Local 56 Members Win Big at UA National Apprentice Competition!

Local 56 Members Win Big at UA National Apprentice Competition!

     The UA National Apprentice Competition was held at Local 144 in Montreal June 10-16, 2023. During this event our apprentices showcased their superior skills in various projects and a written exam. We are very pleased and proud to report that our members did an amazing job at this competition and their efforts resulted in 1st place awards in Plumbing (Justin Hudson), Sprinklerfitter(Grace Westinberger) and HVAC-R (Tyler Huynh).

In addition, Steamfitter apprentice Josh Purcell was awarded the Standard for Excellence trophy which is awarded to the apprentice who best exemplifies the tenets and values of the UA as determined by their peers. Points considered are attitude, professionalism, quality of work, and any other quality personally held in high regard for a tradesperson.

The winners will now represent Canada at the UA International Apprentice Competition which will be held during this years Instructor Training Program in August in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Amazing work Brothers and Sisters and good luck at the international event!

Right to Left – Josh Purcell, Grace Westenberger, Tyler Huynh, Justin Hudson

 

Standard for Excellence

Standard for Excellence Award winner Josh Purcell

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Local 56 completes Pipe Trades Pre-employment class!

Local 56 completes Pipe Trades Pre-employment class!

 

On June 2, 2023 Local 56 held a graduation ceremony for its 14 week Pipe Trades pre-employment course. This course was a partnership with the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council and was intended to provide training opportunities for newcomers and underrepresented individuals. Local 56 is pleased to report that 9 students completed the course and are now ready for employment in the piping industry. 

Congratulations and best of luck in the future.

 

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Local 56 Apprentices cleanup at Skills Canada National Event!

Local 56 Apprentices cleanup at Skills Canada National Event!

The Skills Canada National event took place in Winnipeg from May 25-27 with Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprentice Josh Purcell winning Gold, Plumbing apprentice Justin Hudson winning Silver and Sprinklerfitter apprentice Grace Westenberger takes home a bronze medal. Local 56 is very proud of you all and thanks you for all your hard work and commitment to your craft.

 

Josh, Justin, Grace and Tyler Huynh (HVAC-R apprentice) will now represent the eastern region at the UA National Apprentice Competition held at Local 144 in Montreal June 12-16, 2023. Good luck to all!

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Local 56 Member wins Gold Medal!

Plumbing

Plumbing apprentice Justin Hudson wins a Gold Medal at the Skills Canada Nova Scotia event held at NSCC Akerley campus on April 28. Justin will now represent Nova Scotia at the Skills Canada National contest in Winnipeg. Great work Justin and good luck at the national event.

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UA Local 56 Member’s Portal

UA Local 56 Member’s Portal

We now have a new addition to our website that allows members to perform functions online, instead of having to contact the office. This portal includes: updating your information, signing up for training courses, downloading and emailing certifications and documents, and paying dues (coming soon). Please take the time to hit the link below and follow the instructions about how to set up your profile.

Set up Instructions:  UA Local 56 Member

To access this portal, please go to our website – www.ualocal56.ca and click on “Members” 

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*ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS*

*ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS* – Please click the links and read this important information regarding United Brotherhood of Carpenters and the UA

Click link here – United Brotherhood of Carpenters

Click link here – CBTU

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Local 56 member wins bronze medal!

Local 56 member wins bronze medal!

Refrigeration/Air Conditioning

We are pleased to congratulate Tyler Huynh on his bronze medal win at the Skills Canada Nova Scotia Refrigeration/Air Conditioning competition that was held on March 31 at NSCC Ivany Campus. Way to go Tyler!

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Social Media

We are excited to announce that we have launched our official social media channels on Instagram,  Facebook,  Twitter and YouTube We invite you to follow us and be a part of our online community.

Our social media channels will be the go-to source for all the latest updates, events, and training sessions happening at UA Local 56. By following us, you’ll never miss out on any important information or exciting opportunities.

We’re looking forward to sharing engaging and informative content that will keep you up-to-date with everything happening within our union. From behind-the-scenes glimpses of our daily work to photos and videos of our training sessions, there’s always something new to discover.

So don’t wait any longer, head over to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and follow us today! We can’t wait to connect with you all online and continue to strengthen our union together.

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/ualocal56/

Instagram Page

https://www.instagram.com/ualocal56ns/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/UALOCAL56NS

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@ualocal56

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Local 56 Hosts 2023 Skills Competitions

Local 56 Hosts 2023 Skills Competitions

Local 56 hosted the Sprinkler fitter and Steamfitter/Pipefitter skills competitions for Skills Canada Nova Scotia on March 9, 2023. Apprentices and pre-employment students competed in the 1-day event to showcase their talents and skills in their trades. This year the participants all worked very hard to complete their projects and are all on their way to a bright career in the pipe trades. Local 56 is very proud to host these events that help showcase the talents of all competitors. Winners for the Steamfitter/Pipefitter trades are. Gold – Josh Purcell, Silver – Joseph Petrie and Bronze went to Jeremy Thorne. In the Sprinkler fitter competition, we only had the 2 competitors and they both worked hard all day and made the choice very hard. Gold was awarded to Grace Westenberger and Silver to Justin Carlton. Congratulations to all who took part in this year’s competition.

Sprinkler fitter

 Gold- Grace Westenberger, Silver- Justin Carlton

Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Gold-Josh Purcell, Silver-Joseph Petrie, Bronze-Jeremy Thorne

 

 

 

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Inspector (Specialist) 3 (Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspection Officer) – 90002733

Job Posting 

Click the link below to read more about this job posting.

Inspector (Specialist) 3 (Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspection Officer) – 90002733 (novascotia.ca)

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