NOVA SCOTIA CONSTRUCTION LABOUR RELATIONS ASSOCIATION
The Nova Scotia CLRA is the accredited bargaining agent for all unionized contractors in Nova Scotia’s industrial and commercial construction sector. We negotiate with building trade unions on behalf of contractors, establishing collective agreements which apply to all unionized contractors in the sector and we represent unionized contractors on issues which may affect the unionized construction industry.
SERVICES
What we do and how we can help your company
MEMBER DIRECTORY
CLRA member list and contact information
AGREEMENTS
View and download the latest collective agreements
FORMS
Industry Improvement Fund Forms, Target Forms and Miscellaneous Forms
Latest News:
Notice of NEW Amendment: Cape Breton Island Millwright 1178 Appendices
Click to read: Notice of NEW Amendment: Cape Breton Island Millwright 1178 Appendices
Notice of NEW Amendment: Carpenter 1588 Collective Agreements
Click to read: Notice of NEW Amendment: Carpenter 1588 Collective Agreements
Notice of NEW Amendment: Mainland Millwright 1178 Collective Agreement
Click to read: Notice of NEW Amendment: Mainland Millwright 1178 Collective Agreement
Notice of NEW Amendment: Carpenter 83 Collective Agreement
Click to read: Notice of NEW Amendment: Carpenter 83 Collective Agreement
CSNS Return-to-Work Pilot Programs
Click to read: Construction Safety Nova Scotia Return-to-Work Brochure
Join the CLRA
CLRA provides advice, assistance and representation in matters of importance to the construction industry such as jurisdictional disputes, illegal work stoppages, and grievance and arbitration proceedings. CLRA advises on matters of rights and obligations arising under collective agreements and can mobilize information and assistance from other employer members.
The CLRA is a proud founding member of Build Right Nova Scotia; an initiative of professional unionized tradespeople and contractors.
The CLRA values its partnership with the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council; an organization that serves as an ICI industry resource in Nova Scotia.

260 Brownlow Avenue, Unit 1
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B3B 1V9
Phone: (902) 468-2283
Fax: (902) 468-3705
Email: admin@nsclra.ca