Ninth Circuit Upholds California Law Protecting Construction Workers’ Wages
April 13, 2019
SB 954 (Hertzberg-2016), legislation sponsored by the State Building Trades Council was upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District. In a decisive victory for all construction workers
Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges Also Supportive
April 13, 2019
On May 14th, the Community College Board of Governors approved revisions to Title 5 regulations covering the minimum qualifications for apprenticeship instructors. This caps a more than two-year effor
Report: Prevailing wage reduces pay inequality in construction
April 13, 2019
A recent study published jointly by two respected Midwest research centers has concluded that while the prevailing wage benefits all workers on state public works projects, it bestows an even greater
Time to show your support for High Speed Rail
April 13, 2019
March 23, 2018 — Lawmakers have scheduled legislative meetings for April 2-3 on California High Speed Rail’s Draft 2018 Business Plan, and it is crucial that Building Trades members pack the
Women Building the Nation
April 12, 2019
Right the First Time – The value of the prevailing wage