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National Construction Day – November 30
National Construction Day recognizes and celebrates the dedicated, hard-working people instrumental in building and connecting our communities through construction. Join us in celebrating the diverse and talented professionals who make up this industry, and the work they do to build a better Canada.
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CLR Paid Rapid Testing Program for CLR Members
Rapid testing program options are available for CLR Members. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Provincial Health Services Authority, the Safe Screen B.C. program guides businesses through a vastly expedited application process for rapid antigen tests in B.C. and supports the…
BC Employment Standards Act re Sick Leave
As you are all aware the BC Government has been reviewing changes to sick leave entitlements since the Spring and made an announcement on this subject yesterday. The initial indication from the government was in the text of Bill 13 that passed the third…
2022 Statutory Holiday Schedule
The 2022 Statutory Holiday schedule has now been posted. Click here to view.
CLR’s AGM/Conference – Change of Venue**UPDATE**
UPDATED September 16, 2021
According to Provincial Health Officer directives ALL EVENT ATTENDEES MUST PRODUCE THEIR VACCINE PASSPORT AT THE EVENT TO PARTICIPATE. All PHO orders will be strictly followed.
With the wildfire situation in BC’s interior continuing to grow more uncertain every day, combined with…
CLR’s 52nd Annual General Meeting – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
UPDATED – September 13, 2021
According to Provincial Health Officer directives ALL EVENT ATTENDEES MUST PRODUCE THEIR VACCINE PASSPORT AT THE EVENT TO PARTICIPATE. All PHO orders will be strictly followed.
Registration is now closed. Please call Joleen Kaminski at 604-524-4911 for further information.
The hotel room…
Supporting Indigenous Workers
Last week, we learned of the horrific and devastating news about the discovery of the graves of 215 Indigenous children in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc near Kamloops, British Columbia. The remains of these young children were found on the grounds of what was once Canada’s…
CANCELLED – The 13th Annual Ben Backman Memorial Industry Leaders Golf Tournament June 21, 2021
NOTE: The Redwoods Golf Course has cancelled all events for the month of June and unfortunately they have no availability in July, August or September of this year. We are hopeful that we will be able to host the Ben Backman Memorial Industry Leaders…
National Day of Mourning
Every year on April 28 we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
The Canadian Labour Congress first recognized the Day of Mourning in 1984. In 1991, this…
Survey Winner Announced
CLR MEMBERS!
Our membership survey closed yesterday. We would like to thank all of you who participated and shared your important feedback with us.
The survey findings will be instrumental for us to further improve our services and to elaborate new programs and initiatives we are…