OE 870

04/28/2026

Today we honour all the people who have died, been injured, or suffered illness at work. We commit to protecting workers, creating safe worksites, and preventing further tragedies.

04/15/2026

General Membership Meeting. Tonight, April 15 - Regina -
Best Western 7 Oaks.
8:00 pm

04/11/2026

Heavy hearts in the Ironworker world.

Please keep Local 401 in your prayers.

04/02/2026

Local 870 has a long time member, Bob Wood, who has been over in Ukraine since May of last year.

He has been in touch with us multiple times letting us know how things are going over there. Heart wrenching and scary to say the least. He has sent many videos of the buildings right next to him being blown up. Yet, he gets up everyday and continues to help!

He is wanting us to get his story and a link for a “Go Fund Me” (called Zeffy in Ukraine) on Facebook. Please see below.

The group I am with is Ukrainian Patriot and they do have a website for anyone that may want more info. Based in Kyiv and we do our deliveries to the Contact Line for the military units and local villages for the displaced civilians that have been overrun by the Russians.

We also deliver to the local hospitals close to the contact line.

Also part of our work is in the mental health field, we spend a lot of time with groups helping children that have been traumatized by what they have had to witness personally. I brought 2 cases of footballs and 1000 tattoos with me…. I have been handing them out from one side of the country to the other….everyone I meet I tell them that Saskatchewan cares!

On top of this I have been tapped to deliver military vehicles and quads to units along the contact line which are their lifeline for survival on the contact line.

As you have seen we are doing a lot of good here in various capacities….but I failed at one. I had to make a decision in an instant…basically lose two or just one. I chose the latter but the end result is a military unit on the contact line doesn’t have a vehicle they desperately need. A vehicle that the unit commander paid for out of his own funds.

It has been eating away at me ever since….so I am reaching out to all of you to see if you can help in anyway to get this message out to our brothers, sisters….other hall members….anywhere or anyway that you think might help.

I am not on any “socials”….I don’t even know how they work….. I have difficulty even using email, just ask Amber. I asked my boss to put together one of those fundraising links together for me.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/lets-get-this-vehicle-back-on-the-road

I have always believed good people make a difference in the world and I know Saskatchewan has many.

I thank all of you for….hearing my story.

One Split-Second DecisionA few weeks ago, we were delivering an Isuzu Trooper - newly renovated, from western Ukraine to a defender serving in the east. The vehicle had taken months to source, purchase, and repair. After weeks of preparation, it was finally on the road.By the end of the long drive,....

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Hot Job Alert!

We have become aware that some of you may have received contact from a former Human Resources Manager who was employed at an IUOE 955 signatory contractor. This former HR Manager has been calling current and former members and offering employment within a rival NACG company (NASI).

NASI is offering compensation significantly lower than the current established rates for this scope of work (overburden).

Therefore, IUOE 955 has taken the unprecedented step of declaring NASI a hot job. Supporting this company would not only undermine your bargaining potential, but it would also encourage a race to the bottom.

Please remember the Oath of Obligation you took as well as your requirements under the IUOE 955 Bylaws, specifically working rules Article 23 (C).

As a member of IUOE 955, you are required to report where you are working and the terms and conditions of your employment. Again, this is declared a HOT JOB, and you are required to refuse to work here and report any calls or emails from NASI.

Please direct any questions or information to: [email protected]

As most of you are aware, we currently have an ongoing case before the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB).

Sincerely,

Chris Flett, Business Manager, IUOE 955

03/09/2026

I.U.O.E Local 870 would like to extend our gratitude to the Iron Workers organization for developing this initiative, which aims to increase awareness about preventing violence against women in the trades.

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02/17/2026

General membership meeting.

Tomorrow, February 18
-Saskatoon-
Travelodge Hotel 8:00pm

01/21/2026

Reminder - The clothing store is open. Link is also on the 870 website.

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12/16/2025

Local 870 would like to express our profound sadness at the tragic death of a worker at the K3 underground mine in Esterhazy.