News & Events
Health Plan Changes (2025)
Dear Members, We are excited to share some positive changes in UA Local 740's benefit programs that aim to enhance your experience and provide better support. The Trustees recently hired Eckler Ltd to evaluate the health plan's long-term sustainability and assess if...
General President Addresses The Offshore Integration Initiative
Dear Local Union 740 Membership: First and foremost, congratulations to the members of Local 740 on their 75th anniversary! This constitutes 75 years of building on success, strengthening your commitments, embracing new skills, and growing the UA footprint. I’m proud...
UA Local 740 Secures Offshore Agreement
UA Local 740 Secures Offshore Agreement on the hook up and integration of the West White Rose Project! The recent announcement regarding the integration of the Cenovus topsides and the concrete gravity structure is a significant development for Newfoundland and...
Retiree Self Payment Rate Increase – AIG Age Increase
Dear Members, We hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. We are reaching out to you today with important updates regarding the UA Local 740 Health Plan. Retiree Health Plan - Self Payment Rates As you are aware, the economic landscape has been...
Skills Enhancement Training (SET) High Pressure Welders
Dear Members, I trust this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. We are reaching out to you with exciting news regarding a unique opportunity that has been curated specifically for our valued union members - the Skills Enhancement Training Program for High...
75th Anniversary Event
Registration is now closed.Join Us in Celebration! Dear Members, As we mark a significant milestone in our journey, we invite you to join us for an evening of joy, reminiscence, and heartfelt gratitude to celebrate 75 years as UA Local 740. Cocktail Hour & Dinner...
Skills Enhancement Training (SET)
We are reaching out to you with exciting news regarding a unique opportunity that has been curated specifically for our valued union members – the Skills Enhancement Training Program for Steamfitters/Pipefitters. (Journeypersons or Apprentices).
Member Perks
Membership comes with its perks! Member Perks is a new program that brings amazing benefits, discounts, and services from various providers to UA Local 740 members! Click here for more information about this new program, and how to access your exclusive perks!
Notice of Plan Amendment: New Defined Contribution Provision within Plan for Working Retirees
Notice of Plan Amendment: New Defined Contribution Provision within Plan for Working Retirees For: United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, Local 740 Pension Plan (the “Plan”) NL...
Unfair Labour Practices: United Brotherhood of Carpenters
“Stability in our economy will only be realized by unity and solidarity among our Sisters and Brothers.” It’s a very straightforward concept that has proven triumphant since the inception of Building Trades Unions. When we’re together on issues we are strongest!...
Hot Job Terra Nova FPSO – Bull Arm
April 6th, 2023 ATTENTION: UA LOCAL 740 MEMBERS/UA AFFILIATED MEMBERS Re: HOT JOB - TERRA NOVA FPSO, BULL ARM Dear Members: As you may already be aware, there are a number of agencies and contractors running ads and contacting our members for employment outside of our...
Claiming the Labour Mobility Tax Deduction Webinar
The last Federal Budget saw the inclusion of the long-fought for Labour Mobility Tax Deduction for Tradespeople included and 2022 will be the first tax year that you can claim it. To that end, on February 9 at 1pm EST, we’re hosting a webinar on Claiming the Labour...
Build Bay Du Nord Right Here
Dear members, I am reaching out to you to request your engagement in a lobby effort concerning the maximization of work completed in the province for the Bay Du Nord project... To continue reading this newsletter, please view the PDF below. View PDF Document
Health Plan Update
Dear Members: We have weathered through two years of pandemic lockdowns, restrictions, work interruptions, and the uncertainties of each passing Covid wave. Thankfully, the measures put in place by the Trustees since 2012 provided the tools needed to build the...
Parsons-Benoit vs UA Local Member Letter
Click below to view final comments in relation to the Parsons/Benoit (Plaintiffs) application for certification, as a class action against Local 740 and the Board of Trustees. View PDF Document
UA Local 740 Golf Day
When: Thursday, July 14, 2022 Where: The Wilds Golf Course, Salmonier Line Registration fee: $50 per person or $200 per team, payable by June 30, 2022. Registration is not guaranteed until the registration fee is received. Registration fees will be donated to a local...
Update to MHCSI Preferred Supplementary Pharmacy Benefits Program
Members – please see the below notice from Managed Health Care Services Inc (MHCSI). Those of you that have signed up for the MHCSI Preferred Supplementary Pharmacy Benefits Program will need to update your member profile by July 31st. Please follow the steps in the...
Eligibility Notices
Beginning in March, eligibility notices, including Self Pay, Reinstatement and Termination letters, will be electronically delivered through myManion’s Message Center for members with an email on file. Managing your plan eligibility is quicker and easier on myManion....
Covid-19 Welding Shop Update
Dear members, We hope all of you had a nice holiday season and wish you all the best for 2022. Public Health moving the province to a modified Alert Level 4 is not the way we had hoped to start the New Year, but the waves of this virus have proven that we can innovate...
Covid-19 Benefits Office Update
Dear members, We hope all of you had a nice holiday season and wish you all the best for 2022. Public Health moving the province to a modified Alert Level 4 is not the way we had hoped to start the New Year, but the waves of this virus have proven that we can innovate...
Covid-19 Union Office Update
Dear Members: We hope all of you had a nice holiday season and wish you all the best for 2022. Public Health moving the province to a modified Alert Level 4 is not the way we had hoped to start the New Year, but the waves of this virus have proven that we can innovate...
Covid-19 Training Centre Update
Dear Members, We hope all of you had a nice holiday season and wish you all the best for 2022. Public Health moving the province to a modified Alert Level 4 is not the way we had hoped to start the New Year, but the waves of this virus have proven that we can innovate...
Permanent Solvency Funding Exemption
Dear Members: Big news regarding your pension plan! Over 10 years ago, UA Local 740 engaged with industry professionals to begin lobbying the provincial government to change the solvency funding rules for Multi-Employer Pension Plans (MEPPs), like ours. Over time,...
myManion Outage Nov 13th-16th
Due to a database upgrade, the myManion portal and app will not be available for use starting at 10:30 pm on Friday, November 13, 2020. This outage will last the entire weekend and will also affect the direct billing of services through the Telus E-claims Network and...
My UA Local 740 Mobile App
Available Now! Introducing the all new updated myUA Local 740 member site, now expanded to mobile! Featuring important information that can be monitored from one handy location! The following key features are now available on desktop & mobile for your convenience:...
Changes to Lump Sum Commuted Values Paid from the Plan and the Level Income Optional Form of Pension
Notice For: United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, Local 740 Pension Plan (the “Plan”) NL Registration Number 075302 Notice regarding: Changes to Lump Sum Commuted Values Paid from the...
Memorial Dedication First Anniversary
Memorial Dedication First AnniversaryOn August 9, 2019, UA Local 740 unveiled it's Memorial Monument and hosted a dedication ceremony. Members, families, and friends gathered to celebrate and remember our deceased members. In honour of the first anniversary of the...
Spotlight in Business Elite Canada Magazine
Business Elite Canada is a digital magazine that is sent out to 40,000 senior-level executives across Canada. For their June issue, they put together an infrastructure spotlight profile on the Corner Brook Long Term Care Home Project. This spotlight highlights the...
Health & Welfare and Other News
We would like to thank our members for their patience and support during this period of adjustment to our business operations. You have done a great job of transitioning to online interaction, payments, and modifying the way you communicate with staff. Your efforts...
Welding Ticket Extensions
Government Tickets Due to the uncertainty of the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and current limitations on the provision of testing services, we submitted a request to the Engineering and Inspection Division of Service NL for an extension on welder certification....
Dues and Per Capita Relief
As a local union, everything we do revolves around the UA Constitution and/or the directives of the UA General Office. Even during this pandemic, there are rules and regulations that we are required to comply with - union dues rates and per capita rates included....
Safety Ticket Extensions
WorkplaceNL WorkplaceNL issued a public advisory regarding the extension of the validity of safety training certification, as training courses may not be available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to view the advisory on their website.Working at Heights...
Mental Health
COVID-19 and Your Mental Health COVID-19 has disrupted our normal daily lives. People and health care systems around the world are facing unprecedented and challenging times. We are faced with the new reality of social distancing, self-quarantining and isolation in...
Pension
The world has reminded us how quickly things can change. In only a few short months since the onset of COVID-19, our lives and daily routines have shifted and we’ve had to adjust to a new way of living, working, and socializing. With change undoubtedly comes...
Health & Welfare Plan
The world has reminded us how quickly things can change. In only a few short months since the onset of COVID-19, our lives and daily routines have shifted and we’ve had to adjust to a new way of living, working, and socializing. With change undoubtedly comes...
Expanded Safety Protocol For 740 Staff
To further expand on the safety protocol for 740 staff, starting on March 24, 2020, 740 staff will be working remotely from home until further notice. If you need to contact someone for any reason, we ask that you to do so by email. At this time, phone calls will go...
Monthly Meetings
The monthly meeting schedule is viewable on myUA740! As always, we email a notification when the dates have been scheduled and/or if there are any cancellations or modifications. Therefore, it is instrumental that we have a valid email address on file for you and that...
Health & Welfare Plan Changes Effective April 1st
Coverage for a Registered Clinical PsychologistEffective April 1st, 2019 the coverage for charges of a duly licensed and registered clinical psychologist will be 80% to a maximum of $2,000 per insured individual per calendar year, which falls under the combined...
January Newsletter
New Online Benefits Account and App!myManion is your new online benefits portal and app!Quick, easy, secure benefits portalSubmit claims and check your coverage with your all-in-one benefits portal. Visit www.mymanion.com or download the mobile app to get...
October Newsletter
Check out the latest newsletter regarding your benefits, including: Plan Enhancements: Telus Health e-claims for direct deposit of Paramedical Services and a new option for making your Self Payments Policy Update: AIG Emergency Out of Province Medical Coverage Free...
2018 Skills Canada National Competition Results
The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) is a multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices across Canada. This year’s competition was held on June 4th and 5th in Edmonton, Alberta. Three UA 740 apprentices attended this year’s competition,...
Claim Reimbursement by Direct Deposit
A reminder that mandatory enrolment in the direct deposit program for health and dental benefit payments has been in effect since July 1, 2016. If you have not done so yet, please submit your direct deposit information or a void cheque to the Benefits Office ASAP to...