Nearly a year into his apprenticeship training, 35-year-old Le-Royce Conner-Tavares couldn’t be happier with his choice for a second career. Conner-Tavares began his apprenticeship with IBEW Local 518 in April 2020 because he wanted to ensure a better life for himself and a secure future for his family. After eight years of traveling around rural […]
Read MoreThe latest newsletter from AZBTC recognizes our members who strengthen our unions and community through innovation, commitment and charity.
Read MoreAaron ButlerPresidentArizona State Building & Construction Trades Counci Since I became president of AZBTC in January, I have been proud of the ways that our unions have overcome the challenges of being essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the unique challenges of working through a pandemic, union workers have continued to provide on-time and […]
Read MoreIronworkers Local 75 saluted a recently deceased and beloved member when the union held the In Memory of John Faber Blood Drive on July 11. Faber, who had served as a Trustee, Sergeant of Arms and as an instructor for the apprenticeship training, was a dedicated blood donor who encouraged other business managers to donate, too. […]
Read MoreWhen IBEW 518 State Organizer Robert Sample learned about the coronavirus-induced struggles on the Navajo Nation, he turned to Local 518 Business Manager Dominic Marcanti to help organize a food drive. Marcanti approached fellow business managers at the Arizona State Association of Electrical Workers (ASAEW), which includes IBEW Locals 518, 640, 570, 1116, 769, 387 […]
Read MoreBy Aaron Butler PresidentArizona State Building & Construction Trades Council The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the building and construction trades in Arizona. First, I’d like to extend my condolences to the families and friends of our members who have passed away and to our members who have lost loved ones. Your […]
Read MoreThe Summer 2020 Newsletter is published and features stories about building trades partnering with community organizations to give back during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreArizona State Building & Construction Trades Council is endorsing candidates for the August 4 primary election who support labor and are committed to policies that create quality jobs and support working families. Click here to see the complete list of endorsed candidates. The primary election is August 4. If you have a mail-in ballot, please […]
Read MoreBelow is the May 29 edition of NABTU departments and affiliated organizations’ news and updates. 5.29.20 NABTU Weekly Update Newsletter NABTU CPWR Standards for US Construction Sites COVID-19 5.29.20 Update
Read MoreThe Spring 2020 AZBTC Newsletter covers the Council’s response to COVID-19, updates on legislation impacting our industry, and a profile of IW Local 75 apprentice Moises Espinoza.
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