We advocate for policies and legislation that protect workers’ rights, promote local hiring and create high-road construction careers.
Local Hiring
Local hiring helps ensure that local residents have ample opportunities to construct important and necessary facilities in their own communities. This is a top priority of the Baltimore-D.C.Metro Building Trades Council.
Prevailing Wage
Prevailing wage laws promote a level playing field for local businesses, an adequate supply of skilled local trades workers, and ensure that workers can afford to live in the communities where they work.
Project Labor Agreements
Project Labor Agreements set standards for employment, providing worker protections and guaranteeing family-supporting wages and benefits. They promote safe, timely, cost-effective construction and ensure it is delivered to the highest quality standards.
Wage Theft
Wage theft is a widespread problem that hurts workers, families and communities. Together, we’re fighting back against wage theft and building an economy where workers are treated with dignity and respect.