Workers have the right to refuse unsafe work

by | Mar 19, 2020

March 19, 2020 COVID-19 has brought the hygiene practices at construction sites into laser focus. It’s important to know that WorkSafe BC occupational health and safety regulations require workplaces to have either fixed or portable washroom facilities that...

Building Trades Council statement on megaprojects

by | Mar 18, 2020

March 18, 2020 Due to concerns over COVID-19, the BC Building Trades Council is calling for the scaling down of some major construction megaprojects in the province that house large numbers of workers in remote camps. The council, which represents 35,000 unionized...

Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19

by | Mar 15, 2020

These are answers to some of the most common general work and employment questions that we’ve been hearing in our sector about COVID-19. If you have specific health-related questions related to COVID-19, you should turn to a health professional or visit the resource...

BCBT closes office to stem spread of COVID-19

by | Mar 15, 2020

The BC Building Trades Council is taking steps to help limit the spread of COVID-19 by closing our office until further notice. The health, safety and well-being of our members, staff, friends, family and neighbours are priorities for us, and this decision has not...