up, and we’ve added extra services for our members. The growth has been massive.” Examples of extra services include a Wellness Centre in their office where they offer members and their dependents dental, optical, physio, chiro, and massage services covered by the local’s benefit plan, at no out-of-pocket expense to members. They have also introduced a multitude of social events for members, as well as discounts at local businesses, and tickets to community events. “First and foremost, our obligation is to find employment for our members and ensure they receive a good wage and compensation package,” Brandon explains. “But over and above that, we want to give back to them and their families. We want to do more than just provide employment. We want to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families.” Brandon believes those extra services go a long way in attracting workers to LiUNA Local 1059. The biggest draw, however, is the job security: “Our members typically have full-time employment, 12 months of the year,” Brandon says. “That’s one of the main reasons workers come to us.” Other main reasons, Brandon adds, include: the quality of their representation; their comprehensive benefits package (which includes prescriptions, dental, paramedical, optical, mental THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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