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Camp Jubilee has been one of labour’s best-kept secrets for 84 years
November 1, 2021 CAMP JUBILEE has been described as one of labour’s best kept secrets. The camp was founded in 1936 by the Workers’ Unity League, as a place where all children – not just those who could afford it – could go to summer camp. The Women’s Auxiliary was...
Jobs for Tomorrow: What are we doing, today? – Millions of jobs coming from efficient construction
October 29, 2021 THE BC BUILDING TRADES-COMMISSIONED report Jobs for Tomorrow: Canada’s Building Trades and Net Zero Emissions (2017), concludes that the building and construction trades are vital to meeting Canada’s climate goals. This may not surprise those in the...
Op-Ed
There’s a monster on the loose
Date: Monday, March 12, 2018 To ignore the underground economy is to ignore the practices of tax evasion, money laundering, and human trafficking. David Holmes, Business Manager District Council 38 What do you think $84.7 million could buy today? Here in B.C.,...
Pattullo Bridge replacement is a chance to build B.C. better
Date: Friday, February 16, 2018 Statement from Tom Sigurdson, Executive director BC Building Trades The BC Building Trades welcomes the announcement today by the NDP government that construction will start on a new Pattullo Bridge in 2019. We are heartened...
College of the BCBT Apprenticeship Guide
College of the BC Building Trades Apprenticeship Guide
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Tradetalk
Read the Latest Edition of TradeTalk
Fall 2026 Vol. 29 No. 3
In this issue
- UA 170’s new Kelowna school
- Delivering healthcare infastructure
- APPRENTICESHIP SECTION
- Ironworkers and the PNE Freedom Arch
WE ARE INVOLVED WITH WORTHWHILE CAMPAIGNS ACROSS THE REGION TO ENSURE ALL OUR MEMBERS ARE PRIMED FOR SUCCESS IN THE COMING YEARS
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