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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.
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!
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 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
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 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
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 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
November 6, 2025 at 7:49 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
October 23, 2025 at 3:51 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
September 29, 2025 at 9:06 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
September 10, 2025 at 4:25 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
August 31, 2025 at 7:09 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!
August 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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
August 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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
August 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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
August 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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
August 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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
August 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
🏁 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
August 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Congratulations to every Building Trades worker who helped build Canada's first LNG export facility the right way, the union way! 👷

#buildingtrades #skilledtrades #construction #LNG #kitimat #canadianenergy #unionproud #madeincanada
August 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Union Wages > Non-union wages
Union Benefits > Non-union benefits
Union Pensions > Non-union pensions

#BuildingTrades #Union #SkilledTrades #Construction
August 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This August Long Weekend, we thank all of our members across the Building Trades who continue to build Alberta. Did you know that weekends and overtime pay come from the labour movement? That's because unions recognize that every worker's time deserves respect.

#Union #UnionProud #UnionStrong
August 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our affiliated Union Locals offer world-class trades training centres right here in Alberta! These spaces allow apprentices to hone and master their crafts with industry-informed programs.

#UnionTraining #UnionStrong #UnionProud #Alberta #BuildingTrades
July 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It was great to see Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social at the @ubcbuilt-crc.bsky.social's Stampede Breakfast this weekend!

By working together, the Government and Labour can create good-paying jobs in our industry and pave the way for a resilient economy. Happy Stampede!!! 🤠🐎 #Stampede #Trades
July 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
From coast to coast, Building Trades members work every day to build and maintain the structures of our great nation. Today, let's celebrate every generation of Canadian skilled trades workers who have built this beautiful country.

Happy Canada Day!

#CanadaDay2025 #buildingtrades
July 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This week, the BTA was proud to have joined CAM Industrial
to sign an Indigenous Partnership Agreement with Whitefish Lake First Nation for Dow's Path 2 Zero Project. The BTA is building a diverse workforce where Albertans of all backgrounds can build good-paying union careers.

#UnionProud #Labour
June 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Our letter to Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social congratulating him and expressing support for fast-tracking project approvals.

We look forward to working with Canada's Government to build a strong economy with limitless good-paying opportunities in the union trades.

#UnionStrong #CDNPoli
June 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Find everything you need to join Alberta's unionized trades: alberta.constructiontradeshub.com

🔭 Explore the trades and find out where you fit best!
💪 Build your skills with free online courses, study guides and more!
👷 Connect to our 18-affiliated union locals!

#BuildingTrades #Union #UnionStrong
June 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
On #SafetyDay, our Building Resiliency Program's Director, Ian Robb, presented to the Lorneville crew at NOVA Chemicals on the resources available to strengthen their resilience and keep their mental health strong 💪.

Try flexing your own mental health muscles by heading to buildingresiliency.bta.ca
May 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM