VICTORIA – BC Building Trades Council executive director Tom Sigurdson is offering congratulations to Premier John Horgan after the recent throne speech, welcoming news that the government is making commitments for public infrastructure projects.
“We are particularly encouraged by the government’s pledge to ensure public infrastructure projects like the Pattullo Bridge replacement and new schools, hospitals and roads also generate benefits and opportunities for B.C. workers — benefits that include good jobs, skills training and apprenticeships,” he said in a statement.
“After 16 years of neglect, this commitment is long overdue. Public infrastructure projects can and should offer a lasting legacy of experience, skills training and employability among the very workers who are building our province.”
Sigurdson also applauded updated procurement policies that will allow small businesses the chance to compete for large-scale government contracts.
“We are also buoyed by the government’s previously announced review of the B.C. Labour Code,” he added.
The government’s commitment to address affordable child care was also praised by the Building Trades as it complements initiatives set out by the union to increase the number of women in the trades through advocacy, training and mentorship and by reducing barriers.
“The steps outlined in today’s throne speech to ensure worker safety, opportunity, skills training, and employability, and to make child care more affordable and accessible will benefit all British Columbians,” Sigurdson stated.
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