Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin

10/08/2026

When most people haven’t gotten out of bed yet and are waiting for their alarms to go off, our business representatives are already hitting job sites. Today they began their day by thanking our members, handing out donuts and reminding workers to vote. Thank you to all of the Business Reps who showed up this morning and continue to work hard to make a difference. You are appreciated. And to all of our members working on job sites- be safe out there!
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 19 IBEW Local 159 International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Plumbers Union Local 75 Laborers Local 464 LIUNA SMART 18 South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIOAFL-CIO Ironworkers Local 383 IUPAT DC7 

10/04/2026

Thank you to all of the tradeswomen who stopped by for empowHER’s meet and greet. We look forward to coming together again!

09/21/2026

Madison Tradeswomen Meet & Greet

Thursday September 24th
4:30 - 6pm
The Tributary Hub - 2102 E Springs Dr, Madison, WI 53704
Come connect, meet new people, and build your network at empowHER’s Madison Meet & Greet on September 24th!

Whether you’ve been in the trades for years, you’re just getting started, or you’re thinking about a career in construction, join us!

👷‍♀️ Meet other tradeswomen
🛠️ Build your community
🏗️ Share experiences and make connections
🤝 Bring a friend or coworker!

You don’t have to know anyone when you walk in. Just show up, grab a drink, and connect with women who understand what it’s like to work in the trades.

*No registration necessary

09/10/2026

👷‍♀️ Madison tradeswomen, this one’s for you!

Come connect, meet new people, and build your network at empowHER’s Madison Meet & Greet on September 24th! 💪

Whether you’ve been in the trades for years, you’re just getting started, or you’re thinking about a career in construction, come as you are!

✨ Meet other tradeswomen
🤝 Build your community
💬 Share experiences and make connections
👯‍♀️ Bring a friend or coworker!

You don’t have to know anyone when you walk in. Just show up, grab a drink, and connect with women who understand what it’s like to work in the trades.

📍 The Tributary Hub - Madison
📅 Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 4:30-6pm

Tag a tradeswoman you want to bring with you! 👇

06/19/2026

Do you know of someone who is interested in the Trades or would like to get some more information? WRTP/BIG STEP is a great resource.

06/19/2026

Keep up the great work, IBEW Local 159!

Trade apprenticeship applications double at Madison’s IBEW Local 159

STORY https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/06/16/trade-apprenticeship-applications-double-madisons-ibew-local-159/

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Our annual Take Kids Fishing Day was a big success! A sunny day, over 30 building trade volunteers, families enjoying themselves, and a lot of smiles. A big thank you to all of our volunteers who not only showed up the day of the event, but did so much prep prior to the event- you are all awesome. And thank you to all of our community for continuing to show up and spend your morning with the building trades!

03/16/2026

Bricklayer and Allied Craftworkers, Organizer, Frank Andreas was able to showcase the up and coming talent at the apprentice competition at the bricklayer training hall. These apprentices were able to demonstrate their talent and the value they bring to the job-site each and every day.
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

03/13/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1588360969961106&id=100063616537705

The next generation of Steamfitters 🧑‍🏭 is stepping up and ready to showcase their skills.

Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin stopped by Steamfitters Local 601 Milwaukee to talk with apprentice contestant Chad Helland and training coordinator Scott Graper about the upcoming Wisconsin Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Contest and the skills it takes to become a Steamfitter. 👉 Watch the segment: https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2026/03/03/steamfitters-wisconsin-pipe-trades-apprenticeship-contest