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  • About Laborers 
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    The Laborers are one of the fastest-growing unions in North America.  Laborers fight for more opportunity for workers and employers, and for better wages, good benefits and safe job sites. Laborers-Pics-10a2007-07-17-1184687355.gif

    Laborers build everything from skyscrapers to tunnels. Laborers make buildings safe by removing hazardous materials like asbestos and lead. Laborers serve the public in hospitals and government across the continent. Laborers unite for the voice we deserve in important political issues.

    Members run the union, electing officers at all levels and participation in the day-to-day affairs of their local unions. Members set priorities for contacts and are the key in the union's growth and success at increasing market square.

    The mission of the Laborers is implemented through nine regions, 55 district councils, and more than 500 local unions. Workers are members of local unions, and local unions work together in district councils, which are assisted by regional offices.

    Since its creation in 1903, the Laborers Union have grown from its 8,000 members then to its more than 700,000 members today.


  • Laborers' Training Trust Fund 
    Laborers' Training Pictures

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    HISTORY OF L.I.U.N.A.

  • THE LABORERS UNION ADVANTAGE FACTS 
    The L.I.U.N.A. Difference

    From pay to training to retirement, LIUNA members live better.


    THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DRIVES OUR INDUSTRY

    The construction industry employs nearly 10 million workers and typically accounts for 5 percent of the annual gross domestic product of the U.S. – more than most other sectors of the economy, including agriculture, mining, transportation and utilities.


    ORGANIZING – HELPING WORKING MEN AND WOMEN JOIN TOGETHER FOR BETTER LIVES

    Organizing and growth is a matter of survival – not just for LIUNA, but for a decent standard of living for the millions of workers who help build America.


    POLITICAL MOBILIZATION

    Mobilizing for a strong voice in government and politics is how the workers who build America have a say in the issues that affect their lives.


    A LAW CALLED DAVIS – BACON…IT BUILDS OUR MIDDLE CLASS

    It’s not dinner table conversation, but it helps put dinner on the table. The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 is a tried-and-true policy that prevents federally-funded construction projects from driving down local area wage standards.


    INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT – TO COMPETE, AMERICA MUST REBUILD ITS INFRASTRUCTURE

    For America to continue to compete we must strengthen our infrastructure and build the next generation of roads, schools, waterways, airports, subways and railways.


    RETIREMENT SECURITY – THOSE WHO BUILD AMERICA DESERVE A DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT

    LIUNA has been at the forefront of creating and protecting today’s retirement system. With both defined-benefit pension plans and Social Security under attack, our country is facing a retirement security crisis.


    HEALTH CARE – THE HEALTH CARE CRISIS NEEDS A PERMANENT CURE
    We’ve had enough of talking about the health care crisis – it’s time for action.

    IMMIGRATION – FAIR AND REALISTIC IMMIGRATION REFORM

    LIUNA was formed more than a century ago by immigrants struggling for citizenship and a better life. Those proud workers helped build America.


    FAIR TRADE

    Current trade policy is an attack on the workers who build America.


  • Career Opportunities 
    Need a high quality, well-trained, safe workforce?
    Call the Laborers. That’s just the beginning of what we provide. We help employers win projects, jobs and market share. We respond to their workforce needs with state-of-the-art training and apprenticeship programs. And we help them stay competitive with award-winning safety programs that reduce accidents, lower costs, and save lives. Today, labor and management must work together to compete and win. Work with us and put labor-management cooperation to work for you.

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    Market Development and Access

    Strong employers and strong unions create good jobs and build better lives. To help employers compete and grow, LIUNA has partnered with its signatory contractors to create an entire organization devoted to advancing common market-related issues, expanding market share, and representing labor and management’s joint legislative and regulatory interests.

    The Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust (LECET) provides a wide range of market-related services designed to help LIUNA employers grow and prosper.

    Project Tracking and Alerts notify Laborers and contractors of upcoming projects and job opportunities.

    Marketing and Communication Programs promote Laborers and their employers to stop industry decision makers in trade publications, at trade shows, and in one-on-one meetings.

    State-of-the-Art Computerized Research provides Laborers and their employers the vital corporate intelligence and project information that helps win work.

    Labor-Management Representation before Congress and regulatory agencies helps to shape the debates and decisions that affect our industry.

    Market Analysis helps Laborers and their employers identify and prepare for the opportunities that lie ahead.

    31 LECET Affiliates bring Laborers’ Local Unions and their signatory contractors together to increase market share and advance industry interests in communities across the United States and Canada.

    Contractors who work with LIUNA get well-trained, highly skilled Laborers plus an organization devoted to helping them grow.

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    Training and Apprenticeship to Provide Skilled Labor

    Well-trained labor is the backbone of construction. Long supplier of the best construction labor, LIUNA is committed to training and apprenticeship that keep pace with the industry. LIUNA and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) have built one of the most diverse and comprehensive networks of education and training funds in the entire construction industry.

    The Laborers-AGC Education and Training Fund provides cutting-edge training and apprenticeship programs that help Laborers and their employers stay current, competitive and safe.

    121,000 Laborers Log 2.1 Million Training Hours in 12,800 Courses Annually to prepare themselves and their employers for the work that lies ahead.

    More than $75 Million Spent on Training Every Year demonstrates a serious commitment to the future of our industry and its workforce.

    100 Training Sites Throughout North America ensure easy accessibility to the training that Laborers and contractors need.

    3 Mobile Training Units provide unparalleled flexibility and the ability to tailor training to project needs.

    More than 360 Professional Instructors ensure quality and reliability.

    Classroom and Hands-On Training in Hundreds of Different Construction Skills prepare Laborers and their contractors to succeed throughout the entire industry.

    Up-to-Date Safety Training helps Laborers prevent accidents and respond well in emergencies.

    Specialty Skills Training gives Laborers and employers a competitive edge in the latest high-tech, high-risk and high-cost markets.

    Professional Development Programs help training fund administrators and instructors stay on the cutting edge of adult education, ready to serve Laborers and their employers.

    Contractors who work with LIUNA get well-trained, highly-skilled Laborers plus an organization devoted to providing such a workforce well into the future.

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    Programs That Save Time, Money and Lives

    Safe workers and safe work sites increase productivity, reduce costs, and save lives. LIUNA makes this easy and affordable by working with its signatory contractors on a wide range of health and safety issues.

    The Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA), offers an array of services designed to enhance contractor competitiveness and protect the health and safety of Laborers and their families.

    Customized Site Safety Plans and Safety Training and Information reduce accidents, injuries, and workers’ compensation costs.

    On-Site Safety Assistance helps contractors solve difficult safety problems.

    Health and Wellness Programs maintain a healthy and productive workforce.

    Innovative Research helps prevent occupational illnesses and injuries.

    Expert Safety and Regulatory Advice by phone, fax, or e-mail eases contractor compliance.

    Benefit Design Assistance and Prescription Drug Plans help Laborers’ Health and Welfare Funds provide excellent benefits at reasonable rates.

    Contractors who work with LIUNA get well-trained, highly-skilled Laborers plus programs and services that make them safer and more competitive.


  • Monday Experts 
    Monday Expert - Laborers Local #204Play Media
    Monday Expert
    Chuck Toth talks about the Laborers Local #204 & how you can get involved