IUOE Local 115

10/28/2026

In mediation for Eagle West Crane & Rigging.

IUOE Local 115's negotiating committee is at the table today for mediation, working toward their first collective agreement.

We're looking forward to getting this across the finish line and bringing a tentative agreement back to the crew for their consideration and vote soon.

Strength and solidarity.

10/28/2026

Small world. Strong union connections! ✊

While meeting with workers in Kitwanga this morning, IUOE Local 115 organizer Dan Jillings ran into fellow Local 115 member Lucas Lanterman, a first-year apprentice working with Barnhart.

From apprentices just starting their careers to experienced Operating Engineers, our members are working across British Columbia.

Great to see one of our own on the job in Northern BC!

10/28/2026

Up before the sun in Kitwanga! 🌅✊

IUOE Local 115 organizers Tyson Boyce, Frank Baratto and Dan Jillings are on the ground bright and early, connecting with workers travelling to and from the Eskay Creek Mine.

Our organizing team has come together from across British Columbia to meet with workers, answer questions and talk about the benefits of having a stronger voice in the workplace.

Heading to work or coming off shift? Stop by, say hello and have a conversation!

Strength in Solidarity.

10/23/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO SAVE 25%! 🛍️

Tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, is the FINAL DAY for IUOE Local 115 members to save 25% on regular-priced merchandise at Mark’s!

📍 In-store across Canada
📅 Offer ends October 24

Show the attached barcode at checkout to receive your discount. 💪

*Some brand exclusions apply. Gift cards and previous purchases excluded.*

10/23/2026

🏗️ Crane action on Vancouver Island! 💪

IUOE Local 115 Island Representatives Kyla McCormick and Irene Elliott were out visiting job sites this week, making sure our Lower Mainland representatives aren’t the only ones bringing back some impressive crane footage! 📸😉

One of their stops was Esquimalt Road, where Brother Phil Hayes was operating RKM Crane Services Liebherr LTM 1400 mobile crane.

The three-day operation required the closure of Esquimalt Road, with an eight-person crew responsible for the crane’s setup and teardown.

👏 A great showcase of the skill, precision and teamwork our members bring to the job every day!

10/22/2026

💪 Proud to represent the people who keep B.C.’s industries moving!

At Jamieson Quarry, IUOE Local 115 members operate and maintain the heavy equipment that keeps aggregate production moving and supplies materials for construction and infrastructure projects across the province.

We’re proud of the skill, professionalism and dedication our members bring to the job every day.

🎥 Thank you to Mainland Construction Materials, a wholly owned subsidiary of Martin Marietta Materials Inc., for welcoming us on site and helping us showcase our members’ work. We value our strong working relationship and continued partnership.

10/21/2026

Business Representative Cody Poirier visited IUOE Local 115 members at the Convertus Canada Surrey Biofuel Facility.

Shop Steward Dan Littlewood took Cody on a tour of the facility, where Operating Engineers help turn everyday organic waste into renewable energy and compost.

From operating heavy equipment and processing machinery to maintaining the systems that keep the facility running, our members play an important role in transforming food scraps and yard waste into valuable resources.

The facility can process up to 115,000 tonnes of organic waste annually, producing renewable natural gas that helps fuel Surrey’s waste collection trucks and heats homes around the Lower Mainland.

Another example of the diverse industries and essential work represented by IUOE Local 115! 💪

10/21/2026

🗳️ TODAY is the LAST DAY of advance voting in B.C.!

Provincial elections have real consequences for working people. From collective bargaining rights and workplace safety legislation to employment standards and major infrastructure investments, decisions made in Victoria directly affect Operating Engineers across B.C.

Working Saturday?

Under B.C.’s Election Act, eligible voters are entitled to 4 consecutive hours free from work while polls are open. If your schedule doesn’t allow that, your employer must provide the necessary time off without loss of pay.

📅 Final Voting Day: Saturday, October 24

Your vote matters. Make it count! ✊

📍 Find voting locations and information at elections.bc.ca

10/21/2026

These aren’t just numbers. These are skilled tradespeople, including our own members, who rely on major infrastructure projects to support their families and communities.

Our members are already on the job, building infrastructure British Columbians desperately need.

Cancelling this project now puts good-paying jobs at risk, creates uncertainty for working families, and delays a much-needed solution for commuters.

Let’s keep British Columbians working and this project moving forward.

The BC Conservative plan to cancel the Massey Tunnel replacement would immediately put 200 tradespeople out of work and another 1,700 jobs at risk. Our members have been on the project for months. Cancelling the tunnel at this stage is a slap in the face to workers and will leave commuters waiting longer. https://bcbuildingtrades.org/media-release-conservative-plan-to-cancel-massey-tunnel-replacement-would-immediately-put-200-tradespeople-out-of-work-and-another-1700-jobs-at-risk/

10/21/2026

🟠 HAPPY RETIREMENT TO THE ORANGE! 👋

After years of service, our orange branding has officially clocked out for the last time! 🥳

With the release of our Fall 2026 IUOE News, our rebrand is officially complete!

📬 Our freshly redesigned magazine is making its way to mailboxes across BC. Here's a sneak peek at what's inside! 👀

📍 Not receiving your IUOE News? Members can update their mailing address by contacting the Union Hall at 604-291-8831.