LIUNA Local 1059

About LIUNA Local 1059

LIUNA Local 1059 is a labor union based in London, Ontario, specifically serving workers in the construction, industrial, and service sectors across Southwestern Ontario. The organization represents approximately 5,000 members, including over 3,800 construction employees and 1,100 workers in maintenance, light manufacturing, and security. Its reach extends across Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey, and Bruce counties, where it works with more than 300 different employers. The union provides a variety of services and benefits to its members, including negotiating collective agreements for fair wages, overtime, workplace safety, and comprehensive pensions and health insurance. It also offers exclusive referral opportunities to connect construction members with quality jobs. Additionally, the LIUNA Local 1059 Training Centre provides centralized construction industry training, apprenticeships, and safety certifications. Specific training programs mentioned include Propane Safety, Chainsaw/Quick-cut Safety, Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Ground Disturbance, Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, and JHSC Basic Certification. Chartered in 1953, Local 1059 is a regional chapter of the Labourers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA). The organization is governed by a democratically elected seven-person executive board, which includes President Carlo Mastrogiuseppe and Business Manager Brandon MacKinnon. The union describes itself as a movement rooted in history and solidarity, focusing on providing workers with dignity, equity, and a voice on the job. The training center is managed by a dedicated team led by Training Director Mike Ropp.