CLR Connector October 2023
MESSAGE FROM CLR’S PRESIDENT
Welcome to the October edition of the CLR CONNECTOR.
Our 54th Annual Meeting & Conference concluded last month. I strongly recommend that you delve into the valuable insights presented by our esteemed speakers. We extend our gratitude to the members who joined us, we look…
CLR STANDS FOR BETTER WORKSITE FACILITIES!
This week, Premier David Eby unveiled a significant development: a mandatory provision for workers to access flushable toilets on construction sites with 25 or more people.
While not entirely unexpected, this remarkable milestone signifies a momentous stride toward worker welfare. The origins of this initiative…
GENDER-SPECIFIC PPE, COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT LANGUAGE AND UPCOMING REGULATION
In addition to the heavily publicized announcement around flush toilets on construction sites from Premier Eby on Monday, he also made an announcement regarding strengthening regulations around ensuring PPE for employees properly fits all body sizes, types and genders. We don’t know exactly what…
©BETTER SUPERVISION TRAINING PROGRAM
Our goal of offering four sessions per calendar year has proven successful. This year, we have had a total of 55 participants register for the course, and we have even started receiving registrations for sessions scheduled in 2024.
One of the more challenging components, the…
TAKEAWAYS FROM SPEAKERS AT CLR’S 54TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONFERENCE
This year, at CLR’s 54th Annual General Meeting & Conference at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, there was a great lineup of events, outings, and speakers. Among the range of topics discussed, there were standout moments that shed light on the future of…
MEMORIES FROM CLR’S 54TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONFERENCE
Here are a handful of the moments captured at CLR’s 54th AGM & Conference. To view the full album, click here. We look forward to seeing you next year at the 55th AGM & Conference from September 19-21 in Whistler, BC!
LABOUR RELATIONS UPDATES
Collective Agreement Drafting
With the industry settlement ratified in May, CLR staff have been collaborating with each of the affiliate unions to draft new collective agreements that incorporate all the negotiated changes. As of the publication date of this newsletter, new agreements have been signed…
NEW RETURN-TO-WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024
Source: WorkSafeBC.com
Introduced as part of the BC government’s Bill 41, starting on January 1, 2024, employers and workers will have a legal duty to cooperate in a timely and safe manner to return-to-work, and certain employers will be required to maintain employment with their…
THE HIDDEN STRUGGLE: MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE RATES AMONG CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Written by: Lauren Hardy, Clinical Lead, CIRP
Construction is one of the cornerstones of British Columbia’s economy, with the scenic landscapes of BC serving as a backdrop for the tireless labour of construction workers who shape our cities, towns, and infrastructure. However, beneath the hard…
TI CORP – IN-CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATES
Transportation and Investment Corporation (TI Corp)
TI Corp is responsible for the delivery, procurement, and commercial oversight of $13.1 billion in capital infrastructure, on behalf of the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI). In partnership with CLR, TI Corp and MOTI are delivering a…
MOTI – PROJECT UPDATES
Highway Reinstatement Program (Hwy 1 & Hwy 5)
On Highway 5, four new permanent bridges have been completed, including the southbound Juliet Bridge south of Merritt, the northbound Bottletop Bridge, the southbound Jessica Bridge and the northbound Juliet Bridge. The final two permanent bridges will…
COWICHAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT (CDHRP)
Written by: BCIB & Island Health
BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB)
BCIB employs skilled trades workers on some of BC’s largest public projects. Our role is to supply skilled workers to these projects and help expand the province’s labour pool. Through the Priority Hiring of underrepresented workers,…
TIME TO TAKE ACTION: CERTIFICATION IMPLEMENTATION COMING DECEMBER 1, 2023
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 mandatory certification.
The first seven Electrical and Mechanical trades were selected and were given one year…