Building Trades Push for Legislation to Clarify Contractor Designation, and Increase Fines for Misclassifying Workers NEW
[4/23/2008] - The Building & Construction Trades Department is pushing for federal legislation (H.R. 5804) to cut down the number of employees who can be classified as independent contractors. more

Bill to Exempt Returning Seasonal Workers From H2-B Visa Cap Introduced in U.S. House NEW
[4/23/2008] - Legislation that would temporarily revive an exemption allowing foreign seasonal nonagricultural workers to return to work in the United States without being counted against the H-2B visa cap was introduced in the House April 17. more

Energy Industry says More Construction Needed. NEW
[4/23/2008] - Environmentalists argue more energy efficiency could greatly reduce the need for a huge new wave of power plants and transmission lines. more

Fight back to deal with the mortgage meltdown. NEW
[4/23/2008] - Tell Congress to deal with the mortgage meltdown. And urge your senators to support Sen. Barack Obama’s executive pay bill. more

Highlights from Day 2 of the Building Trades 2008 Legislative Conference NEW
[4/22/2008] - Senator Obama Joins Building Trades Leaders…Declares Intent to Support Increased Infrastructure Spending and a Strengthened Davis-Bacon Act. Select the link below to view the video courtesy of www.bctd.org. more

Highlights from Day 3 of the Building Trades 2008 Legislative Conference NEW
[4/22/2008] - Day 3: Senator Hillary Clinton Outlines “Solutions” for America at Building Trades National Legislative Conference.  Select the link below to view the video courtesy of www.bctd.org. more

AMERICA’S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS CALL ON CONGRESS TO CRAFT STIMULUS PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING TO SPUR GROWTH AND JOB CREATION. NEW
[4/22/2008]

Highlights from Day 1 of the Building Trades 2008 Legislative Conference NEW
[4/21/2008] - Select the link below to view the video highlights from day 1 of the 2008 Legislative Conference. more

Arizona budget deficit labeled country's worst.
[4/3/2008] - Arizona has the worst budget deficit situation in the U.S., according to one group's figures. more

Presidential Hopefuls Join Workers at Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention
[4/3/2008] - More than a thousand union members from around Pennsylvania have gathered in Philadelphia this week for the 38th annual Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention, where they heard from both Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), the two contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination. more

Against McCain, Clinton bests Obama in swing-state polls
[4/2/2008] - Hillary Clinton is stronger than Barack Obama when pitted against John McCain, according to new polls of three major states that tend to swing between Democrats and Republicans in November elections. more

Fore the Fun of it! Local 469 Golf Outing.
[3/14/2008] - Join us for a day of good food and good fun!  This golf event is open to everyone.  Please see the event flyer for more details. link

Democrats' battle goes on
[3/5/2008] - Hillary Clinton beats Obama in Texas. more

McCain clinches GOP nomination
[3/5/2008] - With the 2008 Republican nomination clinched, John McCain can fully turn his attention to revving up for a historic general-election clash with either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton. more

Obama denies NAFTA stance is 'political positioning'
[3/5/2008] - Barack Obama said Monday that his campaign never gave Canada back-channel assurances that his harsh words about the North American Free Trade Agreement were for political show — despite the disclosure of a Canadian memo indicating otherwise. more

Bush to Endorse John McCain
[3/5/2008] - Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting John McCain has a lunch date Wednesday with President Bush at the White House - and the promise of a Bush endorsement. more

Presidential race reshaping U.S. image
[3/5/2008] - Campaigns drawing attention abroad more

The delegate chase
[3/5/2008] - The Republican winner needs 1,191 delegates to clinch the nomination at the Sept. 1-4 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. more

Bush: US Is Not Headed Into Recession
[2/28/2008] - President Bush said Thursday the country is not recession-bound and, despite expressing concern about slowing economic growth, rejected for now any additional stimulus efforts. "We acted robustly," he said. more

U.A. Begins Military Recruitment Radio Ad Campaign
[2/27/2008] - The United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters is running radio ads designed to recruit military veterans into the pipe trades. The ads feature former NFL and University of Miami quarterback Gino Torretta, a self-described “friend of the United Association.” link

Rocky Mountain Region Set to Host $38 Billion Industrial Projects Scheduled to Start Construction in 2008
[2/27/2008] - New construction projects are coming to Arizona and neighboring states. more

New poll: McCain would beat Democrats in November
[2/27/2008] - Among those surveyed, McCain won higher marks than either Obama or Clinton more

North American Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry Antes Up $323 million for 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Shutdowns
[2/27/2008] - 2008 is the year for scheduled maintenance shutdowns. more

Clinton, Obama Clash Over NAFTA, Iraq in Debate
[2/27/2008] - The 20th Democratic presidential debate with Obama and Clinton. more

Governor seeks financial aid for states
[2/27/2008] - Napolitano tells senators federal bailout is needed. more

Arizona Vet Sees Bright Future
[2/19/2008] - Specialist Jacob Cooper turns to Helmets to Hardhats for help. more

AZ Governor Recognizes and Supports H2H
[2/19/2008] - Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano signed a proclamation of support to help launch that state's participation in Helmets to Hardhats. more

Obama, Clinton Face Off in Wis., Hawaii
[2/19/2008] - Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton squared off. more

Lots for McCain to Do Before November
[2/19/2008] - McCain acknowledges he has much to do, and vows to remain busy until November. more

Clinton Takes the Low Road
[2/19/2008] - The spin wars begin. more

Helmets to Hardhats F.A.Q.s
[2/19/2008] - Your questions, answered.  Please select the link below to view the F.A.Q's from the website of Helmets to Hardhats. more

Large Union Backs Obama; Another Is Likely to Do Same
[2/15/2008] - Obama receives additional labor union support. more

McCain-Obama Race Could Redraw Electoral Map
[2/15/2008] - In recent presidential elections, the electoral map largely has been fixed, with certain regions predictably loyal to one party or another and the competition narrowed to fewer than 20 battleground states. more

Obama gets support of two Clinton backers, delivering setback to her struggling campaign
[2/15/2008] - Hillary Rodham Clinton's struggling Democratic presidential nomination campaign suffered another setback as front-runner Barack Obama nabbed the support of one of her influential backers while another prominent civil rights leader and lawmaker discussed a switch. more

Mitt Romney Will Endorse John McCain
[2/14/2008] - Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney agreed Thursday to endorse Sen. John McCain for the party's presidential nomination and ask his national convention delegates to swing behind the likely nominee, according to officials familiar with the decision. more

Reagan regarded as best president
[2/14/2008] - While millions of voters have been casting ballots to show support for their favorite 2008 presidential candidates, a poll released yesterday showed that the public regards Ronald Reagan as the best president since World War II and George W. Bush the worst. more

A Message From the Building and Construction Trades Department President
[2/12/2008] - Congress Comes Up Short on Stimulus Package more

Four Hundred Eight U.S. Industrial Plants Go Online in 2007
[2/12/2008] - In 2007, 408 industrial plants employing almost 29,000 people began operations in the U.S. more

More Than $22 Billion in Proposed Spending in North American Pipeline Sector Slated for Construction in 2008
[2/12/2008] - 2008 will become a banner year in the history of construction spending. more

Rebates likely for 95% of Ariz. taxpayers
[2/8/2008] - 3 members of state's congressional delegation voted against economic-stimulus legislation more

Congress sends stimulus plan to Bush with tax rebates for many
[2/8/2008] - Congress, facing the prospect of an election-year recession, passed an emergency plan Thursday that rushes rebates of $600 to $1,200 to most taxpayers and $300 checks to disabled veterans, the elderly and other low-income people. President Bush indicated he would sign the measure more

Guide to voting on Super Tuesday
[2/5/2008] - Arizona will be one of 24 states voting in presidential-nomination contests today. The primaries, caucuses and conventions will help determine how many delegate votes each candidate gets at the national conventions in late August and early September. more

Obama erases Clinton's lead in poll
[2/4/2008] - Barack Obama has surged to a statistical tie with Hillary Clinton. more

Obama rally draws 13,000 to Coliseum
[1/31/2008] - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama challenged Arizona to seize the moment and said the time for change is now during a rally on Wednesday in Phoenix. more

Democrat John Edwards ending presidential race
[1/30/2008] - Democrat John Edwards is exiting the presidential race Wednesday, ending a scrappy underdog bid in which he steered his rivals toward progressive ideals while grappling with family hardship that roused voters' sympathies, The Associated Press has learned. more

Family Medical Leave Expanded to Cover Wounded Military
[1/30/2008] - The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been extended. more

The Arizona Homeowners Bill of Rights Committee hope to give more power to homeowners.
[1/30/2008] - On December 19, 2007  the Arizona Homeowners Bill of Rights CommitteeOn December 19, 2007  the Arizona Homeowners Bill of Rights Committee filed an initiative petition with the Secretary of State. more

Residents pour through coliseum for Obama rally
[1/30/2008] - People attending Wednesday's Barack Obama rally started forming lines at 11:30 a.m. outside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, hours before the event was to begin. more

Early ballots trickling in as voters are late to decide
[1/30/2008] - Many voters appear to be waiting until the last minute. more

Obama rally Wednesday at Memorial Coliseum
[1/29/2008] - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama plans to hold a political rally. more

Bush delivers last State of the Union address.
[1/29/2008] - US President George W Bush has delivered his final State of the Union address. more

Labor unions command renewed power in presidential race
[1/29/2008] - Labor Unions Command Power. more

President McEntee on Union Membership Statistics Good News For All Americans
[1/29/2008] - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicates union membership increased by 311,000 to 15.7 million in 2007 more

Building Trades Defeat Another Attack on Davis-Bacon in US House of Representatives
[1/29/2008] - The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject an amendment by Representative King. more

New Study Confirms Benefits of Project Labor Agreements
[1/29/2008] - The merits of Project Labor Agreements refute any prior claims. more

Obama will visit Phoenix Wednesday
[1/28/2008] - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will visit Phoenix on Wednesday in an event that will be open to the public, The Arizona Republic has confirmed. more

Working Families Vote 2008
[1/28/2008] - Your online voting guide. more

Sen. Edward Kennedy, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, endorsing Obama
[1/28/2008] - WASHINGTON - Two generations of Kennedys - Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy and his son, Rep. Partrick Kennedy of Rhode Island - are endorsing fellow Democrat Barack Obama for president. more

Doubts over voting machines could cloud the 2008 elections.
[1/28/2008] - Critics question the reliability of electronic voting machines. more

Senator Clinton Introduces Legislation to Train Construction Workers as "Second Responders"
[1/28/2008] - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) has introduced legislation to establish a comprehensive national system for skilled construction workers. more

A Letter From The Business Manager
[1/18/2008] - The new year is the perfect opportunity to begin anew.  For additional information, please refer to The UA Standards of Excellence brochure. more

Govenor Janet Napolitano Reviews The State of the State
[1/18/2008] - Govenor Janet Napolitano Reviews The State of the State for 2008. link

Govenor Napolitano and her vision for Arizona
[1/18/2008] - Govenor Napolitano and her vision for Arizona during the sixth annual State of the State. link

New optical location, new name.
[1/18/2008] - The RX Optical location previously located at 43rd Avenue and Bell Road has moved.  Click here to see the new location and new name. link

Bearing Training Seminar for all HVAC members.
[1/15/2008] - Back by popular demand, Keller Equipment Company is pleased to announce the Midpoint Bearing Training Seminar will be held at Keller Equipment Company on January 23 and 24, 2008. more

Napolitano to endorse Obama for president.
[1/14/2008] - Napolitiano announces she will support Obama. more

The 13th annual picnic is coming!
[1/10/2008] - Bring the entire family for fun in the sun! Click this link to view the event flyer. link

The United Association Endorses Obama
[1/10/2008] - Courtesy of The United Association more

Presidential Candidates 2008 Healthcare Comparison
[1/10/2008] - A side by side comparison of each candidates stance on healthcare.  more

The Out of Work List Merger and Semi Annual Re-sign Explained.
[1/4/2008] - Financial Secretary/Dispatcher, William H. Moody explains the list merger procedures and semi annual re-sign in this letter mailed to the membership of Local 469. more

BCTD 100th Anniversary Celebration "Amateur Video Contest"
[12/20/2007] - Share your experience for a chance to win $1,500 and a trip to Washington, DC. link

The Fall Edition of PipeTalk Is Now Available!
[11/2/2007] - Get up to date, and current with the latest news! link

Stay Up To Date & Current With The Latest AFL-CIO News.
[10/3/2007] - For the latest on America's union movement in the state of Arizona, select the link below. link

View the 2008 Presidential Candidates!
[9/11/2007]