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Building Trades Unions Make Strides in Alberta Apprenticeship Training
As the demand for skilled labour surges in Alberta, Building Trades of Alberta (BTA)-affiliated unions are rising to the challenge of training the next generation of trades workers. Several BTA affiliates own and operate AIT-accredited apprenticeship-training...
Carney Visits Calgary Ironworkers Local 725, Poilievre Holds Rally in Edmonton
With the 2025 Canadian Federal Election just a few weeks away the leaders of each major party are coming west. Both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held events in Alberta engaging with Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) members....
BTA Executive Board Visits NOVA Chemicals Joffre Site
To strengthen ties and explore collaborative opportunities, the Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) Executive Board recently visited the NOVA Chemicals Joffre site. Located just east of Red Deer, Alberta, the NOVA Chemicals Joffre site is one of the largest ethylene and...
BTA’s Industry Networking Night with Bird Construction was a Success!
The BTA with Canada's Building Trades Unions and Construction Labour Relations Alberta hosted an industry networking night with guests from Bird Construction and Concert Infrastructure. This event was a great opportunity to bring together labour with industry to show...
The BTA Releases Framework for Recovery-Inclusive Workplaces
The BTA's Building Resiliency has released A Framework for Recovery Inclusive Workplaces. Building Resiliency is an innovative program designed to support the Building Trades of Alberta’s membership in raising awareness about mental health, wellness, and resiliency in...
Building Resiliency Aligns with Government’s Guidelines
Together, we can build workplaces that support the recovery journeys of all workers. This was the theme of today's "Recovery-Friendly Workplaces: Recommendations for Employers, Employees, and the Occupational Medicine Community." Ian Robb, Director of the BTA's...
The BTA Welcomes New Chair and Financial Secretary-Treasurer
The BTA is thrilled to welcome our new Chair Rod McKay and our new Financial Secretary-Treasurer (FST) George Emery. Both Rod and George bring many years of experience within the labour movement to these roles in our Council. We look forward to working with them to...
Why Mental Health Matters: Logan’s Story
Today marks Blue Monday and the beginning of Bell Let's Talk Week. This is a time to remind ourselves that mental health matters. Ian Robb, Director of the BTA's Building Resiliency Program shares the story of Logan. Logan was an ambitious skilled trades worker with...