About Us:

Mission Statement

The Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, (BCTD) provides essential coordination and support to the work of its affiliated national and international unions in order that, through inter-trade solidarity, organized construction workers achieve a powerful voice in government, in bargaining, and in their communities.  For nearly a century, the BCTD has secured the trade jurisdiction and autonomy of its affiliates as the respected arbiter of trade issues and through that work has contributed to the continuity of employment and economic security of organized construction workers in the United States and Canada.

The Governing Board of Presidents and Officers are assisted in implementing policy through the work of seven standing committees.  The policies of the Governing Board and the broad of the Convention are carried out by the BCTD Officers and Staff Departments, and through the efforts of 386 state, local and proviincial councils in the United States and Canada.

The standing committees of the BCTD are: Apprenticeship and Training; the Canadian Executive Board; General Presidents' Committee on Contract Maintenance; Labor-Management Committee; Legislative Task Force Committee; National Organizing Committee; and the Women in the Trades Committee.  The chair of each standing committee devotes considerable time to lead the committee and works in concert with the staff of the BCTD.

The important work of the BCTD is in the detail and the daily implementation of policy.  That work revolves around three crucial hubs of activity: Legislative and Governmental Affairs; Field Services; and Labor-Management Relations.

Our Mission - A 21st Century Commitment to Excellence

The Building & Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO (BCTD) is an alliance of craft unions that are the best choice for highly skilled and highly productive construction labor.  That's because the BCTD and its affiliated member unions demonstrates a concerted commitment to world class skills development and training; coupled with a 21st century labor/management model that is founded upon the principles of performance, pride, cooperation and partnership.

We have collectively embraced a new approach founded upon the strength of our being a most valued and trusted business partner.  This is the promise and the commitment that we hold dear, and which we extend to our partners in the construction industry...those owners and contractors who only want to work with the best.

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