The Vancouver Island Building Trades Council is the voice of the 5,500 union workers throughout the cities, towns, and villages on Vancouver Island.
Our purpose is to:
Promote the industry for the advancement of all affiliates and their members;
Develop and advance apprenticeship training through cooperation with federal and provincial agencies, trades colleges and union joint training apprenticeship committees;
Promote and develop safe work practices in the construction industry;
Develop and foster partnerships with our communities, employers, and customers;
Participate in legislative activities that promote Building Trades Unions and their members;
Promote and develop strong, fair and meaningful labour/management cooperatives;
Assist and cooperate with other recognized Trade and Labour Councils.
It is not correct that non-union workers are “simply left out” of projects.
The commentary on Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) from religious think-tank Cardus plays loose with the facts and is misleading to your readership...
This is the first capital health project to be delivered under the Province’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), which ensures skilled trades workers receive fair and transparent wages and benefits, including a pension.
Trade Union’s Craft Apprenticeship and Training can be retraced well over 100 years, and the Vancouver Island Trade Unions of today have carried on this very important role, as we know an educated member is more than just a productive worker, they are an important part of the community.
