Wisconsin Building Trades Council

Wisconsin workers are building Wisconsin’s clean energy future.

WBTC Executive Director Emily Pritzkow speaks on how union building trades are helping drive clean energy growth across the state.

From renewable energy projects to grid modernization, these investments create family-supporting union jobs and keep the economic impact in local communities.

Unions plug into Wisconsin’s clean-energy growth - Civic Media As union groups in Wisconsin get more involved in clean-energy projects across the state, leaders say the proliferation of data centers could create another opportunity for growth.

Safety Isn’t Just A Slogan

In the union trades, safety is built into the way the work gets done.

Union-led safety programs do more than check boxes. They help prevent injuries, protect workers, and create jobsites where everyone is expected to look out for one another.

Union construction sites experience 34% fewer OSHA violations per inspection than non-union sites.

That is the power of rigorous training, strong accountability, and a commitment to putting workers first.

LGBTQ+ voices belong in the trades.

This Pride Month, WBTC stands in respect and solidarity with LGBTQ+ workers, advocates, and communities across Wisconsin.

The labor movement is strongest when every worker has the dignity, safety, and opportunity they deserve. In the union trades, that means building workplaces where people are respected for who they are, supported by their union, and able to build strong careers.

Pride Month is a reminder that fairness on the job and fairness in our communities go hand in hand.

Safety First, Always.

June is National Safety Month, and at WBTC, safety is at the center of everything our member unions do.

On every jobsite, union workers are trained to do more than complete the work. They are trained to protect one another, uphold high standards, and make sure every worker goes home safely at the end of the day.

For generations, unions have helped lead the way in building safer, fairer, and more accountable workplaces. Through rigorous training, enforceable standards, and a culture where workers are empowered to speak up, union members set the standard for safety across Wisconsin’s construction industry.

Safety is not just a checklist. It is a lifelong commitment.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we reflect on a sobering reality: 5,200 construction workers lost their lives to su***de in 2022.

While May spotlights mental health awareness, we recognize that supporting workers' wellbeing requires year-round commitment. When we discuss safety on job sites, we must address not only physical safeguards but mental and emotional health as well.

To our entire building trades family: Your strength isn't measured just by what you can lift or build, but by reaching out when you need support. We're committed to creating a culture where talking about mental health is as normal as discussing proper safety protocols and equipment use.

Together, we build the infrastructure that stands strong - let's make sure we do the same for each other

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice protects the freedoms we enjoy every day in our communities.