Most union administration know about Davis-Bacon prevailing wage jobs, but many workers don't. The idea of being paid a fair wage for a fair day's work is something workers often take for granted. The good contractors do it right and comply w

Infrastructure, Opportunity and Recruiting: What's the pathway forward for Union Construction?

Jun 23rd, 2020 50m 11s

Congress has put forth a massive infrastructure bill and the future looks bright for construction. What does that mean to the local trade unions? What opportunities are most important? How will we recruit for the future as we move through COVID

Race Relations and the Role of Organized Labor

Jun 17th, 2020 35m 36s

How do we have earnest conversations about race in 2020? And what is Labor's role in ameliorating race relations and providing opportunity moving forward? Three courageous men, Walt Peterson from Atlanta North Georgia Building Trades, Kabir Sma

Construction After COVID - Balancing Safety, Growth, and Opportunity

Jun 5th, 2020 21m 1s

Now that we are getting back to work, what will construction sites be like? What does our "new reality" mean in terms of worker safety, and how are job sites and projects going to be forever changed as a result? Today we talk with the leadersh

Answering Your COVID-19 Pay and Benefits Questions

Apr 20th, 2020 19m 46s

IBEW Local 613 Business Manager Kenny Mullins and President Kevin Swanson answer questions about accessing money from your pension, what to do if you're furloughed or laid-off, when you can expect to be paid, and other specific issues related t

Leading Your Local During a Crisis

Apr 15th, 2020 29m 11s

This is critical information. Workers are getting laid off, membership is uneasy, families are anxious. Construction leadership expert DeWayne Ables from Pioneer IQ provides Business Managers not only an excellent 4-part framework to think abo

Balancing Safety with Work on the Construction Site During COVID-19

Apr 4th, 2020 24m 48s

In most markets, Construction is deemed "essential", which is great for our members and their ability to continue earning a living. But what about safety during this new reality of COVID-19? How do we balance staying safe with getting the job d

COVID-19 Update Business Manager Roundtable

Mar 18th, 2020 28m 8s

Union Up's Rut Walker hosts a roundtable discussion from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local business managers Kenny Mullins from IBEW 613 in Atlanta, Lou Antonellis from IBEW 103 in Dorchester/Boston, and Bill Blackman from I

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