Why IUOE 955?
Fair wages
IUOE 955’s experienced and professional Business Agents have negotiated industry leading collective agreements for decades, ensuring members are valued for the good and important work they do. Did you know, according to the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) unionized workers earn around $5 more than non-union workers; with women earning over $7 an hour more than their non-union equivalents.
Health & wellness, and pension benefits
IUOE 955 maintains a Health & Wellness Trust Fund to support the health care needs of participating union members and their families. Alberta Blue Cross provides the claims administration for our health, dental and emergency travel benefits. IUOE 955 also maintains an employer-paid Pension Plan Trust Fund to support and protect participating union members and their families.
Safety
IUOE 955’s top priority is safety, and we offer members a variety of specialized safety training to help ensure they come home after a hard day’s work. Our collective agreements ensure specific tasks are completed by specific tradespeople to avoid accidents caused by workers attempting tasks without proper skills. These agreements also ensure members’ work is not awarded to other trades or non-unionized workers.
Training opportunities
IUOE 955 operates a world-class, multi-million-dollar training facility, the Budd Coutts Apprenticeship and Education Centre, which members can access for free, to ensure their skills are always up to date to meet industry demand. Members have the same access to IUOE’s training facility in Crosby, Texas: The James T. Callahan International Training & Education Center.
REAL UNION representation
IUOE 955 has many decades of experience representing Alberta workers in a variety of diverse sectors. Our representatives are trained in all facets of labour legislation, human rights, collective bargaining, accommodation law and much more. In fact, IUOE 955’s reputation as the best in labour representation led more than 800 workers from OEM Remanufacturing in Edmonton to join the union at the end of 2025; this move made Canadian labour history as it represented the largest exodus from the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) to a REAL UNION (IUOE 955) ever seen.
Job stability
An IUOE 955 collective agreement gives you a strong voice on the job, and allows you to negotiate the terms of your employment. You cannot be unjustly fired or disciplined. It is up to the employer to prove they have just cause to take such action. You will have the resources of the union’s legal department and grievance process fighting for you all the way.
WCB representation
IUOE 955 members have access to an independent WCB Advocate who specializes in claim issues faced by members. Our advocate is an information resource and assists with dispute resolution, acting as a representative throughout appeals processes.
Scholarships and bursaries
IUOE 955 offers the N.B. Coutts Scholarship to members or their dependents to encourage academic achievement and educational advancement. Immediate family of members may be eligible for other scholarships and bursaries provided by trade associations.
Done Workin’ Club
Our Done Workin’ Club is for all IUOE 955 retired members. DWC meets for refreshments and conversation once every second month in our member lounges where they catch up, tell stories and enjoy solidarity long after the tools are put down.
Ready to stand with us?
It has been said that the journey of a thousand miles, starts with the first step, so stand with us today. If you have any questions that have gone unanswered, we would be truly happy to connect with you.
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