Trades NL represents 14 building trades unions with over 14,000 skilled workers, promoting a diverse, safe, and inclusive workforce. The organization values diversity and mental health, recognizing the importance of a respectful workplace. In 2018, Trades NL established the Indigenous Skilled Trades Office (ISTO) in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, expanding in 2023 to Corner Brook and St. John’s to serve more diverse communities across the province. The ISTO has supported over 500 clients with job search skills, preparedness, and employment interventions. Its mission is to create new opportunities for Indigenous apprentices and journeypersons, increase apprenticeship completion rates, and enhance employer and union engagement to remove barriers and foster workplace support.