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Safety is as Safety Does: IBEW Local 461 Achieves Remarkable Safety Record at Wrigley Factory Expansion

Thu, 08/18/2016 - 09:15
30,000 hours without a single lost time incident.

Surprise, Surprise: Natural Gas Actually Leads to More Renewable Energy

Thu, 08/18/2016 - 09:11
In a direct rebuke of the propaganda dispersed by radical environmenatalists, new findings published by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggest that natural gas could be a key factor in the proliferation of renewables.

A Hard Lesson Learned: British Columbia Ends Apprenrticeship Mandate - Now Faces Skilled Worker Shortage

Thu, 08/18/2016 - 09:09
British Columbia is the only province in Canada to have eliminated compulsory trades that require work to be done by an apprentice or journeyman.

MA Bridge Project Ahead of Schedule, Thanks to Union Skilled Trades Professionals

Thu, 08/18/2016 - 09:06
Construction crews worked ahead of schedule and moved a 2.9 million-pound span into place on the Fore River Bridge

Trump Economic Plan a Danger to American Workers

Tue, 08/09/2016 - 08:18
Donald Trump tried to frame his economic plan as a reset of his economic policies, but in reality, he doubled down on more of the same: an approach to the economy that would cost jobs with massive tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations.

Hillary Clinton Rallies at IBEW Hall in Las Vegas, Touts Apprenticeship, Infrastructure Investment

Mon, 08/08/2016 - 11:36
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton paid a visit to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in Las Vegas last week.

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and U.S. Department of Labor Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Prevention of Misclassified Workers

Mon, 08/08/2016 - 09:39
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to protect employees' rights by preventing their misclassification as independent contractors or other non-employee statuses.

President McGarvey Address to Democratic National Convention

Mon, 07/25/2016 - 18:56
President McGarvey's remarks to the 2016 Democratic National Convention...

North America’s Building Trades Unions and American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Tout Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs and Career Training in Skilled Trades

Wed, 07/20/2016 - 05:57
WASHINGTON, DC – North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) today unveiled a collaborative effort that describes the potential to create significant career training opportunities via investments in energy efficiency programs

Chemical Industry Leaders Tour Building Trades Training Facility in PA

Thu, 07/07/2016 - 08:20
Event is part of new industry partnership with the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

America’s Energy Infrastructure – It’s Where the Good-Paying Jobs Are

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 12:18
The United States is the world’s largest economy. Yet, in the last two decades, our national economic growth rate has been declining.

Study: Repeal of Indiana Prevailing Wage Law a Boon to Kentucky Contractors

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 11:59
Midwest Economic Policy Institute reports confirms that prevailing wage laws protect local contractors, local workers and local economies.

PLA Leads New Vikings Stadium to Open Ahead of Schedule

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 08:43
Construction of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis was finished six weeks ahead of schedule.

TX State Building Trades Leader Testifies Before Congress on H-2B Visa Abuse

Wed, 06/15/2016 - 09:19
Michael Cunningham, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council, delivered a compelling portrait of H-2B visa abuse along the Gulf Coast region of the United States.

McGarvey to US Senate: Building Trades Unions Stand Ready to Build Out American Energy Infrastructure

Wed, 06/15/2016 - 09:09
NABTU President Sean McGarvey delivered testimony at a June 14 hearing conducted by the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

North America’s Building Trades Unions Welcome Congressional Approval of New Chemical Safety Legislation

Wed, 06/08/2016 - 09:49
WASHINGTON, DC – The following statement was released today by North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) in response to Congressional approval of The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act:

Memorial Day 2016

Mon, 05/30/2016 - 07:48
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was issued today by North America's Building Trades Unions, on Memorial Day 2016:

North America’s Building Trades Unions Salute Hillary Clinton for Promising Infrastructure Action During First 100 Days in Office

Thu, 05/26/2016 - 13:48
WASHINGTON, DC – The following statement was released today by North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) in response to the announcement by Hillary Clinton that, if elected President, she will initiate action on an infrastructure investment plan during her first 100 days in office:

2016 “Labor of Love” Fundraiser Nets Over $400,000 for Diabetes Research Institute

Wed, 05/25/2016 - 09:54
30-year Total Surpasses $53 Million Mark

Historic PLA Vote in U.S. House of Representatives

Thu, 05/19/2016 - 13:22
33 Republicans help defeat an amendment to deny PLAs on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs projects.

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