Announcement

Canada’s Building Trades Unions Welcome Sean Strickland as Canadian Director

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) are pleased to announce that Sean Strickland has joined the CBTU as the new Executive Director, effective July 6, 2020. “North America’s Building Trades Unions
CBTU Launches Virtual Recruitment and Assessment Project for Unionized Construction Industry

– Future Skills Centre Announces Support for Project to Attract Underrepresented Groups to Unionized Construction – Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) announced the launch of the Virtual Recruitment and Assessment
North America’s Building Trades Unions Contribute $3 Million to Diabetes Research Institute Foundation to Fund Cell Therapy for Covid-19

The monumental contribution will support novel research on the use of stem cells to treat patients with severe COVID-19  WASHINGTON – May 6, 2020 – Today, The Diabetes Research Institute
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Mark Day of Mourning – Urge Government to Increase Safety Measures in Wake of Covid-19

[:en]On April 28, over half a million members of Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), will observe a moment of silence at 11:00 AM, honouring the memory of those killed or
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Pleased with Federal Announcement for Pension Relief

[:en]Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) are pleased with the Government of Canada’s announcement to provide relief on federally regulated pensions, in the form of a moratorium on solvency payment requirements
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Speak with Minister Qualtrough to Discuss Benefits and Challenges for Workers

Leaders of Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) participated in a call with the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, to discuss the impact the COVID-19
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Easter Message

“As we head into the long weekend, Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) recognize those that will celebrate Easter, Passover or Ramadan; religious holidays usually marked by gathering with family and
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Speak with Minister of Infrastructure to Discuss Impact of Covid-19 on Workers

Leaders of Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) participated in a call with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, to discuss the impact the COVID-19 crisis is having
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Pleased with Keystone XL Announcement

Canada’s Building Trades Unions are pleased with the announcement from TC Energy Corp. stating that construction will proceed on the Keystone XL pipeline project. “At a time of uncertainty, the
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Speak with Minister of Labour to Discuss Member Concerns Around Covid-19

Leaders of Canada’s Building Trades Unions participated in a call with the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, to reiterate the need for strong health and safety measures in place

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