News

Check back regularly for news about our upcoming projects, industry insights or developments that affect any of the building trades unions.

Member Profile: Shylah Nokusis, Carpenter

Jun 21, 2019

Shylah Nokusis has a number of trades under her belt, so to speak. She’s a Red Seal carpenter, a second-year […]

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Member Profile: Angus Potskin, Plumber

Jun 20, 2019

Angus Potskin’s story, like many that end up as a tradesperson, isn’t straightforward. When he came up through the trades, […]

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Member Profile: Diana Dawson, Electrical Apprentice

Jun 19, 2019

Diana Dawson is one of the first cohort of students to go through the WATT program, and is currently working […]

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If you’re a woman, LNG Canada wants you

Jun 18, 2019

Via the CBC, original article found here.   LNG Canada is hoping free training will attract more women employees to its […]

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Member Profile: Lyle Daniels, Build Together Saskatchewan

Jun 18, 2019

The Indigenous population is the youngest and fastest growing in Canada. Lyle Daniels has made it his personal mission to […]

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B.C. Building Trades, not taxpayers, financed my Red Seal training

Jun 6, 2019

Ashley Duncan, BuildTogether BC Vice-Chair, Red Seal Journeyperson with the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers […]

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Save the Date: 2019 Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference

Jun 6, 2019

Over the years, because of your dedication, this conference has grown and grown.  With that growth, we have experienced many […]

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Promoting Careers in the Building Trades: Building Trades of Alberta Blog

May 29, 2019

Check out BTA Executive Director, Terry Parker, latest blog post: Promoting Careers in the Building Trades In my last blog, […]

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Build Together: Year in Review

Apr 29, 2019

Today, representatives from Building Trades affiliates and Build Together Chapters across the country are meeting to share updates on what […]

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Developing a Pre-Delivery/ Birth Maternity Benefit: Discussion Document

Apr 2, 2019

  Canada’s Building Trades Unions have been working diligently to meaningfully address barriers that exist for women in the skilled […]

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