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Building Trades of Alberta

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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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Peggy Wright (she/her) @peggybevclare.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It was great to join the @buildingtradesab.bsky.social today to share our vision — and our plan for action. Good wages. Safe jobsites. A secure retirement. And the right to organize, bargain and strike. Tradespeople build Alberta. We’ll always stand with the workers who build it. ✊
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Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This morning, I had the honour of addressing the @buildingtradesab.bsky.social Building Trades of Alberta's convention on Bill C-259, the Fair Representation Act. The Fair Representation Act would give workers a way to challenge fake unions and make sure that unions are accountable to workers. 1/2
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Labour Day reminds us that we are strongest together. That's why the BTA stands with each of our affiliated unions in delivering what matters to members: steady work, strong training and the tools that make it easier to do the hardest work out there. Happy Labour Day! 🧰 #LabourDay #Alberta
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Thank you MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social for joining our Political Action Committee and for a great discussion on this important legislation. Building Trades Unions are proud to represent its members and remain accountable. Undemocratic labour organizations like CLAC do not.
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Members from across the Building Trades came out to enjoy an evening at the races! Tonight is the track’s Construction Worker Appreciation Night, our members were recognized for the greatness they build every day. #buildingtrades #UnionProud #UnionStrong #SkilledTrades #alberta #Construction
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Chief Herb Jackson from Whitefish Lake First Nation shares what being a member of the unionized skilled trades with @weareliuna.bsky.social Local 92 means for him and for building the next generation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMWj... #BuildingTrades #SkilledTrades #UnionProud #UnionStrong #Alberta
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Path Forward Role Model: Chief Herb Jackson
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The BTA is proud to welcome the Pile Drivers the Alberta’s Building Trades Unions! #BuildingTrades #UnionProud #UnionStrong #Alberta
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The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social Calgary concrete workers file to unionze If successful, it would affect 8 workers. albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
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Calgary concrete workers file to unionze
If successful, it would affect 8 workers.
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Members of the Elevator Constructors Local 130 came together for the 5th annual Safety Stand Down. The BTA is proud to represent incredible unionized elevator constructors across the province as part of the Building Trades. #BuildingGreatness #buildingtrades #skilledtrades #alberta #UnionProud
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Congratulations to our affiliate, @ibewinternational.bsky.social Local 424! From electricians, to pipefitters and many more, Alberta’s Building Trades Unions are proud to represent 60,000 of the greatest workers across skilled trades. #BuildingTrades #BuildingGreatness #UnionProud
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LIUNA @weareliuna.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Union made. Easter ready. 🐣 Check the list before you shop. #UnionMade
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🗓️ BTA Indigenous Role Model of the Month: Peter Wylie, Member of @teamsters.bsky.social Local 362! #BuildingTrades #BuildingGreatness #SkilledTrades #Teamster #Alberta
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Real unions represent their members through democracy. Show your support for @heathermcpherson.bsky.social's Bill C-259 to help prevent undemocratic organizations like CLAC from creating a race to the bottom in standards. edmontonlabour.ca/campaigns/c-...
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Defend Workers! Support Bill C-259! – Edmonton District Labour Council
On January 27, 2026, Heather McPherson, the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona, tabled Bill C-259, the Fair Representation Act. Real labour unions are democratic and accountable to their mem...
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
In times of tragedy, we stand together from coast to coast. Our thoughts are with the victims of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Meet the BTA's Indigenous Role Model of the month: Jacinta Morin! 🗓️ 💪 #BuildingTrades #BuildingGreatness #Indigenous #RoleModel #Alberta www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C5M...
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Path Forward Role Model: Jacinta Morin
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
While real unions represent their members through democracy, organizations like CLAC lack accountability, creating a race to the bottom. The BTA is proud to support this vital legislation by @heathermcpherson.bsky.social www.cpac.ca/headline-pol... #UnionStrong #Alberta #Trades
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NDP MP Heather McPherson Tables Bill to Ban Company Unions – January 27, 2026
On Parliament Hill in Ottawa, NDP MP and leadership candidate Heather McPherson speaks with reporters after tabling her private member’s bill to ban company unions. (no interpretation)
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
The Building Trades Unions are proud to help bring the Calgary Airport–Banff Rail closer to construction. Supporting this project means supporting growth in union jobs, public transportation and our economy. cochranenow.com/articles/coc... #Alberta #construction #UnionStrong #banff #yyc
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Cochrane one step closer to train connection to Calgary and Banff
Cochrane is one step closer to being connected by passenger rail to Calgary and Banff. Canada’s Building Trades Unions, Building Trades of Alberta, and Friends of Calgary Airport–Banff Rail signed a m...
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
🚨 HUGE PROJECT NEWS! The Building Trades Unions signed a memorandum of understanding to support the construction of a new rail line from Calgary to Banff! This means more union jobs and growth for our partners. Read more about the agreement. www.buildingtrades.ca/en/building-... #UnionJobs
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Building Alberta: Passenger Rail, Good Jobs, and Economic MomentumCanada’s Building Trades Unions, Building Trades of Alberta and Friends of CABR Sign MOU to Advance Calgary–Banff Passenger Rail - Can...
Calgary, Alberta – Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), Building Trades of Alberta (BTA), and Friends of Calgary Airport–Banff Rail (CABR) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formal...
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Canadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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...
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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…
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Canadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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
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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.
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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
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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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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
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
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FairHotel
Use the new FairHotel site before you book to support working people and avoid hotels where workers have called a boycott or strike.
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Canadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Boxing Day deals are nice. Supporting union jobs is better. When you can, buy union. ✊ Browse our union-made list: canadianlabour.ca/buy-union/
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Buy Canadian, Buy Union
A directory of Canadian union-made products and services.
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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.
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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!
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Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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.
Terry Parker and Heather McPherson
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
To all those who sacrificed and all those who've served, we honour you. Let us remember today and every day. #RemembranceDay #lestweforget #buildingtrades
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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.
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
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...
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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.
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
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...
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
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
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
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!
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Happy 100th Anniversary to @weareliuna.bsky.social Local 92! 🥳Here’s to another century of great achievements for your members and for the labour movement! 🍻 Shoutout to @unitehere.org Local 47 for cooking keeping these members fed with some great food! #UnionStrong #UnionProud #Alberta
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
The BTA’s Rob Calver interviewed Steve Fulton, Owner of Fullcrete Construction. Fullcrete is a strong union contractor signatory to the OPCMIA Local 222. Steve has seen firsthand the undermining of skilled work by an abusive labour black market. Stay tuned! 🎬 #MigrantRights #yeg #Alberta
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
For too long, women in construction have struggled to find properly fitting protective equipment. The Indigenous-owned Goodfish Lake Business Corporation is tailoring workwear for women in the trades to do their jobs safely and comfortably. #Indigenous #WomenInTheTrades #BuildingTrades #UnionProud
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
The BTA and its affiliates, Ironworkers Local 725 and UA Local 496, had a great meeting with Canada's Secretary of State for Labour, John Zerucelli. We were thrilled to see the Secretary's support for unionized labour in Canada's housing plan! #Union #Labour #Canada #BuildingTrades #Housing
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
What's the best way to spend summer holidays? For these talented students, it's getting their hands on the tools! 🧰 Our affiliate, Sheet Metal Workers Local 8, is hosting the Heavy Metal Summer Experience at their union training shops. 🛠️ #skilledtrades #unionproud
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
For skilled trades workers, weather safety on site is vital. We are proud of the work of unionized labour to get workers in our industry proper protection and safety standards, but we know there is more to be done. #HealthAndSafety #BuildingTrades #SkilledTrades #Construction #Union
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Building Trades of Alberta @buildingtradesab.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
🏁 We’re off to the races tonight at the Edmonton Int'l Raceway, bringing members together from across the Building Trades Unions! Some great conversations with folks in #Wetaskiwin about the opportunities in Alberta’s skilled trades! #buildingtrades #construction #raceday #yeg
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