The British Columbia and
Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council was established in
1967. The Building Trades unions in BC have a long history. Organizations
uniting the BC construction trade unions have existed under various banners
and date back to the late 19th century. The BCYT-BCTC is governed by its membership.
Delegates selected by each of the affiliate unions attend an annual general
convention. The convention is the supreme body within the organization. Two
of the primary responsibilities for convention are to set policy, and, to
elect the Table Officers: The President, Vice-President and Secretary Treasurer.
Table Officers are responsible
for the day-to-day operation of the Council. In between conventions the council
is overseen by an executive council. Normally, it is the Business Managers
(the elected heads) from affiliate unions who sit on the Executive Board.
The Executive Board meets on a monthly basis, during the calendar year, to
set the course and review the business of the council. The daily management
of the BCYT-BCTC is the responsibility of the Executive Director who is the
chief staff person at the Council. The Executive Director works closely with
the Table Officers to accomplish the short and long term projects of the organization.
The BCYT-BCTC is also organized into regional councils. The Regional Councils initiate and oversee BCYT-BCTC activity within their geographical boundaries. There are five regional councils in the province of BC:
The British Columbia and Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades
Council is an umbrella organization for trade unions in the construction industry.
There are currently 22 unions and locals affiliated to the BCYT-BCTC. Together,
these unions represent 40,000 members and highly skilled craft workers throughout
BC and the Yukon Territory.
Affiliate Unions
