Building & Construction Trade
Construction law & worker unions. The most basic and the smallest element of the labor unions are the local unions, referred to simply as locals. A local represents the workers in a particular plant, city, or other specified area. Within the local unions usually exists a hierarchy of power that begins with a shop steward that heads a particular division and usually follows through to a local president, secretary, and treasurer. At the national level, unions are comprised of all of the local unions in a particular industry or craft. National unions promote and lobby for legislation that will be favorable to their members and their respective industries or crafts. Information about the labor unions of the building and construction industry can be found below.
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: Center to Protect Worker's Rights
Contact the research arm of the AFL-CIO's Building and Construction Trades Department at this web site.
International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades
Browse political action reports and education programs for carpenters, painters, sign makers and finishers.
International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers Unions
Read labor news from the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions.
International Union of Operating Engineers
Read about the programs and history of the construction and service industry union at this site from the International Union of Operating Engineers.
Offshore Technology
Learn about projects, events, and details of the offshore oil and gas industry at Offshore-Technology.com.
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
Find out about the Sheet Metal Workers International Association's history, programs and its National Training Fund.
United Association: Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters
Find updates on legislative actions, membership services, and calls to action at this site from the Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters.
United Steel Workers of America
Stay informed on union updates on political and legislative issues at this site from the United Steel Workers of America.