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, […]

Statement by Canada’s Building Trades Unions on Budget 2022

Canada’s Building Trades Unions are calling for the upcoming 2022 Federal Budget to include tax support for skilled trades workers. In his appearance in front of the Standing Committee on Finance this week, Executive Director of Canada’s Building Trades Unions, Sean Strickland, made the case for a skilled trades workforce mobility tax deduction. “CBTU commends […]

CFLPA Academy Partners with Canada’s Building Trades Unions and SkillPlan

The CFL Players’ Association (CFLPA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) and SkillPlan to provide all CFLPA members access, through The CFLPA Academy, to training and apprenticeships in the unionized skilled trades. Through this partnership, CFLPA members will have access to exploring the opportunities that exist in the […]

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 […]

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 […]