UA Canada

10/07/2025

Director of Canadian Affairs Terry Snooks addresses over 1,000 UA Officers from across the United States and Canada at the UA Local Union Officer Seminar earlier today.

10/06/2025

Your support is needed to ensure Bill C-5 delivers not only economic value, but strong labour protections and real opportunities for workers in the skilled trades.

Using this link you can send a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of Jobs and Families, Patty Hajdu, emphasizing how unionized labour and skilled trades training are essential to the success of Canada’s new major projects office and the implementation of Bill C-5.

Join our campaign. Tell MPs to pass C-5 before the summer.

09/30/2025

Today, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, recognise the families of those who suffered, and remember the children who never returned home. We stand with Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

Our union values of justice, equality, and solidarity call us to acknowledge the truth, support healing, and work toward meaningful reconciliation. We are committed to safer, more inclusive workplaces and communities where every child truly matters.

09/16/2025

Please review the open call from UA Local 144

09/11/2025

Today, we pause in solidarity with our sisters and brothers across the border to honour those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

We remember the courage of the first responders—many of them union members—who ran toward danger to save others. We remember the families, workers, and communities whose lives were forever changed. And we remember the strength that emerged from the rubble—proof that when we stand together, we persevere.

Though time may ease the pain, it does not erase the memory. Canada will never forget.

09/04/2025

Be part of the story at this year’s UA Canadian Conference!

We’re creating a powerful video tribute entitled “WE ARE UA” to honour the faces, voices, and stories that make our union strong. Whether you’re a Life Member, an apprentice just starting out, a family proud of your union roots, or part of a tight-knit crew on the job, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to show the pride, unity, and heart of UA Canada.

Submit a favourite photo or short video (up to 30 seconds) that captures what being part of the UA means to you. Whether it’s a shot from the jobsite, a family moment at a union event, or a quick video message sharing your “why,” every story matters. Don’t forget to end your video with the words: “WE ARE UA.”

Submissions may be featured at the Canadian Conference and on UA Canada’s social media—let’s show the country what solidarity looks like!

To learn more and upload your photos/videos, please visit https://uacanada.link/MyUAStory

08/29/2025

Unions raise the standard for everyone. This Labour Day weekend, we honour the 389,000 members of the United Association across North America whose solidarity has built safer job sites, better training, and stronger rights for all.

We are one UA—united and proud. Enjoy the weekend responsibly!

08/20/2025

Check out what IWSH, UA Canada and UA Locals 663, 527, 46 and 67 are up to this week!

We are at Walpole Island First Nation working on a Community Plumbing Challenge, helping to update the plumbing fixtures at the community centre.

We couldn’t do this without our many generous sponsors. Stay tuned for more project updates!

08/18/2025

UA Local 144 has open calls for day and night shifts at Suncor. Please see attached for more information.

08/11/2025

Condolences from Brother Wynne’s extended UA family

08/11/2025

Canadian Training Directors, Instructors and UA Officers and Staff attending the 2025 UA Instructor Training Program this year in Ann Arbor, MI

08/09/2025

Each August since 1990, UA Instructors from across North America travel to Ann Arbor, MI for the annual UA Instructor Training Program.

Today over 2,400 instructors were registered to attend training programs—knowledge that will be taken back to train members in Locals across Canada and the United States. It’s one of the reasons our members remain the best trained workforce in the Building Trades.

Good luck to the US and Canadian Training Teams, as well as all Instructors and Faculty this week!