More than 800 workers at OEM Remanufacturing vote to join IUOE 955 in largest move away from CLAC in Canadian history
Posted on December 1, 2025
EDMONTON – The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955 is welcoming 815 new members from OEM Remanufacturing following a historic worksite vote Nov. 27 and 28 in Edmonton, which saw workers choose to leave the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) following demands for better representation.
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome these hard-working Albertans into the growing IUOE 955 family,” said Chris Flett, IUOE 955 Business Manager. “Their calls for stronger representation and a more effective voice in the workplace have been answered. We very much look forward to working with this great crew and showing them the many benefits that come with being IUOE 955.”
“I am incredibly thankful to the workers at OEM and the entire team at IUOE 955 for all the good work that went into making this historic Canadian labour moment happen.”
IUOE 955 Assistant Business Manager and Director of Organizing, Anthony Noseworthy said, “this vote marks the largest migration of workers away from CLAC ever seen in Canada.
“This is a true testament to the strength and resolve of IUOE 955 and the work we do to ensure our members are treated fairly, and with the respect and dignity they deserve for the important work they do,” he said.
Employees first reached out to IUOE 955 around a year ago and since then, the local stayed in constant communication with OEM staff. The positive response to IUOE 955 on the worksite was immediate and grew quickly.
“Over the past 12 months, we’ve had many discussions with OEM workers at our union hall, outside the OEM worksite, through various forms of digital engagement and more. The more we spoke and listened, the more support we earned,” added Noseworthy. “We’re excited to show these good folks what a real union can do for them.”
IUOE 955 proudly represents approximately 12,000 workers in diverse sectors of the economy, from construction and mining, to pipelines, remanufacturing, crane operation, renewables, health care, education, municipalities and much more.
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For more information:
Tyler Bedford, IUOE 955 Executive Director, Gov’t Relations, Communications: [email protected]