Brothers and Sisters, Five years ago, the General Presidents’ Maintenance Committee for Canada (GPMC/NMC) communicated to our members that the climate within the contract maintenance industry required significant changes in order for us to compete and survive collectively. Hard decisions were … Read More
We encourage all eligible members to apply for these bursary programs. Robert Provencher Bursary Trust Fund The Robert Provencher Bursary Trust Fund is available to dependents of Local 1325 members who are enrolling in a full-time, post-secondary program. The maximum … Read More
Brothers and Sisters, Do you have experience in residential construction and framing? The Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers is working on a new residential construction partnership. The contractor is seeking carpenters with experience in residential framing. The … Read More
February 26, 2021 Brothers and Sisters, This is an update for members of Locals 1325 and 2103 regarding bidding and accepting dispatches while the CLRA has suspended the Carpenters Union from RSAP. Due to ongoing issues related to the Collective … Read More
The Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program was created to recognize women who are members of the Canadian Building Trades, and to bring awareness of employment opportunities for women in the skilled trades. This annual awards/bursaries program provides 3 recipients each … Read More
January 26, 2021 Brothers and Sisters, Please Join Doug McCarron, General President, UBCJA, Jason Rowe, Canadian District Vice President, and your brothers and sisters from across Canada for a discussion on: Training & Skills Development Leadership Politics & Trade The … Read More
Brothers and Sisters, Happy New Year to all our members. We wanted to provide you with a short update and clarification on information related to member supports. Specifically, services offered through the Construction Employee Family Assistance Program (CEFAP). Recently, the … Read More
December 23, 2020 First, some quick housekeeping: While all our offices are currently closed to the public, the Edmonton, Calgary and Fort McMurray offices are closed for all business from December 24,2020 until we reopen on a limited basis to staff … Read More
Effective Monday, November 30, the Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers offices in Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Calgary will be closed to the public until further notice. The last day of public access is Friday, November 27. The … Read More
Brothers and Sisters, What do the U.S. election results mean for the UBC and our members? Join Jason Rowe, Vice President, Canadian District, UBCJA and your brothers and sisters from across Canada to discuss the results and how they affect you and your union. DATE: Thursday, December 3, 2020 TIME: 7:00 – … Read More