Annual Charitable Donations

The CFLRA has along history of making contributions to a variety of local charities across Ontario each December in an effort to help others. This year our Directors selected Habitat for Humanity, The Kitchener Foodbank, Autism Ontario, The Scott Mission and The Salvation Army for our donations. All donations were made in memory of the […]

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Work Safe Bulletin Update

Our Work Safe Bulletins have been updated – please visit our Safety page or click HERE for more information. The purpose of Work Safe Bulletins is to provide specific hazard information and promote discussion of safe work practices in our trade work. Please call or e-mail if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns. If […]

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Ontario joins national Red-Seal program !

As a part of our continuing efforts to develop safe, skilled and knowledgeable journeymen Concrete Finishers, Ontario has now joined British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland in the national Red-Seal certification program. More information can be found HERE from the Red Seal website (www.red-seal.ca).

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Annual Charitable Donations

The CFLRA is pleased to make the following donations to local charities across Ontario in an effort to give back and help others: Habitat for Humanity Windsor Waterloo Region Foodbank Autism Ontario Habitat for Humanity Ottawa United Way Sault Sainte Marie Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto Thanks are extended to all CFLRA employers for their support […]

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Union Sites are Safer (but need safety attention !)

A recent study by the Ontario Construction Secretariat indicates that organized construction trades have 23% fewer injuries on ICI construction work sites than non-union workers. It is not surprising that better trained and supported organized workers should perform better than workers who have no organized skills training or safety support. And while it is good […]

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