The 47th International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held in Orlando, Fla. recently saw the largest turnout ever of delegates from Ontario. Among the Canucks, five were from Carpenters’ Local 27 in Toronto, including business representative Chris Campbell. It was his first time at the event...
But litter and illegal dumping are still a problem in the city More businesses, community groups and schools in Thunder Bay, Ont., have registered to hold Spring Up to Clean Up events this year than they did all last season, according to EcoSuperior — and the campaign is only half finished. The 22nd...
What do you think about when you notice cranes and construction in our communities? I see a city looking to the future and I think about the jobs, wages and investment that the home building, land development and professional renovation industry will contribute to the GTA’s economy. Many different types...
“It takes a village to raise a child,” proclaimed Jessica DiSabatino, Vice President of worker safety organization My Safe Work. This ancient African proverb was featured in an address to students from the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) who were completing their Level 1 apprenticeship schooling at the College of...
A new report by the public policy think-tank Cardus argues the procurement of construction work has become significantly less competitive in the Region of Waterloo since the regional government was certified as a construction employer in 2014 and became bound to the Carpenters’ Union for ICI work. There are fewer...
Province Releases Apprenticeship Strategy. Ontario is ensuring that the apprenticeship system meets the changing demands of the economy by giving apprentices the skills they need to succeed and providing employers with the talent they need to thrive. Mitzie Hunter, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, was joined by Ann...
A wooden snowman that caught Alex Ralph’s eye in a Sarnia store led to a conversation and a partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Lambton County. On Tuesday, Ralph and other retirees with the carpenters union are set to be at the Local 1256 hall in Sarnia with 25...
Erecting scaffolding in subzero temperatures, such as the kind that locked most of the country in an iron grip earlier this winter, requires extra vigilance. “We’re dealing with cold and ice and drizzle. On some days, it’s just too cold to work,” says Scafom Canada foreman and journeyman carpenter Mike...
