It has been well documented that workers in construction are struggling with mental health challenges along with substance abuse, alcoholism and suicide (construction has the highest rate of suicide). The IUPAT helping hands has created a recovery night for members and their families to attend on Thursday October 3, 2024, in San Leandro @ 5:30pm. […]
September 09, 2024PLA votes coming in American Canyon and Vallejo
Posted July 31, 2023
As President of the Napa/Solano Building Trades, we are working hard on bringing PLA’s (Project Labor Agreements) to our cities and counties. We have negotiated PLA’s in American Canyon and Vallejo and will be bringing them to their respective city councils for a vote that we expect will be favorable for local workers to be able to work on projects closer to home. Getting these Project Labor agreements passed will create a better way of life for workers and their families. A lot has gone into getting us to this position and we look forward to getting both passed to provide local work for our members.
Below is a printout that helps understand how Project Labor Agreements help our communities.
Regards,
Troy Notrangelo