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WHEN JAMIE MCMILLAN interacts with high school students, it’s hard to tell if she’s a student or the teacher. She acts young, has boundless energy and fits in with students—which is a bit ironic, considering she dropped out of high school her senior year. But after getting her GED, and becoming a journeyman with the Ironworkers (she’s currently a Boilermaker apprentice), she now works the tools six months of the year. She spends the rest of the year speaking to school-age kids through her business KickAss Careers—a name students picked.

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The Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program was created to recognize women who are members of the Canadian Building Trades, and to bring awareness of employment opportunities for women in the skilled trades. This annual award/bursaries program provides 3 recipients each with $1,500, for a total of $4,500 in awards. Application deadline is April 30, 2021.

For more information, please visit https://actims.ca/awards-bursaries/.

Local 128 member, Kim Quinn shares her career journey, her motivation, and her vision of the future of women joining the trades on the Perfectly Unfiltered podcast.

Listen here: https://perfectlyunfiltered.buzzsprout.com/953725/8008474-017-kim-quinn-boilermaker-welder

Pursuant to Article 2.9 of the Constitution, the Local 128 Secretary Treasurer must submit to Headquarters (by June 4, 2021) all proposed amendments to the International Brotherhood Constitution and/or all other resolutions having to do with the establishment of or declaration of policy in order for them to be reported to the delegates of the 34th Consolidated Convention.  To read the communication from IST Creeden log into Members Only (select “Lodges” in the main menu and then the “Local 128” tab).

To submit a resolution(s) or amendment(s) please ensure that Local 128 receives your submission by email at: with the subject line IBB Resolution Submission no later than May 7th, 2021.  In your type written or clearly printed resolution / amendment, please reference the applicable article and article name that it corresponds to in the current International Brotherhood Constitution. 

Please address any questions or concerns to President Stirling Munn or BM/ST, Roy Grills.

Attention All Members:

As a result of the ongoing provincial government safety orders due to the coronavirus, be advised that the union meeting on Wednesday March 10th will be cancelled.

Important information regarding the 2021 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 34th Consolidated Convention is available by logging in to Members Only (select “Lodges” in the main menu and then the “Local 128” tab).

Topics include:

1. Jan 29: Communications from International President Newton Jones
2. Feb 23: Notice of Convention Nominations and Elections

Local 128 Scholarship Competition

Application Deadline: April 30, 2021

• Scholarship Competition Poster (PDF)
• Scholarship Requirements (PDF)
• Application Form (PDF)

International Scholarship Competition

Application Deadline: March 1, 2021

For more information, please visit https://scholarships.boilermakers.org

The Hamilton and District Labour Council (HDLC) 2021 International Women’s Day celebration will be held virtually on March 10, 2021 and will feature inspiring speakers, a musical performance and door prizes. For more information or to register, see the following links:

IWD 2021 Online Event – HDLC (hamiltonlabour.ca)

Webinar Registration – Zoom

Tip 1 – Speed: Ride at a realistic speed to prevent injury and reduce the risk of accidents.

Tip 2 – Tethers: Invest in a tether to shut the motor off if you are separated from your machine. Always wear the tether when sledding.

Tip 3 – Ice: No matter the season, be cautious around frozen water. Be aware of the ice depth and strength, and stagger snowmobiles while crossing. Grey and slushy ice should be avoided!

Tip 4 – The Buddy System: No matter your skill level, ride with at least one other person and stay together.

Tip 5 – Don’t Exceed Skill Set: Make sure everyone in the group is comfortable with the trip plan and that it matches their abilities. Never give a young person a machine with more horsepower than they can safely operate.

Tip 6 – PPE: Dress for the weather and always wear your helmet.

Tip 7 – Sobriety: Never operate a snow machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Driving a snow machine while impaired carries the same penalties as operating a motor vehicle.

Tip 8 – Be prepared for an emergency with a first aid kit, signally flares, something to build a fire if needed.

Five Key Safety Guidelines for Riding in Avalanche Country

Tip 1 – GET THE GEAR: Ensure everyone has an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe on their person and knows how to use them.

Tip 2 – GET THE TRAINING: Take an avalanche course.

Tip 3 – GET THE FORECAST: Make a riding plan based on the current avalanche and weather forecast.

Tip 4 – GET THE PICTURE: If you see recent avalanche activity unstable snow exists. Riding on or underneath slopes is dangerous.

Tip 5 – GET OUT OF HARM’S WAY: One at a time on all avalanche slopes. Don’t go to help your stuck friend. Don’t group up in runout zones.

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Enjoy your adventure, have fun and play safe.

Attention All Members:

Due to the ongoing provincial government’s COVID-19 state of emergency and stay-at-home order, be advised that the Wednesday, February 10th union meeting is cancelled.