Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council
The Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council has been created to support the various union craft sectors within the western Pennsylvania region. It represents 19 different craft sectors and over 33 local unions. With the belief that every worker deserves a fair wage and safe working conditions, the Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council’s purpose is to protect and further these basic rights, as well as continue to create family sustainable jobs and a middle class living in Pennsylvania.
Mission
The goal of the Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council is to create a unified voice when it comes to legislative action and securing jobs for union members. This involves the essential coordination and support of its affiliates by focusing on legislative and governmental affairs; field services; and labor-management relations. The purpose of the Council is to work collectively to supply contractors and owners with a readily available and highly trained workforce which represents different craft sectors able to complete the various parts of a project.
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Executive Leaders
Gregory A. Bernarding
Executive Business Manager
Jason Markovich
President
Tom Platt
Secretary / Treasurer
TRADES
APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING
NEWS
Registered Apprenticeship in Construction: Built to Last?
In 2020, out of a total of 275,324 registered apprentices in the US, 68.4% (188,452) of registered apprentices in the country were employed in construction.
Read MoreLAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 14, 2024
NABTU made the latest stop on our Opportunity Pipeline Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada. Participants visited local training centers, seeing firsthand the world-class apprenticeship programs that prepare workers for lifelong careers in the union building trades. They also heard from state and local leaders on the critical role union construction workers play in Nevada’s economy.
Read MorePROVIDENCE, RI – JUNE 17, 2024
NABTU made the latest stop on our Opportunity Pipeline Tour in Rhode Island. Participants took a tour of the Building Futures Training Center, and heard from various state and local leaders on the importance of Building Trades members on Rhode Island, and the impact of the Biden Administration.
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Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council. Should you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or fax.
Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council
1231 Banksville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Office: 412-344-4775
Fax: 412-344-7262
Gregory A. Bernarding – Executive Business Manager
