by raveon | Apr 26, 2018
To the Editor, Re: British Columbians can benefit from PLAs, but only when they are truly fair and open, an April 19 Letter to the Editor. The accusation from Paul de Jong, president of the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), that the BC Building...
by raveon | Apr 20, 2018
Date: Friday, April 20, 2018 The BC Building Trades continues to press for measures that ensure opportunities for women in trades, Indigenous communities; apprentices; and local hiring on public projects in B.C. By Joe Barrett and Corry Anderson-Fennell B.C., we...
by raveon | Apr 14, 2018
Over the next three years, the province will invest $15.8 billion in taxpayer-funded infrastructure. Dear Editor, Wanted: Skilled tradespeople. Must enjoy great wages, rewarding work, and a bright future. As employment ads go, does this sound too good to be true? It’s...
by raveon | Apr 6, 2018
April 6, 2018 TRADESWOMEN break through all kinds of barriers when they enter the male-dominated construction industry. They overcome systemic discrimination, prejudices about their abilities, fewer job opportunities, and even access to clean, accessible...
by raveon | Mar 26, 2018
Date: Monday, March 26, 2018 There is a better way to build in B.C. — a way that provides opportunities and a legacy of skills and experience to qualified local workers, apprentices, women in trades and Indigenous workers. By Tom Sigurdson Executive...
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