Daily Commercial News Feb. 10, 2020
TILE AND TERRAZZO EMPLOYEES SUCCESSFULLY JOIN THE BUILDING UNION OF CANADA (BUC)
Friday, January 17, 2020 - Concord, ON – The Building Union of Canada (BUC) filed raid applications during the most recent open period in 2019 on companies whose employees were represented by BACU Local 31. These highly skilled employees perform Tile and Terrazzo work in the ICI sector of the construction industry in Ontario. Today, the ballots were counted at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) and the employees of four companies overwhelmingly voted in favour of the BUC by a result of 87.8% of the ballots cast. “Today is a great day for these employees and the BUC.” says Tony...
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General Membership Meeting November 19th, 2019
The BUC invites all our members to our general membership meeting Tuesday, November 19th at 6:00 pm Address: 222 Rowntree Dairy Road, Downstairs Hall
LIUNA LOSES THEIR THIRD CHALLENGE AGAINST THE BUC FOR BARGAINING RIGHTS WITH DANIELS GROUP INC.
October 28, 2019 – Concord, ON – The BUC represents all Construction Labourers working for The Daniels Group Inc. including those Labourers that operate Man and Material Hoists. Approximately three years ago LIUNA attempted to raid the BUC for those Labourers that are operating the Man and Material Hoists. The OLRB ruled against LIUNA and in favour of the BUC in that initial case. LIUNA then attempted to appeal the decision through Judicial Review. They lost that case as well because they didn’t follow proper process. LIUNA then filed a Request for Reconsideration through the OLRB and the...
GCL BUILDS LIMITED SIGN COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUC
October 28, 2019 – Concord, ON – The Building Union of Canada is pleased to announce they have entered into a Collective Agreement with GCL Builds Limited. The Agreement allows the BUC to provide and represent all unrepresented construction workers in Ontario and to provide a comprehensive health benefits and defined contribution pension plan. “The BUC is excited and proud to enter into this relationship with GCL Builds Limited. We look forward to a great partnership with this new builder and we are committed to helping this company grow by working with them to stay competitive by providing...
Plumbers Needed!
THE BUC is looking for plumbers in the ICI sector in the Toronto area. Pay range from $38-41 hourly. Please send resumes to: tcordeiro@thebuc.ca
PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS
THE BUILDING UNION OF CANADA would like to remind our members to be proactive in checking themselves out with their doctors for Prostate Cancer. As a boutique union we cannot support all charitable causes but early prostate detection has been a campaign we have been committed to since our inception in 2012. We pride ourselves in representing the most talented and courageous people in the industry. Please check yourselves out for your loved ones and all those you care about at home and at work. Prostate Cancer Canada - http://www.prostatecancer.ca...
Dear Family members, Friends, and Co-workers of Carlos Oliveira
We send our deepest feelings of sorrow to the family and friends of our member Carlos Oliveira, who is passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carlos and may God rest your soul. For More information: https://westelginfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/15467/Carlos-Oliveira/obituary.html#tribute-start
TALVAN CONSTRUCTION (TALCON) INC. SIGN COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUC
Concord, ON – The Building Union of Canada is pleased to announce they have entered into a collective agreement with Talvan Construction (Talcon) Inc. The Agreement covers all construction employees including all construction Labourers and concrete workers. It also includes the highest wage rates for the classifications we will represent in the Province of Ontario as well as a comprehensive health benefits plan and defined contribution pension plan. “The BUC is excited and proud to enter into this relationship with Talvan. We look forward to a great partnership with this highly respected...