Category: News
Union labour beats open shop on productivity and cost: new study
We’ve always known that OPCMIA Local 919 union workers come with the best training, the highest level of skill and the best record on safety.
Now, a new study proves… Read more »
OPCMIA Local 919 welcomes final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2
We have a final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2!
This multi-billion-dollar expansion will add two more liquefaction trains and double the facility’s export capacity from about 14 million… Read more »
Your Pacific Blue Cross card can now be held in your Apple or Google wallet
If you’ve ever lost track of your physical Pacific Blue Cross member ID card, this will come as welcome news!
Your Pacific Blue Cross member ID card can now be… Read more »
OPCMIA Local 919 recognizes Service Award winners!
A huge congratulations goes out to OPCMIA Local 919’s latest Service Award winners.
These members exemplify the very best in craftsmanship and commitment to the trade and to the union!… Read more »
Next OPCMIA Local 919 membership meeting set for September 15th!
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The next OPCMIA Local 919 membership meeting is Tuesday, September 15th!
Come to the Local 919 Union Hall at 12309 Industrial Road in Surrey at 7 pm.
Your union, your… Read more »
BC approves Red Chris Mine Expansion
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The provincial government has approved the Red Chris Mine Expansion. This project will create about 1,800 jobs and increase ore processing to as much as 15 million tonnes per year!… Read more »
OPCMIA Local 919 supports exploration of new BC Hydro dams
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Today we learned that BC Hydro is exploring possible new hydroelectric dams at Site E on the Peace River and on the Homathko River on the Central Coast.
OPCMIA Local… Read more »
Vote Now: 2026 CLRA Ratification
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Bargaining is now complete and ballots have been mailed to all OPCMIA Local 919 members who work under the CLRA agreement. The deadline to return your ballot is May 26th… Read more »
New Bridge, New Name: stal’əw̓asəm / Riverview Bridge
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OPCMIA Local 919 business manager Roy Bizzutto was proud to attend a ceremony to unveil the new name for the Pattullo Bridge Replacement.
The new name is stal’əw̓asəm Bridge. The… Read more »
Know Your Rights: Job-Protected Serious Illness Leave
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Know your rights!
There are new changes to B.C.’s Employment Standards Act when it comes to serious illness and injury leave. If you have a medical certificate from a doctor… Read more »
Know Your Rights: New Limits on Employer Sick Notes
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B.C.’s provincial government has updated the rules around sick notes and it should mean less hassle (and cost!) when you’re under the weather.
According to the new regulations, employers cannot… Read more »
OPCMIA 919 members join BC tradeswomen for Built To Rise conference
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OPCMIA Local 919 was proud to have four amazing delegates at the Built To Rise conference organized by the BC Building Trades and Build Together BC.
It was incredible to… Read more »
Premier David Eby visits Trowel Trades Training Association
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We were honoured to host Premier David Eby, Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside and Minister of Post-Secondary Education Jessie Sunner at the Trowel Trades Training Association today.
We thanked the… Read more »
OPCMIA 919 welcomes $241m trades training funding announcement
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OPCMIA Local 919 is excited to announce that the provincial government has stepped up with significant funding for trades training in B.C. Today, Premier David Eby announced an investment of… Read more »
APPLY NOW – 17th Annual Bob Murray Memorial Bursary
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OPCMIA Local 919 is pleased to announce the 17th annual Bob Murray Memorial Bursary.
The $1,000 bursary is available to children and grandchildren of OPCMIA 919 members in good standing.… Read more »