The Rochester Building and Construction Trades represents more than 15,000 working men and woman that are the best hands in the business. Representing 18 trade unions, we are the home of the skilled craftsworker, protecting the interests of working families throughout Western New York.

 

 

Since 1945, The Labor News has been the voice of working families in Rochester and throughout Western New York . Independent and non-partisan, we push past the slant of big business to cover the stories important to working families.

 

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Formed in 1965, the Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council mission is to support the working men and woman in our local construction industry. Our impact on the community can be seen all around us. It is in Rochester skyline that we built, the over $100 million annually in spending power our members produce, and the education and training that our members receive through our apprenticeship programs. Our 18 affiliated unions provide the best skilled workers in the region to those that want their construction project built right the first time- on time and on budget.