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President’s Message

Welcome to the February edition of the CLR CONNECTOR.

This year, more than ever, we are committed to enhancing our industry’s resilience, inclusivity, and innovation, and this issue of the CONNECTOR is a testament to that commitment.

Through the early months of 2024 our efforts have…

CLR NEWS

CLR VIDEO PROFILE SURVEY – YOUR INSIGHTS ARE INVALUABLE!
We are excited to share a meaningful initiative close to our core values — a video profile survey aiming to highlight and honour the companies that are actively advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in the…

LABOUR RELATIONS

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
This year Labour Relations Staff are negotiating the following renewal agreements:

UA 170 Service & Maintenance Agreement
UA 516 Service & Maintenance Agreement
DC38 Wall & Ceiling Sector All Employee Agreement
Poly Party Wall & Ceiling Sector All Employee Agreement
Aluma Systems British…

HEALTH AND SAFETY

BC Centre for Women in the Trades: Be More Than A Bystander Program – Featured on the Next Speaker Series, February 20, 2024
Written By: Glen Williams, Director, Health & Safety, CLR

The aim of every workplace should be to foster an inclusive environment, one devoid…

CIRP CORNER

Cultivating a Safer and Stronger Construction Industry: The ‘Work Hard, Play Responsibly’ Revolution
Written By: Lauren Hardy, CIRP

In the fast-paced world of construction, where teamwork drives progress, it’s essential to ensure the well-being of our workers. We’re all familiar with the unique “work hard, play…

SKILLEDTRADESBC SCOOP

Skilled Trades Certification is Now in Effect in B.C.
Written By: SkilledTradesBC

Just over a year ago, Industry Training Authority was renamed SkilledTradesBC by the Provincial Government and was given an expanded mandate, including the implementation of Skilled Trades Certification, also known as compulsory trades.

As of…

CROWN CORNER: INFRASTRUCTURE BC

Infrastructure BC: An innovative procurement solutions leader
Written By: Infrastructure BC

The following article is submitted by Infrastructure BC in support of CLR’s efforts to keep members informed on the latest news and updates regarding complex infrastructure projects and innovative procurement models.

An established centre of expertise,…