The primary mission of the BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL (BTC) is to improve the health, job safety, economic conditions of the Members of its Affiliates, and of all working men, women and minors in the construction industry.

Through advocacy in both the public and private sectors, the BTC also seeks adoption of programs and policies that promote the security and welfare of the general public. To accomplish its mission, the BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL:

•Works to protect and strengthen collective bargaining as a means of securing and improving the wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment for the members of its affiliates.

•Is an advocate with our democratic institutions of government at the federal, provincial and local levels to win passage of laws and regulations that protect and promote the rights and aspirations of working men, women and minors.

•Assists its affiliates in promoting a cordial working relationship with local community organizations whose purpose benefits workers and the general public.