Purpose

C.E.C.C.O. was established in 1979 by the I.C.I. sector of the unionized construction industry to coordinate collective bargaining on behalf of designated Employer Bargaining Agencies responsible for the negotiation of province-wide single trade agreements applicable to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (I.C.I.) sector of the industry.  C.E.C.C.O. also serves as a common voice for unionized contractors on a wide range of issues including legislative reform and labour relations practices.  CECCO is managed by an elected executive Committee who in turn appoint an Executive Negotiations Committtee. 

Trade Groupings

There are four trade groupings within CECCO, and members are encouraged to participate.  The groups provide a forum for discussions and dialogue for EBAs having mutual concerns.  Each Group is assured representation on the Executive Negotiations Committee.

Standing Committees

Collective BargainingStatistics                                      Trusteed Funds & Boards
Jurisdictional Disputes                                                    Membership Development
National Affairs                                                               International Affairs
Industry Promotion                                                          Maintenance Agreements

Coordination Activities

CECCO maintains liasion with the following organizations:

Council of Ontario Construction Associations    COCA
Ontario Construction Users Council OCUC
Ontario Ministry of Labour MOL
Ontario Labour Relations Board OLRB
Ontario Construction Secretariat OCS
Canadian Construction Association CCA
Ontario General Contractors Association OGCA