Politicians might change, but the issues facing the UA never will: How do we protect our jobs and win more work for our members? These legislative issues are some of the top priorities our Department works on every day to create more economic opportunities for UA members.
UA members have built and maintained data centers since the invention of the internet. As the next generation of American ingenuity is upon us, learn more about how we fight for common sense guardrails that ensures the future of American technology is union built.
Our nation's energy permitting process is full of unnecessary red-tape and bureaucratic hurdles. It is long past time we modernized this process to cut down on uncertainty and lower energy costs for all communities. Learn more here.
An all-of-the-above energy approach is essential to meeting our ambitious baseload energy needs while reducing carbon emissions. The UA advocates for a common sense approach at all levels of government that puts our members to work and brings costs down. See how here.
UA members lead the way forward building, maintaining, and modernizing our nation's nuclear fleet. Learn more about how the UA fights to expand this critical industry.
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage laws, first enacted in 1931, mean low-road contractors cannot undercut wages by bringing in outside labor. The UA fights to ensure this essential labor protection is attached to federally funded projects and tax incentives.
The Brotherhood and Sisterhood continues for those who served our nation. Learn more about the work we do in Washington to help the transition to civilian life.
Access to clean water is essential for any modern society - and no one knows that better than the plumbers who protect the health of the nation. See how we work with Congress to ensure this basic right for all Americans.
The UA's registered apprenticeship and training programs are the gold-standard in the industry. Our Department works tirelessly to protect that status and expand our ability to train the next generation of skilled craftsmen and craftswomen.
PLAs set the terms of employment before anyone is even on the jobsite. This essential tool is our first line of defense, ensuring fair wages and benefits - and leading to jobs done on time and on budget. That's why we fight for this essential protection on federally-funded projects.
So-called Right-to-Work laws threaten the ability of workers to earn fair wages and benefits, all under the guise of "more choices." Get the facts here and see how the UA fights back against these anti-worker policies.
UA Sprinkler Fitters save lives before the fire department is even onsite. Learn more about how we fight for tax incentives and modernized building codes to create good-paying UA jobs and keep our communities safe.
