Local 128 News

Boilermaker members from Local 128 are celebrating their 75^th Anniversary.

Parades were held in Toronto, Kingston, Hamilton, Port Elgin, and Sarnia. Everyone was delighted to see old and new friends at the packed events. Thinking of our Brothers and Sisters across this beautiful country. Stay Safe and Be Well.

Amendments to the collective agreement between The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron ship builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers on its own behalf and on behalf of Local Lodge 128.

https://bcacanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BCA-IBB-Local-128-Memo-of-Agrmnt_website.pdf

The next live-stream meeting will take place on Thursday April 14th at 7:30pm. See the downloading instructions in this email and remember to get the app downloaded and set up prior to Thursday so as to ensure you’re ready to stream and don’t encounter any issues.

Please join us!

The Boilermaker union has requested that you take a new online training course called Boilermaker LivingWorks Start.

The Boilermaker union has a vision where fewer lives are lost through suicide. We are dedicated to empowering our members, staff, families, and communities to improve their mental health and well- being.

The Boilermakers union and LivingWorks believe that suicide is preventable. LivingWorks is a world leader in suicide prevention skills training, including LivingWorks Start, an interactive online suicide prevention skills training.

LivingWorks Start

In times of heightened isolation and anxiety, people’s thoughts of suicide can increase. Now more than ever, in today’s climate of uncertainty, it is essential that we have effective skills to keep each other safe, even if it is from afar. Boilermakers LivingWorks Start teaches individuals to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support.

LivingWorks Start is:
● Useable on any computer, tablet, or smartphone
● Interactive with practice and simulations
● Has built-in safety resources and features
● Completed in 60-90 minutes
● Appropriate for ages 16 and up
● Works best on all browsers except for Internet Explorer

Individuals can build a personal profile, track their suicide prevention trainings, and are empowered to invite friends and family to build their own community of safety.

What’s Next?

In the next few days, you will receive an email from notifications@learnupon.com to create your account. For detailed login instructions and general trouble shooting please visit:

https://livingworks.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/65000089601-launching-livingworks-start

Once you have been enrolled, you have 60 days to complete the LivingWorks Start course.

Please contact us if you require further assistance, we are here to help:

●LivingWorks Tech Support: support@livingworks.net

Please note: If you are unable to complete this training for personal reasons, please discuss it with your union representative so the training licenses can be reallocated to another user. Thank you for participating and supporting a suicide-safer union and community.

Fraternally,

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers