UA Canada

11/11/2025

Each November, we pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed—women and men who stood for freedom, justice, and peace.

May we remember the brave, honour the fallen, and carry forward their vision of a better world.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from UA Canada. Remember to be mindful of ghosts and goblins on the streets tonight!

10/30/2025

We’re so proud to share our recent partnership with IWSH (International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation) and ISEAD (Indigenous Skills, Employment and Apprentice Development) on a meaningful project with Walpole Island First Nation.

This project is about reconciliation in action — building relationships, trust, and opportunity through the skilled trades. Together, our volunteers helped revitalize Walpole Island’s 40-year-old Community Centre, replacing outdated plumbing with high-efficiency fixtures that drastically reduce water use and ease strain on the community’s septic system.

Beyond the upgrades, the true impact came from collaboration. Local community members trained alongside UA volunteers, gaining hands-on experience and pride working on their own community centre — the heart of the community.

This is what benevolence looks like in action: using our skills to make a lasting, positive impact. A huge thanks to everyone who made this possible—IWSH, ISEAD, OPTC, UA Locals 527, 663 & 46, EPSCA, and all our generous partners and volunteers.

Everyone deserves access to clean water and sanitation—and this is just the beginning.

Check out the video!

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10/26/2025

Earlier this week, more than 300 delegates from UA Locals across Canada joined UA Officers from both Canada and the United States for the 2025 UA Canadian Conference in Québec City.

Delegates from all corners of the UA—from Local Union Officers and Training staff to rank-and-file journeypersons and apprentices—came together to hear reports from General President Mark McManus, Director of Canadian Affairs Terry Snooks, fellow International Officers, and a range of keynote speakers.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to another successful conference. We hope you left inspired, connected, and proud to belong to the greatest labour organization in North America.

We’re not just a union—we’re family.

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10/13/2025

https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/spotlight/how-ua-local-800-helps-shape-long-term-careers-in-the-trades-11291425

UA Local 800 offers training, support, pension and benefits

10/12/2025

Wishing all our members and their families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

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