Industry Issues

IBEW Local 143 supports the following construction industry issues, which benefit our Local Union and our affiliated members.

These issues affect our Local and our members

By supporting these issues, it helps ensure the following:

Safe Jobsites

Good Wages

Quality Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Quality Craftsmanship

Industry-Leading Training

Drug-Free Workplace

Prevailing Wage

Prevailing Wage laws require construction contractors who work on publicly funded projects to pay construction workers at least the Prevailing Wages and benefits in the area…

Project Labor Agreements

A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a prehire, collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for…

Project Labor Agreement IndustryIssues

Right to Work

So-Called “Right to Work” laws make it optional for workers protected by a union contract to help pay for the expenses that a union incurs while guaranteeing the rights of…

Safety/Training

Our Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC)  provides free, quality apprenticeship training and journeymen upgrade training courses to keep members safe and…

Safety Training Industry-Issues

Responsible Contracting

Responsible Contracting policies help municipalities reduce the risk of contract failure, ensure quality work and better services by using contractors with a proven track record…