On November 26, 1947, the Ironworkers International went to the Province of British Columbia to charter Local 712, a new shop that protected and supported the rights and safety of local workers. 75 years alter, Shop Workers Local 712 is still setting industries standards and advocating for workers across all the manufacturing industries. “During those 75 years, Local 712 has been a part of almost every major construction project in British Columbia, helping to build the landscape of one of the world’s great cities,” says Mike MacIntosh, Business Manager. BC Place Stadium and its later renovations, Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver and Nanaimo convention centers, GM Place, sky train stations, dams, major hydro and gas projects, ships, ferries, barges, tunnel borers, telescopes, Disney roller coaster, and almost every large steel and metal component throughout the province have the contribution of the skills of Local 712. And of course, the famous Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, which recently hosted its 65-year memorial since it collapsed on June 17, 1957, where 13 Ironworkers never made it home that day. “One of the many reasons that worker safety cannot be stressed enough,” says MacIntosh. Over its 75 years, Shop Workers Local 712 has evolved into other areas of worker representation. Over 1,500 members strong, its roots are firmly planted in the steel and metal fabrication industry. Decade over decade, Local 712 continues to deliver the highest quality Collective Agreements and the highest quality product due to its highly-quality trade workers and their extensive skills and experience. 3
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