History

Boilermakers' Local 203 received its charter on July 7, 1969 from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers as a Construction Lodge in the Jurisdiction of the province of Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada.

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On May 26, 1997 the Industrial Training Centre was established for Welding and Safety Training. The training centre is used by members and non-members to upgrade skills and proper safety practices for working in the field.

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Our members are qualified in both Boilermaker Red Seal and Welder Red Seal. Boilermakers provide apprenticeship training leading up to Red Seal Certification and journeyman upgrading.

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Recent work project sites include Hebron Project in Bull Arm - GBS, Vale Incorporated in Long Harbour - Fabrication, Tata Steel Mining Site,, Hydro Generating Plant in Holyrood - maintenance, Oil Refinery in Come By Chance - Tanks, and Muskrat Falls in Labrador - Turbines.

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Local 203 Lodge is Located in the community of Holyrood with a current membership of approximately 500 members.