Labor

The Building Trades in Rhode Island are well organized and aggressively pursue employment opportunities for their members and signatory contractors.

The majority of RIAGC contractor members are signatory to two or more trade union contracts. Initial affiliation is usually with the Carpenters and Laborers.

RIAGC has a Labor Relations Division that provides collective bargaining on behalf of designated signatories with the Bricklayer, Carpenter, Cement Finisher, Iron Worker, Laborer and Operating Engineer. Management and Labor work to maintain harmonious relations for the benefit of both sides. Contracts will expire May 30th 2005. The IW expires May 29, 04

The RIAGC Labor Relations Division is affiliated with the Rhode Island 21st Century Labor Management Partnership. Other participants include local affiliates of: the National Electrical Contractors Association; and the Mechanical Contractors Association, and the Rhode Island Building Trades Council, representing 18 construction trade unions.