CMAW LOCAL 99

What CMAW LOCAL 99 does

CMAW Local 99 (Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers Canada Local 99) is a chartered labor union local established in 2004 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with a second office in Calgary. It operates as the Alberta local of CMAW National, representing skilled tradespeople — carpenters, welders, scaffolders, joiners, and related construction and maintenance workers — across long-term industrial projects in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The organization is member-owned and governed by elected leadership including a President/Business Agent (Jason Pettigrew), Vice President (Conrad Hayter), Recording Secretary (David Nelson), and Office Administrator/Dispatch (Kelly Rodgers).

The union's product surface is built around three core offerings: collective bargaining representation on behalf of members, a pension and benefits plan covering health, dental, optical, hearing, and life insurance (administered by Convyta in Burnaby, BC), and training support spanning apprenticeships through Red Seal Certification plus reimbursable safety courses. The CMAW Pension Plan currently serves roughly 2,600 members and beneficiaries receiving pensions alongside 2,000 active members still accruing benefits. A secondary layer of member value is delivered through the Endless Savings Prodeals program, which provides discounts with partners such as Tire Capital, Work Authority, Chopshop Physique, and 1Putt Virtual Golf.

The business model is subscription/dues-based: members pay recurring union dues in exchange for representation, benefits access, training support, and discount programs. Distribution is direct and local — a website registration portal, phone and email contact, and in-person office visits in Edmonton and Calgary. No external funding, no proprietary technology platforms, and no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the technology footprint consists of a standard WordPress/Colibri website. Customer segments are exclusively individual skilled tradespeople rather than enterprise accounts.

Name

CMAW LOCAL 99

Legal name

Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers Canada Local 99

Website

https://cmawlocal99.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CMAW Local 99 is a chartered Alberta-based labor union local (founded 2004) representing ~2,000 active skilled tradespeople in construction and maintenance across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, providing collective bargaining, pension and benefits administration, training support, and member discount programs funded by recurring membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Other Specialty Trade Contractors (2389), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor Hire & Specialist Workforce Services (Operators, Trades, Technical Staffing) (IMAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mining & Metals (EDABALAT)

Keywords

• Labor union services
• Construction trade representation
• Pension benefits administration
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Collective bargaining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Union Membership Dues: As a labor union, CMAW Local 99 generates revenue through membership dues paid by union members (skilled tradespeople working on construction and maintenance projects). Members receive access to pension plans, comprehensive benefit packages, training support, and work opportunities in return for their dues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CMAW Local 99 is a labor union that represents skilled construction and maintenance tradespeople (carpenters, welders, scaffolders, joiners) across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The union sells membership to individual tradespeople, providing collective bargaining representation, access to work on long-term industrial projects, comprehensive pension and benefits administration, training and apprenticeship support, and member discount programs (Prodeals and Savings).

Product overview

CMAW Local 99 is a labor union offering a unified portfolio of membership services for construction and maintenance workers. The core offerings include union representation and collective bargaining, comprehensive pension and benefits administration, training and apprenticeship programs, and job placement services. The organization also provides member discount programs (Prodeals and Savings) including Tire Capital, Work Authority, Chopshop Physique, and 1Putt Virtual Golf, which offer savings on tires, work apparel, gym memberships, and indoor golf. Members can register through an online portal to submit qualifications and be matched with job opportunities across long-term projects in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CMAW Union Membership Union membership services for construction and maintenance workers, providing representation, advocacy, and collective bargaining for carpenters, welders, scaffolders, joiners, and other skilled tradespeople.
• Training and Apprenticeship Programs Training services including apprenticeships, Red Seal certification support, and reimbursement for safety courses such as Basic Safety Orientation, Confined Space, Fall Protection, H2S Alive, and Forklift training.
• Pension and Benefits Administration Administered pension plans with approximately 2,600 members and beneficiaries receiving pensions and 2,000 active members still earning pensions, plus comprehensive health, dental, optical, hearing, and life insurance benefits.
• Job Board Employment opportunity listings for skilled tradespeople on construction and maintenance projects in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
• Member Registration Portal Online registration system for workers to submit qualifications, experience, work history, skills, and certifications to be contacted for future job opportunities.
• CMAW Endless Savings Program Member discount program providing savings on various products and services for CMAW members, including tires, work clothing, fitness memberships, and entertainment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ConvytacoreOthersConvyta serves as the Pension and Benefits Administrator for CMAW Local 99 members. Located at 501-4445 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5C 0E4. Contact: 1-844-366-2629 / 604-433-8894. They manage pension disbursements and benefit claims for the union's membership.
• Energy Safety Canada (ESC)minorOthersTraining provider for safety courses including Common Safety Orientation, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Elevated Work Platform, H2S Alive, and Zoom Boom training.
• CICT (Canadian Institute of Crane Training)minorOthersTraining provider for forklift, skid steer, and zoom boom certification courses for CMAW members.
• ACSA (Alberta Construction Safety Association)minorOthersTraining provider for Leadership for Safety Excellence and WHMIS training courses.
• ABCS (Alberta BCSafety)minorOthersTraining provider for Basic Safety Orientation training for CMAW members.
• Tire CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember discount program providing custom tire solutions and savings for CMAW members. Part of the Endless Savings Program.
• Work AuthorityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWork clothing and safety apparel discount program for CMAW members.
• Chopshop PhysiqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness gym membership discount program offering 20% off for CMAW members. Members mention their union affiliation when signing up to qualify.
• 1Putt Virtual GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEdmonton indoor golf facility offering 10% off sim rental for CMAW members using code CMAW99 or mentioning union affiliation in-store. Located at 6816 178th Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 5S7.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Teamsters Local 213: Western Canadian Teamsters local representing workers in construction, warehousing, and industrial sectors. Competes with CMAW Local 99 for industrial construction and maintenance labor in BC and Alberta.
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 146: Alberta boilermakers local representing welders and metal trades in industrial construction and maintenance. Overlaps with CMAW Local 99's welder membership across Western Canadian industrial projects.
• CLAC (Christian Labour Association of Canada): Independent Canadian labor union representing construction, industrial, and service workers. CLAC is the most direct peer to CMAW Local 99 given its independent (non-affiliated) union model, multi-province footprint, and similar construction/maintenance worker base.
• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 955: Alberta-based operating engineers union representing heavy equipment operators, crane operators, and tradespeople in industrial construction and maintenance. Directly competes with CMAW Local 99 for industrial maintenance and construction project labor.
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Western Canada Regional Council: Represents carpenters and related trades across Western Canada. Directly overlaps with CMAW Local 99's carpenter membership base in industrial and commercial construction.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 424: Alberta electrical workers union covering industrial and commercial electrical construction. Represents a competing construction trade local in the same Alberta industrial project market.
• Ironworkers International Union Local 720: Alberta ironworkers local union representing structural ironworkers, welders, and metal trades in industrial and commercial construction. Comparable trade focus and Western Canadian footprint to CMAW Local 99.

Regional players

• Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE): Alberta's largest union representing public and private sector workers, including some industrial and maintenance workers in the province. Regional peer in the Alberta labor landscape where CMAW Local 99 is headquartered.
• Building Trades of Alberta: Provincial coordinating body for affiliated building trades unions in Alberta. Provides regional coordination and advocacy for construction unions across the province where CMAW Local 99 operates.

Broad incumbents

• United Steelworkers (USW) Canada: One of Canada's largest private-sector unions with significant Western Canadian membership in steel, mining, construction, and industrial maintenance. Represents a broader incumbent in the same trades and geographies where CMAW Local 99 operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmaw-local-99

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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