This morning President Roberts delivered a “state of the building trades” highlighting that our 57 unions donate over $1 million & 25K volunteer hours each year & our union apprenticeships represent 80% of women & minorities in construction apprenticeship programs in Iowa!👏
Our keynote speaker was Bob Bruno from the Labor Education Program - University of Illinois @IL_Labor_Edu! He gave a very educational and inspiring talk on labor issues and his new book, What Work Is. It’s available here: press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p087…
@IL_Labor_Edu We heard from important Iowa elected leaders like State Auditor @RobSandIA and Senator Pam Jochum @SenateMajority. They spoke to us about work they are doing to protect our tax dollars and working people from abuse and corruption. 💪
@IL_Labor_Edu @RobSandIA @SenateMajority We learned a lot from @UILaborCenter on OSHA & worker fatigue. And lastly, Earl Agan, President of the Central Iowa Building Trades Council & retired business manager of @opcmiaintl Local 538 was recognized as the recipient of this year’s Building Trades Ambassador Award👏 @NABTU