Advocacy

WorkSafeBC amends rules on the refusal of unsafe work so workers can make more informed decisions

Bill 10 (Labour Relations Code Amendment Act) passed yesterday with the support of the NDP and Green caucuses. This means that single-step union certification (card check) and annual raids are coming to a construction site near you.

Bill 10 (Labour Relations Code Amendment Act) passed yesterday with the support of the NDP and Green caucuses. This means that single-step union certification (card check) and annual raids are coming to a construction site near you.

WorkSafeBC is holding a virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation.

The BC Construction Association has released their latest industry-wide survey.

The BC Construction Association has responded to the 2021 BC Budget.

The Canadian Construction Association responds to the 2021 Federal Budget.

Our partners at the BC Construction Association have created this directory of our local MLAs and with this directory, you're able to view their voting records, topics they've raised in the legislature as well as their contact.

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is asking members to send a letter via the Build for Recovery campaign.

SICA, BCCA and industry partners have signed onto a letter to the Honorable Anne Kang – Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, the Honorable Harry Bains – Minister of Labour and Mr. Andrew Mercier, MLA – Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training asking for broader consultation with industry when discussing the restoration of compulsory trades in BC.

[EXCERPT: VANCOUVER SUN] Several provinces have moved forward with prompt payment legislation, which acts as a deterrent to those outliers who refuse to pay what they owe. But not B.C. — at least, not yet.

WorkSafeBC has rescheduled the public hearing on proposed amendments to Parts 6, 8, 16, 18, and 21 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation to December 10, 2020. In light of the ongoing and rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and in an effort to maximize physical distancing, the public hearing will be held virtually.

On November 3, 2020 SICA representatives met with Members of Parliament Dan Albas and Tracy Gray as part of the Canadian Construction Association's (CCA) Hill Day. Hill Day was conducted virtually this year, parliamentarians from the House of Commons and Senate were connected to Associations to elevate issues of national importance to the construction industry.

SICA, BCCA and industry partners have submitted a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

The construction sector is united in the fight against COVID-19.

On January 10, 2020, SICA signed the British Columbia Construction Association's (BCCA) letter on the Builders Lien Act Review...

On November 30, 2018, the province will be counting ballots in order to decide the voting system BC will use for future elections. Through our research, SICA has concluded that the current "First Past the Post" system provides for more stability.

On July 16, BC’s NDP government revealed details of a highly controversial Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), mandating that all construction workers on government projects join a union regardless of their employer’s labour affiliation.

The lack of prompt payment is one of the most significant issues SICA members and the construction industry as a whole face.

The SICA voice is changing the construction community and helping your business grow through tendering, networking events, discounts, training courses and more.

WorkSafeBC is holding a virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation.