by smm_admin | Sep 28, 2020 | BTA Blog
The below ran as an Edmonton Journal op-ed, Sept. 24, 2020 From Volkswagen to bratwurst, Oktoberfest to Einstein, Germany has given the world some pretty great things over the years. There’s no doubt the prosperous republic has been – and continues to be...
by smm_admin | Sep 4, 2020 | BTA Blog
On Labour Day, thank the workers getting us through these trying times Without question, Labour Day 2020 feels much different than it has in the past. But as we look back on the difficult times we’ve all faced the last few months, the meaning of Labour Day should...
by smm_admin | Aug 27, 2020 | BTA Blog, In The Loop
by smm_admin | Aug 19, 2020 | BTA Blog
On Aug. 5, TC Energy announced a project labour agreement with four U.S. building trades unions to ensure the Keystone XL pipeline on the American side is “built by the highest-skilled and highest-trained workforce.” There is no doubt the unionized building trades...
by smm_admin | Jul 23, 2020 | BTA Blog
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that have been imposed for gatherings, we have made the decision to cancel our 2020 annual conference and convention scheduled for the week of September 14, 2020 in Jasper, AB. Our annual event has grown in...
by smm_admin | Jun 19, 2020 | BTA Blog
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...
