The voice of B.C.'s unionized construction sector since 1967. Representing more than 50,000 highly skilled workers across the province. Follow to get involved!
New Westminster, B.C.
Joined May 2014
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BC Building Trades retweeted
Rob Shaw: It’s time to put B.C. back in the ferry-building business dlvr.it/TVFzlz
BC Building Trades retweeted
(6/12) Hundreds of BC Building Trades members were in Victoria for their convention earlier this week, but the Conservatives waited until the day after those workers left the city to introduce this bill.
BC Building Trades retweeted
This BC Conservative plan would cancel thousands of local, well-paying union jobs & eliminate the high-quality standards that keep workers safe. The Conservatives are more concerned with the bottom line of their donors than supporting workers.
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BC Building Trades retweeted
UA Local 170 is excited to support the provincial government's historic investment in trades training. This is a massive win for apprentices, union training schools, the construction industry and the economy.
BC Building Trades retweeted
A historic $241M investment by the province in trades training means more British Columbians can build skills for good-paying jobs in construction, clean energy & tech. This is about opportunity, growth & a secure future for people and communities across B.C.
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“We can’t compete with wages that are seven times less than us,” - @Seaspan CEO on how it couldn’t bid on @BCFerries ships as part of a process tilted towards the Chinese government.
Echos Davie Shipyards. On East Coast.
Why is the “Canada Strong” Carney Government celebrating today all the benefits of made in Canada shipbuilding- with all their 🇨🇦 steel & aluminium- while they write out a $1Billion worth of cheques for vessels made by a state owned shipyard in the People’s Republic of China?
BC Building Trades retweeted
First Seaspan, now Davie. Two of Canada’s biggest shipyards say BC Ferries never gave them a fair shot. Tell your MLA and MP we want our ferries built at home: 👉 buildthemhere.ca/ #bcpoli #bclab
BC Building Trades retweeted
In this photo, crews install rebar to prepare for a concrete pour on the south side of the bridge deck.
Now that deck panels are installed, rebar is installed before concrete is poured over top, connecting all deck components.
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Crews have completed girder installation for the bridge’s north approach in @New_Westminster!
This photo from May shows a barge crane lifting the final girder into place for the north approach. These girders will be connected to the bridge’s main span.
BC Building Trades retweeted
LEC is the place to be this summer. Which theme game will we see YOU at? ‼️ 🫵
🎟️ The action tips off at home this Thursday with our Home Opener presented by @WeBuildBC, get tickets at show.ps/l/c15899cc/
BC Building Trades retweeted
Check out the Spring 2025 issue of @WeBuildBC Tradetalk magazine:
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Ahead of Mother's Day, sending warm wishes to all mothers for a joyful celebration this Sunday.
#MothersDay #May2025
#SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SMARTLocalUnion280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers
BC Building Trades retweeted
Thx to all the gov MLAs who came to the @WeBuildBC “Construction 101” session today! Infrastructure doesn’t just appear - we build it with highly trained union members! #FeelThePower
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They marched in 1886 for the 8-hour day.
Today, we March to One Million strong.
Celebrate #MayDay with LIUNA’s call to protect all we’ve won.
🔗 to statement: liuna.org/news/story/from-ha…
📽️ video on YouTube: youtu.be/fVBZZFfGsns?si=yrSZ…
BC Building Trades retweeted
In 1886, we marched for the 8-hour day. Today, we continue our fight for better wages and benefits, and safer worksites. On #MayDay, the International Workers' Day, we celebrate & protect what we've won, and commit to continue our fight. #LabourersRising #FeelThePower
BC Building Trades retweeted
Today, we celebrate @theJagmeetSingh, an extraordinary, principled leader and tireless champion for working people.
Your leadership changed lives and your legacy will live on for generations. ✊🧡
canadianlabour.ca/statement-…
BC Building Trades retweeted
BAC Local 2 BC Supports D277 Boilermakers in their fight to get the employer back to the table bargaining in good faith.
