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
To our members: AlumaSafway has an immediate and pressing need for members to support work on sites throughout the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, including at Suncor and Syncrude. To determine if you are eligible, please contact the Dispatch Office … Read More
Brothers and Sisters, On behalf of the Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers, it is my pleasure to share the results of the Executive Council elections for LU1325, LU2103 and LU1460. The results are as follows: LU1325 The vote … Read More