A strong voice for the region: Local 2182 of the Millwright Regional Council (MRC) opens a regional office in Saguenay
Saguenay, May 14, 2025 – Local 2182 of the Millwright Regional Council (MRC) is proud to announce the official opening of its regional office in Saguenay, marking another step in its concrete commitment to regional workforce development and recognition of the central role of this region in the Quebec economy. The projects are numerous, and the millwrights of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean are ready to play an active and decisive role.
The official opening, held on May 12, brought together union leaders and local partners from the construction and economic sectors. This attendance testifies to the strong interest in a greater union presence in the region.
This new presence in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean will allow us to provide on-site support for construction workers, deepening our knowledge of regional realities. With a team firmly rooted in the field, the Saguenay office will offer support tailored to the specific challenges of the region’s worksites and businesses. The MRC takes great pride in investing in this region, which is known for the strength of its workforce, its expertise, and its crucial role in Quebec’s economic development.
“The culture of work is deeply rooted in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Our region makes an essential contribution to the Quebec economy, and it’s time for this reality to be fully recognized. The establishment of a regional office demonstrates our commitment to being on the ground and addressing the needs of workers here. Local 2182 of the MRC is thus reaffirming their commitment to providing an attentive ear, tailored expertise and strong union representation rooted in the region,” affirms Sylvain Lapierre, business representative of Local 2182.
The opening of this office is also part of a drive to strengthen training, integration and retention of the workforce in a context of scarcity. By focusing on a local approach, the MRC intends to contribute directly to regional dynamism and to supporting career paths in the construction sector.
About Local 2182
Ensure the highest level of service and a secure working environment by hiring Local 2182’s skilled industrial mechanics for your project. We have the training, skills and experience to get the job done safely, quickly and correctly. From infrastructure to automotive manufacturing, Local 2182 industrial mechanics do the kind of mission-critical work that moves the world. Local 2182’s industrial mechanics receive in-depth training to gain expertise in sectors such as material handling, mechatronics, oil and gas, power generation and renewable energies.
About the Millwright Regional Council
The Millwright Regional Council (MRC) is composed of twelve affiliated Local Unions of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) across Canada. The UBC Millwrights are vital partners in diverse industries such as energy, automotive, aerospace, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. ubcmillwrights.ca
For media inquiries, please contact:
Andrew Bredin
Director of Communications
Millwright Regional Council
416-757-5161
abredin@ubcmillwrights.ca
