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Office will be closed for the Holidays
December 13, 2021 - UA Local 179 offices will be closed for Christmas holidays starting Thursday Dec. 23rd @ noon and we will return on Tuesday Jan. 4th, 2022  Wishing you all a Merry ... more ››

2021 Christmas Parties Cancelled
October 26, 2021 - Due to the uncertain gathering restrictions, UA Local 179 has decided to err on the side of caution and cancel our traditional Christmas Parties; in its place we invite you to ... more ››

Sask Piping Industry Instructor Job Posting
September 21, 2021 - Membership Of Local UA 179   RE: Saskatchewan Piping Industry Instructor Job Posting Good day Brothers and Sisters We have exciting ... more ››

September 30th, National Day Truth & Reconciliation
September 17, 2021 - Please click on the link below:

E-Transfer is now available for Dues Payments
August 20, 2021 - UA Local 179 is now set up to receive dues payments via e-transfer! E-transfer payments can be sent to the following email ... more ››

Sask Building Trades Show & Shine Sept. 12th, 2021
July 28, 2021 - Please Note:  The date has been changed to September 12th, 2021 at the North Gate Mall parking lot (in front of the old Lowes) from 2 - 4 pm   click on the link ... more ››

JY Refrigeration Service Installers needed
July 23, 2021 - Attention members:  We are looking for at least 3 JY HVAC Refrigeration Technicians (1 in Regina and 2 in Saskatoon) for permanent full time positions, the Company is ... more ››

ATTENTION MEMBERS
July 14, 2021 - UA Local 663 in Sarnia, ON is looking for Pipefitters and Welders.  If interested please call Brandon Faul at the Hall (306) 569-0624

UA Local 179 Golf Tournament Cancelled for 2021
June 2, 2021 - UA Local 179 will not be hosting its 8th Annual Golf Tournament this year due to health restrictions and guidelines, as we have been unable to book a tournament with any of the ... more ››

UA CANADA NATIONAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS
May 31, 2021 - Looking to learn more about UA Canada Wellness Programs? You’re in the right place! Click here for details. To access Member Assistance ... more ››

Attention Plumbers
May 18, 2021 - Attention Plumbers:  Mitch Grenier would like to advise all plumbers not currently working to check out the Sask Piping Ind. website for upcoming Med. Gas ... more ››

Information for Members affected by Covid-19
May 14, 2021 - To all members affected by Covid-19, whether contracted or forced quarantine, you can apply for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit.   You can recieve $500 per ... more ››

The Women of 179 Committee Logo Contest
May 12, 2021 - Announcing The Women of 179 Committee Logo Contest! Please click on the link below for more information:

Women of 179 Committee
May 12, 2021 - Build Relationships Learning Activities Community Involvement Support Our Members Be Part of Something Big Click on the link below ... more ››

RESULTS OF THE 2021 CONVENTION ELECTION
April 21, 2021 - VOTES DELEGATES 142 Bill Peters 116   Landon Mohl 110 Greg Moore 104 Brad Funk  99 Mitch Grenier  93 Theresa Harrison  91 ... more ››

UA LOCAL 488 OPEN CALL
March 22, 2021 - UA Local 488 has open calls for the following ... more ››

2021 United Association Scholarship
March 15, 2021 - Description: Scholarships are available for dependents of United Association members to assist with paying for expenses related to their education at an ... more ››

MARCH 20TH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
March 5, 2021 - The March 20th General Membership meeting will be via an online video conference using zoom, due to Covid 19 and not being allowed in person meetings.   If you ... more ››

UA National Wellness Program - Maternity and Parental Assistance Program
March 5, 2021 - UA Canada launched the National Parental Wellness Program which is funded by Employer paid premiums provides two benefits:    the Pregnancy  ... more ››

ATTENTION MEMBERS
March 2, 2021 - Dear Members,  As you may know, Enbridge’s Line 5 is the sole supplier of feedstock (Alberta crude) to several refineries built and maintained by our Brothers ... more ››

February Membership Meeting Announcement
February 4, 2021 - We are in the process of setting up our February 20th General Membership meeting via an online video conference using zoom, due to Covid 19 and not being allowed in person ... more ››

Announcement regarding the upcoming 40th UA Convention
February 2, 2021 - Announcement regarding the upcoming 40th UA Convention in San Diego, August 22 – 27, 2021  Dear Brothers and Sisters, As per the UA ... more ››

Congratulations to Bob "Willy" Prentice
January 22, 2021 - It is a great honour to congratulate Bob “Willy” Prentice on achieving 45 continuous years of service with the United Association. You have remained loyal to ... more ››

SASK PIPING NOTICE
January 11, 2021 - Saskatchewan Piping Industry would like to congratulate Brother Brandon Faul on his new position as Local 179’s Industrial Business Agent.  We wish him well and  I ... more ››

UA LOCAL 179 ELECTION RESULTS
January 11, 2021 - The 2020 UA Local 179 Election results are as follows: Business Manager – Mike McLean Business ... more ››

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS SUSPENDED
January 6, 2021 - Our GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS have been suspended until further notice due to Covid-19 restrictions and for the safety of our members.

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402 Solomon Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 5A8
Tel: 306-569-0624
Fax: 306-781-8052
Toll Free: 1-877-893-2179 (in Saskatchewan only)
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