Learn MoreRepresenting nearly half a million construction workers including 65,000 apprentices.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
2026 Statewide Endorsements
Governor - Antonio Villaraigosa
Lieutenant Governor - Fiona Ma
Secretary of State - Dr. Shirley Weber
Attorney General - Rob Bonta
State Controller - Malia Cohen
Insurance Commissioner - Steve Bradford
State Superintendent of Public Instruction - Josh Newman
State Treasurer - No Endorsement
Through strong electoral, legislative and educational programs, the State Building Trades strives to keep work flowing, promote good wages and benefits, and ensure safe and healthy working conditions for the men and women in our industry – from apprenticeship prep and state of the art apprenticeship programs through to retirement.
Key Issues
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Women in Trades
Women Work Hard Women are a small but mighty percentage of the construction workforce. Learn about efforts to recruit women... Read more
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Prevailing Wages
Ensuring that construction workers earn a wage that prevails in the local area is a way to promote local... Read more
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Safety and Health
Construction can be a dangerous industry, but new technology, hazard abatement and good training can mean the difference for... Read more
News & Updates
LATEST VIDEO
Women Building The Nation
Women Building the Nation is the largest gathering of women who work in the building trades in the world. This national (and international) event was held in Los Angeles, in May 2015. Hear from several tradeswomen about what they do, and why the building trades are a great career for women.