Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as both a significant threat and a crucial tool in the fight against cybercrime. While AI has greatly augmented threat actors’ attacks, a new study...
Purpose
The Association’s principal function is to be the designated Provincial Employer Bargaining Agency and negotiates and administers the Provincial I.C.I. Millwright Collective Agreement with the Millwright...
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AMCO is a not for profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, and managed by a six member Board of Directors, elected annually by the membership, in accordance with...
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AMCO has established a number of standing committees to represent the membership in those areas of interest and concern. Each committee has its own Chairperson who is responsible for...
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AMCO is jointly involved with the Millwright Regional Council in the training of Construction Millwrights in Ontario. We establish training criteria and standards that meet the needs of our contractors and...
Learn moreMembership Benefits
- Quarterly Newsletter on current matters
- Scholarship opportunities for children of your salaried staff
- Access to an informational resource center on matters of concern
- Assistance with grievances and other issues around the collective agreement
- Ability to voice your concerns as part of the collective bargaining process.
- Access to information from other Associations.
- Updates on government legislation changes that may affect your business.
News
COCA 2024 Awards for Outstanding Achievement
On June 20, 2024, COCA recognized outstanding contributions to improving the Ontario construction industry. The awards were presented at a June 20th ceremony at The Inn of the Twenty in...
AI has a talent for skills training and knowledge transfer
Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still in its technological infancy, like human children it has a voracious appetite and is growing so quickly its elders hardly recognize it from one...
Boom time for millwrights supported through training grants
Ontario’s Millwright Local 1916 based in Hamilton, Ont. is projecting significant future work for its members so new provincial funding for a training centre expansion and new training equipment is highly...
Applications for Skills Development Fund Training Stream
Premier Doug Ford made skilled trades training investment announcements in Kitchener, Ont. July 22 that will benefit the Canadian Tooling and Machining Association, the Grand Valley Construction Association and the...
Heat Stress Toolkit
Heat stress is a serious threat to workers. It occurs when the body is unable to get rid of excess heat, which causes the heart rate and core body temperature...
Make cybercrime protection a new year’s resolution
Construction had another rough year in 2023 dealing with cybercrime. According to a study by encryption software firm NordLocker, construction ranked as the top industry target for cyberattacks in two of the...
Aecon’s Beck appointed to Order of Ontario
Aecon Group has announced that John M. Beck, its founder and chairman, has been appointed to the Order of Ontario. Beck has built Aecon over a career spanning six decades....
Changes to CPP, QPP deductions taking effect this month
Middle-income earners will start seeing a larger portion of their paycheques going toward their Canada Pension Plan contributions as of Jan. 1. A broader pension revamp began in 2019, as both the Quebec Pension Plan and...
Prompt payment toolkit aims to help contractors get paid on time
A new Ontario-wide campaign co-ordinated by the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) aims to raise awareness about prompt payment and adjudication and provides a guide to help contractors get...
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