Join hundreds of employers and thousands of union members for an industry-wide stand down to raise awareness about substance abuse and recovery.
In Massachusetts, 150 out of every 100,000 construction workers die an opioid-related death. Construction workers are 6x more likely to suffer an opioid-related death than all other workers.
Join our members, sponsors, and supporters as we conduct a 150 second (2.5 minute) stand down at 11:30 AM on Friday May 3rd, 2019. We ask that everyone pause work and observe a moment of silence as we reflect about the ongoing opioid epidemic and raise awareness for those struggling with addiction or in recovery.
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Join BTEA for a reception to help close out Building Trades Recovery Week. Featuring a distinguished group of speakers as they discuss various initiatives both locally and nationally that they are using to address substance abuse issues.
Speaker Panel
- Congressman Stephen F. Lynch – U.S. House of Representatives
- John McGahan – The Gavin Foundation
- Jim Wahlberg – Mark Wahlberg’s Youth Foundation and Wahl St. Productions
- Timothy Irving – OSHA/USDOL
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Join the Building Trades Employers’ Association at IBEW Local 103 to kick off Building Trades Recovery Week. This event is a dinner reception featuring a roster of leading voices from the construction industry and all across the spectrum of addiction care. We will also feature a dual keynote by Mayor Marty Walsh and hear about Chris Herren’s experience as a leading advocate for substance abuse treatment and recovery.
Speakers:
- Thomas S. Gunning III – Opening Remarks
- John Christian – Modern Assistance Programs, Inc.
- Frank Callahan – Massachusetts Building Trades Council
- Gregory Acampora, M.D. – MGH/Harvard Addiction Medicine Team
- Mayor Martin J. Walsh – City of Boston
- Chris Herren – Herren Talks, Herren Wellness, The Herren Project
Join the staff of the Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) as they provide a general overview of the Building Trades Recovery Week.
Associate Executive Director John Ferrante will discuss the ongoing issues with substance abuse including the opioid epidemic and it’s impact on the construction industry. Director of Labor Relations Thomas S. Gunning will provide a basic rundown of the week’s agenda highlighting the various educational opportunities and programs being provided by the BTEA and various sponsors.
Register directly at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6914236387338604300
The Massachusetts union labor and management communities came together for the 3rd annual “Girls in the Trades” conference. More than 500 young women came for a day of workshops, demonstrations, and a job fair to learn more about opportunities in the building trades. The goal is to increase young women’s interest in productive, rewarding careers in the trades, and to grow their ranks in the industry long term.
“Today was great! More than 500 girls got to hear from women in the industry that the trades are not just for the boys,” said Hannah LaCivita, of the Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School.
(Jeff Sullivan, Business Manager of District Council #35, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, and Tom Gunning of the BTEA were all in attendance.)
In addition to sponsorship from the BTEA, our affiliate the Paint and Glass Employers Association of New England (PFEANE/GEANE) were well represented. Sharon Tankel, President of Hub Glass Services, a contractor member was invited to address the conference. “If girls are thinking of going into the trades, my message to them is simple: go for it! The industry is changing and more women are joining all the time,” said Ms. Tankel.
(Sharon Tankel of Hub Glass Services after her speech)
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito offered support on behalf of the Baker Administration. “The work that I can do along with Charlie Baker is to make sure that each one of you has the opportunity, equal to everyone else, to work at whatever career, whatever job, whatever industry, and at whatever place in this great Commonwealth.”
Find information below on the YouthBuild Pre-apprenticeship program and how to apply!
Continue reading “YouthBuild Boston Pre-apprenticeship Program Open!”
Dear Members and Job Seekers,
As you may know, each month brings new opportunities to apply for apprenticeships with different union building trades. Each of the 12 trades has its own timeline and procedure for apprenticeship applications.
The following trade(s) will be accepting applications for apprenticeship training:
WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*****Please be sure to call the union to confirm these details! ******
Roofers & Waterproofers Union Local 33
- When: Every Mon., Tues., and Wed., 9am – 11am
- Phone: (781) 341-9192
- Address:
Local 33: Willie Hernandez
53 Evans Dr.
Stoughton, MA 02072
Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be 18 or older
- Reliable Transportation
- Must be able to pass a drug test
Boilermakers Local 29
- When: Monthly – Last Friday of every month: 8am – 11am (July 28, 2017)
- Phone: (617) 328-8400
- Address: 68 Sagamore St, North Quincy
- Website: http://www.bmlocal29.org/
Requirements:
- Must have a valid Driver’s license
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have HS Diploma or GED
Carpenters, Floor Coverers, Local and Pile Drivers Locals 33, 40, 56, 67, 218, 723, 2168
- When: Monthly – Monday, July 3, 2017. Info sessions: 9am or 3pm
- Phone: (508) 792-5443, Option 2
- Address: 750 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
- Website: www.nectf.org
Requirements:
- Must have valid ID
- Must be 18 at time of interview
- Must have HS Diploma or GED
Painters & Allied Trades D.C. 35
- When: Starting July 3, 2017, accepting only 25 applications per month.
- Phone: (617) 524-0248
- Address: 25 Colgate Rd., Roslindale, MA 02131
- Apply on Website: www.iupatdc35.org
Requirements:
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License
Sheet Metals Workers Local 17
- When: Monthly – Every 3rd Thursday of the month: 9am – 2pm (July 20, 2017)
- Phones: (617) 298-0850
- Address: 1181 Adams St, Dorchester, MA
- Website: www.LU17JATC.ORG
Requirements:
- Must have a valid Driver’s license
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have HS Diploma or GED transcripts
- Social Security card
- 3 Letters of Recommendations
- Must be physically capable of performing work of the trade
- Pre-hire physical and drug screen
- Must reside within the jurisdictional area
Millwrights Local 1121
- When: Monthly – Applications are accepted the 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:30am
- Phone: (617) 254- 0042
- Address: 90 Braintree St. Allston, MA
- Website: easternmillwrights.com
Requirements:
- Must have a valid Driver’s license
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have copy of HS Diploma or GED
- Must have copy of HS/College transcript
In addition, Suffolk Construction and Wynn Casino are looking for active union members. They can submit an application for employment at the link below.
If you know of someone already in the union, please have them go to our website at www.surveymonkey.com/r/3WJRY66 to submit an application. We will notify unions and subcontractors of their availability. Help spread the word!
After decades of criticism, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has undergone a rebranding effort. In late September, Mayor Walsh and city officials announced the plan to transition the BRA to the new Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA). The BRA was founded in 1957 with the goal of revitalizing parts of Boston that were stagnating during the post-war boom of the suburbs.
While the City of Boston is a far cry from what it has been in the recent past, this has not come without intense criticism of the BRA’s role in redevelopment efforts. Neighborhoods have been displaced and residents upset with bureaucrats that appeared to favor developers over local wishes. Many residents viewed redevelopment as unstoppable and saw the BRA as the force driving these changes.
By rebranding as the BPDA, the City hopes to reclaim a sense of trust from the residents and highlight that redevelopment does not have to be a disruptive force, but that with planning, development can be a positive and incremental step forward.
