Monthly Union Meeting
There will be a monthly meeting this Wednesday at Danny's Inn. Located in Beresford NB, @ 6:00 PM.
Changes in Leadership and Court Litigation
Updated Aug 16th, 2023
Instructor Position Nova Scotia
Updated July 12th, 2023
After review of applications and moving through the interview process, a new instructor has been offered and accepted the position for the 2024 & 2025 apprenticeship classes. Local 73 would like to thank all applicants for their time and effort. We would also like to congratulate Troy White on being selected. We are confident that he will be able to fill the position of instructor successfully.
Brian Mikkelsen will be there to help train for a period of time, we would like to thank him for his many years of dedication and service to our Local. Brian has been developing and producing highly skilled and safety sensitive trades people for over 20 years.
Brian Mikkelsen will be there to help train for a period of time, we would like to thank him for his many years of dedication and service to our Local. Brian has been developing and producing highly skilled and safety sensitive trades people for over 20 years.
Local 73 Bursary Winners 2023
Updated July 11th, 2023
2023 NB Scholarship Winners
Rene-Pierre Hache – Rene S. Hache
Phillipe Brideau – Nicolas Brideau
Jolyeve Cormier – Luc Cormier
2023 NS Scholarship Winners
Brooke Snyder – Greg Royals
Matthieu Muise – Ken Muise
Ayden Simmons – Stephen Simmons
Rene-Pierre Hache – Rene S. Hache
Phillipe Brideau – Nicolas Brideau
Jolyeve Cormier – Luc Cormier
2023 NS Scholarship Winners
Brooke Snyder – Greg Royals
Matthieu Muise – Ken Muise
Ayden Simmons – Stephen Simmons
Historic CBA Ratification
June 8th, 2023
On Monday June 5th, 2023, Boilermaker Local 73 shop members, at Woodside Industries ratified an historic Collective Agreement with Irving Shipbuilding. Understanding how inflation, retention & recruitment of qualified skilled tradespersons is affecting the industry ISB can be commended on coming to the bargaining table with a fair offer.
Highlights of the CBA:
- 4 Year Agreement with a 39.6% Wage increase
- 30.72% Wage increase as of June 5th, 2023 (Year 1)
- An increase form 4.5% Night Shift Premium to 25%
- Improved options for Health & Welfare, LTD, Life Insurance & Weekly indemnity
- Increases & Improvements to vacation pay
- Improved overtime banking options
- Improved bereavement language
- $125 increase to work boot allowance
- Improvements to overtime provisions (Sundays & Holidays to be paid at double time)
- An MOU that will allow apprentices to be paid their wage rate while attending technical training.
- Addition of a retirement bonus ($100 for every Year of service)
The members of Woodside Industries have worked very hard providing quality components to Canadas National Shipbuilding Strategy. Doing so safely and with a very diverse workforce, Congratulations on your new agreement!
Training Schedule for 2023
Updated January 6th, 2023
Please be advised online training is no longer offered in Nova Scotia for confined space or Fall protection.
Training Offered for Local 73 Members
NOVA SCOTIA CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - CONFINED SPACE (2 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NB
NOVA SCOTIA CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - FALL PROTECTION (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NB
NEW BRUNSWICK CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - CONFINED SPACE (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NS IN YEAR 1&2
NEW BRUNSWICK CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - FALL PROTECTION (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NS
FIT TEST PRACTIAL & THEROY
WHIMIS GHS (2015)
FIRST AID TRAINING
AUDION METRIC TRAINING
TRAINING NEEDED FOR OTHER LOCALS
WORKING AT HEIGHTS ONTARIO (WAH)- NEEDED FOR ANY JOB IN LOCAL 128 (3 YEARS)
ENERGY SAFETY CANADA (ESC)- CONFINED SPACE (NEEDED FOR WORK IN WESTERN CANADA)
ENERGY SAFETY CANADA (ESC)- FALL PROTECTION (NEEDED FOR WORK IN WESTERN CANADA)
CSTS- CONTACT TRAINING DEPARTMENT FOR INFORMATION TO ENROLL (506)634-7389
NOVA SCOTIA CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - CONFINED SPACE (2 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NB
NOVA SCOTIA CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - FALL PROTECTION (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NB
NEW BRUNSWICK CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - CONFINED SPACE (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NS IN YEAR 1&2
NEW BRUNSWICK CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - FALL PROTECTION (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NS
FIT TEST PRACTIAL & THEROY
WHIMIS GHS (2015)
FIRST AID TRAINING
AUDION METRIC TRAINING
TRAINING NEEDED FOR OTHER LOCALS
WORKING AT HEIGHTS ONTARIO (WAH)- NEEDED FOR ANY JOB IN LOCAL 128 (3 YEARS)
ENERGY SAFETY CANADA (ESC)- CONFINED SPACE (NEEDED FOR WORK IN WESTERN CANADA)
ENERGY SAFETY CANADA (ESC)- FALL PROTECTION (NEEDED FOR WORK IN WESTERN CANADA)
CSTS- CONTACT TRAINING DEPARTMENT FOR INFORMATION TO ENROLL (506)634-7389
Filling the Gap
Pressure Welder Program
Open spots remaining for the filling the gap pressure welder training program.
To register please contact Local 73's training department. (506) 634-7389
To register please contact Local 73's training department. (506) 634-7389
Boilermaker Job Ready App
Recognizing the mobility of our workforce and utilizing the benefits of smartphone technology, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (Canada) is pleased to announce the official launch of the first smartphone app for all Boilermaker members.With the new "Boilermaker Job Ready" App on their smartphone or tablet Members can read the latest announcements, confirm their core safety training certifications and update their contact information in just a few steps. This App is a work in progress and as it evolves, will become an invaluable tool to our membership.
If you don't have an online member account, click here to register.
The App Can be Downloaded at Google Play or the Apple App Store