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B.C. tradeswomen building bridges in India
Canadian and U.S. tradeswomen off to India By Corry Anderson-Fennell Tradeswomen build bridges – both literally and figuratively. This November, they’ll be doing both during the 2019 Building Bridges Tradeswomen’s Delegation to India. “We will be meeting with workers,...
Not voting gives more power to those who do
Are you thinking about not voting? By Lon Roberts “If you’re not planning to vote, what are you going to do instead?” asks Kendra Strauss from the SFU Labour Studies Department. “People feel frustrated and there is the temptation not to vote,” said said. “It’s an...
Happy Labour Day, everyone!
Happy Labour Day, everyone! By Tom Sigurdson Executive Director, BC Building Trades For many of us, Labour Day traditionally signals an end to those lazy, hazy days of summer and the beginning of cooler temperatures, shorter evenings and more golden leaves on the...
Annual BCBT golf tourney raises more than $40,000 for charity
The UBC Centre for Research in Childhood Diabetes and Variety the Children’s Charity will share in more than $40,000 raised at this year’s BC Building Trades golf tournament. “It was our most successful fundraising tourney ever,” says Nancy Antolcic, owner of Nancy...
IBEW Local 230 partners with HeroWork
By Cory McGregor Business Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 230 HeroWork was originally created to improve the state of buildings that house charities. For years, the charitable sector has faced increased demand and decreased...
CBAs put communities first and challenge corporate myths
By M. Malatesta Construction workers and many local communities are looking with hope to the B.C. government’s new Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) program for long-term improvements in the economy and work opportunities. As public construction projects move into...
Video counselling can help remote clients
By Jason McBain Qualified BC Building Trades members can get counselling support even if they’re working in construction camps or living outside the Lower Mainland. The Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan program is designed to provide mental health and...
Statement from the BC Building Trades on TransMountain Expansion Project approval
We’ve always been clear on our position with respect to the TransMountain pipeline. We support due process and informed decision-making that moves B.C. forward in a way that balances the needs of all stakeholders, including workers, industry and the environment. We...
Statement from the BC Building Trades on filing of criminal charges in death of worker
A step toward justice has been taken in the death of 24-year-old construction worker Sam Fitzpatrick. The BC Building Trades lauds the charges of criminal negligence filed today against Peter Kiewit Sons and two of the construction company’s managers in the death of...
Construction workers starting to see parental benefits
By Leslie Dyson Teamster member Ryan Verigan and his wife had their first child in February and he finished his work as a foreman at the John Hart Dam in March. “I’m looking forward to taking a couple of months off to enjoy my new family,” he said. Currently, EI is...
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