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Ironworkers Local 97 is a union dedicated to advancing the rights, safety, and professional development of its members in British Columbia and the Yukon. We ensure top-notch craftsmanship in the construction and ironworking industry to build a stronger, safer future together.
Updates
Ironworkers Statement on the Minister’s Announcement of Changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program
Doug Parton, Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer of Ironworkers Local 97 made the following statement in response to the Minister’s announcement: “While companies continue to misuse and abuse the Temporary […]
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Ironworkers Awarded Government Funding to Recruit More Young People Into Ironwork
MAPLE RIDGE – This year, Ironworkers Local 97 have been selected as a recipient of the Workplace Innovation Fund by the Government of British Columbia to support their efforts in […]
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Deals Using Public Dollars Should Be Tied to Canadian Jobs
Again and again, companies misuse and abuse the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, leaving Canadian workers on the outside looking in while their jobs are given to lower paid and […]
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Ironworkers – B.C. Budget Reaction
Ironworkers in British Columbia are proud to work on building some of the province’s most iconic transportation and infrastructure projects and today we’re happy to see the B.C. government’s ambitious […]
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Mass Timber Course Bursary
If you are interested in taking the Mass Timber Course, here is your chance. BCIT will cover the cost of tuition ($8000) for the seats in the January 2024 intake. […]
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Celebration Of Life for Mitch Jensen
Join Mitch Jensen’s, member # 882704, friends and family to celebrate his memory and remember his life. Saturday, September 2nd, 11:30am at Burnaby Central Park (Picnic Area 2 near Swangard […]
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