CMAW Training

07/10/2026

07/08/2026

Hey All- Just a quick shout out to remind everyone it is raiding season in BC.... July and August is open season for Unions to try and poach each other's members and contractors, and the International (UBCJA) has been hard at it trying to convince CMAW members that it is better to have a large American Union represent their interests. This is a great opportunity for us all to reflect on whether we want to stick with an independent, democratic, Canadian Union run by trades people or whether we want to go with a large, undemocratic American Union run by bureaucrats.
If you are asked to "JUMP SHIP" this summer, please consider first whether the ship you are jumping to is sinking

05/29/2026

Good day CMAW Canada members,

It's that time of year again! We're looking for submissions for the David Flynn Memorial Bursary.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a 500 to 1,000 word essay focusing on any aspect of trade unionism.

Six bursaries of $500 will be awarded annually (one from each district area) with an additional $1,000 awarded to the applicant who submits the top essay.

All applications must be submitted by June 30, 2026.

We look forward to reading your submissions!

03/18/2026

New BC Conservative legislation will put local BC jobs at risk and will tie government's hands on securing skilled trades. Learn more and add your name to stop the new law: http://protectbcjobs.ca

03/06/2026

11/21/2025

07/11/2025

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07/07/2025

A fully funded opportunity to learn carpentry is offered in Campbell River through Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers Canada. 10 weeks of in class training, two weeks of practicum, tools and meals are included! Contact CMAW to learn more!

06/17/2025

On June 17, 1958, a tragic event unfolded during the construction of the Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia. A span of the bridge collapsed, sending 79 workers plunging into Burrard Inlet. Eighteen men lost their lives that day, and a diver perished during subsequent recovery efforts, marking it as the worst industrial accidents in Vancouver's history.

In 1994, the bridge was renamed the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing to honor the 19 workers who died during its construction. This renaming serves as a lasting tribute to those who paid the ultimate price in building the infrastructure we rely on today.

Every year on June 17, memorial ceremonies are held and we remember the fallen workers.

As we cross the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, let us remember the sacrifices made and continue to advocate for the safety and well-being of all workers.