LET’S BUILD CANADA ADVOCATES FOR GOOD JOBS IN 2021 ELECTION
Let’s Build Canada, a coalition of building and construction trade unions, is back for the 2021 election, campaigning for progressive leaders and good jobs. This year, we are proud to have the support of the Canadian offices of six International Unions and Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU). “Without strong leadership coming out of the 2021 […]
CANADA’S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS CALL FOR ALL PARTIES TO SUPPORT SKILLED TRADES WORKERS
With the call of the 44th election, Canada’s Building Trades Unions, are focused on advocating for their members on three key areas: Support for Canadians traveling for work, building Canada’s green future and creating a stronger workforce. “Canada’s Building Trades Unions have continued to go to work, each and every day throughout this pandemic. As […]
MANITOBA BUILDING TRADES HOLDS GRAND OPENING OF $15 MILLION SKILLED TRADES TRAINING FACILITY
Manitoba Building Trades (MBT) unveiled its new $15 million skilled trades training facility, Manitoba Building Trades Institute (MBTI) on August 18th, 2021. Located in central Winnipeg, MBTI will support the critical need for skilled trade workers in Manitoba through a coordinated model of recruitment, training, employment, and advancement to ensure entry and retention in the […]
STATEMENT ON SASKATCHEWAN COWESSESS FIRST NATION
Canada’s Building Trades Unions mourn for those who were discovered buried in unmarked graves near the former Marieval Indian Residential School site. We stand in solidarity with all First Nations, the survivors of residential schools, their families and those children who did not make it home. If you or someone you know needs help, contact […]
STATEMENT BY CANADA’S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S JUST TRANSITION ENGAGEMENT
Today, Executive Director of Canada’s Building Trades Unions, Sean Strickland, released the following statement on the Federal Government’s announcement on its Just Transition Engagement: “Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcome today’s announcement from the Federal Government, to launch an engagement process on developing Just Transition legislation – an important step forward to provide sector-specific support as […]
WE CAN DO BETTER FOR OUR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
On Monday, June 21st, celebrations across Canada, held virtually and in person, will take place in the name of National Indigenous Peoples Day. A day for Canadians to celebrate the cultures of our First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples and their contributions to the social fabric of our country. But also, to recognize the colonial […]
STATEMENT ON THE LONDON ATTACK
Canada’s Building Trades Unions stand with Canada’s Muslim Community, and our thoughts and prayers go to the family of the victims. Yesterday, a senseless act of hate in London, ON took the lives of innocent Canadians. We need to stand against hate and Islamophobia, and raise awareness in our communities that there is no room […]
STATEMENT ON THE MISSING CHILDREN OF THE KAMLOOPS INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL
Canada’s Building Trades Unions mourn the loss of the 215 children found at the former Kamloops Residential School. We stand in solidarity with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation community, the survivors of residential schools, their families, and those children who did not make it home. This truth about our nation’s history is one we […]
STATEMENT BY CBTU ON MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU
Canada’s Building Trades Unions appreciated the opportunity to meet directly with Prime Minister Trudeau to discuss the challenges faced by workers in the construction industry during the pandemic and issues of importance to the over half a million members we represent. Today, we had the opportunity to discuss important measures which appeared in the Federal […]
STATEMENT BY CANADA’S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS ON RESIDENTIAL RETROFITS
Canada’s Building Trades Unions appreciates the support of the Federal Government to invest in residential retrofits through the new Canada Greener Homes Grant. This is a positive step forward to create retrofit job opportunities in the residential sector. CBTU sees this as part of a continuum to build a retrofit economy, followed by further investments […]
