Latest Local 955 News

January 2024

New year, new benefits

Posted on January 16, 2024

We are very excited about the changes that have come to IUOE Local 955’s plan this year. We have heard some feedback from members about dropping in and out of coverage, and other members saying they expect more from their benefits after bargaining increases. With the feedback we get from you, our valued membership, and expert feedback from our consultants, we have come up with a revamped design that will help solve many issues! As of January 1, 2024, we started a Core and Extended division within the main plan. What does this mean?

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High demand, IUOE 955 Budd Coutts mobile crane course re-launching next month

Posted on January 16, 2024

This February, IUOE 955’s Budd Coutts Apprenticeship and Education Centre will open its doors to Crane and Hoist - Mobile Crane Period 1 courses for the first time in several years in response to a profound increase in training demand.

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IUOE 955 YouTube Channel

Posted on January 4, 2024

IUOE LOCAL 955’s YouTube channel is now up and streaming videos on everything from bargaining to the 5% pension boost, histories of both our Local and Pension Trust, the Budd Coutts Training Centre and more.

Check it out and make sure you subscribe to ensure you’re getting the latest from Local 955: https://linktr.ee/iuoe955 (keep checking this link too, which will have all things 955 located at one, convenient URL).

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