Building Trades of Alberta
@buildingtradesab.bsky.social
BTA proudly coordinates and promotes the interests of 18 Alberta local skilled trades unions and more than 60,000 skilled tradespeople.
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Canada’s unions condemn the brutal actions of the Iranian government against its own people. We join the global labour community in calling for an immediate end to the violence and stand in solidarity with the workers and trade unionists in Iran:
www.ituc-csi.org/iran-ituc-co...
www.ituc-csi.org/iran-ituc-co...
Iran: ITUC condemns brutal repression of workers and trade unionists amid escalating crisis
The ITUC strongly condemns the violent repression of workers, trade unionists and social movements in Iran, as protests and strikes have spread nationwide since late 2025 in response to a deepening…
www.ituc-csi.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Canada’s unions condemn the brutal actions of the Iranian government against its own people. We join the global labour community in calling for an immediate end to the violence and stand in solidarity with the workers and trade unionists in Iran:
www.ituc-csi.org/iran-ituc-co...
www.ituc-csi.org/iran-ituc-co...
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Tragic news out of Alberta: an oil rig worker died on the job in December. One death is one too many - everyone should return home safe from work.
#EnforceWesrtray #CanLab
#EnforceWesrtray #CanLab
Loved ones collect donations for widow of oil rig worker who died on the job
Friends are raising funds for a young Calgary woman left widowed after her husband died while working on an oil rig.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Tragic news out of Alberta: an oil rig worker died on the job in December. One death is one too many - everyone should return home safe from work.
#EnforceWesrtray #CanLab
#EnforceWesrtray #CanLab
Indigenous Trades Role Model of the Month: George Emery!
A member of Treaty 6 and Kehewin Cree Nation, George has dedicated over four decades to building greatness in the unionized construction industry.
Find his full story here: bta.ca/george-emery/
#BuildingTrades #IndigenousCareers
A member of Treaty 6 and Kehewin Cree Nation, George has dedicated over four decades to building greatness in the unionized construction industry.
Find his full story here: bta.ca/george-emery/
#BuildingTrades #IndigenousCareers
George Emery - Building Trades of Alberta
A member of Treaty #6 and Kehewin Cree Nation, George Emery has dedicated over four decades to the unionized construction industry, beginning his journey in the early 1980s at the Strathcona Refinery ...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Indigenous Trades Role Model of the Month: George Emery!
A member of Treaty 6 and Kehewin Cree Nation, George has dedicated over four decades to building greatness in the unionized construction industry.
Find his full story here: bta.ca/george-emery/
#BuildingTrades #IndigenousCareers
A member of Treaty 6 and Kehewin Cree Nation, George has dedicated over four decades to building greatness in the unionized construction industry.
Find his full story here: bta.ca/george-emery/
#BuildingTrades #IndigenousCareers
Tonight, we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome a New Year! 🎉
Alberta's Building Trades Unions are stepping into 2026 united by a vision to build greatness and growth across the skilled trades. Let's celebrate the start of the New Year and a renewed vision for the future! 🥂
#NYE #NewYear #UnionStrong
Alberta's Building Trades Unions are stepping into 2026 united by a vision to build greatness and growth across the skilled trades. Let's celebrate the start of the New Year and a renewed vision for the future! 🥂
#NYE #NewYear #UnionStrong
December 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Tonight, we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome a New Year! 🎉
Alberta's Building Trades Unions are stepping into 2026 united by a vision to build greatness and growth across the skilled trades. Let's celebrate the start of the New Year and a renewed vision for the future! 🥂
#NYE #NewYear #UnionStrong
Alberta's Building Trades Unions are stepping into 2026 united by a vision to build greatness and growth across the skilled trades. Let's celebrate the start of the New Year and a renewed vision for the future! 🥂
#NYE #NewYear #UnionStrong
The holidays are a great time for traveling. Book your next stay in Alberta at one of the great unionized hotels with BTA-affiliate, @unitehere.org Local 47. www.fairhotel.org/get-started
#buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #unitehere #unionproud
#buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #unitehere #unionproud
FairHotel
Use the new FairHotel site before you book to support working people and avoid hotels where workers have called a boycott or strike.
www.fairhotel.org
December 27, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The holidays are a great time for traveling. Book your next stay in Alberta at one of the great unionized hotels with BTA-affiliate, @unitehere.org Local 47. www.fairhotel.org/get-started
#buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #unitehere #unionproud
#buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #unitehere #unionproud
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Boxing Day deals are nice.
Supporting union jobs is better.
When you can, buy union. ✊
Browse our union-made list: canadianlabour.ca/buy-union/
Supporting union jobs is better.
When you can, buy union. ✊
Browse our union-made list: canadianlabour.ca/buy-union/
Buy Canadian, Buy Union
A directory of Canadian union-made products and services.
canadianlabour.ca
December 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Boxing Day deals are nice.
Supporting union jobs is better.
When you can, buy union. ✊
Browse our union-made list: canadianlabour.ca/buy-union/
Supporting union jobs is better.
When you can, buy union. ✊
Browse our union-made list: canadianlabour.ca/buy-union/
The Building Trades of Alberta wishes you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season. Stay safe and warm these final days of 2025 as we await the new year!
#construction #buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #skilledtrades #HolidaySeason #newyear
#construction #buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #skilledtrades #HolidaySeason #newyear
December 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Building Trades of Alberta wishes you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season. Stay safe and warm these final days of 2025 as we await the new year!
#construction #buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #skilledtrades #HolidaySeason #newyear
#construction #buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #skilledtrades #HolidaySeason #newyear
2025 has been a landmark year for the BTA! From $15 million for union-led training in provincial funds to major federal projects announced, and so much more!
Together, the BTA is moving into 2026 with a united vision for growth and greatness!
#BuildingTrades #Construction
Together, the BTA is moving into 2026 with a united vision for growth and greatness!
#BuildingTrades #Construction
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
2025 has been a landmark year for the BTA! From $15 million for union-led training in provincial funds to major federal projects announced, and so much more!
Together, the BTA is moving into 2026 with a united vision for growth and greatness!
#BuildingTrades #Construction
Together, the BTA is moving into 2026 with a united vision for growth and greatness!
#BuildingTrades #Construction
Over 800 workers at OEM Remanufacturing chose to leave CLAC in favour of a real, democratic union.
Real unions make it easier to do the hardest work out there. When unions thrive, our industry sees growth in good-paying jobs, higher safety standards and quality results on the job.
#UnionStrong
Real unions make it easier to do the hardest work out there. When unions thrive, our industry sees growth in good-paying jobs, higher safety standards and quality results on the job.
#UnionStrong
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Hundreds of workers vote to leave CLAC
This is the largest exodus from the Christian Labour Association of Canada in Canadian history.
albertaworker.ca/news/hundred...
Hundreds of workers vote to leave CLAC
This is the largest exodus from the Christian Labour Association of Canada in Canadian history.
albertaworker.ca/news/hundred...
Hundreds of workers vote to leave CLAC
This is the largest exodus from the Christian Labour Association of Canada in Canadian history.
albertaworker.ca
December 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Over 800 workers at OEM Remanufacturing chose to leave CLAC in favour of a real, democratic union.
Real unions make it easier to do the hardest work out there. When unions thrive, our industry sees growth in good-paying jobs, higher safety standards and quality results on the job.
#UnionStrong
Real unions make it easier to do the hardest work out there. When unions thrive, our industry sees growth in good-paying jobs, higher safety standards and quality results on the job.
#UnionStrong
Last week, the BTA joined the Alberta Labour Relations Board for their Holiday Open House. 🎄 As we head into 2026, let's keep building greatness together the right way, the union way!
#buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #SkilledTrades #UnionStrong #alberta #LabourRelations #holidayseason
#buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #SkilledTrades #UnionStrong #alberta #LabourRelations #holidayseason
December 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Last week, the BTA joined the Alberta Labour Relations Board for their Holiday Open House. 🎄 As we head into 2026, let's keep building greatness together the right way, the union way!
#buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #SkilledTrades #UnionStrong #alberta #LabourRelations #holidayseason
#buildingtrades #BuildingGreatness #SkilledTrades #UnionStrong #alberta #LabourRelations #holidayseason
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The workers at Ironworkers Local 725 in Calgary are some of the hard-working Canadians exposed to tariffs.
We’re stepping up to protect their careers — making it easier to buy and build with Canadian steel, moving away from relying on imported steel, and investing in retraining and supports.
We’re stepping up to protect their careers — making it easier to buy and build with Canadian steel, moving away from relying on imported steel, and investing in retraining and supports.
November 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The workers at Ironworkers Local 725 in Calgary are some of the hard-working Canadians exposed to tariffs.
We’re stepping up to protect their careers — making it easier to buy and build with Canadian steel, moving away from relying on imported steel, and investing in retraining and supports.
We’re stepping up to protect their careers — making it easier to buy and build with Canadian steel, moving away from relying on imported steel, and investing in retraining and supports.
Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social shared the Canadian Government's plans to build a new pipeline to the West Coast at the Ironworkers Local 725.
The BTA and its affiliates were honoured to connect with the Prime Minister on this exciting news! Our members are ready to get to work!
The BTA and its affiliates were honoured to connect with the Prime Minister on this exciting news! Our members are ready to get to work!
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social shared the Canadian Government's plans to build a new pipeline to the West Coast at the Ironworkers Local 725.
The BTA and its affiliates were honoured to connect with the Prime Minister on this exciting news! Our members are ready to get to work!
The BTA and its affiliates were honoured to connect with the Prime Minister on this exciting news! Our members are ready to get to work!
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Always a pleasure to meet with my friend, Terry Parker, from the Building Trades of Alberta.
There is a lot of work we can do together - protecting Canadian jobs, stopping Company unions like CLAC, and getting Canadian workers rights enshrined in law.
There is a lot of work we can do together - protecting Canadian jobs, stopping Company unions like CLAC, and getting Canadian workers rights enshrined in law.
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Always a pleasure to meet with my friend, Terry Parker, from the Building Trades of Alberta.
There is a lot of work we can do together - protecting Canadian jobs, stopping Company unions like CLAC, and getting Canadian workers rights enshrined in law.
There is a lot of work we can do together - protecting Canadian jobs, stopping Company unions like CLAC, and getting Canadian workers rights enshrined in law.
To all those who sacrificed and all those who've served, we honour you. Let us remember today and every day.
#RemembranceDay #lestweforget #buildingtrades
#RemembranceDay #lestweforget #buildingtrades
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
To all those who sacrificed and all those who've served, we honour you. Let us remember today and every day.
#RemembranceDay #lestweforget #buildingtrades
#RemembranceDay #lestweforget #buildingtrades
This Veterans' Week, we honour the sacrifices of the Canadian Armed Forces.
That's why the BTA is honoured to partner with @h2hcanada.bsky.social to help Alberta's veterans transition to the unionized skilled trades through the Skilled Pathway Program.
#BuildingTrades #Veterans #UnionProud
That's why the BTA is honoured to partner with @h2hcanada.bsky.social to help Alberta's veterans transition to the unionized skilled trades through the Skilled Pathway Program.
#BuildingTrades #Veterans #UnionProud
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This Veterans' Week, we honour the sacrifices of the Canadian Armed Forces.
That's why the BTA is honoured to partner with @h2hcanada.bsky.social to help Alberta's veterans transition to the unionized skilled trades through the Skilled Pathway Program.
#BuildingTrades #Veterans #UnionProud
That's why the BTA is honoured to partner with @h2hcanada.bsky.social to help Alberta's veterans transition to the unionized skilled trades through the Skilled Pathway Program.
#BuildingTrades #Veterans #UnionProud
The Building Trades Unions spoke, and Canada's Government listened!
Thanks to the advocacy of @cdntrades.bsky.social, Budget 2025 includes several significant wins for Building Trades workers! Read more here: buildingtrades.ca/en/key-wins-...
#BuildingTrades #Construction #cdnpoli #UnionStrong
Thanks to the advocacy of @cdntrades.bsky.social, Budget 2025 includes several significant wins for Building Trades workers! Read more here: buildingtrades.ca/en/key-wins-...
#BuildingTrades #Construction #cdnpoli #UnionStrong
November 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Building Trades Unions spoke, and Canada's Government listened!
Thanks to the advocacy of @cdntrades.bsky.social, Budget 2025 includes several significant wins for Building Trades workers! Read more here: buildingtrades.ca/en/key-wins-...
#BuildingTrades #Construction #cdnpoli #UnionStrong
Thanks to the advocacy of @cdntrades.bsky.social, Budget 2025 includes several significant wins for Building Trades workers! Read more here: buildingtrades.ca/en/key-wins-...
#BuildingTrades #Construction #cdnpoli #UnionStrong
Congratulations to Edmonton's new mayor, @andrewknack.bsky.social!
Last week, the BTA had a productive discussion with Andrew on how we can collaborate to strengthen Edmonton's construction sector. Edmonton's new mayor is up to the task, and we are excited to work with him! #YEG #Construction
Last week, the BTA had a productive discussion with Andrew on how we can collaborate to strengthen Edmonton's construction sector. Edmonton's new mayor is up to the task, and we are excited to work with him! #YEG #Construction
October 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Congratulations to Edmonton's new mayor, @andrewknack.bsky.social!
Last week, the BTA had a productive discussion with Andrew on how we can collaborate to strengthen Edmonton's construction sector. Edmonton's new mayor is up to the task, and we are excited to work with him! #YEG #Construction
Last week, the BTA had a productive discussion with Andrew on how we can collaborate to strengthen Edmonton's construction sector. Edmonton's new mayor is up to the task, and we are excited to work with him! #YEG #Construction
The BTA welcomes this proposed legislation from @heathermcpherson.bsky.social
The Building Trades Unions are proud to build greatness with our owner and contractor partners while remaining accountable to our members. Undemocratic labour organizations like CLAC are creating a race to the bottom.
The Building Trades Unions are proud to build greatness with our owner and contractor partners while remaining accountable to our members. Undemocratic labour organizations like CLAC are creating a race to the bottom.
Company unions drive down wages and silence workers...and the Liberals are funding them.
I’m bringing forward legislation to ban company unions and make sure every union in Canada is democratic, independent, and accountable only to workers.
I’m bringing forward legislation to ban company unions and make sure every union in Canada is democratic, independent, and accountable only to workers.
October 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The BTA welcomes this proposed legislation from @heathermcpherson.bsky.social
The Building Trades Unions are proud to build greatness with our owner and contractor partners while remaining accountable to our members. Undemocratic labour organizations like CLAC are creating a race to the bottom.
The Building Trades Unions are proud to build greatness with our owner and contractor partners while remaining accountable to our members. Undemocratic labour organizations like CLAC are creating a race to the bottom.
Taxpayer dollars should never go to human trafficking.
The BTA's Rob Calver spoke with Global News on the undocumented workers found at the Calgary Event Centre job site and discussed the realities of this exploitation in our cities. #yyc #Construction
globalnews.ca/news/1148107...
The BTA's Rob Calver spoke with Global News on the undocumented workers found at the Calgary Event Centre job site and discussed the realities of this exploitation in our cities. #yyc #Construction
globalnews.ca/news/1148107...
4 undocumented workers identified at Calgary’s event centre site: CBSA | Globalnews.ca
After an investigation at Calgary's event centre project site on Wednesday, the Canada Border Services Agency confirmed four workers "found to be without status" were identified.
globalnews.ca
October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Taxpayer dollars should never go to human trafficking.
The BTA's Rob Calver spoke with Global News on the undocumented workers found at the Calgary Event Centre job site and discussed the realities of this exploitation in our cities. #yyc #Construction
globalnews.ca/news/1148107...
The BTA's Rob Calver spoke with Global News on the undocumented workers found at the Calgary Event Centre job site and discussed the realities of this exploitation in our cities. #yyc #Construction
globalnews.ca/news/1148107...
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the legacy of residential schools, honour survivors, and recommit to reconciliation.
The BTA's Lyle Daniels shares a powerful message on why inclusion matters in the Building Trades.
#TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters
The BTA's Lyle Daniels shares a powerful message on why inclusion matters in the Building Trades.
#TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters
September 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the legacy of residential schools, honour survivors, and recommit to reconciliation.
The BTA's Lyle Daniels shares a powerful message on why inclusion matters in the Building Trades.
#TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters
The BTA's Lyle Daniels shares a powerful message on why inclusion matters in the Building Trades.
#TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters
The BTA was thrilled to have @albertandp.ca Leader, @naheednenshi.bsky.social, join our Executive Director, Terry Parker for a fireside chat at our 2025 Conference!
Mr. Nenshi shared his vision for our industry and for Albertans in the skilled trades. #BTA2025 #ABLeg #ABPoli
Mr. Nenshi shared his vision for our industry and for Albertans in the skilled trades. #BTA2025 #ABLeg #ABPoli
September 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The BTA was thrilled to have @albertandp.ca Leader, @naheednenshi.bsky.social, join our Executive Director, Terry Parker for a fireside chat at our 2025 Conference!
Mr. Nenshi shared his vision for our industry and for Albertans in the skilled trades. #BTA2025 #ABLeg #ABPoli
Mr. Nenshi shared his vision for our industry and for Albertans in the skilled trades. #BTA2025 #ABLeg #ABPoli
While we celebrate the rights of workers today on Labour Day, we recognize that we still have a ways to go.
This half-hour BTA documentary reminds us that the fight for justice in oue industry continues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD6x...
This half-hour BTA documentary reminds us that the fight for justice in oue industry continues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD6x...
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September 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
While we celebrate the rights of workers today on Labour Day, we recognize that we still have a ways to go.
This half-hour BTA documentary reminds us that the fight for justice in oue industry continues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD6x...
This half-hour BTA documentary reminds us that the fight for justice in oue industry continues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD6x...
Tomorrow is Labour Day! 🛠️
Across Alberta, labour councils will be hosting festivities to bring workers together. Find your local labour council's event in this article by @kimsiever.bsky.social:
albertaworker.ca/news/where-t...
#LabourDay2025 #unionproud
Across Alberta, labour councils will be hosting festivities to bring workers together. Find your local labour council's event in this article by @kimsiever.bsky.social:
albertaworker.ca/news/where-t...
#LabourDay2025 #unionproud
August 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Tomorrow is Labour Day! 🛠️
Across Alberta, labour councils will be hosting festivities to bring workers together. Find your local labour council's event in this article by @kimsiever.bsky.social:
albertaworker.ca/news/where-t...
#LabourDay2025 #unionproud
Across Alberta, labour councils will be hosting festivities to bring workers together. Find your local labour council's event in this article by @kimsiever.bsky.social:
albertaworker.ca/news/where-t...
#LabourDay2025 #unionproud
Last weekend, our affiliate LiUNA Local 92 was joined by @albertandp.ca Leader @naheednenshi.bsky.social and Labour Critic, MLA @peggybevclare.bsky.social to commemorate their 100th anniversary.
This Labour Day, we celebrate all the strides we have made together for trades workers in Alberta!
This Labour Day, we celebrate all the strides we have made together for trades workers in Alberta!
August 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Last weekend, our affiliate LiUNA Local 92 was joined by @albertandp.ca Leader @naheednenshi.bsky.social and Labour Critic, MLA @peggybevclare.bsky.social to commemorate their 100th anniversary.
This Labour Day, we celebrate all the strides we have made together for trades workers in Alberta!
This Labour Day, we celebrate all the strides we have made together for trades workers in Alberta!