CEMENT MASON
With Construction needs in Alberta growing so is the Cement Masonry field. Learn more about this exciting career.
PLASTERER FIREPROOFER
Plasterer Fireproofer is one of the quickly rising career markets in Alberta for 2018 - 2028. Learn more about this career.
SAFETY TRAINING
Safety Training and Safety Certification Programs – Learn more about the safety training courses offered at the our Training Center.
Please be advised, we Have moved the Main Office and Training Center.
Our new location: 17307- 106 Ave Edmonton Alberta,
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
Regarding general meetings, office meetings, training and visits.
Local 222 is doing our part in limiting the spread of the virus, there are COVID-19 protocols in place to protect the health and safety of our membership and staff.
Anyone who wishes to enter Local 222’s building must provide proof of double COVID-19 vaccination and or provide a negative rapid antigen test within the last 72 hours.
Local 222 Keeyask Project Decision and Award
Decision in the Matter of a dispute under the Burntwood Nelson Agreement
Arbitration concluded that the wage increase for the members of Local 222 relating to the Labourers and the Carpenter Classifications should have been implemented effective May 1, 2019 and to make whatever retroactive payments are necessary to give effect to this Award. The wage calculation for the two named trades is equal to a $0.66 cents wage increase effective May 1. 2019 Read more here
CSTS 2020
CSTS 2020 which will be the new requirement for most work sites.
CSTS 09 is being upgraded to a new version: CSTS 2020 which will be the new requirement for most work sites.
Members can upgrade to CSTS 2020 for FREE through the Alberta Construction Safety Association only until December 30, 2021. The Member cost of the course after December 30, 2021 will be approx. $50.00
To take the course, log in to your account at The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA): http://www.youracsa.ca/courses/csts2020/
You do not need a coupon code to get the CSTS courses and the Add-on Modules for FREE. Prices are adjusted to FREE and will reflect accordingly in your Shopping Cart.
If you need help with accessing your ACSA account, please contact the ACSA directly – do not contact the training center for ACSA account issues as we can not access your account.
Complete details online at – youracsa.ca
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OPCMIA
The OPCMIA International is proud to announce the “OPCMIA – Value Driven” Commercial.
Please use link Alberta GPMA Terms of Settlement 2022
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The Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons' Local 222 has more than 300 skilled Concrete Finishers available for your project's needs.
