Opposition to Iowa Senate File 603
Urging Governor Reynolds to Veto the Bill DES MOINES, IA. — The Central Iowa Building & Construction Trades Council, a coalition of 16 trades organizations representing approximately 15,000 workers in the building and construction industry vehemently opposes the recent amendment to Senate File 603 and urges Governor Reynolds to veto the bill. If signed into law […]
Union Apprenticeships Create a Pathway to Quality Careers
Iowa Construction Boom There is a boom in housing and commercial construction going on in Iowa right now. On top of that, billions of dollars of federal funding are flowing into Iowa for infrastructure and clean energy projects. As a result, there is a very real need for more workers in the building and construction […]
Unsafe Construction in Eastern Iowa Exposes Government Failures
Cedar Rapids’ Banjo Block Violations and Davenport Apartment Collapse Highlight Need For Action Cities in eastern Iowa recently made national news in connection with alleged unsafe construction, and failures on the part of government to implement effective enforcement mechanisms and respond to reported dangers. It’s high time that the state and elected officials listen to […]
