Statement by Canada’s Building Trades Unions on Blockades

Canada’s Building Trades Unions have always supported the freedom to peacefully protest and demonstrate however, the ongoing demonstrations we are seeing across Canada have gone too far, for too long. From Ottawa to Windsor to Coutts – the protests are negatively affecting local residents, workers and our economy. The protests in Ottawa have caused construction […]

Statement on Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and honour the contributions to our society made by Black people and Black communities. The civil rights and organized labour movements have been intertwined for decades – many of the things we have advocated for have been the same – including livable wages, fair working conditions, […]