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Breaking down barriers and building B.C. are all in a day’s work for women in the building trades

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...

Budget 2018 paves the way for the next generation to enter construction industry

by raveon | Feb 20, 2018

Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 VICTORIA, BC – The BC Building Trades is pleased by commitments in Budget 2018 that will provide the support and services necessary for the next generation to start their careers in the construction industry. ...

Workers, family, dignitaries gather at Bentall Memorial as construction worker deaths soar

by raveon | Jan 9, 2018

Date: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 Thirty-seven years ago, four men went to work building one of Downtown Vancouver’s most iconic highrises: the Bentall Centre Tower IV. Those men never came home. Thirty-seven years ago, four men went to work building one of Downtown...

B.C. Tradeswomen Gather Ideas That Can be Used in other jurisdictions

by raveon | Jan 8, 2018

Date: Monday, January 08, 2018 What better way to fight workplace alienation than attending the largest gathering of tradeswomen on the planet? By David Hogben What better way to fight workplace alienation than attending the largest gathering of tradeswomen on...

Site C approval brings opportunity to turn project around, hire local workers & support apprenticeships

by raveon | Dec 11, 2017

Date: Monday, December 11, 2017 The voice of B.C.’s unionized construction sector lauds the decision today by the B.C. NDP government to move forward with the Site C hydroelectric dam. “We recognize this has been a difficult decision for the newly...

Trade skills being used for sea turtle rescue

by raveon | Nov 28, 2017

Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Samuel Adams, a member of Millwrights Local 2736, has helped establish a sea turtle hatchery in Costa Rica. Samuel Adams, a five-year member of the Millwrights Local 2736 with 10 years experience in the trade, heard about the...

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Breaking down barriers and building B.C. are all in a day’s work for women in the building trades

Budget 2018 paves the way for the next generation to enter construction industry

Workers, family, dignitaries gather at Bentall Memorial as construction worker deaths soar

B.C. Tradeswomen Gather Ideas That Can be Used in other jurisdictions

Site C approval brings opportunity to turn project around, hire local workers & support apprenticeships

Trade skills being used for sea turtle rescue

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