LIUNA - NHL Seattle: Official Union Partner
Laborers’ International Union of North America’s unique history to be commemorated within New Arena at Seattle Center and Northgate Ice Centre
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Biden Administration Delivers for LIUNA Working Men and Women
When President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, our country faced unprecedented crises. From the raging pandemic, economic turmoil, ongoing climate change and persistent racial injustice, the President and Vice President promised to move quickly, tackle these crises head-on and deliver results for working families. Since taking office, President Biden and Vice President Harris:
Created LIUNA Jobs with Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Appointed a LIUNA Member to lead the Department of Labor and Acted Aggressively to Protect Workers
Protected Pensions, Retirement Security for Millions of Workers
Rescinded Use of IRAP’s, Protecting LIUNA Apprenticeship
Mandated Worker Friendly PLAs on Federal Projects
Tackled Inflation and Ensured Investment in Clean Energy and Manufacturing Creating Good Prevailing Wage Jobs
Raised Wages for LIUNA Service Contract Workers
And more! Read on to understand the support, and empowerment President Biden and Vice President Harris provides LIUNA members and working families.
Laborers’ Union Goes on Organizing Offensive
This week the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) held a five-day strategic organizing training for over 50 employees at Laborers’ Local 242. This training will set the stage for future campaigns that will fight for workers’ rights across Washington State.
Laborers’ Union and Department of Corrections to Expand Partnership
The Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) hosted a discussion with the Washington Department of Corrections, community educators, leaders from other trades, community and technical colleges, transportation and construction organizations. The meeting at the Kingston Laborers’ training facility focused on pre-apprenticeship training throughout the state, setting those who are currently incarcerated on a construction craft workforce career path before they are released back into their community.
Through government and community relationships, the Washington and Northern Idaho District Council of Laborers is a leading partner in creating newsworthy moments for members and Signatory Contractors.
LIUNA affiliate, Northwest Laborers’-Employers Cooperation and Education Team, assists by producing content that is easily accessible, shareable and published through their media relations, as well as, self-publishing to reach over 8,000 followers on social media.
Building Trades Conquer Congress
After five years of lobbying by the Washington and Northern Idaho District Council of Laborers, with other Building Trade Affiliates, SSB-5493, also known as the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Prevailing Wage Bill, passed through both chambers of the Washington State Legislature on the evening of February 28.
Native American Communities Key to Building Washington
The Washington State Apprenticeship Training Council Tribal Sub-Committee (WSATSC), tribal and labor leaders and government liaisons gathered to discuss the importance of apprenticeship programs for the employment of Native Americans.