Manitoba Building Trades, through its partnership with Canada’s Building Trades Unions, is delivering a significant victory for workers AND the environment by maximizing return on Hydro investments with the Government […]
Building the Future Together: Manitoba Building Trades Backs New Ministerial Mandate Letters In the ever-evolving landscape of construction and infrastructure development, the role of government is indispensable. The decisions made […]
A Message from the Executive Director: September 30th marks a critical remembrance in our nation’s history – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day when we pause to […]
As the Executive Director of Manitoba Building Trades, I would like to express my deep gratitude on this Labour Day for the exceptional workforce that comprises our building trade unions. […]
Canada’s Building Trades Unions commends the Federal Government for the investment tax credits announced in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement and the 2023 Budget to support the transition to net […]
In Memoriam: Dr Peter Nunoda It is with great sadness that Manitoba Building Trades Institute announces the death of our friend, colleague, and Executive Director Dr Peter Nunoda. Peter passed […]
We are excited to announce that Passive House training is eligible for reimbursement through the Retrain Manitoba grant. What is Retrain Manitoba? Retrain Manitoba will reimburse Manitoba businesses for the […]
Provincial Demands on North End Water Pollution Control Centre Risk Loss of Local Jobs and Training. Winnipeg – Manitoba Building Trades is concerned that workers in Manitoba will receive no […]
Manitoba Building Trades (MBT) unveiled its new $15 million skilled trades training facility, Manitoba Building Trades Institute (MBTI) on August 18th, 2021. Located in central Winnipeg, MBTI will support the […]
UPDATE COVID-19 Measures: Manitoba Building Trades Institute. As of August 30, 2021, all participants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required before entry […]
Manitoba Building Trades hosted our 30th annual charities golf tournament in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. Over 130 golfers tee’d off at Breezy […]
Earlier this month the Manitoba Legislature rose for the summer and will return to the continue the session in Fall 2021. Over the past months, Manitoban’s were made aware of […]
Dear Tradeswomen, I awoke to this morning’s national coverage of the $15Million lawsuit filed (and subsequently dropped) against a female carpenter for speaking out against the blatant discussion of sexual […]
ENACTED: Bill 55 – Reducing Red Tape and Improving Services Act, 2021 Bill 55 amends several Acts and repeals two Acts to reduce or eliminate regulatory requirements or prohibitions and to streamline government […]
Sector Council Ousts Building Trades, 10,000 Workers Lose Representation. WINNIPEG (June 2, 2021) – The Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) made the unprecedented action to remove all labour representation […]
December 10th, 2020 @ 12 pm CST Industry Forward Webinar Cost: FREE Register Now Social Procurement Policy: A Business Advantage for Construction Owners and Contractors Social Procurement is the […]
November 1, 2020 The number of COVID-19 cases within Manitoba has taken a turn for the worse. Effective Monday, November 2, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region will be formally at a Code […]
OTTAWA – Sep 23, 2020 Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) are pleased with the focus on jobs in today’s Throne Speech, paving the way for a fair recovery for all […]
CBTU Launches National Community Benefits Agreements Campaign Canada is facing unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. CBTU is committed to continue working on building the critical infrastructure necessary to keep […]
As more and more Manitobans are returning to work, or planning to return to work this fall, workplace safety in the time of COVID-19 is top of mind. MBTI’s online […]
With the opening of Manitoba Building Trades Institute this fall, students from across the province will be invited to come Try The Trades™ at the Manitoba Building Trades Exhibition […]
A message from CEO of Manitoba Building Trades, Sudhir Sandhu: On behalf of everyone at Manitoba Building Trades, and our affiliated unions, I would like to extend a warm welcome […]
MBT is pleased to announce our new state-of-the-art training facility, Manitoba Building Trades Institute (MBTI). Set to open fall 2020, MBTI will deliver a full range of safety and […]
On rare occasions, history summons us to greatness. For the generations who have been asked to answer history’s call, much has been demanded. For some it meant facing incredible hardship […]
NABTU STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO NATIONWIDE PROTESTS Washington, D.C. – June 1, 2020 – North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement in response to the nationwide protests: […]
Provincial Updates: Public health officials advise no new cases of COVID-19 were identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. The total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba […]
Dear Prime Minister and Minister McKenna, Thank you for the efforts of your office and the federal government in protecting the health and well-being of Canadians throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
Subscribe to Manitoba Building Trades emails for COVID-19 and other industry updates. Provincial Updates: Public health officials advise no new cases of COVID-19 have been identified as of 9:30 […]
Following the blockade of the Keeyask Hydro Electric Project in Northern Manitoba, the Allied Hydro Council (AHC) publicly acknowledged the legitimate right of Keeyask Cree Nations (KCN) and other northern […]
Provincial Updates: Public health officials advise two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. The total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in […]