Canada’s Building Trades Unions Welcome New Director of Operations

Canada’s Building Trades Unions, an alliance of 14 international unions in the construction, maintenance and fabrication industries, announced today that Stuart Barnable has been hired as the new Director of Operations. Mr. Barnable will join CBTU starting in early December.   “Canada’s Building Trades Unions are pleased to have Stuart join our growing team to assist in strengthening

Helmets to Hardhats Canada

This week, as we remember and honour our veteran members and all Canadian veterans – it’s essential that we support them not only when they serve but also when they return to civilian life. That’s why Canada’s Building Trades Unions are proud to support Helmets to Hardhats Canada (H2H). Helmets to Hardhats Canada works with

Remembrance Day Message 2021

On November 8 and November 11, Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, respectively, Canada’s Building Trades Unions and our 600,000 members honour and thank the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve Canada. We join the rest of the country in taking time, through personal reflection and moments of silence, to

Statement by Canada’s Building Trades Unions Regarding Federal Cabinet Appointments

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet of the 44th Parliament was sworn in at Rideau Hall. Canada’s Building Trades Unions congratulate the appointees and thank the former Cabinet Ministers for their dedication and contribution to building a better Canada.  “Canada’s Building Trades Unions looks forward to working with new and veteran Cabinet Ministers on

Statement by the Coalition of Building Trades Unions in Support of Line 5

The Coalition of Building Trades Unions in Support of Line 5 released the following statement after the Government of Canada invoked the 1977 Treaty (Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America Concerning Transit Pipelines): “The Coalition of Building Trades Unions in Support of Line 5 appreciate the

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 (CBTU), 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.

MANITOBA BUILDING TRADES HOLDS GRAND OPENING OF $15 MILLION SKILLED TRADES TRAINING FACILITY

WINNIPEG – 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

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

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