IKEA must not punish loyal workers:
by ICBA | Mar 27, 2014 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Things aren’t always what they appear to be, something that is becoming increasingly clear from the Teamsters strike at the Richmond IKEA store. It appears to be a David vs. Goliath battle, in which unionized workers faithfully toe the union line in a prolonged battle...New TRU program counts trades apprenticeship training toward degree
by ICBA | Mar 20, 2014 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Thompson River University is offering a new and unique program for tradespeople interested in advancing their careers. The new Trades & Technology Leadership degree program takes existing trades or technology qualifications and integrates previous practical...New West Partnership premiers to harmonize apprenticeship initiatives across the West
by ICBA | Mar 19, 2014 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
With 13 apprentice systems in Canada, it is encouraging to see Western Premiers take steps to address the cross jurisdictional challenges apprentice’s face. Allowing skilled trades apprentices to move across provinces without having to retrain is advantageous not only...Canada Jobs Grant good news for B.C.
by ICBA | Mar 13, 2014 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Having foresight and the fortitude to plan for the decade ahead is not an easy feat. Minister Bond’s deserves credit for sticking up for B.C. on the Canada Jobs Grant file and for tackling the skills training challenge that looms. The Canada Jobs Fund and Canada Jobs...Follow ICBA on Facebook
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Thanks to Omar Ghilan for touring ICBA’s Mike Davis around @bdhall_ca's work preparing the site of the future Beachlands development in Colwood. Omar is Project Manager for Hall Constructors (Vancouver Island), and Hall is getting the 134 acres of Vancouver Island waterfront…
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #143: Breaking Stigma, One Story at a Time
Over on CBC Saskatchewan, Grade 11 student Fiona Babar wrote about her teacher, Andrew Foreman, sharing his story of living with OCD – and what it mean to her. Can’t say it better than this: https://www.icbaindependent.ca/2024/03/27/wellness-wednesday-143-breaking-stigma-one-story-at-a-time/