IUOE Local 115

06/05/2026

When workers face major workplace changes, having a union matters.

Recently, Business Representative Sean Maurer negotiated a Section 54 Adjustment Plan to support Local 115 members through the closure of their workplace. The plan includes severance provisions (above Employment Standards Act minimums), retraining opportunities, and other measures to help members navigate the tough transition ahead.

It’s a reminder that even during difficult times, Local 115 is there to ensure workers are treated fairly and have the support they deserve.

06/05/2026

Today we stood in Solidarity with members of the GVRD Employees Union as they fight for safer working conditions and less contracting out. Our organizing truck also made it out for support!

Proud to see former Shop Steward, Dawn Pollard standing strong for a fair deal.

For more information visit gvrdeu.org

06/04/2026

Please join us in congratulating Brother Jody Jeffries (left) on his appointment as Shop Steward at Heidelberg Materials' Sechelt Mine.

Jody was nominated by his coworkers and appointed by Business Representative Will Suelzle. Shop Stewards play a vital role in ensuring members have a voice on the job and a direct link to their Union.

Thank you, Jody, for stepping up to represent your fellow members. We look forward to working with you in your new role.

06/04/2026

🚨 ATTENTION District 1 members.

Join us in Burnaby tomorrow for this month’s District 1 meeting. A chance to connect with fellow members, hear important updates, and stay engaged with what’s happening across the region.

We look forward to seeing you there. 💪

06/03/2026

Last week we had the privilege of delivering training to WorkSafeBC’s crane enforcement team.

Over five days, we explored a wide range of topics including supervision, maintenance, inspections, rigging practices, and the operational realities of working around high-risk equipment.

These conversations are critical. Strong enforcement, effective training, and industry collaboration all play an important role in improving safety outcomes and raising standards across the province.

IUOE Local 115 appreciate the opportunity to work alongside the WorkSafeBC team and contribute to a shared goal: a safer, stronger, and more professional crane industry.

The best results come when regulators, employers, instructors, and workers are all moving in the same direction.

06/03/2026

📸 IUOE Local 115 Spring Photo Contest 📸

We want to see our members in the field, on the job, in the shop, at training, and everywhere Operating Engineers keep British Columbia moving.

To enter, simply upload your photo directly into the comments section of this post.

Help us showcase the work of Operating Engineers by reacting to and sharing this post.

📅 Contest closes June 20 at 12:00 PM.

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CONTEST RULES

• Open to active members of IUOE Local 115 only

• Winner(s) will be announced within 48 hours of the contest closing

• Multiple winners may be selected

• Winners will receive IUOE Local 115 apparel, swag, gift cards, or other promotional items

• Proof of membership may be required before prizes are awarded

• IUOE Local 115 staff are not eligible to win but are encouraged to participate

• Winners will be selected at the discretion of IUOE Local 115 based on photo quality, creativity, engagement, and representation of our membership and industries

• By submitting a photo, participants confirm they have permission to share the image and grant IUOE Local 115 permission to repost, publish, and use submitted photos in future social media, website, newsletter, magazine, and promotional materials

• Photos containing unsafe work practices, inappropriate content, or violations of site or employer policies may be removed or disqualified

• IUOE Local 115 reserves the right to remove fraudulent, duplicate, or suspicious entries

Good luck, Brothers and Sisters. We look forward to showcasing the incredible work our members do across the province.

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06/02/2026

Proud to see another major milestone on a project our members helped build.

It’s exciting to see the first SkyTrain on the tracks as the Broadway Subway Project moves into its next phase.

A major milestone for a project built by skilled union labour and a glimpse of what’s to come for transit in Metro Vancouver.

Is that a bird? A plane? No, it’s the first SkyTrain on the Broadway Subway tracks!

Dynamic testing has started! This phase involves testing moving SkyTrains on the completed sections of track. This important step ensures that service will be safe and reliable.

06/02/2026

🚨 ATTENTION District 5 members.

Join us in Cranbrook tomorrow for this month’s District 5 meeting. A chance to connect with fellow members, hear important updates, and stay engaged with what’s happening across the region.

We look forward to seeing you there. 💪

05/29/2026

At today’s retirement lunch for Dave De Sousa, we celebrated a career full of impact and memorable moments. From first organizing his workplace in 1999 to 7 years with the Local and nearly 20 years with the International, Dave never stopped organizing.

Dave always asked, “What am I doing today to advance the interests of Operating Engineers?” and he made sure members could provide for the ones they love.

Thank you, Dave, for your dedication, your mentorship, and your legacy. Enjoy your retirement!

05/29/2026

When community organizations need a hand, Operating Engineers show up.

Recently, instructors and members from the IUOE Local 115 Training Association (IUOETA) partnered with Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre and Amrize to help improve the 1 km access road leading to the facility.

IUOETA provided the equipment, operators, and expertise needed to resurface the road, and Amrize donated over 500 tonnes of material, helping improve access to a facility that has spent decades supporting salmon enhancement, environmental education, research, and watershed stewardship in our communities.

This project is a great example of skilled trades, industry, and community organizations working together to make a lasting impact.

If you're looking for something to do this summer, we encourage our members and their families to visit Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre in Port Moody and take a drive up the newly improved road. The hatchery welcomes visitors every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for Salmon Sunday.

Thank you to Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre, Amrize, and everyone involved in making this project a success.