EMPLOYEES OF DYNAK CONSTRCUCTION SERVICES LTD. RATIFY THEIR SECOND COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUILDING UNION OF CANADA.
Tuesday March 16th, 2020 - Concord, ON – BUC Members working for DYNAK ratified their second Collective Agreement with the BUC. The new Agreement includes an improved Health Benefits Plan, Pension contribution increases and a 2.5% hourly wage increase per year. A $3/hour premium for foremen and a 42.5/hour work week were also secured, followed by a generous $200 signing bonus for our valued members. The negotiations confirmed that DYNAK and the BUC are pledged to continue their mutually beneficial relationship, which resulted in our members realizing the rewards moving forward.
INNOVATIVE CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS/EIFFAGE CANADA INC. AND THE BUC COMPLETE NEGOTIATIONS
February 24th, 2021 – Concord, ON –The Building Union of Canada are happy to announce they have completed negotiations with ICCI/EIFFAGE in respect to Board Area 8 with great success. After carefully consulting with the membership, Tony Cordeiro, Business Representative for the BUC and Eiffage have agreed to a 2.5 % wage increase per year, and the following valuable improvements to the existing collective agreement; $250 boot allowance Up to $800 per week LOA Bereavement Leave $0.10 increase in benefits $0.60 training fund $0.80 industry fund. The BUC is proud to continue building their...
‘It’s just a flu’: COVID prevention rules are often ignored on Toronto construction sites, workers tell the Star
By Rosa SabaBusiness Reporter -Tue., Feb. 16, 2021SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE IN THE TORONTO STAR Construction workers say that many work sites in Toronto deemed essential during the stay-at-home order are rife with COVID-19 rule violations, including people working in confined spaces while not wearing face masks. However, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour and other industry groups see things differently, saying they have been impressed with most employers’ oversight during the pandemic and that the government has been aggressive with ensuring compliance. The Star spoke to several construction workers...
THE BUILDING UNION OF CANADA (BUC) CONTINUES TO GROW IN THE TILE AND TERRAZZO INDUSTRY
January 27, 2021 – Concord, ON – The Building Union of Canada is pleased to announce they have entered into a collective agreement with A.S. Tile. The Agreement includes the highest wage rates for the classifications we represent with our other Members in this industry. “The BUC is excited and proud to enter into this relationship with A.S. Tile. We look forward to a great partnership with this highly respected Employer and their employees and we are committed to helping this company grow.” says Tony Cordeiro, Secretary Field Representative of the BUC. “It is exciting to see more and more...
A MESSAGE TO OUR MEMBERS:
Please refer to our website www.thebuc.ca for updates and information on any changes regarding the current governmental decisions regarding construction work in Ontario. If you are affected by Covid in your workplace, (whether someone has tested positive, or a work slowdown/shutdown becomes necessary for cleaning and safety measures), we urge you to check out the link below and follow the applicable section that applies to you. Once again, we ask that all of our valued members stay safe and abide by all safety measures.
The Building Union of Canada Condemns Systemic Racism
As an organization, the Building Union of Canada's message on systemic racism is clear. The BUC condemns all acts and manifestations of discrimination and systemic racism and will do everything in its power to fight against the many ugly forms which systemic racism takes in our society. The BUC is deeply committed to working with our BUC Employers, industry and union partners, community groups, politicians and our members to take real action to effect genuine and long lasting change. Our membership is a diverse and hard working group who are representative of our society as a whole. The BUC...
BUC SUCCESSFULLY RAIDS CLAC MEMBERS WORKING FOR LEDCOR PROJECTS EASTERN LIMITED
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - Concord, ON – On February 26, 2020 The Building Union of Canada (BUC) filed a raid application against the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) on behalf of employees working for Ledcor Projects Eastern Limited who perform construction work in the Residential Sector in Ontario. The ballots were counted by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) at 10:00am, Monday, November 16, 2020. Those employees who were represented by CLAC voted in favour of the BUC. “This is an excellent opportunity for the BUC to prove to these Members and to Ledcor that the...
THE BUILDING UNION OF CANADA HONOURS OUR HEROES ON THIS DAY
Why Toronto didn’t defund police in 2020 (nor all those other times)
By Betsy PowellCourts Reporter Tue., Dec. 15, 2020 | Toronto Star Councillor Josh Matlow says he knew his proposed 10 per cent cut to Toronto police would face an uphill battle because of the budget’s “untouchable” status. “It’s the single largest line item in the city’s operating budget and almost every year it goes up,” he said this past week, almost six months after his motion lost a council vote eight to 16. He remains convinced it was the right thing to do. The move brought greater transparency to the police budget while responding to “clear demands” to reallocate police funds into...
SUBSTANTIAL INCREASES FOR INNOVATIVE CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS INC. and EIFFAGE INNOVATIVE CANADA INC. EMPLOYEES
Concord, ON – Construction employees working for Innovative Civil Constructors Inc. and Eiffage Innovative Canada Inc. unanimously ratified the new terms of their Collective Agreement. The new Agreement includes significant increases on hourly wages of up to 46.6% as well as increases to the Health Benefits and Pension Plans and a new bereavement leave. The Agreement also includes an increase in lodging allowance and a $1,000 bonus. “Negotiations were a real struggle,” says Tony Cordeiro, Field Representative of the BUC. “But both parties finally came to an Agreement that the Members of BUC...