Federal Budget 2025
The federal government released Budget 2025 this week, and there is a lot in it that directly affects our members,...
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Category: News
Why Manitoba’s jobs agreement works.
Premier Wab Kinew’s announcement of the first Manitoba jobs agreement has drawn criticism from predictable corners of the construction industry,...
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Manitoba Building Trades is proud to be a Learning Sponsor of the Gathering 2024
Community development and economic development go hand in hand. The health and success of our communities is dependent on collaboration...
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Manitoba Government Supports Workers by Restoring 1:1 Apprenticeship Ratio
Changes Promote Safety and Support Quality Hands-On Education: Moses Regulatory changes that restore the 1:1 apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio and modernize training...
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Op- Ed “A return to fair tendering”
Author: Tanya Palson, Executive Director, Manitoba Building Trades Published: Winnipeg Free Press, Oct 16, 2024 WHEN ideology trumps reason, you...
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Statement From the Manitoba Building Trades on the Return to Fair and Open Tendering
The Manitoba Building Trades Council applauds the government for their expediency in repealing the ban on Project Labour Agreements (PLAs)....
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Statement by MBT Executive Director Tanya Palson on the City of Winnipeg’s Award for the next phase of NEWPCC
Winnipeg - Manitoba Building Trades is disappointed with the Standing Committee’s decision to move ahead without further review of the...
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Statement by MBT Executive Director Tanya Palson on the Progressive Conservative’s decision to delay the repeal of the ban on Project Labour Agreements
It is incredibly disappointing that the PC’s continue to punish Manitoba’s construction workers. Yesterday, they announced they will be delaying...
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Provincial Budget 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Winnipeg – The provincial budget signals a bright future for construction workers in Manitoba. “The Kinew government...
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Save the Date: Manitoba Building Trades Convention
Mark your calendars for Manitoba Building Trades first annual convention, celebrate the 115th anniversary of MBT. Date: September 9th, 2024...
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