We have some more good news from the Local. For those working under the GMPC/NMC Agreement, we are excited to announce that effective January 1, 2023, double time (DT) and hours earned have returned in the 2023/2024 agreement.
DT will now begin at after ten (10) hours on all regular workdays
DT for all hours worked on Saturdays
DT for all hours worked on Sundays (for both Long-Term and Short-Term Maintenance workers)
DT for all hours on all Statutory Holidays
We have eliminated the $0.75 difference for LTM in the Fort McMurray area
This announcement is well deserved and will surely help our members to live a better quality of life.
Please see below and click on the link to read the full announcement from the GPMC.
The Quality Control Council of Canada (QCC) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Lance Yearley Scholarship, with awards of up to $2,500 available.
A dependent child of a QCC member in good standing
Graduating high school in 2026
Entering their first year of a diploma or degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution in Fall 2026
Please note: This scholarship is available exclusively to QCC member families.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
Application Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
Academic achievement
Extracurricular and volunteer involvement
Career goals
Essay submission
Learn More
Please review the scholarship package available at the link below for complete eligibility requirements, essay details, submission instructions, and all application requirements.
The Alberta Pipe Trades College is offering the EPRI Rigging Certification Course from June 8-12, 2026, at the Local 488 Training Centre in Edmonton. Designed for experienced UA journeypersons, this advanced course provides specialized training in safe rigging practices and the skills required to work as certified rigging specialists.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of industry best practices, safety requirements, and the complexities involved in rigging operations within industrial environments. A strong rigging background and a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience are required.
Space is limited. To register, contact Alberta Pipe Trades College at 780-488-1266. The course fee is $60.
