J.A. Plan ensures that work keeps going at all times while jurisdictional disputes are resolved quickly and effectively.
Where there is disagreement between two or more unions relating to a contractor’s assignment of specific work, application can be made to the JAplan for a determination as to the work assignment. Hearings are held and decisions rendered by an independent JAplan Umpire, usually within a week to ten days of an application being made.
The Jurisdictional Assignment Plan of the BC Construction Industry is a joint initiative of CLR and the BC & Yukon Territory Building & Construction Trades Council.
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53rd Constitutional Convention of the BC Building Trades
Victoria, March 1-4, 2026
The BCBT Annual Convention is a dynamic gathering of delegates from BCBT affiliate unions across British Columbia. The convention serves to elect leadership and set policy priorities, but it is also a crucial touchpoint for leaders of B.C.’s unionized construction sector. The convention is an opportunity to connect, galvanize our movement and build power. The theme this year is “People & Projects: Fueling Our Economy”.
Read the latest edition of BCBT’s TradeTalk Winter 2025 now available online!
Read about B.C.’s underground economy, the fight to build ferries in BC, Building BC Place and how the College of the BCBT connects with students.