Beginning in October of last year, Local 343 members began construction on the new Ste. Agathe Bridge, which will replace the existing bridge that opened in 1960. The Ste. Agathe Bridge is vital for the small Francophone community of Ste. Agathe in Manitoba. The community relies on the old bridge to connect to Highway 75,...
Many hardworking Carpenters’ Union members from Local 93 have been helping to construct the new campus for The Ottawa Hospital since the project commenced at the end of 2022.Currently, Local 93 members are actively working from the ground up to complete the parking garage which, when finished, will provide accessible parking for members who continue...
As a union tradeswoman with the Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC), I have always believed in the power of solidarity and skill-sharing to uplift and empower women in the trades. When I had the opportunity to participate in the Tradeswomen Building Bridges (TBB) delegation to the Philippines, I knew it would be a transformative experience. I...
Find Devon’s TEDx Talk here: What If We Built People First? A Radical Construction Approach Friends, family, and union representatives from Local 93 were amongst the crowd for UBC member Devon Havenaar’s TEDx Talk. It was confidence from some of the most important people in Devon’s life that helped get him on stage to...
The UBC celebrated a significant milestone in its continuing mission to support women in the trades with the launch of the Sisters in the Brotherhood Capacity Building Project (SIBCAP), a new program designed to create accessible pathways for women entering the construction industry, while providing critical supports to ensure their success. The launch event, held...
The Sisters in the Skilled Trades (SST) initiative provides wraparound supports to female apprentices – including funding for childcare, lodging, and travel – to ensure they’re able to complete their in-class training as they work towards their Red Seal certification. The Apprentice Integration and Development (AID) program supports apprentices by providing targeted financial assistance enabling...
Showcasing the potential and benefits of careers in construction is the goal of a CRC partnership program focused on high school students. Spearheaded by UBC Local 494, the Enhanced Construction Program (ECP) is a forward-thinking initiative aimed at connecting students with hands-on skilled trades training. Through a partnership with the Greater Essex County District School...
Working as a team to positively impact and change the lives of others is what the Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) aims to do every day. Changing lives was certainly on the agenda during the UBC Humanitarian Build in Jamaica. CRC’s Stakeholder Relations and Ontario Chair of the Sisters in the Brotherhood, Rokhaya (Rok) Gueye led...
Over the last few decades, shop classes and technical education programs across B.C. have closed, taking away important learning opportunities for middle school and high school students. Hands-on practical programs rely on larger budgets to function and as school districts wrestle with limited resources, often these more expensive programs get cut from school programming. Recognizing...
As we settle into the new year, many of us can struggle with the challenges and the uncertainties it may bring. We enter the year with new goals and reignited ambitions, making plans for family, work, and personal projects. Our calendars fill up with commitments demanding our time and attention, all while we navigate financial...
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