Lets look at some benefits you will receive by joining the Ironworkers:
Collective Agreement:
We will negotiate a fair contract for you the employees
Pension:
Your Participation in the Canadian National Shopmen's Pension Fund
Workers Compensation:
We offer you assistance and representation at all Worker's Compensation Appeal Hearings. We have a good success rate at having unfairly denied claims overturned
Welding Ticket:
We are certified with The Canadian Welding Bureau, allowing you access to be tested, or upgrade your welding tickets
Fair Treatment:
You will be treated fairly, the seniority principle cuts down on favoritism
Democracy:
Shopmen's Local Union #712 is a democratically operated union with elected officers, and in-shop committees
Job Placement:
Shopmen's Local Union #712 operates a Registered Union Hiring Hall. We will place laid off workers in our other shops
Meeting Hall:
We hold general membership meetings every second Saturday of the month. Our hall can be used for meetings, conferences, etc.
These are just some of the many reasons for you to join the Iron Workers Shop Local Union #712.