The more than 15,000 members of the International Union of Operating Engineers across Ontario’s industrial, commercial and institutional sectors went on strike May 2. Other trades are further along with deals with their employer counterparts.

Held across Canada and the United States, the annual event aims to raise awareness of the industry's ongoing commitment to building a culture of safety through sharing best practices, tools and resources at job sites and offices.

Data from Statistics Canada’s March 2022 Labour Force Survey shows that in the six months since September 2021, when all-industry employment returned to its pre-pandemic level, construction has accounted for nearly one quarter of the new jobs created.

Changes to the Professional Engineers Act made participating in professional development programs mandatory for Ontario engineers. The change comes into effect in January.

Twenty-nine projects across the country will help unions improve the quality of training through investments in equipment and materials leading to a more skilled, inclusive, certified and productive trades workforce.