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We represent 25 local craft construction unions belonging to 13 international unions. Our 40,000 highly skilled members account for approximately 55 per cent of the non-residential construction labour force in B.C.
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COVID, Construction & the Classroom – Union training schools drastically redefined how they delivered education
April 1, 2021 WHEN COVID STRUCK IN MARCH 2020 and construction was deemed an essential service, it was quite a shock for those in trades training. Program coordinators had to be quickon their feet to keep apprentices moving forward. Paddy Byrne, director of training...
Vast majority of British Columbians support compulsory trades
March 16, 2021 A NEW SURVEY FINDS that most British Columbians support compulsory certification of the skilled trades and believe certification will make the construction industry safer. “This poll demonstrates that British Columbians overwhelmingly support a return...
Op-Ed
A Message from CBTU
February 2, 2021 THE CONSTRUCTION industry, early on, was deemed essential in most areas in Canada and contractors and tradespeople have adapted extremely well to ensure the health and safety of all workers while continuing to build and maintain vital infrastructure....
Stressed? It’s OK to seek help
January 11, 2021 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE TO MEMBERS If you work in construction, you may often feel like you are under a lot of pressure; it’s natural to feel stressed or anxious. But if you become overwhelmed by these feelings on a regular basis,...
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Spring 2021 Vol. 24 No. 1
In This Issue
- Apprenticeship Denied
- All in the Family
- COVID, Construction & the Classroom
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TOMORRROW! Tune into #WomenBuildBC for "Best Practices for Recruitment and Retention: Union Perspectives" to explore the best practices for ... trades unions to support the recruitment, retention and advancement women and other underrepresented people. https://whova.com/portal/webapp/women2_202104/Agenda