Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council
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Standing up for good jobs, strong communities and lifelong career opportunities in the skilled trades across DC, Maryland and Virginia.
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"This #apprenticeship is, by far, the greatest experience I've ever had. It's more than a job. It's a career."
- Nang Muang, a 2nd-year apprentice with UA Local 486 testifying at the 12/2/25 Frederick County Council meeting on data centers development in the county.
- Nang Muang, a 2nd-year apprentice with UA Local 486 testifying at the 12/2/25 Frederick County Council meeting on data centers development in the county.
“In D.C, legal accountability for prevailing wage violations extends all the way up the contracting chain — if your company or any of its subcontractors are underpaying workers, all of you can be held accountable.”
– D.C Attorney General Brian Schwalb
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– D.C Attorney General Brian Schwalb
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D.C. Attorney General Secures More Than $2.2 Million in Wage Theft Settlements - Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council
Investigations found that two contractors illegally misclassified hundreds of construction workers and failed to pay rightfully earned wages.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“In D.C, legal accountability for prevailing wage violations extends all the way up the contracting chain — if your company or any of its subcontractors are underpaying workers, all of you can be held accountable.”
– D.C Attorney General Brian Schwalb
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– D.C Attorney General Brian Schwalb
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DC workers are the backbone of our local economy.
We will use every tool to ensure they get the wages and benefits they earned — especially as the cost of living in DC keeps rising.
If your worker rights have been violated in DC, contact us at workers@dc.gov, trabajadores@dc.gov, or 202-724-7730.
We will use every tool to ensure they get the wages and benefits they earned — especially as the cost of living in DC keeps rising.
If your worker rights have been violated in DC, contact us at workers@dc.gov, trabajadores@dc.gov, or 202-724-7730.
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
DC workers are the backbone of our local economy.
We will use every tool to ensure they get the wages and benefits they earned — especially as the cost of living in DC keeps rising.
If your worker rights have been violated in DC, contact us at workers@dc.gov, trabajadores@dc.gov, or 202-724-7730.
We will use every tool to ensure they get the wages and benefits they earned — especially as the cost of living in DC keeps rising.
If your worker rights have been violated in DC, contact us at workers@dc.gov, trabajadores@dc.gov, or 202-724-7730.
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Now, Brother Mechanical will pay $500,000 in worker restitution and $1 million in penalties.
Critically, the company will also be required to prevent worker misclassification by reviewing subcontractors' payrolls, conducting audits, and training workers.
And OAG will monitor future compliance.
Critically, the company will also be required to prevent worker misclassification by reviewing subcontractors' payrolls, conducting audits, and training workers.
And OAG will monitor future compliance.
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Now, Brother Mechanical will pay $500,000 in worker restitution and $1 million in penalties.
Critically, the company will also be required to prevent worker misclassification by reviewing subcontractors' payrolls, conducting audits, and training workers.
And OAG will monitor future compliance.
Critically, the company will also be required to prevent worker misclassification by reviewing subcontractors' payrolls, conducting audits, and training workers.
And OAG will monitor future compliance.
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Worker misclassification is illegal and hurts both workers and the District.
Workers are deprived of basic protections like overtime pay, paid sick leave, and paid family leave.
And companies avoid paying taxes that fund Social Security, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation.
Workers are deprived of basic protections like overtime pay, paid sick leave, and paid family leave.
And companies avoid paying taxes that fund Social Security, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation.
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Worker misclassification is illegal and hurts both workers and the District.
Workers are deprived of basic protections like overtime pay, paid sick leave, and paid family leave.
And companies avoid paying taxes that fund Social Security, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation.
Workers are deprived of basic protections like overtime pay, paid sick leave, and paid family leave.
And companies avoid paying taxes that fund Social Security, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation.
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Brothers Mechanical and its subcontractors worked on major developments in DC.
This includes The Armature Works, The Gantry, Cielo, and The Hale in NoMa — as well as Urby in Navy Yard and The Stacks in Buzzard Point.
OAG uncovered evidence that workers at these sites were illegally misclassified.
This includes The Armature Works, The Gantry, Cielo, and The Hale in NoMa — as well as Urby in Navy Yard and The Stacks in Buzzard Point.
OAG uncovered evidence that workers at these sites were illegally misclassified.
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Brothers Mechanical and its subcontractors worked on major developments in DC.
This includes The Armature Works, The Gantry, Cielo, and The Hale in NoMa — as well as Urby in Navy Yard and The Stacks in Buzzard Point.
OAG uncovered evidence that workers at these sites were illegally misclassified.
This includes The Armature Works, The Gantry, Cielo, and The Hale in NoMa — as well as Urby in Navy Yard and The Stacks in Buzzard Point.
OAG uncovered evidence that workers at these sites were illegally misclassified.
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WORKER WIN: We secured $1.5 million in restitution and penalties for a wage theft scheme in DC construction.
Brothers Mechanical and its subcontractors misclassified hundreds of workers at developments in NoMa and Navy Yard.
This denied workers overtime, paid sick leave, and critical protections.
Brothers Mechanical and its subcontractors misclassified hundreds of workers at developments in NoMa and Navy Yard.
This denied workers overtime, paid sick leave, and critical protections.
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
WORKER WIN: We secured $1.5 million in restitution and penalties for a wage theft scheme in DC construction.
Brothers Mechanical and its subcontractors misclassified hundreds of workers at developments in NoMa and Navy Yard.
This denied workers overtime, paid sick leave, and critical protections.
Brothers Mechanical and its subcontractors misclassified hundreds of workers at developments in NoMa and Navy Yard.
This denied workers overtime, paid sick leave, and critical protections.
"This #apprenticeship is, by far, the greatest experience I've ever had. It's more than a job. It's a career."
- Nang Muang, a 2nd-year apprentice with UA Local 486 testifying at the 12/2/25 Frederick County Council meeting on data centers development in the county.
- Nang Muang, a 2nd-year apprentice with UA Local 486 testifying at the 12/2/25 Frederick County Council meeting on data centers development in the county.
December 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
"This #apprenticeship is, by far, the greatest experience I've ever had. It's more than a job. It's a career."
- Nang Muang, a 2nd-year apprentice with UA Local 486 testifying at the 12/2/25 Frederick County Council meeting on data centers development in the county.
- Nang Muang, a 2nd-year apprentice with UA Local 486 testifying at the 12/2/25 Frederick County Council meeting on data centers development in the county.
Great turn-out at today's Raising the Bar Baltimore info session, where 30+ job-seekers turned out to learn more about our 6-week apprenticeship readiness program. Couldn't make it but would like to learn more? Register for a Zoom info session 1/6 or 1/13: www.bdcbt.org/rtb
December 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Great turn-out at today's Raising the Bar Baltimore info session, where 30+ job-seekers turned out to learn more about our 6-week apprenticeship readiness program. Couldn't make it but would like to learn more? Register for a Zoom info session 1/6 or 1/13: www.bdcbt.org/rtb
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! Raising the Bar is the Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades' 6-week #apprenticeship readiness program. Next Balt. classes start 2/2/26. LEARN MORE this Saturday, Dec. 6 @10am at LiUNA Local 710, 3200 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore. RSVP today:
www.bdcbt.org/rtb
www.bdcbt.org/rtb
December 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! Raising the Bar is the Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades' 6-week #apprenticeship readiness program. Next Balt. classes start 2/2/26. LEARN MORE this Saturday, Dec. 6 @10am at LiUNA Local 710, 3200 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore. RSVP today:
www.bdcbt.org/rtb
www.bdcbt.org/rtb
We wrapped up 2.5 days of our Balt-DC Building Trades Council Annual Conference yesterday, sharing info on current and upcoming projects, DMV-area legislation, apprenticeship readiness programs, combatting wage theft, local hiring initiatives, Project Labor Agreements and more!
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We wrapped up 2.5 days of our Balt-DC Building Trades Council Annual Conference yesterday, sharing info on current and upcoming projects, DMV-area legislation, apprenticeship readiness programs, combatting wage theft, local hiring initiatives, Project Labor Agreements and more!
“Tonight is about information sharing and ensuring that our general contractors, our subcontractors and our trades professional have the knowledge and resources that we all need.”
– D.C. Department of General Services (DGS) Director Delano Hunter
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#PLA
– D.C. Department of General Services (DGS) Director Delano Hunter
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#PLA
Roundtable Unpacks, Explains Project Labor Agreements - Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council
Discussion focused on PLA benefits, opportunities for contractors and common myths about PLAs
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November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“Tonight is about information sharing and ensuring that our general contractors, our subcontractors and our trades professional have the knowledge and resources that we all need.”
– D.C. Department of General Services (DGS) Director Delano Hunter
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#PLA
– D.C. Department of General Services (DGS) Director Delano Hunter
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#PLA
Last Saturday, grads of the Baltimore Raising the Bar #apprenticeship readiness program came together for a day of community-building, mentorship and professional development
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! Register for our Dec. 6 info session: www.bdcbt.org/rtb #1u #skilledtrades
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! Register for our Dec. 6 info session: www.bdcbt.org/rtb #1u #skilledtrades
November 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Last Saturday, grads of the Baltimore Raising the Bar #apprenticeship readiness program came together for a day of community-building, mentorship and professional development
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! Register for our Dec. 6 info session: www.bdcbt.org/rtb #1u #skilledtrades
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! Register for our Dec. 6 info session: www.bdcbt.org/rtb #1u #skilledtrades
"There’s not really a single affordable housing project in D.C. that, if you go onto that site, there’s no wage theft happening. It’s a part of the business model. And it goes up to the developer."
— Balt/DC Building Trades Council Pres. Greg Akerman
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— Balt/DC Building Trades Council Pres. Greg Akerman
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November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"There’s not really a single affordable housing project in D.C. that, if you go onto that site, there’s no wage theft happening. It’s a part of the business model. And it goes up to the developer."
— Balt/DC Building Trades Council Pres. Greg Akerman
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— Balt/DC Building Trades Council Pres. Greg Akerman
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Raising the Bar is the Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades' 6-week #apprenticeship readiness program. Invest in your future. Next Balt. classes start 2/2/26. LEARN MORE Dec. 6 @10am at LiUNA Local 710, 3200 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore. Register for info session: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Raising the Bar is the Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades' 6-week #apprenticeship readiness program. Invest in your future. Next Balt. classes start 2/2/26. LEARN MORE Dec. 6 @10am at LiUNA Local 710, 3200 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore. Register for info session: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
VIDEO: #IBEW Local 24 members talk about their participation in #Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's Fall Cleanup 2025 this past weekend and what they get out of helping and serving their local communities. @ibewinternational.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
VIDEO: #IBEW Local 24 members talk about their participation in #Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's Fall Cleanup 2025 this past weekend and what they get out of helping and serving their local communities. @ibewinternational.bsky.social
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The Baltimore-DC Metro Building and Construction Trades Council seeks an Administrative Assistant to be based in Suitland, MD. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @bdcbt.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Baltimore-DC Metro Building and Construction Trades Council seeks an Administrative Assistant to be based in Suitland, MD. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @bdcbt.bsky.social
“This resolution makes one thing clear: Baltimore is a workers’ city and a union town.”
– Metro Baltimore Council President Courtney Jenkins, at a press conference about a new city council resolution aimed at strengthening workers’ rights in Baltimore.
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– Metro Baltimore Council President Courtney Jenkins, at a press conference about a new city council resolution aimed at strengthening workers’ rights in Baltimore.
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Baltimore City Council Approves Resolution to Strengthen Workers' Rights - Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council
Resolution articulates council's intent to address issues that include worker health and safety, fair contracting, the right to organize a union, wage theft and more.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“This resolution makes one thing clear: Baltimore is a workers’ city and a union town.”
– Metro Baltimore Council President Courtney Jenkins, at a press conference about a new city council resolution aimed at strengthening workers’ rights in Baltimore.
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– Metro Baltimore Council President Courtney Jenkins, at a press conference about a new city council resolution aimed at strengthening workers’ rights in Baltimore.
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Join @LISC_DC & @TCM20743 on October 29th at 9 am for the official launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition, a community-led effort driving transformation across the corridor through collaboration, investment, & innovation. Visit bluelinecc.org www.eventbrite.com/e/the-blcc-l...
October 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Join @LISC_DC & @TCM20743 on October 29th at 9 am for the official launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition, a community-led effort driving transformation across the corridor through collaboration, investment, & innovation. Visit bluelinecc.org www.eventbrite.com/e/the-blcc-l...
“Everything is hands-on. When you got hands-on, you feel more in tune. It’s more of you putting the work in.”
— West Baltimore resident George Webb on his experience in the 6-week Raising the Bar apprenticeship readiness program.
#apprenticeship #skilledtrades #Baltimore
— West Baltimore resident George Webb on his experience in the 6-week Raising the Bar apprenticeship readiness program.
#apprenticeship #skilledtrades #Baltimore
October 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
“Everything is hands-on. When you got hands-on, you feel more in tune. It’s more of you putting the work in.”
— West Baltimore resident George Webb on his experience in the 6-week Raising the Bar apprenticeship readiness program.
#apprenticeship #skilledtrades #Baltimore
— West Baltimore resident George Webb on his experience in the 6-week Raising the Bar apprenticeship readiness program.
#apprenticeship #skilledtrades #Baltimore
"Project Labor Agreements deliver accountability to taxpayers and opportunity to workers — raising standards, preventing exploitation, and ensuring every project reflects the values of fairness and equity that define this community.”
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School Board Approves Project Labor Agreement Pilot for Future School Construction Effort
Frisch proposal seeks to boost local hiring, strengthen apprenticeships, and safeguard taxpayer investments.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"Project Labor Agreements deliver accountability to taxpayers and opportunity to workers — raising standards, preventing exploitation, and ensuring every project reflects the values of fairness and equity that define this community.”
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TOMORROW, WEDS OCT 8! Union Trades Career Fair! 🔨🚜🪚
Meet w local unions, explore #apprenticeship programs & discover career opportunities in electrical, plumbing, ironwork, carpentry and more.
🕗 8am to 2pm
📍 5021 North Point Blvd, Sparrows Point MD 21219
#skilledtrades
Meet w local unions, explore #apprenticeship programs & discover career opportunities in electrical, plumbing, ironwork, carpentry and more.
🕗 8am to 2pm
📍 5021 North Point Blvd, Sparrows Point MD 21219
#skilledtrades
October 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
TOMORROW, WEDS OCT 8! Union Trades Career Fair! 🔨🚜🪚
Meet w local unions, explore #apprenticeship programs & discover career opportunities in electrical, plumbing, ironwork, carpentry and more.
🕗 8am to 2pm
📍 5021 North Point Blvd, Sparrows Point MD 21219
#skilledtrades
Meet w local unions, explore #apprenticeship programs & discover career opportunities in electrical, plumbing, ironwork, carpentry and more.
🕗 8am to 2pm
📍 5021 North Point Blvd, Sparrows Point MD 21219
#skilledtrades
MD State Sen. @CoryCory McCray discusses the convo he had as a 17yo when his mother visited him at the detention facility where he was being held — a talk he says shaped his life and set him on a path to a life-saving union apprenticeship with IBEW Local 24.
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“The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life”
YouTube video by Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council
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October 1, 2025 at 1:06 AM
MD State Sen. @CoryCory McCray discusses the convo he had as a 17yo when his mother visited him at the detention facility where he was being held — a talk he says shaped his life and set him on a path to a life-saving union apprenticeship with IBEW Local 24.
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#apprenticeship
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#apprenticeship
The D.C. Council gave final approval today to the $3.7 billion Commanders stadium project, including a project labor agreement that ensures the stadium and adjacent hotels will create quality construction and post-construction jobs for local residents.
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The Washington Commanders are returning to DC as council approves $3.7B deal for stadium at RFK site - WTOP News
The D.C. Council took its final vote Wednesday on the deal to bring the Washington Commanders a new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The D.C. Council gave final approval today to the $3.7 billion Commanders stadium project, including a project labor agreement that ensures the stadium and adjacent hotels will create quality construction and post-construction jobs for local residents.
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"We’re making sure Alexandria’s most iconic civic space is built by skilled #union workers who earn strong wages, receive real benefits and have a voice on the job." — #Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins
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City of Alexandria Announces Its First-Ever Project Labor Agreement - Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council
PLA will cover renovation of City Hall, Market Square Plaza and an underground garage.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"We’re making sure Alexandria’s most iconic civic space is built by skilled #union workers who earn strong wages, receive real benefits and have a voice on the job." — #Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins
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"This deal is the largest labor agreement ever struck w/ a private company in DC’s history. It guarantees thousands of high-quality, union construction jobs w/ more permanent union jobs to follow across concessions, security, hospitality and stadium operations." www.bizjournals.com/washington/n...
September 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"This deal is the largest labor agreement ever struck w/ a private company in DC’s history. It guarantees thousands of high-quality, union construction jobs w/ more permanent union jobs to follow across concessions, security, hospitality and stadium operations." www.bizjournals.com/washington/n...