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50+ Years
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Skilled Construction Laborers & Apprenticeship Programs in Cleveland
Local 310, an affiliate of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), has been a cornerstone of Cleveland's construction industry since 1925. Our union represents over 850,000 members across the U.S. and Canada, providing trained laborers and apprenticeship graduates to projects throughout Northeast Ohio. With a legacy spanning nearly a century, we have supplied skilled workers to landmark infrastructure projects, including bridges, highways, and high-rises. Our members receive comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, pension plans, and free skill-upgrade training. We partner with over 500 signatory contractors to ensure year-round employment opportunities.Our apprenticeship program combines 4,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with nearly 450 hours of classroom instruction at the Ohio Laborers Training Center. Our laborers support diverse trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and hazardous-waste abatement. Headquartered at 3250 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, our facility serves as a hub for union activities and community events. Guided by the principle that strong members build strong projects, we remain committed to recruiting, training, and supporting the workforce that shapes Northeast Ohio's future.
Services
Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship
Skilled Laborer Supply
Safety Training Programs
Member Benefits Administration
Training Center Operations
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer a 4,000-hour apprenticeship with paid training and classroom instruction.
- Our members receive comprehensive health, pension, and annuity benefits.
- We provide skilled laborers for diverse construction projects across Northeast Ohio.
- With over 500 signatory contractors, we ensure year-round employment opportunities.
- Our training programs are industry-recognized and keep skills current at no cost to members.
Services
Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship
Our 4,000-hour apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in building, demolition, and environmental work while earning industry-recognized certifications. Graduates achieve journey-level status with portable credentials and full fringe benefits.
Skilled Laborer Supply
We provide trained laborers for diverse construction trades including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and hazardous-waste abatement. Our workforce supports major infrastructure projects across Northeast Ohio, ensuring safety and efficiency on every job site.
Safety Training Programs
We offer OSHA 10 & 30, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space, and Asbestos Abatement training. Courses run year-round at the Ohio Laborers Training Center, with tuition covered by our Training & Upgrading Fund to maintain current skills at no cost to members.
Member Benefits Administration
Our members receive comprehensive health & welfare coverage, pension and annuity funds, and free skill-upgrade training. We manage benefits through partnerships with 500+ signatory contractors, ensuring year-round employment and financial security.
Training Center Operations
We operate the Ohio Laborers Training Center, offering courses from one-day certifications to two-week programs. Our facilities in Cleveland and Howard, OH, provide hands-on instruction in blueprint reading, equipment operation, and specialized safety protocols.
Questions
How do I become a member of Laborers Local 310?
Membership requires completing our 4,000-hour Construction Craft Laborer apprenticeship or transferring from another local union. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and pass a background check.
What benefits do Local 310 members receive?
Members receive health & welfare coverage, pension and annuity funds, free skill-upgrade training, and access to 500+ signatory contractors for year-round employment opportunities.
What types of construction projects do your laborers work on?
Our laborers support diverse projects including bridges, highways, high-rises, demolition, environmental remediation, and specialized trades like asbestos abatement.
How does the apprenticeship wage structure work?
Apprentices earn 60% of the journeyman rate initially, increasing incrementally with experience until reaching 100% after completing 4,000 training hours.
Where are your training facilities located?
Training occurs at the Laborers Local 310 Training Center in Cleveland, OH, and the Ohio Laborers Training Center in Howard, OH, with courses updated monthly.
