NEEDS
SKILLED
WORKERS
WORKERS NEEDED
TRADES IN DEMAND
IRON WORKERS
IRON WORKERS
Ironworkers raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks and may erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS
Plumbers and pipefitters, masters of the trade,
Piping systems they install, repair, and upgrade,
From faucets to boilers, they keep things flowing right,
With skill and precision, they work day and night.
ELECTRICIANS
ELECTRICIANS
Bringing power to life in each building's mission.
From blueprints to bright lights, they make projects shine,
Ensuring safety and functionality, every wire they align.
LABORERS
LABORERS
Laborers in America, the backbone of toil and sweat,
They build our nation's dreams, no challenge they forget.
From construction sites to farms, their dedication's clear,
In unity and hard work, they conquer every frontier.
OPERATING ENGINEERS
OPERATING ENGINEERS
Operating Engineers, masters of heavy machinery's grace,
They navigate the earth, sculpting landscapes with embrace.
From cranes to bulldozers, they bring power to the ground,
Crafting infrastructure where progress is unbound.
CEMENT MASONS
CEMENT MASONS
Cement masons, sculptors of concrete's artistry bold,
They pour and smooth foundations, each detail carefully told.
From sidewalks to skyscrapers, they create solid ground,
Crafting structures that stand firm, where dreams are found.
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The salary of skilled workers or journeyman can vary depending on several factors, including their location, level of experience, and the specific employer they work for. We have provided a wage calculator in the CAREERS section on the main menu of this website.
Each Union make significant investments in the training, safety and success for their members. For example, the UA invests $250 million a year to make sure that its workforce has the most up-to-date skills for every project they work on.
Workers are guaranteed the right to speak up and be heard, both in the workplace and in the political arena.