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-...

In times of tragedy, we stand together from coast to coast. Our thoughts are with the victims of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Meet the BTA's Indigenous Role Model of the month: Jacinta Morin! 🗓️ 💪 #BuildingTrades #BuildingGreatness #Indigenous #RoleModel #Alberta www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C5M...

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

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

🚨 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

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...

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

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

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

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

Boxing Day deals are nice. 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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

To all those who sacrificed and all those who've served, we honour you. Let us remember today and every day. #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

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

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

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.

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...

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 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

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...

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

🏁 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

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

Union Wages > Non-union wages Union Benefits > Non-union benefits Union Pensions > Non-union pensions #BuildingTrades #Union #SkilledTrades #Construction

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

Labour leaders across the country are at the Council of the Federation to discuss the needs of workers. Our unions have a clear message: workers won’t be sidelined any longer. Joined by Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social and CLC’s Lily Chang, our leaders are standing up to put workers first #CanLab

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attention Military in Edmonton! 🇨🇦The Bricklayers Union is with H2H offers 3–4 apprenticeship spots for Veterans in October 2025 intake.Watch the video vimeo.com/1031672606?s... ✔️ Paid training✔️ Great wages & benefits✔️ Union support✔️ #Bricklayers #UnionStrong #Canada #SkilledTrades #HelmetsToHardhats