2008 Canadian Conference
2008 United Association Canadian Conference
Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 20-21, 2008
Theme:“New World, New United Association”
Working Together for our future…
The United ... more ››
October 2, 2008
Letter from General President Hite
- Approval of 5 year term
Click on the PDF link below to view the entire letter from General President Hite.
PDF - Approval of 5 Year Term
September 25, 2008
Election Issues Briefing Kit
Contact Local Political Candidates Today !
The Canadian Building Trades is an organization that is built on local action and opportunity. Our affiliates and members need to ... more ››
September 22, 2008
Election Issue Week 2 Recap
Below you will find a link to a PDF copy of "Let's Talk Politics", the document was produced by the Building and Construction Trades Department.
PDF - Week 2 Recap Summary ... more ››
September 11, 2008
Election Issue Briefing 2008
Below you will find links to copies of the Election Issue Briefing 2008. The document was produced by the Building and Construction Trades Department.
Election Issue Summary ... more ››
June 27, 2008
UA Targets Windsor
Windsor has been especially hard hit by setbacks in manufacturing and in the auto industry in general with an unemployment rate of 9.8% which is well above the national average. ... more ››
June 9, 2008
The UA lauches Canadian website.
With over 50,000 members strong in Canada and over 300,000 members across North America representing the pipe fitting industry the United Association is proud to announce the ... more ››
June 6, 2008
The UA launches Recruitment Campaign
The UA Recruitment Drive has targeted Niagara Falls as its first stop in its efforts to fill the skilled labor shortages. With a current unemployment rate at 6.2% with a highly ... more ››
March 1, 2008
UA launches Standard of Excellence Initiative
The UA is taking positive steps to promote the fact that United Association members are the best trained, most highly skilled and hardest working building trades people today; ... more ››
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