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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to pause, reflect and remember the atrocities that occurred to Indigenous Peoples - mostly children - at residential schools across the country. It's also a time to listen to and honour survivors,...
The GPMC/NMC Charity Committee needs your help
The GPMC/NMC Charity Committee needs your assistance in identifying Alberta Local Union Members who are actively involved in assisting a charity within their community or have been actively involved in their community through volunteering. Please see below letter and...
NOTICE TO MEDIA: Teamsters Local 362 continue organizing push at Amazon fulfillment centre in Nisku, media invited to info session tomorrow
A large organizing drive by Teamsters Local 362 continues at Amazon’s fulfillment centre at the Border Business Park, 1440 - 39 Ave, in Nisku. Teamsters Local 362 and supporters will be outside the massive centre, supporting Amazon workers and informing them of how...
Happy Labour Day from BTA!
Oh behalf of BTA's 60,000 members from 18 Alberta union locals across the province, we'd like to wish you all a happy and safe Labour Day! We'd also like to encourage you to remember why we celebrate this day, and the crucial role organized labour has played to...
LIUNA LOCAL 92 – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Please be advised that the Construction and General Workers Union Local 92 is currently looking for skilled individuals to work in the Fort Saskatchewan and Fort McMurray areas. Preference will be given to applicants with the following tickets: OSSA OSSA CONFINED...
NOTICE TO MEDIA: Teamsters Local 362 organizing Amazon fulfillment centre in Nisku, media invited to attend
An organizing drive by Teamsters Local 362 is currently underway at Amazon’s fulfillment centre at the Border Business Park, 1440 - 39 Ave, in Nisku. On Wednesday July 14, Teamsters Local 362 and supporters will be outside the massive centre, supporting Amazon workers...
BTA encourages all to learn more about Canada’s Indian Residential Schools this Canada Day
EDMONTON – The Building Trades of Alberta is encouraging members and all Albertans to learn more about our nation’s Indian Residential Schools, and to take a pledge of action toward respect and understanding, as we celebrate Canada Day in the shadow of close to 1,000...
National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the Building Trades of Alberta would like to recognize and thank First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples from across the traditional lands Canada sits on, for the vital role Indigenous culture plays in shaping our...
Second vaccine clinic, first and second doses, at Suncor Base Camp – June 18 & 19
Alberta Health Services and International SOS are offering a second round of vaccine clinics in the RMWB region and will again provide the convenience of administering on-site vaccines to Suncor’s Base Plant workforce June 18 & 19. The available vaccines are first...