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SMART GP Sellers April Video Message

In this video, General President Sellers discusses the SMART Month of Community Action taking place from coast to coast along with

COVID-19 Resources for Canadian Members

IMPORTANT LINKS – COVID-19 Related Information

 Please see the Links below for information.

 Government of Canada website for information on COVID-19

 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

Reflecting on 150 Years

As Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, many across our vast country will be celebrating and remembering the history that made Canada the great nation it is today.  Labour played a key role in that history, by fighting for rights and improving conditions for all workers, both represented and unrepresented alike. Our forefathers in the Labour movement fought hard on issues like hour of work, decent wages, health and safety, maternity leave and more.

Tiffany Newman, SM Pioneer Profiled In Roofing BC Magazine

Tiffany Newman, a 37 year old mother of three and member of Local 276 is profiled in Roofing BC Magazine.  Not only has she fulfilled the role as a pioneer in the roofing industry but she has given back to her local community as well by serving as a member of the Shawligan Lake volunteer fire department.   Not only did she start her apprenticeship at the local, but she now serves as a foreman at Alpha Roofing and Cladding.

Get To Know the SMART Education Dept

The SMART Education Team has been hard at work during the first half of 2017, delivering trainings to our membership and their representatives throughout the U.S. and Canada.  

Jackson: New Government Respects Workers

As I was writing this article, nearly eighteen months have passed since the Federal election that saw the Liberals swept into power under the leadership of (now) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.  

2017 ICB Conference & Tradeshow

The 16th Annual ICB conference will begin on Monday May 1, 2017 at 8 a.m. and conclude on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 5 p.m. in St. Charles, Missouri.

This year’s joint labor and management event will offer numerous classes, workshops and seminars on a variety of current topics geared toward working professionals, with a focus on codes, standards and certification requirements that control our industry. For the first time, all classes, workshops and seminars will be open to all attendees from both labor and management.