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11635 – 160 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
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Phone: (780) 421-9400
Fax: (780) 421-9433
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Executive Director
Terry Parker
Phone: (780) 421-9400 Ext. 112
tparker@bta.ca
Assistant to the Executive Director
Jacquie Tackaberry
Phone: (780) 421-9400 Ext. 111
jtackaberry@bta.ca
Director of Strategic Engagement and Development
Rob Calver
Phone: (780) 405-6147
rcalver@bta.ca
Director of Communications and Relations
Tyler Bedford
Phone: (780) 421-9400 Ext. 113
tbedford@bta.ca
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BTA media release: Expected decision to repeal Keystone XL’s presidential permit will affect thousands of union jobs
“While this move is a significant blow, moving ahead the Building Trades of Alberta will continue to advocate for projects that put unionized people to work in all industries members operate in, including oil and gas, commercial and residential construction, infrastructure, maintenance, green energy and more.”
Please see full media release below.
View on web: bit.ly/3qGhwu6
Just saw Biden officially reversed the Presidential order and squashed the project.
How many unionized workers were working on the XL pipeline project?
It is tough to be one sided on this. We have all benefited from the Oilsands in this province, whether you worked up there, or built high rises for their offices. While the environment is important and critical, so are Union jobs.
And the NDP who are celebrating this
You express disappointment with the small amounts of jobs this would make while hiding behind nurses and teachers. The building trades are letting their members be raped by the UCP and the administration are gluing the members lips shut. Cowards Finish Last. Lead, follow or get put of the way.
So glad our international endorsed Biden 🙄
"This work could be very helpful for a lot of trades that are involved in pipelines. This could be full-time work for years."
Terry Parker, BTA's executive director explained pipefitters, operators, teamsters and labourers are the main trades involved in pipeline work but many more become involved in the construction of pumping stations. As soon as a pipeline increases capacity for the oilsands, more work is created.
canada.constructconnect.com
One of President-elect Joe Biden’s first acts in office reportedly will be to scrap his predecessor’s approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline project, leaving many in Alberta’s already hard-hit con...You people are talking out your ass. The days of Alberta relying only on oil are gone. In less then 2 years TMX and Line 3 will be operational. Enbridge is already concerned about there being too many pipelines with only these two.
Just build the energy east pipeline and get our product to tidewater
BTA once again showing their asses , Keystone ships Canadian raw bitumen south unrefined at a fraction of the return we would see refined on our own soil from our own resource! We already are getter screwed on the price
Didn’t the UA support Biden?
Except for the NDP part....I don’t recall them doing anything of the sort. Lots of talk tho
Maybe this energy could be better spent trying to convince the UCP to directly invest in domestic refining capabilities instead of raw export
Agreed!
You know, like the NDP was doing for us.
Our deepest condolences to Patrick’s family, friends and colleagues.
Emergency workers recover body of N.B. man killed in Suncor workplace accident
edmontonjournal.com
Suncor has identified the worker who died in aTragic. Can't understand why the company would have him on the tailings pond with the dozer.
cute a big loss, so handsome a guy.
It’s always a sad time when a worker is killed while trying to make a living. Prayers
Tragic.
Accident happened but also can be prevented !!😌😌
Incident at Base Plant leaves dozer operator missing, crews are currently investigating. Our thoughts are with the worker and we're hoping for a positive outcome.
Worker missing after dozer breaks through ice at frozen tailings pond
edmonton.citynews.ca
A worker is missing after the dozer they were operating broke through the ice at an inactive tailings pond in Wood Buffalo.Another dozer incident WTF
BTA MEDIA RELEASE: Expected decision to repeal #KeystoneXL presidential permit will affect thousands of union jobs #ableg #abtrades #ablabour
“This work could be very helpful for a lot of trades that are involved in pipelines. This could be full-time work for years.” #abtrades #ableg #ablabour #KeystoneXL @TCEnergy
@BuildingTradeAB executive director Terry Parker says "we haven't given up" in response to @JoeBiden 's potential cancellation of the #KeystoneXL pipeline project. http://ow.ly/R6OZ50DcHdv
Repealing @TCEnergy @KXLPipeline presidential permit would mean the loss of thousands of union jobs in both Canada and the United States #abtrades #ableg #cdnpoli #ablabour
Our deepest condolences to Patrick’s family, friends and colleagues.
Emergency workers recover body of N.B. man killed in Suncor workplace accident https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/emergency-workers-recover-body-of-n-b-man-killed-in-suncor-workplace-accident?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1610817986
Proud to be part of the team working to bring #hyperloop to #Alberta 🚆
#TBT October 10th #Transpod team was visiting #Alberta after the signature with Alberta government of a MoU to connect #Edmonton & #Calgary with the next generation of #hyperloop clean transportation. 2021 will be a great milestone for this project.
Credits: Thierry Boitier
Incident at Base Plant leaves dozer operator missing, crews are currently investigating. Our thoughts are with the worker and we're hoping for a positive outcome
Worker missing after dozer breaks through ice at frozen tailings pond
A worker is missing after the dozer they were operating broke through the ice at an inactive tailings pond in Wood Buffalo.
edmonton.citynews.ca
With municipal elections this fall and a cabinet shuffle at the federal level yesterday, Albertans could be headed to the polls twice this year🗳What issues get you and your family out to the ballot box? #abtrades #ableg #cdnpoli #ablabour https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-12/trudeau-s-cabinet-shuffle-signals-possible-election-this-year?fbclid=IwAR2gLgTeVHfUVtyqqAXWUw1iPVlSnenO-Fzehu8cU8IXT-Via5jtbLODNyQ
Today, the @OntConstSec released a new study confirming the "Union Safety Effect" on #BuildingTrades construction sites. Check out the full report here: https://iciconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IWH-OCS-Safety-Study-Report.pdf
"I'd like to see the 25th Amendment enacted, and if that can't happen I'd like to see @realdonaldtrump do the country a favor and resign, and if not I full support the impeachment proceedings," says North America's Building Trades Union President Sean McGarvey.
Working people, labor unions, and those fighting every day for their shot at the middle class are the backbone of our economy and of this country. As Secretary of Labor, I’ll work just as hard for you as you do for your families and livelihoods. You have my word.