Csd Construction Inc

What Csd Construction Inc does

CSD Construction Inc is a Quebec-based labor union representing construction workers across all trades and occupations in the province. Founded in 1972 under the auspices of the Centrale des syndicats démocratiques du Québec (CSD), it operates as a non-profit, member-governed organization serving approximately 25,000 members through 11 regional offices and a network of 116 elected representatives. Membership is effectively mandatory for Quebec construction workers under Act R-20, and CSD Construction derives revenue from recurring member dues (cotisation) — the platform on which all member services are funded.

The union's product set is service-based rather than software-based. Core offerings include a Member Portal (Espace membre) currently being migrated from the legacy EKR work-hours tracking system, plus a suite of member services: 100% coverage of legal and medical defense fees in workplace disputes, CNESST representation for injury claims, ASP health and safety training reimbursement, the Programme Formées pour bâtir (women apprentices stipend at $26/hour), the Faire mieux harassment prevention program, MÉDIC Construction insurance and retirement advisory through CASIC, and labour pool registration for prospective workers. Distribution is regional and field-driven: members access services through 11 regional offices, elected representatives on worksites, and direct advisor outreach; digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, newsletter, website) serve top-of-funnel awareness.

CSD Construction is differentiated by democratic governance (68 annual member meetings setting priorities), regulatory embeddedness (42 CCQ committees, CNESST board representation, CASIC membership), and affiliation with the CSD federation (300+ unions) and ITUC (168M+ workers globally). Go-to-market combines community-led field mobilization with direct advisor recruitment, and the customer base is diversified across trades, regions, and worker profiles (women, foreign workers, apprentices, journeymen).

Name

Csd Construction Inc

Legal name

CSD Construction

Website

https://csdconstruction.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CSD Construction is a Quebec-based construction workers' union representing nearly 25,000 members across all trades. It provides legal defense, health and safety advocacy, training, and benefits through 11 regional offices and 116 elected representatives across the province.

Ownership category

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Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & General Labor Staffing (BPACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Construction (EDABALAF), Heavy Civil Construction Trades (Roads, Bridges & Utilities) (EDAOAAAN)

Keywords

• Construction labor union
• Worker representation services
• Collective bargaining
• Workplace safety advocacy
• Union membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec (multiple regions)

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Union Membership Dues: CSD Construction generates revenue through membership dues (cotisation) paid by construction workers. Members receive legal representation, health and safety support, training assistance, and access to benefits programs in exchange for their union dues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CSD Construction is a Quebec-based labor union that represents nearly 25,000 construction workers across all construction trades and occupations. The union provides legal representation, workplace safety support, salary complaints handling, employment insurance navigation, training assistance, and benefits administration through membership dues. It operates 11 regional offices staffed by 116 elected representatives and holds 68 annual member meetings to maintain democratic member governance.

Product overview

CSD Construction is a Quebec construction workers' union offering a comprehensive suite of member services rather than a traditional software product portfolio. The core offering centers on the CSD Construction Member Portal (Espace membre), which is transitioning to replace the legacy EKR system. Supporting services include the Programme Formées pour bâtir for women's apprenticeship financial support ($26/hour), mandatory ASP health and safety training with member reimbursement, labour pool registration, member discount programs, health and safety support including CNESST representation and legal defense, insurance advisory services, and the Faire mieux harassment prevention initiative. The organization serves approximately 25,000 members across Quebec through 11 regional offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Faire mieux: A program dedicated to preventing psychological and sexual harassment in the construction industry, developed with financial support from CNESST.

Products and services

• CSD Construction Member Portal (Espace membre) Online member portal providing access to forms, newsletters, and member services for CSD Construction union members. The portal is transitioning to a new platform and mobile application that will replace the legacy EKR system.
• ASP Course (Santé et sécurité générale sur les chantiers de la construction) Mandatory 30-hour health and safety training course delivered over two weekends, required for working on construction sites. CSD Construction is authorized by ASP Construction to offer the course and reimburses course costs for confirmed union members.
• Programme Formées pour bâtir (Women's Training Support) Financial support program offering $26/hour compensation to women apprentices who complete eligible training and experience income loss. Includes registration, reminders, and payment processing for participating women apprentices.
• Labour Pool Registration System (Bassin de main d'œuvre) Online registration system allowing workers without diplomas to enter the construction industry through labor shortage pools. CSD Construction assists prospective workers with file preparation and monitoring pool openings.
• Faire mieux - Harassment Prevention Program Psychological and sexual harassment prevention initiative in the construction industry with video capsules, resource tools, and a dedicated harassment hotline (1-833-522-2956) for construction workers. Funded by CNESST through its harassment prevention program.
• Health and Safety Support Services Comprehensive member support including work accident assistance, CNESST representation, 100% legal defense fee coverage, psychological support, and health and safety representative (RSS) placement on construction sites.
• Insurance and Benefits Advisory Services Member services including MÉDIC Construction insurance administration, retirement plans, employment insurance navigation, salary complaints handling (ÉKR), and group benefits administration through the CASIC committee.
• Foreign Worker Support Services Dedicated support for immigrant workers with valid work permits, including rights protection, employer issue resolution, work permit assistance, and safety information provided in multiple languages.
• Member Discounts and Promotions Program Exclusive member benefits program including water park access, sports event tickets, pizza discounts, insurance for RVs and boats, boot discounts, and contests for $1000 gift cards at Voyages Bergeron, delivered through partnerships with Beneva and other providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% coverage of legal and medical fees for member defense in workplace disputes
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BenevaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeneva provides exclusive discounts and promotions to CSD Construction members including insurance offers for RVs, boats, and other member benefits.
• Fiers et Compétents (CCQ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing construction industry training resources and information to CSD Construction members.
• ASP Construction (Association paritaire pour la santé et la sécurité du travail du secteur de la construction)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Construction is authorized by ASP Construction to offer the ASP course (Santé et sécurité générale sur les chantiers de la construction), mandatory training for construction workers.
• Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)coreOthersCSD Construction sits on 42 CCQ committees and sub-committees. Through affiliation with CSD, representation on CCQ board of directors. CCQ oversees collective agreements, benefits administration, and workforce training.
• CNESST (Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail)coreOthersCSD Construction representatives sit on CNESST board of directors. CNESST handles workplace injury claims, health and safety regulations, and employment standards.
• Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (CSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Construction was founded in 1972 under the auspices of CSD, which represents over 300 unions. CSD Construction is an autonomous union within the CSD federation.
• International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Construction is a member of ITUC, which represents over 168 million people across 155 countries, enabling international solidarity and worker protection support.
• Comité des avantages sociaux de l'industrie de la construction (CASIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Construction is a member of CASIC, the committee for construction industry group benefits which administers and grows the retirement plan and MÉDIC Construction.
• SAI Actuarial ServicesminorOthersCSD Construction works with Simon Campagnoli, a union actuary for SAI Actuarial Services, to make decisions for the future of the industry.
• Commission des partenaires du marché du travailminorOthersThrough affiliation with CSD, CSD Construction is represented on the boards of directors of this body which makes recommendations to the Quebec ministry of labour.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Teamsters Quebec Construction Local 213: Teamsters Local 213 represents Quebec construction workers in select trades. It is a regional peer offering similar apprenticeship, training, and legal defense services, competing for a subset of CSD Construction's member base.
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 11: IUPAT DC 11 represents painters, glaziers, and finishing trades workers in Quebec. While specialized by trade rather than sector-wide, it competes for the same pool of construction workers under Quebec's mandatory framework and is directly comparable on member services.

Direct peers

• FTQ-Construction: FTQ-Construction is the largest construction union in Quebec, representing workers across all construction trades. It is the most direct competitor to CSD Construction, competing for the same mandated membership pool under Act R-20 and operating with a comparable service model.
• CSN-Construction: CSN-Construction is the construction sector arm of the Confédération des syndicats nationaux, representing construction workers in Quebec under the same mandatory unionization framework. It is a direct peer offering similar representation, training, and collective bargaining services to CSD Construction's members.
• Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (CSD): CSD is the parent federation of CSD Construction and represents over 300 unions across Quebec. While broader in scope, it shares the same democratic decision-making model and provides CSD Construction with operational support, governance, and bargaining scale.
• Syndicat Québécois de la Construction (SQC): The SQC is a Quebec construction union competing directly for members in the same mandated sector. It offers comparable legal defense, training support, and collective representation, making it a direct competitor to CSD Construction.

Emerging players

• United Steelworkers Quebec Construction Locals: United Steelworkers represents some Quebec construction workers through affiliated locals. While not a sector-wide construction union, it provides comparable worker representation and collective bargaining services in overlapping trade segments.
• Unifor Quebec Construction Council: Unifor is Canada's largest private-sector union with growing Quebec construction representation. While historically industrial, it has expanded into construction and competes for the same worker pool, serving as an emerging peer to CSD Construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LaCSDConstruction
• Facebookfacebook.com/csdconstruction
• Instagraminstagram.com/csd_solide/?hl=fr
• TikToktiktok.com/@discussionsderoulotte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csd-construction-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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