United Association - Union representing over 4,000 Plumbers, Pipefitters-Steamfitters, Sprinklerfitters and Welders in British Columbia
Delta, British Columbia
Joined December 2017
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A new study that reviewed 140 completed projects proves union labour outperforms open shop labour:
-Union labour was 17% more productive than open shop labour.
-Construction labour costs were 16% lower on union projects.
-Using union labour reduced total project costs by 7%.
Today, we acknowledge the painful history of residential schools. We are committed to meaningful reconciliation.
Every day we invest time, energy and resources into building enduring partnerships and effective training that expands opportunities for Indigenous workers across BC.
UA 170 welcomes the final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2!
Our members made Phase 1 a reality. Their hard work and expertise led to the project you see today. And now there's more work to do.
We look forward to seeing UA 170 members on this project by late-2027!
OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Join us for the October membership meeting.
Thursday, October 1st at the UA Local 170 Union Hall on Annacis Island.
We look forward to seeing you!
***MAJOR WIN FOR THE BUILD THEM HERE COALITION***
Premier David Eby has announced that the next generation of BC Ferries will be built here in BC. This after a relentless push from the Build Them Here Coalition, which UA Local 170 is proud to be a part of.
The UA Local 170 Annual Family Picnic is coming up this weekend!
Sunday, September 13th is the big day! We look forward to seeing you out at Ryall Park in New West for tonnes of family fun.
We know UA Local 170 members give it their all every single day on the job. Thank you for everything you do.
Today's the day to celebrate your labour. Take it easy and have some fun.
HAPPY LABOUR DAY!
Happy Labour Day long weekend!
Here's a quick look at the Labour Day events happening across BC on Monday.
UA 170 is proud to join 16 unions in demanding the next fleet of BC Ferries be built in BC.
The coalition represents more than 7,000 ppl who work directly in BC's marine industry.
The Build Them Here coalition is asking the public to support. Sign here: buildthemhere.ca
Announcing this year's UA Local 170 Annual Family Picnic!
Please join us for food and family fun at Ryall Park in New Westminster on Sunday, September 13th at 11 a.m. We look forward to seeing you and your family!
Attention all UA Local 170 members in the Powell River area! Please join us for an area membership meeting this coming Monday, July 20th at 5 p.m.
See you there!
BC's nurses are on strike for a fair deal.
To all nurses walking the picket lines and still keeping our hospitals running: we've got your back!
The True North Strong and Free!
Our members are building the infrastructure projects Canada needs.
We're proud of the work they do everyday.
Happy Canada Day from all of us at UA Local 170.
Join us for our next membership meeting! This Thursday night, 7 p.m. at the UA Union Hall. See you there!!
UA Local 170 reps recently travelled to the Elk Valley Resources Project in Elkford, B.C.
A reminder that any UA Local 170 member working at this site or any non-union site is in violation of the UA Constitution and will be charged and may face expulsion if found guilty.
