BCTD: Building & Construction Trades Department Blogs

Blogs

The state of the industry and the activities of the Building and Construction Trades Department through the eyes of President Mark Ayers and Secretary-Treasurer Sean McGarvey. Get personal perspectives on the issues, hear open assessments of the challenges we face, and engage in an open dialogue with the people behind the programs at the Building and Construction Trades Department.

President's Blog

Jan 3, 2012

Answering the Call to Honor and Assist Our Nation's Veterans

Through a myriad of actions and programs, America's Building Trades Unions have maintained a rich history of honoring and assisting our nation's military veterans. In fact, a significant percentage of the collective membership base of all building and construction trades unions is comprised of men and women who possess active duty and National Guard military experience.

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Secretary-Treasurer's Blog

Dec 15, 2011

Time to End the Debate, says Building Trades Secretary/Treasurer. Project Labor Agreements Work. Period.

Secretary/Treasurer of America's Building Trades Unions provides examples of why Project Labor Agreements in the construction industry continue to gain traction across the country and provide further evidence that the utilization of the skilled trades are an advantage for customers and a pathway to careers in construction.