About Us

What We Do

Trades NL: Building Trades of Newfoundland and Labrador (Trades NL) is an umbrella labour organization which promotes and coordinates the interests of 14 building and construction trades unions and their international affiliates operating in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Trades NL, through its affiliates, represents thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians working to build prosperity in their province.

We are committed to providing highly trained, diverse, safe and highly productive working tradespersons to the Newfoundland and Labrador Building and Construction industry by fostering pride and professionalism in the trades through training for life-long career opportunities.

Unions

Trades

Recruiting, promoting and supporting the Indigenous populations of Newfoundland and Labrador within the skilled trades.

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Trades NL Thanks King for Exemplary Service

Trades NL Thanks King for Exemplary Service

After nearly nine successful years as the Executive Director of Trades NL, Darin King has announced that he will be leaving the organization later in 2024. Since joining Trades NL in 2016, King has led the organization through a substantial makeover and rebrand. He...

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Trades NL Thanks King for Exemplary Service

Trades NL Thanks King for Exemplary Service

After nearly nine successful years as the Executive Director of Trades NL, Darin King has announced that he will be leaving the organization later in 2024. Since joining Trades NL in 2016, King has led the organization through a substantial makeover and rebrand. He...