Media Contact
Media inquiries should be directed to Tyler Bedford, Director of Communications and Relations, Building Trades of Alberta.
Tyler Bedford
Director of Communications and Relations
Phone: (780)298-7626 Ext. 113
tbedford@bta.ca
Edmonton Office
11635 – 160 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3Z3
Phone: (780) 421-9400
Fax: (780) 421-9433
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Executive Director Terry Parker
Biography
Prior to serving as the Executive Director of the BTA, Terry was the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Building Trades Council for twelve years. Terry worked as a glazier and before becoming the ED for SBTC, he worked as a Business Agent for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. His extensive time in leadership roles has given him a wealth of experience in the unionized construction and maintenance industries.
Terry is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
His dedication to the labour movement and to the safety and welfare of the unionized workers he represents is evident in the actions he takes and the decisions he makes every day.
Expected decision to repeal Keystone XL’s presidential permit will affect thousands of union jobs
EDMONTON, AB – The Building Trades of Alberta today expressed its disappointment with the expected reversal of the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, the construction and maintenance of which would’ve provided thousands of unionized working women and men [...]
BTA gives $20,000 to Fort McMurray Santas Anonymous
Nov. 30, 2020 Fort McMurray, AB – Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) proudly contributed $20,000 to Father Mercredi School’s Santas Anonymous campaign last week in an effort to help make this Christmas a little brighter for those within the community. [...]
BTA to launch Member Wellness Program, focus on respect, safety, quick return to work
EDMONTON – On Nov. 1, the Building Trades of Alberta, alongside Morneau Shepell, will launch the BTA Member Wellness Program, a first for the organization, which concentrates on helping those within the unionized building trades get assistance and treatment for [...]
BTA assured “right-to-work” not being pursued following meeting with Premier, Labour Minister
EDMONTON, AB – A meeting held this afternoon between Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Labour Minister Jason Copping, Building Trades of Alberta Executive Director Terry Parker and Chairman Ian Robb, ended in acknowledgement from the Premier that “right-to-work” is simply not [...]
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Tonight! LIUNA Local 66 member, Joe Smith Jr. fights for the light heavyweight title in Tulsa 🥊
Let’s go, Joe!
Don't be fooled by his name: Joe Smith Jr. isn't an ordinary boxer - ESPN Video
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Despite his ordinary name, Mark Kriegel details how light heavyweight Joe Smith Jr.'s extraordinary career exceeds his name.The Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) has also been very active in the development of this historic project with several thousand members finding employment on site since Inter Pipeline broke ground.
"The project's positive impacts to the province, the community and thousands of skilled-tradespersons is exactly what's needed to aid Alberta's economic recovery, and we're pleased to be a part of it," said Terry Parker, Executive Director, BTA.
Inter Pipeline Awarded $408 Million Grant Under Alberta's Petrochemicals Incentive Program
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/CNW/ - Inter Pipeline Ltd. ("Inter Pipeline") (TSX: IPL) announced today that it will receive $408 million under the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program...Did you know BTA affiliate Teamsters 362 plays a big role in Alberta’s thriving film and television industry? From Hollywood hits to indie favs, if it was shot in Alberta, Teamsters 362 film and tv division members helped make it happen 🎥 📺 🤩 Jann Arden Keep Alberta RollingDriver Suzie 💛
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Tonight! @LIUNA Local 66 member, Joe Smith Jr. fights for the light heavyweight title in Tulsa 🥊
Let’s go, Joe!
Don't be fooled by his name: Joe Smith Jr. isn't an ordinary boxer - ESPN Video
Despite his ordinary name, Mark Kriegel details how light heavyweight Joe Smith Jr.'s extraordinary career exceeds his name.
www.espn.com
Trained union. Trained right. ⚡️@IBEWCanada 424 ⚡️
#skillup #abtrades #ablabour #ableg
Our new Electrical trades careers is in full swing with 12 students being taught by IBEW Local 424. Students are getting hands on experience and exposure to this exciting trade.
"The project's positive impacts to the province, the community and thousands of skilled-tradespersons is exactly what's needed to aid AB's economic recovery, and we're pleased to be a part of it." #abtrades #ableg #ablabour
Inter Pipeline Awarded $408 Million Grant Under Alberta's Petrochemicals Incentive Program
/CNW/ - Inter Pipeline Ltd. ("Inter Pipeline") (TSX: IPL) announced today that it will receive $408 million under ...
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Wishing a happy and safe Easter Sunday to all those celebrating it today 🐰
DYK BTA affiliate @teamsters362 plays a big role in Alberta’s thriving film and television industry? From Hollywood hits to indie favs, if it was shot in Alberta, Teamsters 362 film and tv division members helped make it happen 🎥 📺 🤩 @jannarden @KeepABRolling #ableg #abtrades
Please see important update for affiliate members supporting @Suncor planned maintenance events in Alberta. View on web: https://bit.ly/2PkQefM #abtrades #ablabour #ableg #yeg #ymm
"People need to get back to work, and money needs to flow into the economy this year." It's true in Cochrane. It's true in Calgary, Coaldale and Cold Lake. It's true across the entire province. #abtrades #ablabour #ableg
Improving infrastructure, creating jobs goes hand-in-hand
The explosion in town projects this year will not only address infrastructure issues but will also create jobs and...
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@LeadingEdgePT @RunWildRace @CorusPR @postmedianet @PriorityPrints @AvertonHomes Always an honour for UNITE HERE Local 47 to support good people supporting good causes Thanks for all you do putting this together 🏃♀️🏃🥇#HerosDontAlwasysWearCapes #HowFarWillYouRun @RunWildRace @unitehere @BuildingTradeAB
BTA was happy to help gear up the Provincial Cabinetmaking, Joinery & Carpentry competitors at Brooks Composite High School in southern AB with a donation of DeWALT tools, which will be put to good use during provincial competitions🥇Go get 'em, BCHS! #abtrades #ablabour #ableg
Sister Helen Spindler of @IBEW_110 tells us what she values most about being a union tradeswoman 💪✊
“Being in a union - 𝙞𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧."
🔗: https://youtu.be/UPZyyzSQXXg
