Negotiation Update August 23, 2022


This afternoon, August 23, 2022, Local Union 2251 has reached a Memorandum of Agreement with Algoma Steel.


An information meeting for the purpose of presenting the Memorandum to the Members is scheduled for August 25, 2022 at the Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre. There will be three meetings, 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm.


The Memorandum is being unanimously recommended by the Negotiating Committee.


All members are urged to attend.


Pursuant to Local Union By-Law 33, the membership shall be allowed 48 hours to study the memorandum of settlement before a vote is held to accept or reject the new Collective Agreement.


To that end, the membership will vote to accept or reject the Memorandum on Thursday August 25, 2022 if they wish to vote early. 

Regular voting will be on Monday August 29, 2022 from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm. 


The vote will be at 550 Queen St. W. (Entrance to parking lot is west of the tracks on Albert St. on the south side of Albert St.) Please see  map below.

By Ruth Morley October 27, 2025
Our team at Interpro Pipe & Steel in Regina, SK is ramping up our Tubular mill and will be hiring MANY key positions over the next 6 months! We are looking to fill the following positions: Production Operators/Labourers - safely, productively and collaboratively performs a variety of duties such as material handling, operating equipment, cleaning and basic maintenance and site preparation, to support the operations of the finishing line, ensuring quality work. Shift Supervisors - responsible for supervising a team of production employees delivering a premium pipe product to customers while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in the tubular mill. This role coordinates pipe mill activity such as hydrostatic testing, repairing, processing, grinding, beveling and shipping of pipe. Journeyman Millwrights – responsible for repairing, troubleshooting and installing machinery and equipment using different tools and/or equipment. The ability to read repair documents, manuals, blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures is required. Journey Welders – responsible for welding, brazing, and cutting various types of metal using gas and electric welding equipment. Journeyman Electricians – responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, contributing directly to our manufacturing excellence. Electrical Engineering Technicians – responsible for installing, repairing, constructing, adjusting, modifying and servicing all types of electronic equipment. Quality Systems Specialists - responsible for maintaining the quality management systems, ensuring products released conform to applicable standards, reviewing and evaluating customer specifications, as well as managing internal and external quality system audits. Product Specialists - responsible for scheduling and reviewing product tests, assessing surface quality checks, ensuring products released conform to applicable standards, and investigating quality problems. Process Specialists - responsible for auditing/evaluating steelmaking, hot rolling, pipe making, and finishing processes from quality and technical perspectives, troubleshooting process defects, supplemental product inspections, designing chemistry and rolling practices, and reporting and improving on cost of poor quality. Lab Supervisors - responsible for overseeing the daily operations of personnel, ensuring that all equipment is properly calibrated and operational, and coordinating maintenance activities, including scheduling and submitting maintenance requests. General Foreman HVAC Mechanic - work with a variety of equipment and tools, including heating and cooling units, ventilation systems, welding/brazing equipment, refrigerants, power and hand tools, air compressors, and more. You’ll take pride in ensuring our systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. Reliability Engineer - identify and manage risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations, direct and provide leadership for an Asset Management Plan that will improve asset reliability and reduce the Total Cost of Ownership. More information and to apply can be found by clicking here: APPLY TODAY! HIRING EVENT: Candidates can register for a time slot using this link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interpro-pipe-steel-hiring-event-tickets-1661089536519?aff=oddtdtcreator Candidates will have an opportunity to meet with a recruiter and if selected have an in person interview that day. • Candidates will be expected to bring a copy of their resume • Location is the Turvey Centre 100 Armour Road – Regina, SK • Dress to impress! Annie Stefanec Sr. Director, Government & Industry Affairs Phone: (312) 439.2966 orionsteel.com | 71 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
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BWXT has recently announced some exciting partnerships that will mean significant growth for our skilled trades workforce, predominantly in the Welding trade. More information can be found in this press release: https://investors.bwxt.com/news-releases/news-release-details/bwxt-awarded-historic-manufacturing-contracts-support-pickering We are exploring all recruitment possibilities in terms of skilled trade markets within Canada and think that we might be a good fit for some affected employees. For example, at Algoma Steel, they have a Fitter Welder role that outlines a requirement for a 6G ticket, which would be relevant for our RT/UT Welder roles. To get an idea of the types of roles we are looking to fill, I’ve attached some job descriptions here. In addition, all of our current opportunities can be found online at www.bwxt.com/careers but we currently have a strong focus on the following: Robotic Equipment Operators: https://careers.bwxt.com/job/Cambridge-Robotic-Equipment-Operator-ON/1276531400/ Welders: https://careers.bwxt.com/job/Cambridge-RT-UT-Welder-Fitter-(nuclear-industry)-ON/1293362300/ Current rates of pay: Position Current Rate of Pay (Fully Qualified) RT/UT Welder $41.33 per hour Robotic Equipment Operator (Welding) $43.63 per hour Maintenance Millwright $47.15 per hour Maintenance Technicians $49.53 per hour In addition to a great team-oriented culture, at BWXT, we offer: · High-paying, steady work in a fast-growing, essential industry · Opportunities for career advancement · Purposeful jobs that help to create our clean energy future.
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