Labor News
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…
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 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…
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…
Trade Talk Podcast: From Tools to Triumph: Building Careers and Advocating for the Trades
Posted OnOctober 28, 2025 byIn this episode of Trade Talk, hosts Sarah White and Lindsay Lord sit down with Cyndie Williams, Executive Director of the Carpenter Contractor Trust, an organization representing more than 40,000 carpenters and contractors across the Eastern Atlantic States. Cyndie started her career with tools in hand and worked her way up to become the first woman…Read More…