The Skilled Trades Advantage
The BTA coordinates and promotes the interests of 18 Alberta local skilled trades unions, whose more than 60,000 members work in the residential, commercial and industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication industries.
The BTA:
- promotes a safe industry
- works to influence legislation, regulation, and government sentiment toward organized labour,
- creates and participates in alliances and partnerships with owners and contractors,
- participates in boards, associations, committees and other industry groups,
- develops programs that support under-represented groups in the trades, and
- develops programs that highlight the value of unionized labour in order to help create more work opportunities for our members.
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“We strongly value the ongoing collaboration and support from First Nations, building trades unions, landowners, and our contractors and suppliers over the last dozen years.” Keystone XL President Richard Prior.
'We are here': Premier marks start of construction for Alberta leg of Keystone XL - 660 NEWS
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Premier Jason Kenney was in Oyen Friday to help mark the start of construction for the Alberta section of the Keystone XL pipeline.Some good news to get your weekend started: The federal government announced $40-million over the next three years for UTIP (Union Training and Innovation Program) today.
"Eligible projects will help unions across Canada improve the quality of training through investments in equipment and materials and support innovation and broad-based partnerships to address challenges faced by apprentices. The Program will also help to reduce barriers to participation and success in the trades among underrepresented groups such as women, newcomers, persons with disabilities and visible minorities including Black Canadians.”
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/CNW/ - In order to better position our country for a strong economic recovery, the Government of Canada is investing in our skilled trades to ensure that...ICYMI: Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected a new appeal from B.C. First Nations over the Trans Mountain pipeline.
The decision appears to signal the end of legal arguments aimed at stopping the pipeline's construction.
Both Kenney and Notley praise top court's decision not to hear TMX appeal
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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the decision by the Supreme Court of Canada not to hear a new appeal from British Columbia First Nations over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is a victory th…A few weeks ago, BTA took Grand Chief of Treaty 6 and Chief of Enoch Cree Nation Billy Morin, Nation Councillors, and business leaders from Enoch for (socially distanced) tours of United Association Local 488, Trade Winds to Success and Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters & Allied Workers training centres.
They got a first hand look at just a few of the impressive education facilities within the unionized skilled trades in Alberta, and we were honoured to host them.
We look forward to continuing our strong working relationship with Enoch Cree Nation and others looking for a successful Path Forward with the skilled trades.
www.btapathforward.ca
From all of us at the Building Trades of Alberta, we hope you have a safe and happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦💥🎈
Keystone XL - “We strongly value the ongoing collaboration and support from First Nations, building trades unions, landowners, and our contractors and suppliers over the last dozen years.” Keystone XL President Richard Prior #ableg #abtrades
'We are here': Premier marks start of construction for Alberta leg of Keystone XL - 660 NEWS
Premier Jason Kenney was in Oyen Friday to help mark the start of construction for the Alberta section of the Keystone XL pipeline.
www.660citynews.com
ICYMI: Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected a new appeal from B.C. First Nations over the Trans Mountain pipeline. The decision appears to signal the end of legal arguments aimed at stopping the pipeline's construction #ableg #abtrades #ablabour
Both Kenney and Notley praise top court's decision not to hear TMX appeal
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the decision by the Supreme Court of Canada not to hear a new appeal from British Columbia First Nations over the Tr...
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BTA was honoured to take Grand Chief of Treaty 6 & Chief of @EnochCreeNation Billy Morin, Nation Councillors & business leaders from Enoch for social distance tours of @ualocal488 @AltaCarpenters & TradeWinds to Success training centres #skillup #btapathforward #abtrades #ableg
From all of us at the Building Trades of Alberta, we hope you have a safe and happy #CanadaDay 🇨🇦💥🎈
@calver_rob @FNPower we believe in th great work of @BuildingTradeAB @EthanBear074 @BillyMorin helping our future leaders and other inspiring women in the trades. @SaskPower has a role to play also.
Proud to be part of @NWRSturgeon carbon solutions 🌎👌 #abtrades #ableg
Check out @EdmAMCBC tomorrow at 6:40 a.m. where we'll chat live about BTA's Path Forward campaign. Tune in to hear more about @TheIronworkers 725's Jasmin Smith's journey to the skilled trades and how it's become her positive path forward https://bit.ly/2V5b0zq #ableg #abtrades
BTA's Path Forward w @EdmontonOilers @EthanBear074 aims to instill hope & belonging among AB's Indigenous youth through a skilled trades career. Watch the powerful vid starring Bear, @EnochCreeNation Chief Billy Morin & IW 725 Jas Smith: https://bit.ly/2V5b0zq #ableg #abtrades
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads and father figures out there! We work hard and do what we do for our kids. They’re worth every sore muscle, every 12-hour-day and all those nights away. Keep being awesome 😎
🚨BTA launches "Path Forward," w @EdmontonOilers @EthanBear074, Treaty Six Grand Chief & @EnochCreeNation Chief Billy Morin & @TheIronworkers
Local 725 apprentice Jasmin Smith 👀 the POWERFUL vid starring all three http://bit.ly/2Yfwk7f #ableg #abtrades https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=by1yjG82Ktg
MEDIA RELEASE: BTA launches “Path Forward” campaign with Oilers’ Ethan Bear
EDMONTON, AB - With National Indigenous Peoples' Day approaching June 21, the Building Trades of Alberta is launching phase one of its Path Forward campaign, which aims to instill hope and a sense of belonging among Alberta's Indigenous youth through [...]
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Get to Know the BTA
The Building Trades of Alberta is about PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS and COMMUNITY. We coordinate and promote the interests of 18 Alberta local trade unions whose 60,000 members work in the residential, commercial and industrial construction, maintenance and fabrication industries. We meet the challenges of an ever-changing industry in an energy conscious world.
- We work on industrial, commercial, and institutional construction projects – as well as on maintenance projects – throughout Alberta.
- We partner with contractors and employers to deliver projects on budget and on schedule.
- We provide the most reliable, productive, and safest building trades workforce available.
- We believe in investing in our people. We are the largest supporters of apprenticeship and training for building trades workers in the private sector. Our union training facilities and programs set the standard in the construction industry.
- We believe in investing in Alberta and in our communities. Through the Building Trades of Alberta Charitable Foundation, our members have donated over $7.6 million to worthwhile charities throughout Alberta.
Who are the Building Trades of Alberta members? We are your friends, your neighbours, and the volunteers that make our Alberta communities better places to live.
