Join us for the FIRST Annual BuildUp Scramble Golf Tournament! ⛳ Scan the QR code to register, enjoy a great day on the course, and help support apprentices on their path to life-changing careers!
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As we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything we accomplished together. This year brought challenges, but it also showed—once again—that when the Building Trades stand united, there’s nothing we can’t take on.
ICYMI: Great news for apprenticeships! www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wa-...
WA leads in expanding apprenticeship opportunities
The number of apprentices nationally and in Washington state has increased more than 70% in the past decade, according to a new report from the Washington Student Achievement Council. Washington curre...
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This week, as friends and families gather for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day, we pause to honor the Indigenous peoples whose ancestral lands we live and work on here in Washington State.
Happy International Men’s Day! Today we celebrate the men in our lives, who show up as mentors, leaders, friends, and role models - the people who make our communities stronger just by being in them.
We are so heartbroken over the murder of our sister in the trades, Amber Czech. Amber was just like the rest of us in construction - going to work with pride and dedication to her craft.
Thank you to the incredible panelists who joined us at the 2025 WWA Conference! Your insights on Apprentice Utilization and Apprentice Support Services sparked meaningful dialogue about what it takes to support the next generation of skilled workers.
Thank you to our veterans for your service, your bravery, and your sacrifices. We honor you this Veterans Day, and every day. #VeteransDay2025 Photo by israel palacio on Unsplash
It is Movember! A month to call attention to the health and safety of the men in our lives, including our co-workers. Our industry is made up of some of the toughest out there, but real strength means reaching out, checking in, and talking openly when things get heavy.
We had a great time celebrating the amazing awardees and women in the trades at the 2025 Dream Big Dinner this weekend! It was a great night of solidarity and allyship, in the ongoing movement to support and foster our future leaders. Congrats to the recipients of these well-deserved awards!!
Election day has arrived! Ballots need to be deposited in an official drop box by 8pm today! Still undecided? Check out our list of endorsed candidates here: www.wabuildingtrades.org/candidates.h...
Happy Dia de los Muertos, and happy Halloween! Whether you're celebrating Halloween or Dia de Los Muertos, or just enjoying the season, we hope you have a safe and happy weekend!
Hey, Building Trades community - we have a date and location secured for our 2026 Convention! Save the dates!
Exciting news! Minna Long, one of our incredible team members, is receiving the 2025 Cathie Jett Workplace Leader Award at the WWIT Dream Big Dinner. We’re so proud of her contributions and leadership - congratulations, Minna!
Construction workers face some of the highest suicide rates of any industry, more than twice the national average. A somber reminder for World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, 2025, to check in with those around you, ask for help, and offer help. #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 #988Lifeline
A convention to remember! We extend our deepest gratitude to @governorferguson.bsky.social for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with working people at our 66th Convention in Wenatchee.
We’re gearing up for our 66th Convention in Wenatchee! 🎉 Bags are stuffed, papers have been sorted, and—miraculously—we’ve managed to avert any paper cuts along the way 😅
On Labor Day 1942, the U.S. government sent this telegram reminding the nation that American victory depended on American workers. More than 80 years later, that truth remains: without labor, nothing moves forward.
Registration is open for #SafeAndSoundWeek Aug. 11-17. Get a jump on the week by posting a photo showing how you’re working safely. Tag us @lniwa.bsky.social to share your safety successes! And be sure to register: https://www.osha.gov/safeandsoundweek.
It's Primary Election Day! --Register or update info and vote in person by 8 p.m. --Mailed ballot must be postmarked by today. --Official ballot drop boxes are open until 8 p.m.
Congratulations, Jeremy Clevenger, for receiving the Bruce Brennan Award for excellence in apprenticeship, at the @wslc.bsky.social convention!
We had a great time on the first day of the 2025 Washington State Labor Council Convention with our union siblings and Building Trades family! #solidarity
The Enlighten Women's Forum 2026 planning team wants to hear from you! Please scan the QR code and take the survey - your input is invaluable for the planning of this event.
We are proud to have endorsed the following candidates for the 2025 Special Election! @victoriahunt.com @vandanaslatter.bsky.social
Happy Birthday to our amazing Cheri Bookheimer! Your hard work and dedication are unmatched, and they make a profound impact on all of us. We hope your day is filled with all the things that make you happiest. Have a fantastic celebration—you deserve it! 🎉🎈
June is National Safety Month—a time to reinforce the profound importance of safety adherence. Worker safety can mean the difference between coming home in one piece at the end of a shift or not coming home at all.
This Men’s Mental Health Month, we want to remind the men in our communities that your struggles matter, your voices are heard, and your well-being is valued. It’s okay to ask for help, and it’s important to take care of yourself. www.nami.org/get-involved...
Men's Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month — a time to break the silence around men’s mental health. Learn how to support, speak up, and fight stigma in your community.
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Today, we celebrate freedoms that have been gained and remain steadfastly committed to continued progress and equality. Happy Juneteenth from your WA Building Trades team. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay
Just like the structures we build to stand the test of time, our community thrives when it is reinforced by inclusion, respect, and solidarity.
As we enter Memorial Day weekend, we want to recognize the sacrifice that so many of our armed forces members have made while serving our country. Our thoughts are with them and their families, friends, and fellow service members who carry their legacy.
