LiUNA Local 607
| LiUNA Local 607 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Organization |
LiUNA Local 607 is a labour union local.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- December 2017: The union participated in the Youth Job Fair to promote its Construction Craft Worker apprenticeship. Members of this local work on job sites across northwestern Ontario, ranging from the Manitoba border to Cochrane and James Bay.[2]
- April 2019: The union provided support for the Anemki Unity Winter Classic for the second year in a row. A representative from the organization stated that sport teaches teamwork and self-confidence to all participants.[3]
- August 2019: The union received $182,000 in federal funding for its Mobile Training Classroom: Removing Barriers to Train project in August 2019. The organization aims to provide technical training to 300 apprentices, including about 15 per cent women and 40 per cent Indigenous people. The union plans to work with Anishinabek Employment and Training Services, Pays Plat First Nation, and the Thunder Bay Construction Association to recruit apprentices.[4]
- July 2025: The union is partnering with Anishinabek Employment and Training Services to deliver a Construction Craft Worker and cement finisher training program. As of July 2025, a group of 11 participants is undergoing safety and equipment training at the union's facilities.[5]
- July 2026: The organization's director of training praised Anishinabek Employment and Training Services for setting a high standard in collaborative training outcomes.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "AETS earns national award, setting the standard for Indigenous-led employment and training in Canada", Anishinabek News, 11 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Youth Job Fair draws over 300 students", Anishinabek News, 15 December 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William winter sports tournament exemplary for its inclusiveness", Anishinabek News, 4 April 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Recently launched Mobile Training Classroom to expand opportunities for remote Indigenous communities", Anishinabek News, 23 August 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Employment and Training Services expands to better serve clients and communities", Anishinabek News, 24 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).