UA Canada

09/11/2026

The World Trade Center was built to mean something. According to its architect, it was to be "a living symbol of man's dedication to world peace." The flags of dozens of nations hung inside.

2,977 people were killed on September 11, 2001. Those who died came from more than 90 countries. Twenty-four were Canadian. Our nation stood still, many of us watching live—and then we did what could. Canada opened its airports and hockey arenas, church basements and spare bedrooms, to tens of thousands of stranded travellers.

In the years since, many more lives have been lost to exposure experienced during rescue and other efforts at Ground Zero.

If that day taught us anything, it was that we are more alike than different.

We will never forget.

09/07/2026

The rights that workers enjoy were fought for and won by generations of men and women who stood together and demanded better. UA Canada honours their efforts by continuing to stand for good jobs, fair wages, safe workplaces, and a strong future for working families across Canada. We also celebrate the UA sisters and brothers who helped build this country—and those who continue building it every day.

Happy Labour Day from UA Canada

08/25/2026

UA Local 488 has open calls. Check it out!

08/23/2026

08/18/2026

Congratulations to the team of officers unanimously elected at the 41st UA General Convention!

Under the leadership of General President Mark McManus, the United Association has grown to more than 410,000 members strong—and continues to build on that momentum.

Across Canada and the United States, our strength comes from standing together. On both sides of the border, we are united by the same commitment to our members, our trades, and the future of our union.

This leadership team will continue moving the UA forward, strengthening our union, creating opportunities for our members, and ensuring the UA remains the best trained, most highly skilled workforce in the piping industry.

Congratulations to our officers, and thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to the sisters and brothers of the United Association.

Two countries. One union. One UA.

Your newly elected Officers have been officially sworn in at the 41st UA General Convention.

08/18/2026

Today at the 41st General Convention, Special Representative Alanna Marklund officially nominated General President McManus to his third term.

08/18/2026

Official Release from the 41st General Convention

08/11/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/seanwstrickland_yesterday-members-of-canadas-building-trades-share-7492995836474388480-hQmM

Yesterday, members of Canada’s Building Trades Unions Executive Board and I met with the Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty, to discuss the long‑term vision for Canada’s national defence building strategy. Our conversation focused on the projects ahead, from the Canadian Patrol Su...

08/09/2026

Local 488 has open calls. Please see attached for details!

08/07/2026

Travel Card Opportunities at Local 496. See below!