Trades workers don’t deserve wage cuts

Published in the Edmonton Journal Wednesday, May 6, 2020 The critical work performed by essential services workers – from health care, to grocery, truckers and more – has never been so obvious. The COVID-19 crisis has shown us our well-being depends on...

Private-sector union labour liaison appointed

The Building Trades of Alberta would like to congratulate Mr. Searle Turton, MLA for Spruce Grove-Stony Plain, on his recent appointment as private-sector union labour liaison with the provincial government. Mr. Turton is a construction tradesman and long-time member...

CLRA letter – Site Rehab Program

May 6, 2020 Dear Joe McFadyen, In April, the Canadian government announced billions in financial assistance to help clean up orphan well sites across western Canada. This included a $200 million loan to the Alberta Orphan Well Association and $1 billion in direct...