Federal Issues.

The Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council works in collaboration with the Government Affairs Department of NABTU to advocate for policies that benefit the construction industry, particularly the workers and the industries that employ them.  We also fight against policies that negatively impact the safety, job-security, and economic prospects of workers.

Workplace Standards

  • Prevailing Wage Laws
  • Project Labor Agreements
  • Apprenticeship
  • Health and Safety
  • Multiemployer Pension Plans

Infrastructure & Jobs 

  • Investing in Infrastructure
  • ​Federal Permitting

Energy Infrastructure

  • Traditional Fuels
  • Renewable and Sustainable Fuels
  • Nuclear Energy
“People all across our country have a new appreciation for just how essential… unions are,” Biden said of changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. “Unions are why so many today have health insurance and sick leave, why so many have a voice in the workplace and our democracy.”

Federal Legislation Watch

Build Back Better Act - H.R. 5376
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - H.R. 1319
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - S. 420

In the News

​Feds award WA companies $200M for EV battery facilities in Moses Lake
Two Washington-based companies were awarded $100 million each for their pursuit of cutting-edge battery technology. 
Nuclear power gets new push in U.S., winning converts 
July 5, 2022
Pelosi touts infrastructure bill, restoration projects in Pierce County
May 4, 2022
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Pierce County Building Trades Executive Secretary meets with Congresswoman Pelosi, Congresswoman Strickland, and Congressman Kilmer.
Biden administration moves ahead with proposed Oregon offshore wind power
​April 27, 2022 
Biden administration launches $6 bln nuclear power credit program
​April 20, 2022 
Childcare is Infrastructure
April 18, 2022
​2022 U.S. LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE:
​REMARKS BY PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN
2022 U.S. LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE:
​REMARKS BY LABOR SECRETARY MARTY WALSH