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Providing for families in Western PA since 1903

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We Offer Free Skills Training! No Experience Necessary!

Work in Building, Site, Heavy,

and Highway Construction

In the Western Pennsylvania Laborers' Union, we specialize in distinct work classifications in the construction craft industry. When joining one of our local unions, you will have the option to choose your craft and build a career in Building, Site, Heavy, and Highway Construction.

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Building & Site Construction

The Western PA Laborers' Union offers safer job sites and greater opportunities for individuals searching for a career in the construction industry.

Our Building and Site Construction Professionals are well trained in:

Scaffold Building
Tube and Clamp Scaffold
Systems Scaffold
Building Frame Scaffold
Stocking Masonry Materials
Estimating Masonry Materials
Mortar, Admixtures, and Grout
Reinforced Masonry Construction
Bracing Masonry Walls
Forklift Operation
Rigging and Signaling
Environmental Remediation

building and construction worker in Pittsburgh, PA

Rod Tying laborer for the W. PA. Laborers' Union. Become a member today.

Heavy & Highway Construction

Our Heavy and Highway Construction Professionals build the infrastructure of Western Pennsylvania, working on roads, bridges, transportation hubs, locks, dams, treatment facilities, and more.

Our Heavy and Highway Construction Professionals are well trained in:

Patching, placing, paving, and repairing asphalt.
Maintaining electronic grade and slope control.
Performing line and grade hand signals and GPS setup.
Demonstrating elevation control measuring techniques.
Station transportation set up and transport.
Traffic control and flagging.
Environmental remediation
Line and grade
Concrete placement
Reinforced steel placement
Pipeline construction - natural gas, water & more

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A W. PA Laborers' Union worker looking over the city of Pittsburgh

Who We Are

About The Laborers' Union of W. PA

The Laborers' International Union of North America - is the most progressive, aggressive, and fastest growing union of construction workers and public sector employees, LiUNA members are on the forefront of the construction industry - a sector that is a powerhouse of 12 million workers producing over 5% of our countries economic output.

1903

Year of Establishment

$1B +

Of Projects Completed

15K +

Professional Members

33

Counties Serviced

Philip Ameris

Philip Ameris

President & Business Manager

Our Areas of Concentration

We Offer a Range of Concentrations to Start Your New Career

We train Construction Craft Laborers in the many different career opportunities available as members. After learning the basics, an apprentice can move on to training in these areas of concentration:

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Be A Part Of The Union Way Of Life

Listen To What Our Members Have To Say

Our construction & heavy highway work shows a dedication to craftsmanship, quality, detail, & union pride. See how the local Labor Unions are a community partner across the United States.

Join The W. PA Laborers' Union

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Join The W. PA Laborers' Union

Looking for a career in the construction industry? The W. PA Laborers' Union offers superior wages, top-tier healthcare, and an excellent pension. Become a member today!

Renewing Workers' Lives

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Renewing Workers' Lives

Construction projects in California don't only build renewable energy—they renew the lives of workers and put them on a path to the middle class.

Renewing Lives: from Suits to Steel Toe Boots

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Renewing Lives: from Suits to Steel Toe Boots

Before Jackie joined LIUNA she'd often get home after 10:00 at night and miss out on spending time with her family. Now as a union member, not only is Jackie able to spend time with her husband and daughters in the evening, she has also launched a career in construction. Joining a union renewed Jackie's life -- watch her story.

Renewing Lives: A Different Life for my Children

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Renewing Lives: A Different Life for my Children

Alexander started working odd jobs at eight years old. He cut lawns and sold fruit out of his back yard to help his family make ends meet, but was determined to have a different life for his children. By becoming a member of LIUNA Local 783, his children now have access to medical and dental care and other opportunities he didn't have growing up. Being a union member also made it easier for Alexander to go back school and earn two degrees in criminal justice and psychology. Joining a union renewed Alexander's life -- watch his story.

Renewing Lives: from Gang Life to Family Man

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Renewing Lives: from Gang Life to Family Man

Growing up, Xavier was involved in gangs. He had even been shot three times and stabbed. Determined to raise his three girls in a positive environment, Xavier started working part time in the agriculture business and collected food stamps. Now Xavier is a member of LIUNA Local 1184 and is able to raise his family in a positive environment. He's even looking forward to purchasing his first home and giving his children opportunities that he wasn't able to have. Joining a union renewed Xavier's life -- watch his story.

Renewing Lives: My Family Was Homeless

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Renewing Lives: My Family Was Homeless

Luis did whatever he could to feed his family. He'd work all day at a minimum wage job making $10 an hour, but it still wasn't enough to take care of his family. They were homeless. Now Luis is a member of LIUNA Local 783. He started off as a laborer, worked his way up to foreman and became general foreman in less than a year. People look to him to keep them motivated. Because Luis knows what it was like to live on the floor with nothing, he and his car club hosts Christmas drives, Toys for Tots and Christmas dinner for the homeless. This past Thanksgiving, Luis and his car club fed over 2,000 people. Joining a union renewed Luis's life -- watch his story.

Renewing Lives: from Working Three Jobs to Building a Career

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Renewing Lives: from Working Three Jobs to Building a Career

Raymond was tired of working two to three jobs at a time. His uncle encouraged him to join the union when he was 19, and he's been a proud member ever since. Working as a LIUNA journeyman allowed him to save enough money to start his own design company. Because of him and his uncle's success with the union, Raymond encouraged his older brother to join the union and his life was also changed dramatically.

Laborers Apprenticeship - Nate's Story

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Laborers Apprenticeship - Nate's Story

Nate shares his experience - joining the Laborers Apprenticeship program and wishing he had started sooner. The Michigan Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Institute is hard at work building the workforce for Michigan's Construction Economy. LIUNA—the Laborers' International Union of North America—is the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. More: http://Mi-Laborers.org

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Covering Over 33 Counties Throughout Western PA

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