The Building Trades of Alberta coordinates and promotes the interests of 14 Alberta trade unions whose 60,000 members work in the residential, commercial and industrial construction, maintenance and fabrications industries.
The Building Trades of Alberta supports our affiliated Building Trades Unions in securing the best possible working conditions and quality of life for skilled workers and their families…
The Executive Board of the Provincial Council conducts the business of the Council between Conventions. Among other responsibilities, the Executive Board is responsible for the strategic direction of the BTA, the financial well-being of the organization…
The Building Trades of Alberta traces its history back to 1906. In that year, the Edmonton Trades and Labour Council applied for and received its charter on August 1, 1906…
BTA Blood Battle
All Locals within the Building Trades of Alberta have registered as a Partner for Life with Canadian Blood Services. Local members be sure to use your union code when you [...]
A Message from Terry Parker, Executive Director, BTA
We have become aware through social media that job action is being urged at various sites in Fort McMurray next week. Job action is illegal. No Affiliate Union associated with [...]
Bargaining Process Update, 3 April 2019
The Alberta economy is hurting and we have all felt the impact. It isn't the best time for our Locals to be negotiating new agreements, however, we are obligated [...]
CBTU Press Release: Labour Mobility, Skills Shortage
Press release 20 February 2019, CBTU CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE TAX INCENTIVES TO INCREASE LABOUR MOBILITY, ADDRESS SKILLS SHORTAGE – Inclusion of Community Benefit Agreements in public [...]