With more than half a million members in North America, of which 75,000 are in Canada, LIUNA is one of the largest and fastest-growing unions on the continent. In Canada, the union operates its affairs independently of their U.S. counterpart. LIUNA members are adaptable, multi-skilled workers who are indispensable on construction projects ranging from new homes and office towers to industrial plants, highways, bridges and dams.
HISTORY
LIUNA was founded in 1903 and has a rich history of raising standards for its workers and employers. The union has been involved in several workers’ rights movements over the course of their history, including backing African-Americans in their fight for equality, and lobbying for the Davis-Bacon Act to protect worker wages. The Act, passed in 1931, prevents government spending from affecting local wages and living standards.
TRADES REPRESENTATION
The trade(s) that are represented by this union include:
Blaster
Cement Finisher
Construction Craft Worker
Demolition Worker
Form Setter
Labourer
Mason Tender
Pipelayer
Contact
Canadian Headquarters
44 Hughson Street South
Hamilton, ON
Canada
Phone
(905) 522-7177
Website
International Website
