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Meet our affiliates.
Since 1941, the Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council has provided support and information to its affiliated members relating to prevailing wages, legislative issues, trade licensing, and the enforcement of current laws affecting the construction industry and current events that affects the Organized Trades in our State.
Support for prevailing wages, legislative issues, trade licensing, and the enforcement of current laws affecting the construction industry in West Texas.
Lobbying and educating elected officials and the public on issues related to prevailing wages, apprenticeship, health insurance, pensions, workers compensation, and health and safety for all workers in Texas.
Contact one of our affiliated local unions in your area to request an application. You'll need to meet basic eligibility requirements, attend an orientation, and complete any entry assessments.
Our affiliates administer nationally recognized apprenticeship programs in a number of construction trades. Apprentices receive on-the-job training under skilled journeymen plus classroom instruction, all while earning competitive wages and benefits.
Our council organizes and participates in local community projects, food drives, and safety outreach to improve lives across West Texas.