“Tanya Palson, executive director of the Manitoba Building Trades, says the province had an apprentice to journeyperson ratio of 1:1 for 20 years before the move to 2:1 and during that time had some of the most productive journeypersons in the country.”

A Special Message from the Building Trades Council
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Spot a hard hat? That’s a building trades member out today in support of the announcement of 50%+1 card check automatic certification and anti scab legislation for Manitoba.

Read our Letter to the Editor: Repealing an outright ban is fair and open tendering. Executive Director Palson states, “associations should exercise caution when throwing stones at a model with an ever-growing evidence-based rationale for its use.”

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MBT Executive Director Tanya Palson to serve as Apprenticeship Board Chair
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Manitoba Building Trades applauds provincial government support for Canadian Premium Sand

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Thank you Minister Jamie Moses for stopping by MBT last week for a discussion with our members about apprenticeship, and taking the time to tour our Try the Trade’s hall! 🔨🏗️🦺🛠️

New research: MB’s burdensome two-step process for union certification leaves workers vulnerable to intimidation; the use of replacement workers needlessly prolongs labour disputes #mbpoli Wab Kinew Manitoba NDP Caucus Cindy Lamoureux Wayne Ewasko Manitoba Federation of Labour
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The use of replacement workers clearly prolongs the length of labour disputes by nearly double, according to new research by CCPA-MB.

A ban on replacement workers would lead to shorter strikes. Good for workers and our economy.

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'We have made some major gains for the workforce that builds Manitoba, and laid the groundwork for a productive new year.'

- Tanya Palson, Executive Director

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With everyone feeling the pinch this year, our Unions showed up in a big way to make sure every kid feels special this holiday. We were able to donate over $13,000 and a big tower of toys to ChristmasCheerBoard! #winnipeg #CommunityBuilding

The banner parade at Tradeswomen Build Nations was epic as always 💚🦎

Final morning with our Sisters. #twbn2023 brought together the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world this year! Tradeswomen Build Nations

It's time for the Conservatives to stop treating workers like pawns, let MPs do their jobs, and pass this important legislation. Workers are waiting. 
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“We don’t agonize we organize. There is POWER in sisterhood. Because when WOMEN succeed America succeeds! ” Our sister and friend Nancy Pelosi during #TWBN2023 Tradeswomen Build Nations

Union Pride on display with 3500 on the tools tradeswomen marching in DC this morning!! Inspired to see the changing face of our industry. The Building Trades The Building Trades_TWBN

Great to meet with Wab Kinew, along with MB labour colleagues Kevin Rebeck and Tanya Palson. As part of the premier’s transition committee, we're able to bring worker issues forward. It’s refreshing to have a premier who wants to hear a variety of opinions from diverse sectors.

We support government commitments to prioritize worker interests as we collectively navigate towards a more sustainable future. Read more about recent prevailing wage promises on clean energy investment in Manitoba.

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MBT fully endorses Ministerial Mandate Letters. They reflect a positive and promising outlook for the construction industry, prioritizing key areas that align with our vision for a valued, prosperous, and safe workforce.
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Yesterday, our Executive Director congratulated the new Minister for economic development, trade and natural resources, the Honourable Jamie Moses, on his appointment to the new executive council.

We look forward to working together to build a better Manitoba.