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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreBy 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 […]
Read MoreCheck out the latest edition of the AZBTC Newsletter: President Biden’s executive order on PLAs, SMART Local 359 apprentice profile, Ironworkers 75 job site photos, unions give back to the community.
Read MoreBrian Albo always loved math, and when he graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Arizona, he thought he’d be able to build a career where he could apply his math skills. He quickly realized that wasn’t the case. Brian spent a few years working in the corporate world but didn’t find […]
Read MoreAaron ButlerPresidentArizona State Building & Construction Trades Council While we never could have predicted the challenges our building and construction trades affiliates would have to overcome over the last 20 months, what we could have predicted was that we would find ways to adapt and adjust, turn adversities into opportunities, and emerge stronger and better […]
Read MoreCheck out the Fall 2021 AZBTC newsletter and learn how our union brothers and sisters are contributing to their communities.
Read MorePhoenix City Council has an opportunity to demonstrate its support for workers and their families when they consider moving forward on City-wide prevailing wage ordinance on Wednesday, October 6. Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia joined Councilmember Laura Pastor, Councilmember Betty Guardado, and Councilmember Yassamin Ansari in support of the ordinance and had the issue placed on […]
Read MoreAaron ButlerPresidentArizona State Building & Construction Trades Council After a challenging 18 months, AZBTC-affiliated unions are seeing the return of steady work for their members, and are projecting continued growth and opportunities for the next decade. International corporations are looking to Arizona to build their distribution warehouses, data centers, manufacturing plants, and mining facilities. AZBTC’s […]
Read MoreThe AZBTC Summer 2021 newsletter includes information about work force development, an instructor profile, and recognition for members who give back to the community.
Read More
