Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council

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AZBTC Endorses AZ Primary Candidates

Posted on: Monday, July 27th, 2020

Arizona 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 […]

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NABTU May 29 Updates

Posted on: Friday, May 29th, 2020

Below 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

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AZBTC Spring 2020 Newsletter

Posted on: Thursday, May 28th, 2020

The 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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Apprentice Profile: Moises Espinoza

Posted on: Thursday, May 28th, 2020

Third-year Ironworker Local 75 Apprentice Moises Espinoza is not intimidated by a challenge. Whether it’s on the job or at the Local 75 apprentice competition, Espinoza has learned that he has what it takes to withstand the mental and physical stress that comes with being a highly skilled ironworker.  “I wanted to do something challenging […]

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NABTU May 15 Updates

Posted on: Monday, May 18th, 2020

Below is the May 15 edition of NABTU departments and affiliated organizations’ news and updates. Click on the link to view and download the documents. 5.15.20 NABTU Weekly Update Newsletter 5.15.20 Updated CARES 2 Summary of Relevant Provisions

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NABTU May 8 Updates

Posted on: Monday, May 11th, 2020

Below is the May 8 edition of NABTU departments and affiliated organizations’ news and updates, as well as the Click on the links to view and download NABTU Weekly Updates Newsletter 5.8.20 Final Summary: Federal COVID-19 Legislation Impacting Labor Unions Final Summary: Federal COVID-19 Legislation Impacting Contractors with More than 500 Employees Final Summary: Federal […]

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NABTU May 1 Updates

Posted on: Monday, May 11th, 2020

Below you will find the May 1 edition of NABTU departments and affiliated organizations’ news and updates. Click on the links to view and download NABTU Weekly Update Newsletter 5.1.20 NABTU CPWR Standards for US Construction Sites COVID-19 4.27.20 CARES Act and FFRCA Provisions Providing Economic Protection for Workers 4.28.20

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Arizona Building Trades on Standby to Help in COVID-19 Response

Posted on: Monday, March 16th, 2020

While Arizona residents take drastic measures to increase social distancing, “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of COVID-19, government leaders and health care experts are evaluating resources and preparing for the eventual surge in very sick patients who need specialized medical care and facilities. Arizona State Building & Construction Trades Council has contacted Arizona […]

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AZBCTC Winter 2020 Newsletter

Posted on: Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Working Together, Boilermaker apprentice profiles, Protecting Apprenticeship Programs, ASARCO strike

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Apprentice Profiles: Boilermakers Local 627 Apprentices Look to Their Futures

Posted on: Friday, February 21st, 2020

First-year Apprentices Emerson Jackson and Patrick Lopez, and new Journeyman TJ Clark, each took different paths to the Boilermakers Local 627 apprenticeship program. Yet they share an appreciation for what the program has taught them about taking pride in quality work, trusting their fellow brothers and sisters, and building confidence as they take on new challenges […]

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