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Construction Labour Relations Association of BC was established in 1969 with the objective of bringing labour relations stability and security to contractors in BC's unionized construction sector. The Association has grown and changed in many ways over the years, and its objectives have been expanded to include a commitment to health & safety and training excellence.
Membership in CLR is voluntary, and services are provided to member and independent contractors alike. CLR members are eligible for election to the Association's governing bodies - the board of directors comprised of 13 fellow contractors, and the council of approximately 65 contractors representing all trade sectors within the Association and all geographical regions of the province - providing them the opportunity of participating in Association policy-making or industry negotiations.
NEWS RELEASE:
Labour Relations:
- collective agreement negotiation
- agreement interpretation
- pre-job conferences
- advocacy in grievances, arbitrations and illegal work stoppages
- jurisdictional expertise
More info on Labour Relations Services
Health & Safety:
- generic and individualized company safety programs
- safety and claims management seminars
- interpretation of WCB regulations
- assistance in assessment appeals
- safety-related instructional videos
More info on Health & Safety
Services
Apprenticeship
Training:
- representation on provincial Trade Advisory Committees where requested
General Membership in CLR is open to those firms and corporations engaged in the construction industry in BC which employ persons covered by certification or collective agreement in BC with any of the construction trades.
Associate Membership is also available to individuals or organizations who have previously been engaged in BC's union construction industry and who were previously CLR members, as well as to developers, owners, architects, engineers or associations which are involved in the industry but have no union construction trades employees.
Applications for membership must be submitted in writing, and are subject to approval by CLR's Board of Directors.
To join CLR, or for further information regarding the rights, duties and obligations of membership, please contact wendym@clra-bc.com.
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