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Council cites Attorney General’s track record of combating worker exploitation and holding bad actors accountable SPRINGFIELD, MA — The Massachusetts Building Trades Council (MBTC) officially [...]

As union tradesmen and tradeswomen, we recognize the long-term benefits of a union career. It’s thanks to these opportunities that we can be homeowners, provide for our families, and enjoy [...]

Midterm elections are coming up quickly! This year, there are 12 state positions up for election: Massachusetts Governor Congressional Representatives State Representatives State Senators And [...]

PLAs get a big lift from Biden Order requires project labor agreements on $35m-plus projects FRANK CALLAHAN | Feb 9, 2022 PRESIDENT BIDEN’S recent executive order #14063 on the use of project [...]

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Massachusetts Building Trades Council will hold its 103rd Annual Convention at the MGM Springfield, March 14-16, 2022. Please view the full Call to Convention here. [...]

Helmets to Hardhats veterans career pathway program receives $40,000 donation Amy Phillips | Nov 10, 2021 | 08:18 AM EST Dive Brief: BOSTON (WWLP) – Massachusetts building trades unions and union [...]

Labor Secretary Walsh helps launch addiction recovery program for construction workers Julie Strupp | October 7, 2021 Dive Brief: Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joined the Massachusetts Building [...]

Massachusetts Group Seeks to End Stigma of Addiction in Building Trades Phil Paleologos | October 4, 2021 Just recently, I read one of the most promising news stories about the launch of the [...]

Building Trades Launch Addiction Recovery Council Katie Lannan | 9/29/21 11:44 AM   SEPT. 29, 2021…..Derek Briere lives in and manages a 12-step sober house for men. In the spring of [...]

Vineyard Wind project ends the fight between labor and environmentalists Future tax incentives for green energy should include support for union workers. By Edward J. Markey and Frank Callahan [...]