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Canada will need 300,000 new construction workers over the next decade. Let’s work together to build good jobs. Learn more and commit to vote: bit.ly/30l4gNG #LBC2019 #elxn43 #cdnpoli

Today's daily campaign briefing note.👉bit.ly/2oGrkJS

@LetsBuildCanada is back for the 2019 election. With the support of the IBEW and six other unions, Let’s Build Canada is challenging Canada’s future leader to build a better tomorrow for our workers in Canada. buff.ly/2nQQm8E

Canada’s building trades have worked on oil and gas infrastructure for decades. As new technologies become available, Canadian workers can support traditional energy as the sector modernizes to meet today’s challenges. bit.ly/2IcSfns #LBC2019 #elxn43 #cdnpoli

#ICYMI check out yesterday's briefing note: bit.ly/2nxOBgL

This election is too important for you to stay home. Commit to vote: bit.ly/30iJsqh #LBC2019 #elxn43 #cdnpoli

If we built small district energy systems in half of Canada’s cities with more than 100,000 people by 2050, we can create almost 22,000 construction jobs. Learn more and commit to vote: bit.ly/2IcSfns #LBC2019 #elxn43 #cdnpoli

If we invested in net-zero building retrofits and new green construction techniques for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings, we could create nearly 2 million jobs. Learn more and commit to vote: bit.ly/2IcSfns #LBC2019 #elxn43 #cdnpoli

Let’s Build Canada is a coalition of building and construction trade unions advocating for building a more resilient, sustainable and fair Canada. Learn more about the campaign here: letsbuildcanada.ca/press-release?……… #LBC2019 #cdnpoli #elxn43

“I chose a skilled trade as a career because I’ve always been interested in how things work. Also, my grandfather owned a tractor and I used to go for drives with him when I was young.” - #WSTC2019 prospect Michael Gaetz. @Skills_NS @WorldSkillsKZN

My son @mike_holmesjr ‘s friend is a licensed electrician and was working at a mall. A father and son walked by and the father said “This is why you need to go to school. So you don’t end up like him.” We’ve got to change our perception of the skilled trades.

HIRING! Commercial Service Plumber - $80K-$90K - Peel Region

#didyouknow: 97% of working tradesmen and women have full time jobs. We work hard to get you full time paying jobs. #IUPAT #theuniondifference

Sprinkler Fitter now a compulsory trade in Saskatchewan – Local 853 would like to recognize the efforts of everyone involved! We would also like to acknowledge the hard work by Local 179 member, Mike Chriest. saskapprenticeship.ca/sprinkler-fitt…

New year, same IUPAT, working to fight for you and your rights to fair wages and safe conditions! #newyearsameIUPAT #happynewyear #IUPAT

Welcome 2019! The UA is looking forward to another great year! We are so grateful for our members who are all Built on Excellence! Thank you for all you do!

Canada's many achievements on the battlefields of Europe were capped by 3 months of victories at the end of the war that came to be known as "Canada's Hundred Days". Learn more: veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembranc… #Armistice100