The Millwright Regional Council (MRC) is built on more than 140 years of trade union history and a membership of highly skilled millwrights and industrial maintenance professionals across North America.
Discover what organizing or securing stronger workplace representation could mean for you. Together, we work collaboratively to achieve fair wages, improved benefits, and safer working conditions for industrial workers across Canada.
Take the First StepMany industrial workers across Canada face workplaces where key decisions about their livelihood are made without their input. Without organized representation, workers often lack the power to negotiate for the conditions they deserve.
When workers organize with the Millwright Regional Council, the benefits are measurable and meaningful. Here’s what union membership delivers.
Union millwrights earn 10–20% more than non-union counterparts in comparable roles. Collective bargaining ensures your skills are fairly compensated.
Comprehensive health and dental plans negotiated as part of your collective agreement, covering you and your family.
Over 80% of unionized workers have employer-sponsored pensions, compared to less than 25% non-union. Retire with confidence.
Union contracts can be negotiated to include sick leave that protects your income and health when you need it most.
Clear rules and fair pay for overtime—no more unpaid or exploited extra hours. Your time is valued.
Unionized workplaces have fewer accidents. Workers can refuse unsafe work without retaliation—safety is non-negotiable.
Union apprentices have a higher completion rate than non-union counterparts, with structured mentorship and career progression.
A structured system to resolve disputes fairly, with union support every step of the way. Your voice is heard.
Collective voice in decisions affecting your job, rather than relying on employer goodwill alone. You shape your working conditions.
The Millwright Regional Council is built around collaboration, transparency, and worker-first representation. We work constructively with all stakeholders to secure fair outcomes.
We return calls and follow through. You get clear answers and genuine representation from experienced organizers.
We listen before we act, so workplace priorities drive the plan, not the other way around.
We work constructively with employers and contractors to create positive outcomes for everyone.
Plain-English guidance on your rights, your options, and what to expect at every stage of the process.
Real support, clear communication, and measurable results. Your union dues work hard for you.
Getting organized doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how it works with the Millwright Regional Council.
Reach out confidentially. We’ll listen to your workplace concerns and explain your rights and options—no obligations, no pressure.
We help you and your coworkers understand the process, your legal protections, and what a collective agreement could look like for your workplace.
When you’re ready, we guide the process of building support, filing for certification, and negotiating your first agreement.
No hidden fees. No surprises. No pressure.
The millwright trade has been at the heart of Canada’s industrial strength since the Nine-Hour Movement of 1872. The Millwright Regional Council carries forward this proud tradition—advocating for fair wages, safe conditions, and respect for skilled tradespeople.
As part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, we bring the resources and expertise of one of North America’s largest and most respected building trades unions to every workplace we serve.
Contact an Organizeror call (800) 472-7056
Want to talk confidentially about organizing your current workplace? Fill out the form below and an organizer will contact you.
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