Business Details
Michigan Building Trades Council
The Michigan Building & Construction Trades has dedicated itself to protecting the safety, working conditions, and wages of Michigan's unionized construction workforce. We collaborate with contractors, lawmakers, and government agencies to promote unionized construction and support nearly 100,000 construction workers across the state. Our efforts focus on member recruitment, jobsite safety, training programs, political advocacy, and community outreach. We conduct seminars to enhance union organizing techniques and implement safety training to reduce workplace injuries.Through apprenticeship programs, we ensure workers gain critical skills and stay updated with industry advancements. Our political advocacy addresses economic development, retirement planning, and workplace rights while maintaining a strong legislative voice for workers. We communicate through publications like The Building Tradesman and engage in fundraising for causes such as Habitat for Humanity and diabetes research. Our commitment to excellence and worker welfare has made us a trusted leader in Michigan's construction industry.
Services
Political Advocacy
Apprenticeship Programs
Safety Training
Union Recruitment
Community Outreach
Highlights and features
- We advocate for nearly 100,000 construction workers across Michigan.
- Our safety programs reduce workplace injuries through specialized training.
- We offer state-of-the-art apprenticeship and skill-upgrade programs.
- We maintain political influence to protect workers' rights and wages.
- Our community outreach includes partnerships with Habitat for Humanity.
What people say
Strong advocacy
Effective training
Community commitment
Services
Political Advocacy
We pursue legislative initiatives to protect workers' rights, including prevailing wage laws and workplace safety regulations. Our advocacy covers economic development, retirement planning, and project funding. We educate lawmakers on industry needs through direct engagement and policy proposals.
Apprenticeship Programs
Our training programs prepare apprentices for construction careers while offering journey-level workers advanced technical education. Labor-management partnerships fund state-of-the-art facilities and modern curricula. These programs ensure a skilled workforce for Michigan's construction industry.
Safety Training
We implement comprehensive safety programs to reduce construction injuries through training and educational materials. Our initiatives include developing safety protocols and advocating for stronger occupational health regulations. These efforts protect workers and reduce industry-wide costs.
Union Recruitment
We strengthen unions by organizing unrepresented workers through recruitment seminars and modern techniques. Our programs help unions meet goals for fair wages and job security. This includes training organizers and developing outreach strategies.
Community Outreach
Our members support causes like diabetes research and affordable housing through fundraising and volunteer work. We've raised over $200,000 for charity and build facilities for community organizations. These efforts demonstrate construction workers' commitment to public welfare.
People
Greg Herman
President
Greg Herman leads the Michigan Building Trades Council's statewide operations from Detroit. He coordinates labor-management relations and oversees political advocacy efforts. His leadership focuses on expanding union membership and improving worker protections.
Steve Claywell
Secretary Treasurer
Steve Claywell manages administrative operations for the Council in Lansing. He supervises financial reporting and organizational communications. His work ensures effective implementation of training programs and community initiatives.
Questions
What does the Michigan Building Trades Council do?
We protect construction workers' rights through safety programs, apprenticeships, and legislative advocacy while supporting union growth and community initiatives.
Do you offer apprenticeship programs?
Yes, we sponsor comprehensive apprenticeship programs with labor-management partnerships providing modern training facilities and technical education for construction careers.
What safety initiatives do you provide?
We implement safety training programs, develop workplace safety materials, and advocate for stronger occupational health regulations across Michigan's construction industry.
How does the Council support communities?
Our members raise funds for charities like Habitat for Humanity and diabetes research, contributing over $200,000 while building community facilities.
