Ironworkers Local 97

Representing BC's finest in the ironworking industry. Safety first, quality always. Advocating for fair wages, benefits & training for our members.

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Hey folks we're back 👋 We will be updating you regularly on everything happening in ironworking, the trades, and BC news.

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Ironworkers Local 97 turns 120 today.
That's 120 years of advocating for our members.
120 years of fighting for safety on the job.
120 years of building British Columbia with skill and hard work.
120 years of excellence.

[Ironworkers Local 97 @ironworkers97]

@HarmanBhanguBC We included your name in error. Sorry about that. It has now been corrected.

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The BC Conservatives attack on workers across BC has failed.

Bill M233 has been defeated in the BC legislature.

This bill would have eliminated agreements that protect good-paying, local BC jobs.

The next time you go to vote, remember the people who supported this bill.

[Ironworkers Local 97 @ironworkers97]

You wouldn't be where you are today without your mother! Local 97 salutes all the moms for everything they do. Happy Mother's Day.

[Ironworkers Local 97 @ironworkers97]

Today we celebrate workers around the world.

Local 97 recognizes the contributions of every member of the working class and of course that includes the highly skilled members of our union.

Keep up the good work, because nothing gets done without workers!

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Hon Chan, MLA Richmond Centre
Brent Chapman, MLA Surrey South
Pete Davis, MLA Kootenay-Rockies
Brennan Day, MLA Courtenay-Comox
Gavin Dew, MLA Kelowna-Mission
Lorne Doerkson, MLA Cariboo-Chilcotin
Mandeep Dhaliwal, MLA Surrey North
Reann Gasper, MLA Abbotsford-Mission

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Another week, another outstanding group of high school students learning about Ironworking, care of Local 97.

This week we visited Lake Cowichan Secondary School. The trade sample class was hungry to learn! Thanks to teacher David Fischer for organizing the visit.

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Á'a:líya Warbus, MLA Chilliwack-Cultus Lake
Teresa Wat, MLA Richmond-Bridgeport
David Williams, MLA Salmon Arm-Shuswap
Donegal Wilson, MLA Boundary-Similkameen

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Ian Paton, MLA Delta South
Claire Rattée, MLA Skeena
John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes
Ward Stamer, MLA Kamloops-North Thompson
Elenore Sturko, MLA Surrey-Cloverdale
Brian Tepper, MLA Surrey-Panorama
Jody Toor, MLA Langley-Willowbrook
Misty Van Popta, MLA Langley-Walnut Grove

[Ironworkers Local 97 @ironworkers97]

Happy Easter to all Ironworkers from Local 97 and beyond.

Have an outstanding day!

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The Ironworkers Local 97 Training Department was on the road this week in Victoria leading two Fall Protection training courses.

Thanks to the Local 97 members who came out to sharpen their skills and ensure the safety of themselves and their fellow members on the worksite.

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The Province of B.C. has recognized April as Construction and Skilled Trades Month.

We are incredibly proud of our Ironworkers Local 97 members and it is a pleasure to see them given the recognition they deserve for building this province!

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Happy Friday. Ironworkers Local 97 members accomplished big things this week. Just like always.
The most important thing is that we did it safely and to the high standard of excellence we're known for.
And we always stick together.
Have a great weekend!

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We had a great time working with our 10-week Ironworker Generalist group. The program is designed for folks who have previous ironworking experience and want to get serious about an Ironworking career.

Here they are in our new classroom facility at our union hall in Maple Ridge!

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“The BC Conservatives want to take us back to a time when public projects like the Canada Line were built using temporary foreign labour.” said Brynn Bourke, executive director.

We thank @JOC_Canada for covering our fight to protect local BC jobs and family-sustaining wages.

[Ironworkers Local 97 @ironworkers97]

Community Benefits and Project Labour Agreements make sure local, skilled workers from BC build BC projects. Tell the BC Conservative to stand with skilled trades workers and stop the ban on CBAs: https://t.co/qyEF9MIg9o

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Your mental health is important!

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues or problems with addiction, support is available.

All Ironworkers 97 members have access to our FREE Employee Assistance Program.

Call for support now: 1-844-880-9137