WBTC Priorities

Uniting in One Voice to Create
a Prosperous Future for Wisconsin Workers

The Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades policy priorities are:

  • Growing Wisconsin jobs that support Wisconsin communities
  • Investment in building, energy, water, and transportation infrastructure
  • Ensuring prevailing wage and workplace safety on all Wisconsin construction projects
  • Developing Wisconsin’s current and future workforce
  • Supporting diversity and inclusion in the construction industry

2021 Legislative Priorities

PREVAILING WAGE

PREVAILING WAGE

Ensuring all projects funded by the public are constructed with Prevailing Wages.

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REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP

REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP

Supporting Construction Workforce Training through Registered Apprenticeship programs by expanding union apprenticeship readiness programs and supporting age-appropriate and safe career exposure and exploration programs for Wisconsin’s youth.

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PRO-WORKER ENERGY POLICY

PRO-WORKER ENERGY POLICY

Supporting Pro-Worker Energy Policy including investments in current and future energy infrastructure and building efficiency and includes prevailing wage, labor standards, local hire, and licensing.

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MISCLASSIFICATION AND WAGE THEFT RECUPERATION

MISCLASSIFICATION AND WAGE THEFT RECUPERATION

Supporting Pro-Worker policy to strengthen Wisconsin’s legal protections against wage theft, increase penalties for violators, bolster enforcement capacities, and protect workers from retaliation when violations are reported.