Industry Partners
KCA, construction Industry support PA WORKS Scholarship Program
Posted OnFebruary 6, 2026 byThe Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) joined the construction industry in supporting legislation to establish the PA WORKS Scholarship Program (Workforce, Opportunity, Retention and Knowledge Scholarship Program). The program is a new initiative designed to address Pennsylvania‘s growing construction workforce shortage. It was introduced by Republican Education Chairman Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). According to a release, the PA WORKS Scholarship Program would create a direct pipeline from education to employment by allowing eligible businesses to…Read More…
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Inauguration Marks a New Chapter for Our Labor Movement
Posted OnJanuary 21, 2026 byGovernor Mikie Sherrill’s Inauguration Marks a New Chapter for Our Labor Movement The New Jersey State AFL-CIO was proud to witness history in the making today at the inauguration of Governor Mikie Sherrill, our state’s first Democratic female governor at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. This moment marks a new era of progress,…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…
D.C. Council signs off on Commanders’ RFK Stadium Project
Posted OnSeptember 26, 2025 byJohn Keim Sep 17, 2025, 06:34 PM ET ASHBURN, VA. — The Commanders‘ return to Washington is finally official as the District of Columbia Council voted in favor of the measure once more — an expected outcome given its vote more than a month ago. The council voted 11-2 on Wednesday to approve the RFK Stadium…Read More…
ACCNJ builds union legacy through labor partnerships
Posted OnAugust 12, 2025 byJessica Perry The basics: ACCNJ represents all union commercial construction sectors in NJ CEO Jack Kocsis Jr. emphasizes labor-management cooperation Union workforce development includes outreach, training, scholarships Programs support craft workers becoming union contractors CEO Jack Kocsis Jr. has been with Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey for nearly four decades. As he describes it, labor relations is at the core of the group’s…Read More…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and Port Authority Break Ground on Dyer Avenue Deck-Overs, Marking First Stage of New Midtown Bus Terminal Construction
Posted OnJuly 28, 2025 byNew Bus Terminal Will Replace Outdated Legacy Infrastructure With 21st Century Facilities To Improve Commuter Experience and Reduce Bus Congestion on Neighborhood Streets Project To Include New Facility for Bus Storage and Staging, Charging Capacity To Accommodate Electric Bus Fleets, Community-Friendly, Outwardly Facing Retail and New Ramps Between 10th and 11th Avenues Decks Constructed Over…Read More…
EASRCC Industry Partners Commercial
Posted OnMarch 3, 2025 byCommercial illustrating the benefits of partnering with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.Read More…