UA Canada

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Brother Hostrawser and the Toronto Rock!

We would like to congratulate Local 853 member Bill Hostrawser on winning the National Lacrosse Championship with the Toronto Rock lacrosse team. Well done Bill.

05/15/2026

UA Administrative Assistant to the General President Trevor Robertson was thrilled to welcome Prime Minister Mark Carney to UA Local 496 in Calgary today!

As the federal government focuses on strengthening Canada’s skilled trades workforce, improving labour mobility, and advancing major infrastructure projects across the country, highly skilled, safety-focused UA members will continue to play a key role.

When we work together, we grow together.

05/10/2026

UA Canada wishes a very Happy Mother’s Day to all of the hardworking Moms across the UA family and beyond. Thank you for all that you do!

05/06/2026

Mental health matters—both on the job and at home. Mental Health Week 2026 is a time to reduce stigma, build awareness, and remind ourselves that mental health is an essential part of overall well‑being.

Through the UA Canada National Wellness Program, members and their families have 24/7 access to confidential supports, including counselling, well-being, support for grief, crisis, addictions and peer support at no additional cost. We also offer mental health training courses through https://nausc.ca, like Mental Health First Aid for the Skilled Trades and Su***de Prevention in Construction, which help members build skills, and confidence to support themselves and others.

Learn more about available supports and programming by visiting https://uacanada.ca/wellness

05/05/2026

That’s a wrap at Skills Ontario! Congratulations to all of our UA Sisters and Brothers that competed this week.

UA Canada would like to thank Locals 46, 67, 71, 401, 527, 663 and 800 for their assistance with our Try-a-Trade and Young Women’s booths—over 80 apprentices assisted over the two day event.

Lastly, thanks to Skills Ontario for awarding our crew with the Best Booth Award!

05/05/2026

We’re back at Skills Ontario with competitions in Plumbing, Steamfitting, Welding and Sprinkler Fitting!

UA Competitors from across the province of Ontario are showcasing their skills for an expected 40,000+ visitors! Best of luck to all competitors!

05/04/2026

Sisters supporting sisters at the Young Women’s Conference at Skills Ontario.

UA women in the trades are proud to stand together and show what’s possible in the pipe trades.

05/04/2026

UA Canada is proud to be at Skills Ontario!

We’re showcasing 10 Red Seal trades that play a critical role in building and maintaining Canada’s infrastructure—and giving students a chance to experience them firsthand.

At our booth, participants can try copper soldering and virtual welding. These hands-on activities highlight the skill, precision, and opportunity that come with a career in the pipe trades.

If you’re at Skills Ontario, stop by and see what a future in the trades could look like.

04/30/2026

Thank you to UA Canada for returning as a Presenting Sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition 2026!

In addition to their can’t miss Try-A-Trade® and Technology booth, they are sponsoring the Networking Reception and will be supporting the Empowering Women in Trades space and Soaring Skills initiative!

Merci à l’A.U. Canada d’être de retour comme commanditaire présentateur des Olympiades canadiennes des métiers et des technologies 2026!

UA Canada
En plus de son kiosque Essaie un métier et une technologie, l’A.U. Canada commandite la Réception de réseautage et soutiendra l’espace Outiller l’avenir des femmes dans les métiers spécialisés, ainsi que l’initiative Essor des compétences!

04/29/2026

Open call for specialty alloy welders at Local 488!

04/28/2026

Today we remember workers who have been injured, made ill, or lost their lives on the job. We stand with their families, friends, and fellow workers.

Every worker deserves to return home safely. It is our responsibility as UA Brothers and Sisters to look out for one another and to continue pushing for safer workplaces across our industry. We will never stop working toward a future where no life is lost for a day’s work.