Our Work
The NBBTU is a forum for unions in the NB construction industry to develop a common front on issues affecting this sector, such as:
- Industry Legislation
- Occupational Health and Safety Leadership
- Trades Pre-employment & Apprenticeship Training Standards
- Labour Representation - Numerous Industry/Government Boards and Commissions
- Jurisdictional Assignment Mediation
- Industry Best Practices Exchang
Better Pay & Benefits:
Government statistics show unionized workers make an average of 30 per cent more that non-unionized workers in the same industries.
Strong Collective Agreements: Elected negotiating committees consult with members to find out the important issues in a round of negotiations. Your collective agreement, in addition to better benefits and wages, also guarantees you hours of work, seniority rights, protection from harassment and discrimination, safe working conditions and scheduled break times.
Health and Welfare: Union Members enjoy some of the best health and welfare benefits in Canada. This includes pensions, dental and vision care coverage, sick pay, disability insurance and many other benefits. Your collective agreement ensures you have the freedom to take necessary time off work, start a family or take the vacation you want and deserve.
Grievance Procedures: Your rights as set out in your collective agreement are protected. The violation of these rights will lead to the filing of a grievance. You must inform your Steward and/or Union Representative if your rights have been violated - whether it be with regard to pay, benefits, harassment or any other rights’ violation. Grievance procedures are timely and if unresolved between the
Job Security: You will never be unjustly fired or disciplined. It is up to the employer to prove they have just cause to take such action and you will have the resources of the Union’s legal department fighting to get your job or missed pay back to you as soon as possible.