Union pension funds are once again being put to work to put union members to work, this time at the $14 million Whispering Woods Plaza in Brownstown Township. Ground was...

The grand opening of the new Local 636 offices allowed the local union to pay tribute to one of its old friends. Boaz Siegel, an attorney for more than 50...

Welding fumes are hardly a breath of fresh air. That's why welders in the building trades workers are reminded to make sure the area in which they're working is well-ventilated...

Who spent what on politics Whether it was the race for the presidency or for the U.S. Senate, candidates undoubtedly spent a ton of money on political ads this year....

It's a tribute to how well the Mackinac Bridge was built that the span's most expensive renovation project in its 43-year history - scheduled to wrap up this week for...

Pipe Fitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Local 636 has changed addresses only a few times since it was chartered in 1914, but its new location looks to be the best...

Offsite rules sought for prevailing wage Here's Reason No. 158 why it is important to have a worker-friendly administration in the White House. The Labor Department, which is controlled by...

Building trades unions say black. The Associated Builders and Contractors say white. Trade unions are oil. The ABC is water. The sky is blue in the unionized world, but in...

C. William Helwig Vice President/Political Education Chair Pipe Fitters Local 636 As citizens, our responsibility to vote in elections is evident. As union members, our votes are cast to elect...

PIPE IS LIFTED to the second floor of the Luther West Science Building at Northern Michigan University by operating engineer John Shawn of Local 324. The sprinkler fitter is Matt...