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Purpose
The Association’s principal function is to be the designated Provincial Employer Bargaining Agency and negotiates and administers the Provincial I.C.I. Millwright Collective Agreement with the Millwright...
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AMCO is a not for profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, and managed by a six member Board of Directors, elected annually by the membership, in accordance with...
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AMCO has established a number of standing committees to represent the membership in those areas of interest and concern. Each committee has its own Chairperson who is responsible for...
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AMCO is jointly involved with the Millwright Regional Council in the training of Construction Millwrights in Ontario. We establish training criteria and standards that meet the needs of our contractors and...
Learn moreMembership Benefits
- Quarterly Newsletter on current matters
- Scholarship opportunities for children of your salaried staff
- Access to an informational resource center on matters of concern
- Assistance with grievances and other issues around the collective agreement
- Ability to voice your concerns as part of the collective bargaining process.
- Access to information from other Associations.
- Updates on government legislation changes that may affect your business.
News
CECCO’s Peterson urges co-operation as ICI contract season inches closer
The Construction Employers Council of Ontario (CECCO) has assured the Ontario Building Trades it is committed to being a better partner at a critical time for both councils, with negotiators...
WSIB pumps over $2 billion back into the economy in 2025 with average premium rate reduction and surplus rebates for safe businesses
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today the average premium rate for Ontario businesses in 2025 will be reduced to $1.25 from $1.30 per $100 of insurable payroll,...
Survey shows growing interest in skilled trades, but participation remains low
A new survey from Classic Fire + Life Safety reveals that while many Canadians are interested in skilled trades careers, few are currently working in the sector. The Measuring Up the...
Battery Manufacturing Hazards
Inorganic lead dust is the most significant health exposure in battery manufacture. Lead can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and ingestion. Inhalation of airborne lead is generally the...
Piccini greeted as friend, partner of Building Trades
Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini was welcomed as a friend of unionized workers recently as he delivered the keynote address on the second day of...
Canadian organizations urged to integrate AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as both a significant threat and a crucial tool in the fight against cybercrime. While AI has greatly augmented threat actors’ attacks, a new study...
COCA 2024 Awards for Outstanding Achievement
On June 20, 2024, COCA recognized outstanding contributions to improving the Ontario construction industry. The awards were presented at a June 20th ceremony at The Inn of the Twenty in...
AI has a talent for skills training and knowledge transfer
Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still in its technological infancy, like human children it has a voracious appetite and is growing so quickly its elders hardly recognize it from one...
Boom time for millwrights supported through training grants
Ontario’s Millwright Local 1916 based in Hamilton, Ont. is projecting significant future work for its members so new provincial funding for a training centre expansion and new training equipment is highly...