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Live Better, Work Union!

Building stronger future,
one sheet metal at a time

News and Events

Stay up to date with our latest news, union events, and project highlights showcasing the craftsmanship and accomplishments of our sheet metal workers.
National Day of Mourning

Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.

Calgary Flames Ambassadors Trades Bursary

The TEPF has a Calgary Flames Bursary that offers support to students in need who are currently pursuing their career in the skilled trades with 1 or more dependents.

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Standing Together to Secure Fair Wages, Safer Workplaces, and a Stronger Future for Alberta’s Sheet Metal Workers.

By joining together through the union, workers gain the strength of collective bargaining, ensuring fair pay, safer job sites, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and a secure retirement. When workers stand united, they raise the standard not just for themselves, but for the entire industry.




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2025 Skills Alberta Competition
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2025 Calgary children's Christmas Party
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The Education Parntership Foundation


Local 8 Training Dept. was very pleased to attend the graduation ceremonies of our first two TEPF classes (February to May).

This program was a great success and we hope to see it grow. We'll be hosting a compressed class in July with another 10 students along with two Heavy Metal Summer Experience sessions in August (Click here to read more for details)



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That our International offers several scholarships for members and their families?

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For over 20 years, the CEFAP (Construction Employee and Family Assistance Program) has been offering assistance to our members with counselling for issues such as: addictions, family & relationship problems, depression, job stress, anger management and many more

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17308 - 106 Avenue NW

Edmonton, Alberta

T5S 1H9


Phone:  780-426-3375


Office Hours:
Mon - Fri  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Calgary

#125, 5723 10 Street NE

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 8W7


Phone:  403-250-1060


Office Hours:
Mon - Thurs  7:30 AM to 1:30 PM

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