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Crane operation set to become a certified skilled trade amid safety push and industry change

by Doug Cook | May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026 “NO DAY IS TYPICAL.” For many people, that’s part of the appeal of operating cranes, according to apprentice Julien Klynsoon. “I don’t think it’s what most people expect, right? A lot of people see crane operating as kind of an easy, cushy job,” he said....

“Protect BC Jobs”: Construction Workers Deliver Petition Urging Conservatives to Scrap Anti-CBA/PLA Legislation

by julianne Losito | Apr 13, 2026

Workers across BC are speaking out, sharing personal stories from projects that have shaped their livelihoods For immediate release April 13, 2026 VICTORIA – The BC Building Trades are escalating pressure ahead of today’s debate, delivering a 2,600+ signature petition...

BC Government unveils historic $241 million investment to transform trades training

by Doug Cook | Mar 28, 2026

March 28, 2026 MARKING THE FIRST INVESTMENT of its kind in over twenty years, the B.C. government has announced a historic $241 million commitment to the trades training system. “That funding is really going to be transformational to the system and allow us to move...

BC Building Trades Launches Campaign to Ensure Local British Columbians Build BC

by julianne Losito | Mar 19, 2026

BC Building Trades Launches Campaign to Ensure Local British Columbians Build BC BC Conservative bill puts local jobs on public projects at risk. For immediate release March 19, 2026 NEW WESTMINSTER – The BC Building Trades has launched a campaign to protect...

Building B.C. – The BC Place Story

by Doug Cook | Mar 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 IF YOU STOOD AT THE TIP of False Creek in 1981 and looked out over the water, the sight would be nearly unrecognizable compared to today. Downtown would still be there, but key pieces of today’s iconic skyline would be missing — chief among them, a...

BC Building Trades Slam Conservative Bill as Direct Attack on Local Workers, Fair Wages, and Safe Job Sites

by julianne Losito | Mar 5, 2026

The BC Building Trades strongly oppose the BC Conservative, “Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act” introduced this morning in the BC Legislature. This proposal is a direct attack on provisions that prioritize local labour, ensuring British Columbians...

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Crane operation set to become a certified skilled trade amid safety push and industry change

“Protect BC Jobs”: Construction Workers Deliver Petition Urging Conservatives to Scrap Anti-CBA/PLA Legislation

BC Government unveils historic $241 million investment to transform trades training

BC Building Trades Launches Campaign to Ensure Local British Columbians Build BC

Building B.C. – The BC Place Story

BC Building Trades Slam Conservative Bill as Direct Attack on Local Workers, Fair Wages, and Safe Job Sites

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