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Building Trades of Alberta

Friday 4th September 2020, 10:39

Please see important Labour Day message from Building Trades of Alberta Executive Director Terry Parker below.

On Labour Day, thank the workers who get 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 take on a whole new appreciation for everyone.

While the large barbecues, events and celebrations we’ve come to associate with the last long weekend of summer are - rightfully - on hold this year, the COVID-19 pandemic that has upended the status quo and tossed out routine, has also highlighted the vital role workers play in keeping our communities healthy and our society running.

So, to our brave frontline health-care workers who toil through the virus day in and day out, putting themselves and their families at risk in order to protect us, thank you.

To our courageous grocery store workers who labour in terrifying times to ensure we have access to the necessities of life, thank you.

To our transit workers facing daily exposure to make sure the public gets to work, their doctor or to see a struggling loved one, thank you.

To our heroic emergency services workers who keep our neighbourhoods secure, our streets safe and deliver timely care to those who need it most, thank you.

To our bold truckers and transport workers who venture out despite lockdowns and outbreaks to keep our supply chains moving, thank you.

To our devoted teachers educating our kids for the future in the face of fear and the unknown, thank you.

To our strong construction and maintenance workers who pick up their tools every day to build crucial infrastructure, ensure the safe operation of our refineries and who keep our economy moving, thank you.

You are our union members. You are our community members. You are our heroes.

This Labour Day, and for all the Labour Days to come, remember the roles workers played in getting us through COVID-19, because without their resolve and courage, the hard moments of the last half year could have been catastrophic.

Terry Parker,
Executive Director, Building Trades of Alberta

BTA proudly represents more than 60,000 skilled trades workers from 18 Alberta union locals

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Building Trades of Alberta

Friday 28th August 2020, 9:34

IN THE LOOP - FALL 2020

In this issue: Path Forward, BTA's Indigenous youth outreach campaign; Insulators Local 110 organizing win; Build Together, Women of the Building Trades - Alberta; spotlight on Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters & Allied Workers 1325 and more.

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Building Trades of Alberta

Thursday 27th August 2020, 9:42

Big thanks to Insulators Local 110 for having BTA to the hall last night for a great chat with members via Zoom.

Good discussions on everything from the Building Trades of Alberta Training Society - BTATS, to labour legislation, bargaining and more.

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Building Trades of Alberta

Tuesday 25th August 2020, 10:27

Keystone XL Pipeline providing union jobs in Alberta

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 brings both peak quality, safety and the most accomplished skilled tradespersons to any job. This is true on both sides of the border.

Much of the work on the Alberta portion of Keystone is done by Building Trades of Alberta affiliates, including welders and pipefitters (United Association Local 488), Teamsters 362 and Liuna Construction & General Workers Union Local No.92.

With billions being invested from the province in this project, it’s reassuring to know its construction is employing many Albertans in the organized skilled trades.

BTA has long supported Keystone XL and many other pipeline and energy developments. These projects provide good-paying jobs for Albertans and contribute greatly to the health of our province’s economy.

Terry Parker, BTA Executive Director

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Building Trades of Alberta

Friday 21st August 2020, 12:27

Great pic of the Teamsters 362 Motion Production Division from Keep Alberta Rolling. Check them out for info on some big time Alberta-made TV and film productions 🎥🚚We work wherever the light takes us 🌅

Teamsters 362

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