The UBC Canadian District office will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The district feels it is imperative to not only honour this day but also facilitate our continued education regarding the legacy of … Read More
As you are probably aware, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada (“RSA”) was recently acquired by Intact Financial Corporation. As a result, Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers Group Home and Auto Insurance Program will now … Read More
To our members: Members and workers, we encourage you to print off the UBC Canadian District’s 2021 Election Checklist as you consider the platforms and engage the candidates in this year’s federal election. The 8-point checklist covers the UBC Canadian … Read More
With the federal election less than a week away, candidates are ramping up their engagement with constituents in the ridings they’re working to represent. Our partners at the Building Trades of Alberta, via their Political Action Committee, have developed a … Read More
To our members: Habitat for Humanity Edmonton is currently scheduling construction volunteers at their new Spruce Grove build, which is scheduled for completion in 2022. We encourage our members with spare time and skills to consider contributing to Habitat for Humanity’s … Read More
At the time of this writing, there are major Alberta contractors using their leverage and influence to erode protections, pay and ultimately opportunities for skilled tradespeople across the province. By reclassifying and in fact misclassifying the job descriptions of these … Read More
To our members: Once again, we’d like to remind members that there are open work opportunities available throughout the province. If you are interested in bidding on these positions, please log into your Dispatch profile to confirm your eligibility and … Read More
To members of LU1325: Please be advised that tonight’s meeting (Sept. 1) in Fort McMurray has a location change. The meeting will now be hosted at the main office in Fort Murray located at #33, 101 Signal Road. We regret … Read More
Please be advised that effective Tuesday, September 7, the east side main doors of the Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers in Edmonton (15210 123 Avenue) will be closed while concrete work is completed in front of the … Read More
To our members: Brock Canada has submitted a manpower request for scaffolding positions for work on the Medicine Hat Provincial Building. They are seeking: First-year apprentices (2) Second-year apprentices (1) Third-year apprentices (1) Journeyman scaffolders (2) These positions are local … Read More