The Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council is the state’s premier source for construction craftspeople in all trade areas. Whether your construction project is large, medium or small, we can build it from the ground up in partnership with owners and contractors who will provide your project with:
Quality workmanship
Journeymen and apprentices who are well-trained and at the top of their professions
A reliable, safety-focused labor force
On-time, within-budget project completion
Work that’s done right…the first time!
Through our members’ training and apprenticeship programs, we prepare our apprentices to learn the newest techniques in their trades, as well as making safety training priority number one.
No matter which trade interests a prospective apprentice, the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council has a world-class member training program that will enable him or her to set the foundation for a successful career while earning a competitive salary and getting real-world experience on the job site.
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Career changes can be terrifying, especially after being in the same industry for 20 years. Matthew McMahon, a fourth-year apprentice at Phoenix Electrical JATC’s Inside Wireman Apprenticeship program at IBEW 640, took a leap of faith that not only made a positive impact on his career, but also for his family. When Matthew was switching […]
The Department of Labor Occupational Safety Administration (OSHA) has announced a proposal to revoke Arizona’s occupational health and safety plan, and bring the state under federal standards. OSHA says the state’s own standards have fallen short of federal requirements. “Safety is the top priority for Arizona State Building and Construction Trades Council members,” said Aaron […]
By Aaron ButlerPresident, Arizona State Building & Construction Trades Council Almost every conversation I have with my fellow union business managers in Arizona includes a discussion about the need for more skilled workers. Many of our signatory contractors are securing work on major projects ranging from medical facilities to manufacturing plants. In addition, federal, state […]
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