Stronger Together

LiUNA Local 837 advocates for fair wages, benefits and working conditions for all of its 6000+ members.  Together, we push the labour movement forward and continue our century-old mission to improve the lives of skilled trade and industrial workers in the Greater Hamilton, Niagara, Brant and Kitchener-Waterloo Regions.

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Upcoming Classes

Construction Rigging and Hoisting
February 3, 2026 - February 4, 2026

Working at Heights
February 3, 2026

Propane CH-02
February 4, 2026

Our members give back

Our members are proud to give back to each other and the community through Labourers Rising. This North-America-wide phenomenon aims to make a difference through community service projects, workshops and more.

Explore your benefits

LiUNA Local 837 provides exceptional benefits and rewards to its members. From health & dental, to a best-in-class-pension plan, to special discounts at local businesses and more. Take a look for yourself to appreciate the many advantages of union membership.

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Building the next generation of skilled labour

LiUNA apprenticeships provide new workers with the opportunity to build a well-paying career in the skilled trades. Whether you are a secondary school student or an adult looking to build a new career, we have programs that can help.

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Recognizing Decades of Service

At the recent LiUNA Local 837 Pin Ceremonies, we had the privilege of recognizing members who have dedicated 25, 30, 40, 55, 65 and 70 years of service to the union — and to building the very foundation of Hamilton and the surrounding communities. These are the individuals who paved the way. Through decades of…

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Celebrating Labour Day

LiUNA Local 837 has proudly marched in the annual Labour Day Parade in the City of Hamilton for over five decades. We proudly march with our brothers and sisters, community leaders and politicians to show our support for the labour movement and more importantly the unionized men and women who work tirelessly day in and…

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75 Years of Building Our Future with Pride

We are honoured to be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 837.  LiUNA, chartered in Washington DC in 1903, has been a force for labour in Canada for over 100 years.  LiUNA Local 837 was chartered on June 18, 1950 in the City of Hamilton and has…

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