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Discover how the Central Iowa Building & Construction Trades Council is fostering growth, opportunity, and unity among the region’s trades professionals. Learn more about our commitment to elevating standards and creating lasting impact in Iowa’s workforce and communities.
Discover how the Central Iowa Building & Construction Trades Council is fostering growth, opportunity, and unity among the region’s trades professionals. Learn more about our commitment to elevating standards and creating lasting impact in Iowa’s workforce and communities.
An employee of a union contractor in the construction trades has gone through thousands of hours of training to learn his or her skills. Non-union contractors cannot match the training, productivity, and project outcomes of the unionized construction industry.
Union contractors are significantly less likely to have delays in completion times due to shortages of workers — and they’ve actually been more likely to add workers in this tight labor market. When you use a union construction firm, you know there are fewer mistakes and change orders on jobs. You know you are getting a safe and highly-trained workforce with lower turnover, and a collective bargaining agreement that outlines all of the work rules and relevant provisions governing the project.
Discover how the Central Iowa Building & Construction Trades Council is fostering growth, opportunity, and unity among the region’s trades professionals. Learn more about our commitment to elevating standards and creating lasting impact in Iowa’s workforce and communities.
An employee of a union contractor in the construction trades has gone through thousands of hours of training to learn his or her skills. Non-union contractors cannot match the training, productivity, and project outcomes of the unionized construction industry.
Union contractors are significantly less likely to have delays in completion times due to shortages of workers — and they’ve actually been more likely to add workers in this tight labor market. When you use a union construction firm, you know there are fewer mistakes and change orders on jobs. You know you are getting a safe and highly-trained workforce with lower turnover, and a collective bargaining agreement that outlines all of the work rules and relevant provisions governing the project.
At Central Iowa Building & Construction Trades, we’re proud to represent a powerful network of skilled, dedicated union members who build, shape, and strengthen the communities we call home.
Our local unions bring together hardworking men and women across Central Iowa, each contributing expertise, commitment, and a relentless drive for quality. From high-rise structures to essential infrastructure, our members work safely, fairly, and with a shared mission: to deliver excellence while ensuring good jobs and a thriving local workforce. Together, we’re not just building projects—we’re building the future of Central Iowa.
Highly trained and certified pros bring expert craftsmanship to every project ensuring every project meets the highest level of quality and safety.
Union jobs mean fair wages, benefits, and safer work environments. By supporting local unions, we’re investing in Central Iowa families and the local economy.
Together, our local unions represent a commitment to solidarity, community progress, and the advancement of skilled trades.
With over 15,000 dedicated members across 16 unions, the Central Iowa Building Trades Council proudly represents the strength of Iowa’s workforce.
Each year, our members log thousands of hours on job sites, showcasing the skills and dedication that unions bring to Iowa’s construction industry.
These numbers don’t just impress—they tell a story of teamwork, resilience, and how union support drives real prosperity for workers and families across Iowa.
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