Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council

08/20/2026

We were excited to join our affiliates and labor allies at the 2026 PNW Labor Leaders Conference last week, hosted by Sheet Metal Local 16!

We had the opportunity to hear actionable ideas and solutions for strengthening our workforce—from addressing the behavioral health and childcare needs of workers, while also strengthening the workforce that provides these essential services, to exploring the successes, opportunities, and challenges facing registered apprenticeship.

08/17/2026

📢 The Office of the Corrections Ombuds is still accepting applications for the Construction Training Pathways Project Manager!

This is an opportunity to help advance construction training and apprenticeship pathways for individuals incarcerated individuals and support the important work of the Construction Training Pathways Oversight Committee.

If you or someone in your network is passionate about workforce development, public service, and creating pathways to opportunity, please apply or share this post!

Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, making highways safer or restoring salmon habitat, the work that we do matters to the people of Washington State.

08/14/2026

Don't forget to sign up for the NAVFAC / SIOP Industry Day!

Modern ships require modern dry docks.

The Multi-Mission Dry Dock at PSNS & IMF on the Waterfront at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)-Bremerton is a key part of the Navy's comprehensive, long-term recapitalization efforts at PSNS & IMF under the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP). The new dry dock and its associated utilities, crane system, pier, and support facilities will accommodate current and future ships and submarines, including the new Gerald R. Ford class of aircraft carriers.

The Navy needs to upgrade and improve the shipyard’s capabilities and capacities to ensure PSNS & IMF can continue to meet its important mission to maintain, modernize, and retire the Navy’s nuclear-powered fleet into the foreseeable future.

Learn more at multimissiondrydock.com.

08/10/2026

A big thank you to IUOE Local 612 for inviting us to your golf tournament! ⛳

We appreciate the chance to get together, enjoy some friendly competition, and spend time with our Building Trades family.

Thanks for having us!

08/07/2026

Join NAVFAC and SIOP for an Industry Day on Aug. 20, where they will discuss the Multi-Mission Dry Dock!

Scan the QR code for more information.

Modern ships require modern dry docks.

The Multi-Mission Dry Dock at PSNS & IMF on the Waterfront at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)-Bremerton is a key part of the Navy's comprehensive, long-term recapitalization efforts at PSNS & IMF under the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP). The new dry dock and its associated utilities, crane system, pier, and support facilities will accommodate current and future ships and submarines, including the new Gerald R. Ford class of aircraft carriers.

The Navy needs to upgrade and improve the shipyard’s capabilities and capacities to ensure PSNS & IMF can continue to meet its important mission to maintain, modernize, and retire the Navy’s nuclear-powered fleet into the foreseeable future.

Learn more at multimissiondrydock.com.

08/05/2026

The devastating wildfires across Eastern Washington have devasted union members, apprentices, their families, and entire communities.

We encourage our affiliates and partners to stand with us in supporting those impacted by donating to the Foundation for Working Families, which provides direct financial assistance to union members experiencing hardship due to disasters and emergencies.

❤️ Donate here: https://wslc.org/ffwf/

If you or someone you know has been affected, resources are available through the Spokane Regional Labor Council and the Washington Student Achievement Council.

🔗 Spokane Regional Labor Council resources: https://unionhall.aflcio.org/spokanelabor/spokane-complex-wildfire-resources

🔗 Washington Student Achievement Council emergency resources: https://wsac.wa.gov/news

Together, we can help our communities recover and rebuild.

Español — Русский The Foundation for Working Families is a non-profit organization established by the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and its affiliates to assist union families in Washington state in times of hardship or disaster. It has given cash assistance to thousands of famil...

08/04/2026

📢 Help build pathways to opportunity.

The Office of the Corrections Ombuds is hiring a Project Manager for the Construction Training Pathways Oversight Committee (CTPOC), created through HB 2084 (2024)—a Building Trades priority focused on expanding pathways from incarceration to apprenticeship.

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Share this opportunity!

🔗 Learn more and apply:

Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, making highways safer or restoring salmon habitat, the work that we do matters to the people of Washington State.

08/04/2026

🗳️ Today is Primary Election Day!

Ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. today, August 4.

Find a ballot drop box or voting center near you:
🔗https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/voter-registration/drop-box-and-voting-center-locations

One of the most important races this election is in the 39th Legislative District. The Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council is proud to endorse Steve Ewing because he has demonstrated a commitment to the values that matter to the Building Trades—including supporting working families, family-wage careers, and strong communities.

If you live in the 39th Legislative District, be sure to vote for Steve Ewing and make your voice heard today.

To view the most up-to-date list of WSBCTC-endorsed candidates across Washington, visit:
🔗 https://www.wabuildingtrades.org/candidates.html

Ewing for Washington

08/03/2026

The people who build Washington deserve a seat at the table.

The Washington State Building Code Council is considering proposed changes to the Commercial Energy Code that could make it harder to use proven construction methods, increase project costs, and reduce opportunities for skilled union crafts and apprentices.

We support energy-efficient buildings. We also support practical building practices, family-wage jobs, and a technology-neutral code that lets skilled professionals build with the right materials for the job—not the materials government picks.

We're calling on the Building Code Council to withdraw and reissue the CR-102 with a new public comment period so workers, contractors, and communities have a meaningful opportunity to weigh in.

If these changes could affect your work, your trade, or your community, make your voice heard. Submit comments, attend the hearings, and help us protect good jobs and practical building policies in Washington.

You can submit comments through August 7, 2026 (11:59pm).

Instructions for commenting in person and in writing can be found here:https://sbcc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07/Public%20Testimony%20Sign%20Up%20Sheet%20Template%2007012026_0.pdf

You can submit comments through August 7, 2026 (11:59pm).

Public Hearings:
August 5, 2026 in Olympia: https://sbcc.wa.gov/event/1986
August 7, 2026 in Spokane: https://sbcc.wa.gov/event/1987