Current Members & Apprentices
On this page you’ll find all kinds of information regarding your health and benefits coverage, safety training and certification, your pension fund, and various other member services. You can also check out our Links & Resources page at the link below. If you don’t find what you’re looking for - or just need more information - give us a call at 519-455-8083. We’re here to help.
Your Workplace Benefits
Local 1059 members enjoy the benefits of unionization including health and pension coverage, skills and safety training, and job security. We also place members in rewarding careers with tremendous opportunities – from profitable and interesting careers as skilled workers to the ability to take a career path that leads to leadership positions, both within companies and on the job site.
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Health Coverage
Local 1059 takes pride in taking care of its members and their dependents with a comprehensive benefits package that includes prescriptions, dental, paramedical, optical, mental health and addictions counselling, and even medical cannabis coverage. In addition, Local 1059 members have access to the MembersHealth 24/7 telemedicine service to connect with a doctor in minutes.
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Skills & Safety Training
The safety of our members is of paramount importance, and that’s why Local 1059 offers an extensive variety of safety training and certification courses on-site at our brand new state-of-the-art Training Centre in London, Ontario. Visit the Upcoming Courses section of the site for more information.
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Pension Coverage
Local 1059 is dedicated to helping its members build a stronger future through the Labourers’ Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada, a multi-employer pension fund where every company contributes to the same plan.
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Job Security
In these uncertain economic times, more and more people are citing job security as a primary driver in the career they choose to pursue. The great news is, construction is a thriving industry and skilled tradespeople are in higher demand than ever before. Local 1059 works hard to ensure our members remain employed, and we refer out of work members to our signatory employers.
Benefits Contact Information
Our Benefits Representative, Cidalia Resendes, is here to assist members and their dependents with any questions or concerns you may have about your Local 1059 benefits plan or government programs like Employment Insurance (EI).
Click below to download a PDF of your benefits booklet. *Please note that updates occur regularly; call the office for the most up-to-date version.*
You can also download the Global Benefits app to make claims directly from your mobile device. Just search for ‘Global Benefits’ wherever you download your apps.
Cidalia Resendes
- Hours of Operation
- Monday - Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
Local 1059 Wellness Centre
Local 1059 is proud to set the standard for services we offer to our members and their dependents. In 2020, the on-site Wellness Centre at 635 Wilton Grove Road expanded to include a dental studio and chiropractic/massage/physiotherapy clinic in addition to the existing optical centre. These covered services are exclusive to eligible Local 1059 members and their dependents, and include no payment for services or out of pocket expenses when you use the Wellness Centre for your optical, dental, and chiropractic/massage/physiotherapy needs.
LiUNA Local 1059 Optical Centre
LiUNA Local 1059 currently offers a complete optical benefit plan to its eligible members and their dependants. The on-site, members-only Optical Centre offers eye exams, frames, lenses, contacts, as well as enhancements like anti-scratch coating and transition lenses. The Local covers all costs up front, so no out of pocket expenses are necessary.
LiUNA Local 1059 Optical Centre
- Hours of Operation
- Monday9:00am - 8:00pm
- Tuesday9:00am - 8:00pm
- Wednesday9:00am – 8:00pm
- Thursday9:00am - 8:00pm
- Friday9:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday9:00am - 4:00pm
LiUNA Local 1059 Dental Studio
LiUNA Local 1059 is proud to offer on-site dental services to members and their eligible dependents. As with our Optical Centre and Chiropractic/Physiotherapy/Massage Clinic, the Local covers all dental fees up front, so no out of pocket expenses are necessary when you use the on-site Dental Studio for your dental care needs.
LiUNA Local 1059 Dental Studio
- Hours of Operation
- Monday9:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday9:00am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday9:00am - 8:00pm
- Thursday9:00am - 8:00pm
- Friday9:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday9:00am - 4:00pm
- SundayEvery other Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm
LiUNA Local 1059 Chiropractic, Physiotherapy & Massage Clinic
LiUNA Local 1059 is proud to offer on-site chiropractic, physiotherapy and massage therapy services to members and their eligible dependents. The Local covers all costs up front, so no out of pocket expenses are necessary.
LiUNA Local 1059 Chiropractic, Physiotherapy & Massage Clinic
- Hours of Operation
- Monday8am - 8:30pm
- Tuesday8am - 8:30pm
- Wednesday8am - 8:30pm
- Thursday8am - 8:30pm
- Friday9am - 5:30pm
- Saturday8am - 3pm
- Sunday 9am -3:30pm
GreenShield Pharmacy
With the trust and expertise of a traditional pharmacy and the convenience of a digital platform, GreenShield Pharmacy has everything you need: PERSONALIZED complimentary consultations with a pharmacist from the comfort of your own home, FAST, FREE DELIVERY wherever you are, anywhere in Ontario, and EASY ACCESS to care and to you and your family’s medications all in one place. Visit GreenShield+ and register in less than two minutes from your phone, tablet or computer. Once you have an account, you can easily manage prescriptions, set up auto-refill reminders, and schedule a consultation with one of our pharmacists.
GreenShield Pharmacy - LiUNA Local 1059
- Hours of Operation
- Monday - Friday8:30am - 8:30pm
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Upcoming Training Course Calendar
To register, get in touch with our Training Assistant Claire Annen at 519-455-5299 or cannen@liuna1059.ca Training is reserved for the membership of LIUNA Local 1059 that are contributing to the Training Fund via the collective agreement they are working under.
Please click here to review the new Training Centre Attendance Policy.
Full Training Course List
Trade School Offerings
- Advanced
- Basic
- Advanced
- Basic
- Multiple Intakes Ongoing - Future Dates TBA
- General
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Contact the Training Centre to register.
Rachel Patterson
- Hours of Operation
- Monday - Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
Member Perks & Discounts
Building a strong retirement for Local 1059 members
The Local is dedicated to helping its members build a stronger future through the Labourers’ Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada. The Labourers’ Pension Fund is a multi-employer pension fund, where every company contributes to the same plan. The Pension Fund is managed in order to provide returns to LIUNA members. Click the link below to learn more.