LIUNA LOSES ANOTHER CHALLENGE AGAINST THE BUC
May 31, 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 two 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. LIUNA wasn’t pleased with the OLRB’s decision and they decided to appeal that decision through the Judicial Review process. That appeal was heard and the court, once again, ruled against LIUNA and in favour of the BUC. The appellate court...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Reminder to our members to attend our General Membership Meeting this TUESDAY, MAY 7th @ 6:30 P.M. LOCATION: THE FAMEE (STEELES/ISLINGTON) Famèe Furlane Toronto 7065 Islington Avenue | Woodbridge, Ontario | L4L 1V9 www.alfogolar.net
STRUCTURECRETE CORPORATION SIGN COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUC
March 27, 2019 – Concord, ON – The Building Union of Canada is pleased to announce they have entered into a collective agreement with Structurecrete Corporation. The Agreement includes the highest wage rates for the classifications we will represent in the Province of Ontario for Heavy Civil construction 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 Structurecrete Corporation. We look forward to a great partnership with this new builder and we are committed to helping this company grow...
OPINION: Avoid shoddy work by using unionized tradespeople for public construction projects
Taken from the Toronto Sun March 1st, 2019 BY PHIL GILLIES A number of municipalities, school boards, social housing corporations and other public bodies have longstanding arrangements that see their construction projects built by skilled tradespeople who are members of our province’s major construction unions. Why have these relationships stood the test of time? Because the employees are well trained, they work safer and, in the long run, are not a significantly greater cost to the taxpayer than their non-unionized counterparts. This could all be jeopardized by current Ontario Government...
EMPLOYEES OF MORRISTON MECHANICAL CONSULTANTS & TECHNICIANS INC. RATIFY THEIR FIRST COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
February 20, 2019 – Concord, ON – Employees of Morriston Mechanical Consultants & Technicians Inc. unanimously ratified their first Collective Agreement with the BUC. This first Agreement includes Employer contributions of four percent of gross earnings into the BUC Pension Plan, Employer paid Health Benefits Plan, $200.00/year boot allowance, and a total monetary package increases of almost 27% over the three year Agreement. Morriston directly employs Journeyman Electricians, Plumbers, Gasfitters, Sheetmetal, Welders and Refrigeration Mechanics and all Apprentices who perform work in...
EMPLOYEES OF LUCID CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED RATIFY FIRST COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
February 13, 2019 – Concord, ON – Employees of Lucid Control Systems Limited unanimously ratified their first Collective Agreement with the BUC. This first Agreement includes a total wage package increase of almost 18% over the three years. The new Collective Agreement includes a comprehensive health benefits plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a 10% shift premium and safety and equipment training provided by the BUC. Lucid directly employs Electricians and Apprentices who perform work in all sectors of construction in Ontario. “The employees and Employer seem excited about the future...
THE BUC EXPANDS THEIR BARGAINING RIGHTS TO TORONTO FOR EMPLOYEES OF LANDFORM CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURES INC.
February 13, 2019 – Concord, ON – The Building Union of Canada (BUC) successfully unionized the employees working for Landform Civil Infrastructures Inc. and received a Certificate from the OLRB for these Bargaining Rights for Board Area 2 in Ontario. During negotiations Landform and the BUC entered into a Minutes of Settlement whereby both parties agreed to expand the BUC Bargaining Rights to include Board Area 8 as well. Landform directly employs Labourers of all skill levels, Carpenters, Welders and Heavy Equipment Operators who perform work in the Heavy Civil sector of construction in...
EMPLOYEES OF FAVA CONSTRUCTION INC. RATIFY FIRST COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
February 13, 2019 – Concord, ON – Employees of Fava Construction Inc. unanimously ratified their first Collective Agreement with the BUC. This first Agreement includes a total wage package increase of almost 30% over the next three years. The new Collective Agreement includes a comprehensive health benefits plan, a defined contribution pension plan and safety training provided by the BUC. Fava directly employs Heavy Equipment Operators who perform work in all sectors of construction in Ontario. “These Equipment Operators will have among the highest hourly wage rates in Ontario for their...
EMPLOYEES OF DLB GROUP LTD. JOIN THE BUC
February 13, 2019 – Concord, ON – Employees of DLB Group Ltd. joined the Building Union of Canada (BUC) and unanimously ratified their first Collective Agreement. DLB directly employs all classifications of Labourers who perform work in the all sectors of construction in Ontario. “We are looking forward to a long lasting and productive partnership with DLB and their employees.” says Stephen Bromell, Vice President/Secretary Treasure of the BUC. Tony Cordeiro stated “We are very excited for the opportunity these employees have given us to work and grow together with DLB.” “We are also very...
GWF INSTALLATIONS LIMITED EMPLOYEES RATIFY COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
October 29, 2018 – Concord, ON – Building Union of Canada Members working for GWF Installations Limited unanimously ratified their renewed Collective Agreement. The new Collective Agreement includes wage increases of $2.00 per hour and Pension contribution increase of $1.00 per hour for all of the BUC Members. “This new Collective Agreement is a win-win situation for all parties” says Tony Cordeiro, Ontario Business Representative of the BUC. “Although the Members received substantial monetary increases, the Employer will still be competitive in a very tough market. We are grateful that the...