Historically, UBC members have played a vital role in Saskatchewan’s large-scale industrial projects. However, Local 1985 is now expanding its market share by venturing into new construction areas. For the first time in years, members of Local 1985 Saskatchewan are taking on both residential and commercial projects. This growth has been facilitated by strong partnerships...
Alberta and Ontario recently concluded their respective open periods, during which collective agreements were up for negotiation. This round of negotiations was the first conducted under the new Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) structure, formed by the merger of several formerly independent councils in 2022. In Alberta, a new Registered Collective Agreement (RCA) was presented to...
Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) members in Alberta know the importance of scaffolding that is safe, reliable and versatile. Now they’ll have an opportunity to manufacture it thanks to a major new investment from Bartlett Group, one of the CRC’s signatory contractors. An innovator in industrial services and custom metal fabrication, Bartlett announced its new Canadian...
LAS VEGAS – The Millwright Regional Council (MRC) and National Construction Council (NCC) have signed a Partnership Agreement (PA) to expand work opportunities across Canada for our membership and collaborate on strategic initiatives to grow UBC market share. These joint collaborative efforts will support increased work opportunities, efficiencies on future projects and help attract underrepresented...
