Andre Roberge

10/14/2025

We're wishing you and your family nothing but the best this Thanksgiving. Enjoy the day!

10/02/2025

In 2023, Seaspan commissioned a report outlining how ferries could be built in British Columbia, the economic benefits of such a decision and the possible procurement options that would allow this to proceed. The BC Building Trades was aware of the report and supported efforts by the local shipbuild...

10/02/2025

Rob Ashton and I don’t agree on politics, but I respect the work he’s done as our union president.

I wish him well as he steps up to run for the federal NDP leadership.

09/09/2025

09/09/2025

B.C.’s shipyards don’t just build ferries, they build communities, careers, and a stronger economy. Let’s make sure those benefits stay here. Have you written to your MLA yet? https://buildthemhere.ca/

09/05/2025

Doug nailed it in this interview!

We’re treating Temporary Foreign Workers as “less than Canadian”—and that’s wrong.

Big corporations have been using this program to undercut wages and drive down standards for everyone. It’s not fair to Canadian workers, and it’s not fair to the people brought here under these conditions.

It’s time for a system that respects workers and pays fair wages.

09/05/2025

Like I said, I STAND with Ironworkers Local 97 on this issue. Thank you, Doug for your continued advocacy on fairness for workers struggling to make ends meet.

09/01/2025

This Labour Day, we salute the ironworkers who build the bridges, towers, and skylines that shape our communities. The work is tough, the sacrifice is real and the results stand for generations. Solidarity is our strength!

Enjoy the day off. You earned it.
Happy Labour Day from Ironworkers Local 97.

09/01/2025

Looking for a Labour Day event? We've got you covered. There's plenty of action all across the province. Celebrate your labour alongside our union brothers and sisters at these great events!

09/01/2025

Reminder - ILWU Local 333 Labour Day BBQ Picnic!