Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to Iron Workers IMPACT Conference - February 23, 2010

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Iron Workers IMPACT Conference; February 23, 2010.

America’s Building Trades Unions Salute Obama Administration Decision on Loan Guarantees for Plant Vogtle (GA) Nuclear Project

WASHINGTON, DC – America’s Building Trades Unions praised today’s announcement by President Obama that federal loan guarantees will be provided by the U.S. Department of Energy for the construction of the Plant Vogtle nuclear power station in Georgia.

BCTD President Mark Ayers Named to Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced that BCTD President Mark H. Ayers has been named as a member of a Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future that will be charged with providing formal recommendations for developing a safe, long-term solution to managing the Nation’s used nuclear fuel and nuclear waste.  The Commission is being co-chaired by former Congressman Lee Hamilton and former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft.  The Commission is made up of 15 members who have a range of expertise and experience in nuclear issues, including scientists, industry representatives, and respected former elected officials.

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting - November 16, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting; November 16, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, Veteran's Day Ceremony - November 11, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, Veteran's Day Ceremony; November 11, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the League of Conservation Voters Annual Dinner; October 15, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the League of Conservation Voters Annual Dinner; October 15, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the Kentucky State Building Trades Council Convention - October 9, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council Convention; October 9, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the National Coordinating Commmittee for Multi-Employer Plans Annual Conference October 5, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP) Annual Conference; October 5, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the Meeting of the IBEW District 3 Council

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the IBEW District 3 Council - September 23, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the AFL-CIO Convention in Support of Resolution 10 - Green Jobs for All

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the AFL-CIO Convention in Pittsburgh, PA  - September 14, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades 30th General Convention

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades 30th General Convention in Las Vegas, NV  - August 25, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the 2009 Washington State Building Trades Council Convention

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the 2009 Washington State Building Trades Council Convention - July 30, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - Tennessee Valley Authority Labor Management Conference

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to Tennessee Valley Authority Labor-Management Conference - July 21, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - Texas State Building Trades Council Convention

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to Texas State Building Trades Council Convention

America's Building Trades Unions join with American Petroleum Institute to Launch Industry Labor-Management Committee

The Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, along with the International Union of Operating Engineers and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, today joined with the American Petroleum Institute to announce the official formation of the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Labor-Management Committee.

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - The First Annual Global Conference of Joint Labor – Management Benefit Plan Advocates

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the The First Annual Global Conference of Joint Labor – Management Benefit Plan Advocates

VoteVets.org, League of Conservation Voters & America’s Building Trades Unions Launch TV Ad Campaign to Thank Rep. Bono Mack for Supporting Clean Energy Bill

oteVets.org, the League of Conservation Voters and America’s Building Trades Unions launched a joint television ad to thank Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.).

VoteVets.org, League of Conservation Voters & America’s Building Trades Unions Launch TV Ad Campaign to Thank Rep. Hill for Supporting Clean Energy Bill

VoteVets.org, the League of Conservation Voters and America’s Building Trades Unions launched a joint television ad to thank Rep. Baron Hill (D-Ind.).

VoteVets.org, League of Conservation Voters & America’s Building Trades Unions Launch TV Ad Campaign to Thank Rep. Space for Supporting Clean Energy Bill

VoteVets.org and America’s Building Trades Unions launched a joint television ad to thank Rep. Zack Space (D-Ohio).

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - America’s Future NOW Conference

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the America’s Future NOW Conference

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - CISCO 2009 “Public Construction Value” Conference

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the CISCO 2009 “Public Construction Value” Conference

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - Congressional Forum on Nuclear Energy

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Congressional Forum on Nuclear Energy

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - 2009 Canadian Building Trades Legislative Conference

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Canadian Building and Construction Trades 2009 Legislative Conference

Statement of Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO President Mark H. Ayers on the Failure of Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Other Lenders to Fulfill Commitment to Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

It is unfortunate and disdainful that Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and several other banks have decided to throw thousands of current and future Nevada jobs into jeopardy by terminating their revolving credit facility to Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Veterans Groups Join AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council to Announce Support for the Employee Free Choice Act

Veterans groups are joining the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council in calling for the passage of labor law reform that gives workers back the freedom to form unions and bargain collectively for a better life.

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies - Univ. of Nebraska

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies - University of Nebraska

Remarks by BCTD President Ayers - Massachusetts State Building Trades Council 90th Convention

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Massachusetts State Building Trades Council 90th Convention

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to Iron Workers IMPACT Conference - February 23, 2010

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Iron Workers IMPACT Conference; February 23, 2010.

America’s Building Trades Unions Salute Obama Administration Decision on Loan Guarantees for Plant Vogtle (GA) Nuclear Project

WASHINGTON, DC – America’s Building Trades Unions praised today’s announcement by President Obama that federal loan guarantees will be provided by the U.S. Department of Energy for the construction of the Plant Vogtle nuclear power station in Georgia.

BCTD President Mark Ayers Named to Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced that BCTD President Mark H. Ayers has been named as a member of a Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future that will be charged with providing formal recommendations for developing a safe, long-term solution to managing the Nation’s used nuclear fuel and nuclear waste.  The Commission is being co-chaired by former Congressman Lee Hamilton and former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft.  The Commission is made up of 15 members who have a range of expertise and experience in nuclear issues, including scientists, industry representatives, and respected former elected officials.

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting - November 16, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting; November 16, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, Veteran's Day Ceremony - November 11, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, Veteran's Day Ceremony; November 11, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the League of Conservation Voters Annual Dinner; October 15, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the League of Conservation Voters Annual Dinner; October 15, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the Kentucky State Building Trades Council Convention - October 9, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council Convention; October 9, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the National Coordinating Commmittee for Multi-Employer Plans Annual Conference October 5, 2009

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP) Annual Conference; October 5, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the Meeting of the IBEW District 3 Council

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the IBEW District 3 Council - September 23, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the AFL-CIO Convention in Support of Resolution 10 - Green Jobs for All

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the AFL-CIO Convention in Pittsburgh, PA  - September 14, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades 30th General Convention

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades 30th General Convention in Las Vegas, NV  - August 25, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers to the 2009 Washington State Building Trades Council Convention

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the 2009 Washington State Building Trades Council Convention - July 30, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - Tennessee Valley Authority Labor Management Conference

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to Tennessee Valley Authority Labor-Management Conference - July 21, 2009

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - Texas State Building Trades Council Convention

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to Texas State Building Trades Council Convention

America's Building Trades Unions join with American Petroleum Institute to Launch Industry Labor-Management Committee

The Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, along with the International Union of Operating Engineers and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, today joined with the American Petroleum Institute to announce the official formation of the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Labor-Management Committee.

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - The First Annual Global Conference of Joint Labor – Management Benefit Plan Advocates

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the The First Annual Global Conference of Joint Labor – Management Benefit Plan Advocates

VoteVets.org, League of Conservation Voters & America’s Building Trades Unions Launch TV Ad Campaign to Thank Rep. Bono Mack for Supporting Clean Energy Bill

oteVets.org, the League of Conservation Voters and America’s Building Trades Unions launched a joint television ad to thank Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.).

VoteVets.org, League of Conservation Voters & America’s Building Trades Unions Launch TV Ad Campaign to Thank Rep. Hill for Supporting Clean Energy Bill

VoteVets.org, the League of Conservation Voters and America’s Building Trades Unions launched a joint television ad to thank Rep. Baron Hill (D-Ind.).

VoteVets.org, League of Conservation Voters & America’s Building Trades Unions Launch TV Ad Campaign to Thank Rep. Space for Supporting Clean Energy Bill

VoteVets.org and America’s Building Trades Unions launched a joint television ad to thank Rep. Zack Space (D-Ohio).

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - America’s Future NOW Conference

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the America’s Future NOW Conference

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - CISCO 2009 “Public Construction Value” Conference

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the CISCO 2009 “Public Construction Value” Conference

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - Congressional Forum on Nuclear Energy

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Congressional Forum on Nuclear Energy

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - 2009 Canadian Building Trades Legislative Conference

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Canadian Building and Construction Trades 2009 Legislative Conference

Statement of Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO President Mark H. Ayers on the Failure of Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Other Lenders to Fulfill Commitment to Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

It is unfortunate and disdainful that Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and several other banks have decided to throw thousands of current and future Nevada jobs into jeopardy by terminating their revolving credit facility to Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Veterans Groups Join AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council to Announce Support for the Employee Free Choice Act

Veterans groups are joining the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council in calling for the passage of labor law reform that gives workers back the freedom to form unions and bargain collectively for a better life.

Remarks by BCTD President Mark Ayers - William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies - Univ. of Nebraska

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies - University of Nebraska

Remarks by BCTD President Ayers - Massachusetts State Building Trades Council 90th Convention

Mark H. Ayers, President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO remarks to the Massachusetts State Building Trades Council 90th Convention