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Today, Massachusetts Building Trades Unions (MBTU) announced their endorsement of Diana DiZoglio for State Auditor. The organization represents over 75,000 union construction workers across the [...]

Today, Massachusetts Building Trades Unions (MBTU) announced its endorsement of Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll for Lieutenant Governor. The organization represents over 75,000 union construction [...]

Today, Massachusetts Building Trades Unions (MBTU) announced their endorsement of Shannon Liss-Riordan for Attorney General. The organization represents over 75,000 union construction workers [...]

2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for MBTU. Our 2022 convention was a big success. President Biden’s infrastructure law will fuel an unprecedented boom in federal projects, creating [...]

Wage theft is a major problem in Massachusetts, resulting in nearly $1 billion being stolen from workers annually through non-payment of wages; payments below the minimum or promised wage; [...]

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. [...]