Union Laborers are the hands of feet of the construction industry. They work as a part of a construction team using diverse skills acquired through classroom instruction and hands-on training to complete tasks that keep construction projects moving safely and efficiently. Laborers may perform drilling and blasting, erect scaffolding, mason tend, lay pipe, grade check, cut steel, operate power equipment, conduct traffic control, or install intelligent transportation systems.  

Building- Commercial and residential construction that includes everything from pouring foundations to building large scale structures.  

Masonry- Assisting bricklayers by providing brick, block, and mortar, and erecting scaffolding. 

Demolition/ Deconstruction- Dismantling, razing, destroying, or wrecking buildings or structure or any part thereof.  

Pay: 

Journeyman Laborer - $30.59/hr. + $19.15/hr., benefits paid by employer 

1st year apprentice = $24.47/hr. (80% base scale) + $19.15/hr., benefits paid by employer  

2nd year apprentice = $26.00/hr. (85% base scale) + $19.15/hr., benefits paid by employer  

3rd year apprentice = $27.53/hr. (90% base scale) + $19.15/hr., benefits paid by employer  

4th year apprentice = $29.06/hr. (95% base scale) + $19.15/hr., benefits paid by employer  

Journeyman Brick Tender - $30.71/hr. + $19.26/hr. benefits paid by employer 

1st year apprentice = $24.26/hr. (80% base scale) + $19.26/hr., benefits paid by employer  

2nd year apprentice = $26.10/hr. (85% base scale) + $19.26/hr., benefits paid by employer  

3rd year apprentice = $27.63/hr. (90% base scale) + $19.26/hr., benefits paid by employer  

4th year apprentice = $29.17/hr. (95% base scale) + $19.26/hr., benefits paid by employer  

Benefits include:  Healthcare, taxes, pension