The Skilled Trades Advantage
The BTA coordinates and promotes the interests of 14 Alberta trade unions whose 60,000 members work in the residential, commercial and industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication industries in order to secure the best possible working conditions and quality of life for skilled workers and their families. 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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Another court ruling, yet another court challenge
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B.C. to appeal top court ruling it can’t regulate flow of bitumen through Trans Mountain pipeline
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The B.C. Court of Appeal ruled Friday that B.C. does not have the power to implement a permitting regime to control the transport of heavy oil in the province.
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E-Petition to Build Trans Moutain ExpansionE-2165PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA (to build Trans Mountain Expansion) “Whereas: The Trans Mountain Expansion was recommended by the […] District Council 17 Admin May 21st, 2019|Categories: IUPAT District Council 17 News, Local 177 News|Read Mor...You know that the announcement for TMX is out at the start of June, and it's looking like it's a go, according to various sources, not the least of which is EnrgiMedia.
What’s Next for Alberta Oil?
In my last blog, I looked at the obstacles facing the Alberta oil industry and blocking new investment and new oil industry jobs for building trades workers. Today I want to start looking at some reasons for optimism.
Many of the obstacles that have created Alberta’s problem with shut-in oil are fixable if the political will and appropriate legislation and regulatory framework are in place. Here is where we are at.
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In my last blog, I looked at the obstacles facing the Alberta oil industry and blocking new investment and new oil industry jobs for building trades workers. Today I want to start looking at some reasons for optimism. Many of the obstacles that have created Alberta’s problem with shut-in oil are f...We need to find another buyer having 1 country buy 99% of oil exports is asinine
Alberta’s Problem with Shut-in Oil
The only major market for Alberta’s crude oil is currently the United States. The unfortunate reality is that without additional pipeline capacity, Alberta’s problem with shut-in oil will continue and possibly worsen. In previous blogs in this series, I looked at why oil prices collapsed in 2014-2016 and the oil industry’s responses and some short-term impacts for building trades members. Today, I look at the obstacles to ending Alberta’s shut-in oil problem.
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Alberta's Problem with Shut-in Oil
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The only major market for Alberta’s crude oil is currently the United States. The unfortunate reality is that without additional pipeline capacity, Alberta’s problem with shut-in oil will continue and possibly worsen. In previous blogs in this series, I looked at why oil prices collapsed in 2014...The problem is that's the only market China only bought 12 tankers last year...you cant sell if nobody is buying no matter how many pipelines we build
What’s Next for Alberta Oil?
In my last blog, I looked at the obstacles facing the Alberta oil industry and blocking new investment and new oil industry jobs for building trades workers. Today I want to start looking at some reasons for optimism. Many of [...]
Alberta’s Problem with Shut-in Oil
The only major market for Alberta’s crude oil is currently the United States. The unfortunate reality is that without additional pipeline capacity, Alberta’s problem with shut-in oil will continue and possibly worsen. In previous blogs in this series, I [...]
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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 14 Alberta 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.
