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Breadcrumb Trail Links Carpentersâ union fighting the good fight against construction industry fraud Widespread tax fraud within the construction sector goes hand in hand with exploitation of vulnerable and undocumented workers, unsafe working conditions
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Publishing date: Apr 20, 2021  â¢Â 2 days ago  â¢Â 3 minute read Representatives from both labour and management seen recently on a large healthcare project in Torontoâs east end. Photo by Krystal Nation Inc.
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Tax fraud and illegal worksites are costing the construction industry and taxpayers billions of dollars annually. Thatâs why the Carpentersâ Union and industry partners across North America have been lobbying their members and the government to take aggressive steps to combat the rising tax fraud tide.
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TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - Today developers, contractors, unions, associations, and workers are uniting in a growing coalition supporting the
Toronto Declaration of Inclusive Workplaces & Communities. Systemic racism and discrimination harm our construction industry. Bigotry has no place in our communities, and we commit to standing up for the rights and dignity of all to promote inclusive, equitable, safe, and respectful workplaces. The
Toronto Declaration of Inclusive Workplaces & Communities affirms the health and safety of every person and supports the construction industry s zero tolerance policy for discrimination or acts of hate of any kind.
Declaration banner on a Daniel s Corporation site at 130 River St, Regent Park, Toronto. (CNW Group/Carpenters District Council of Ontario)