Click Here to go to the CLRA of BC website for the most current shutdown schedule.
Click Here to download the schedule from our blog.
Schedules are subject to change especially given the on-going COVID-19 issues.
Work at Stelco in Nanticoke ON. July with Castec
Click HERE to see job bank posting.
They are under the BACU Local 1 Hamilton Agreement which is a provincial standard agreement. The local has not called for bricklayers yet. We contacted them today and the work wont start until at least mid july. Apply through job bank but contact Ron Metcalfe at local one in a few weeks.
Work Call Lafarge 7 Bricklayers tomorrow…
7 bricklayers urgently needed at Lafarge for Thorcan. Call or text Geoff at 778-847-2472.
Bricklayers in High Demand-Alberta, early march
300-400 needed over and above the normal complement of alberta members. Stay tuned here for details. Do not call local 1 Alberta until you hear it here. In the meantime get all your safety certs and tickets updated. Get ready to travel.
Lafarge Shutdown
Thorcan Has Lafarge (March 2), Lehigh (March 12), Parkland (Chevron)(Now)
Lafarge shutdown was scheduled for Feb 6 but is now moved back….Will have to be mid February. No word yet on who is doing it. That may not have been decided yet.
Pots. Kitimat. The contractor went back on his word. RTA and contractor demands for concessions to the standard industrial agreement could not be entertained. When they are ready to honour the terms and conditions in our standard agreement we will consider supplying.
2020 CLRA Shutdown/Turnaround Schedule
Protected: LOA/Hotel and Meal Allowance Lower mainland Shutdowns
Bricklayers Wanted, Victoria, Vancouver
Malteson Masonry Seeking Experienced Bricklayers and Apprentices for work in Victoria and Vancouver. $35.01 per hour plus 10% Holiday and Vacation Pay (paid weekly), health and welfare $3.00 per hour, pension $3.65 per hour and training funding. $45.00 per hour total package. Wage indemnity (short term disability), dental, pharmaceuticals, para med, life insurance, travel insurance. Call Martin at 250-616-9757. Call Union Hall (1-855-584-2021) or President (778-847-2472) for benefit information.
Kitimat-LNG Update
November 25, 2019…the local will tour the site in early January. Block work is months away yet. Potential refractory work soon.
Geoff Higginson
Link To Update Business in Vancouver