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Special
Project Collective Labour Agreement for The
Construction Phase of the Effective September 9, 2002 |
The Newfoundland and Labrador Building and Construction Trades Council (NLBCTC) was Chartered by The Building & Construction Trade Department AFL-CIO, December 20th, 1949.
Our Council has sixteen (16) affiliated Local Unions. The Executive Board of the council is made up of the elected Business Managers of each Affiliated Local Union.
The table officers are elected from among the Business Managers at a delegate meeting. The number of delegates from each Local Union is allocated in accordance with the paid per capita tax required by the Constitution.
This Council Constitution must confirm with and be approved by the Building Trades Department AFL-CIO, Washington office.
The Councils Executive Board meets regularly and at special meetings, where required to conduct the business of the Council.
The Council is sometimes called upon to facilitate with the Local Unions, in conjunction with the Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA), specific site Agreements. These agreements provide a proponent with the requirements for a specific project, which also ensures that the work on the project is totally union. Normally these agreements encompass the CLRA Provincial Collective Agreements with the Local Unions.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Building and Construction Trades Council do not have bargaining rights within the meaning of the Labour Relations Act RSN 1990 CL-1.
The Local Unions affiliated to this Council have been requested to join with the International Unions to form an organization for Special Projects i.e. The Newfoundland and Labrador Oil Development Allied Trades Council (ODC) for the Hibernia Project - Bull Arm and the Newfoundland and Labrador International Building Trades Petroleum Development Association (PDA) for the Terra Nova Project - Bull Arm - Resource Development Trades Council of Newfoundland and Labrador (RDC).
The RDC Constitution conforms with the Morgan Cooper recommendation and most recent amendments to the Labour Relations Act affecting Special Projects and a Council of Unions of the Building Trades Unions.
The Council derives its revenue from a Per Capita tax and Industry Funds.
Our Economic Vision for the Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce
To be enterprising, distinctive, and prosperous, while working together to create a safe, healthy and competitive economy based on creativity, productivity and quality.
Our Commitment
To undertake initiatives to ensure that the education and training system is responsive to changing industry labour market demands for a highly skilled work force. Special initiatives will be pursued which allows governments, contractors and labour to work together to improve the skill sets, the quality education, training and retraining.
Mission
To be the leaders in the creation of a positive shift within the construction industry that results in significant reduction in human, social and economic loss as a result of workplace accidents and injuries. The Council will provide pro-active programs and services that will contribute to creating a sound foundation for a healthier and more profitable future for the industry.
