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By David A. Frye, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager
“It’s time to be honest with you.
You’re the problem.
Every year about this time we warn you, the motoring public, that highway work is beginning across the country. State Police, State Departments of Transportation, workers, Unions, OSHA, and more; we produce public service announcements and billboards and newspaper ads begging you to be alert, slow down, and drop the phone in work zones.”
Catch the most recent Rick Smith Show featuring our very own General President, Brent Booker. They discussed topics like collective bargaining rights, Canadian tariffs, the new Secretary of Labor & #LIUNA’s maternity leave policy.
The latest administration actions are shaping the future of labor—and I’m here to break down exactly what that means for YOU!
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) March 10, 2025
Stay informed. Stay emPOWERed.
WATCH NOW 👇 pic.twitter.com/PRjqqtclQq
ICYMI… Catch up on #LIUNA General President Booker’s testimony before the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee. He called out how frivolous litigation & regulatory “red tape” delays are destroying GOOD #BlueCollar American jobs and jeopardizing our path to #energy… pic.twitter.com/K385YgEfEj
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 21, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service is not for sale! #LIUNA & NPMHU won’t back down. The #USPS belongs to the people, NOT corporations!
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) February 21, 2025
Mail handlers keep America running—we won’t back down. #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/MHfgzffv2g
Our General President, @GPBrentBooker, delivered powerful oral testimony today before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, pushing for real permitting reform that puts workers first.
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 19, 2025
He also gives an important update on what’s happening at the #NLRB—because the… pic.twitter.com/KzE3L7vg8G
Our General President, @GPBrentBooker, delivered powerful oral testimony today before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, pushing for real permitting reform that puts workers first.
He also gives an important update on what’s happening at the #NLRB—because the fight for fair labor standards never stops.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. #FeelThePower
🚨 BREAKING: @POTUS terminates key @NLRB leaders, leaving workers without a voice!
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) January 28, 2025
The NLRB is vital for protecting #workersrights. These firings halt critical cases and silence workers. We call on the Administration to appoint leaders who prioritize a Workers First Agenda over… pic.twitter.com/BEzaCmUSzk
In the days, weeks, and months ahead, news will come at us fast and furious. As your union, we remain laser-focused on what matters most: the issues that directly impact your day-to-day lives—your paycheck, your health, and your safety at work.
To cut through the noise, I will be addressing you directly in plain language on the topics that genuinely affect our bottom line. Yesterday, I released the first of these statements regarding President Trump’s decision to terminate Jennifer Abruzzo, General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and Board Member Gwynne Wilcox.
United we stand, union strong!
Representing hardworking members across our Local Unions. Together, we’re building stronger communities, supporting fair wages, and ensuring safe working conditions for all.
Partnering with the Best in the Industry
The Southwest Laborers District Council is proud to work with our trusted contractor partners who share our commitment to quality, safety, and excellence.
The LIUNA Training and Education Fund is an integral part of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), one of the oldest and most respected labor unions in the world.
LIUNA Training develops the curriculum, certifies the instructors, and supports a network of over 70 affiliated training centers throughout the United States and Canada. Our programs are used to train Construction Craft Laborers in the many different career opportunities available to them as a member of LIUNA.
The Southwest Laborers District Council (SWLDC) is the cornerstone of labor representation for Construction, Industrial and Public Sector workers across the Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas region. Our district council is a subsidiary of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA!), representing a proud brotherhood and sisterhood of skilled laborers who contribute tirelessly to serve our communities and build our nations infrastructures.
