Community Education
What’s Driving Today’s Construction Trade? AN AGING WORKFORCE, EARN-WHILE-YOU-LEARN OFFERINGS WITH GOOD WAGES, AND MORE PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE MEAN CONSTRUCTION TRADE CAREERS ARE PROMISING.
Posted OnApril 9, 2026 byNew Jersey’s construction trades continue to see exceptional interest in their apprenticeship programs as they seek a delicate balance to ensure workforce development does not outpace available projects, industry representatives say. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 102, International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 825, and Laborers’ International Union of North America…Read More…
Williams: Labor agreements will boost stability
Posted OnMarch 30, 2026 byCyndie Williams is the executive director of the Carpenter Contractor Trust. Delawareans deserve good jobs, fair wages and to be included in the building of the “First State.” However, they are sometimes considered last when it comes to local construction. That is why it is essential for the Delaware legislature to pass Senate Bill 241,…Read More…
PA’s Energy Future Should Power Jobs, Growth and Opportunity
Posted OnMarch 27, 2026 byPennsylvania’s energy advantage has long powered the nation. A local union leader notes that with smart policy, it can also power the next generation of manufacturing, technology investment, and good-paying jobs. Pennsylvania has always been an energy state. From coal and steel to natural gas and nuclear power, our Commonwealth has powered industries, communities, and…Read More…
New scaffolding facility in former steel mill building brings jobs and hope to Johnstown
Posted OnJanuary 19, 2026 byJOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A new scaffolding manufacturing facility, Solid Platforms Inc., has opened in a former Bethlehem Steel Corporation building in Johnstown, marking a significant boost for local employment. The facility, which uses American-made steel to fabricate scaffolding components for construction and industrial projects nationwide, celebrated its grand opening Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended…Read More…
New Jersey Labor Unions Announce New Coalition Dedicated to Climate Action, Affordability, and Union Jobs
Posted OnJanuary 19, 2026 byClimate Jobs New Jersey launched, announcing it will work with the incoming administration to tackle the energy affordability crisis and help New Jersey take back control of its energy future by creating good union jobs and building more clean energy in the state. Trenton, NJ — Workers from across New Jersey gathered in Trenton today to…Read More…
Baltimore approved a labor deal for 4 infrastructure projects. Contractors don’t like it.
Posted OnJanuary 8, 2026 byBy Carson Swick PUBLISHED: January 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM EST | UPDATED: January 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM EST The Baltimore Board of Estimates approved a labor deal Wednesday that Mayor Brandon Scott said will prioritize local hiring and expand apprenticeship opportunities for construction employees, but not before some in the contracting world said the deal was illegal and could…Read More…
Baltimore to implement city’s first project labor agreement for major DPW projects
Posted OnDecember 24, 2025 byby ALEXA DIKOS | FOX45 NEWS Mon, December 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM Updated Mon, December 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Mayor Brandon Scott announced Monday that Baltimore has reached an agreement to establish its first-ever project labor agreement, marking a significant shift in how the city will manage major public construction projects. The agreement,…Read More…
PLAs are the smarter choice for taxpayers
Posted OnDecember 15, 2025 byThe Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently demonstrated sound judgment when they chose to study project labor agreements (PLAs) instead of buckling to criticism by anti-union contractors about their decision. Analysis of construction data refutes the frequent claim that PLAs make projects more expensive. This is false. For example: A research study that evaluated…Read More…