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National Work Zone Awareness Week

April 15-19, 2024

By David A. Frye, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager

The Solution is in Your Hands

“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.”

Work Zone Safety

Protecting Workers' Rights

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.

Podcasts with Brent Booker

Just days ago, Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that basically cut off all federal funding for most of our safety net programs, instantly creating funding issues all over America. This is chaos by design, and it will be followed by massive cuts to many of the most vital domestic programs in American history. We discuss this and more with guests Randi Weingarten of The American Federation of Teachers and Brent Booker, President of LIUNA.

Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union’s growth, innovative programs and future outlook. 

Locals in Texas, Arkansas & Oklahoma

Our Local Unions

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. 

Contractors in Texas, Arkansas & Oklahoma

Contractors

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.

LiUNA Training & Education Fund

Training & Apprenticeship

Start Your Career

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.

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Our training opens the door to opportunity, helping apprentices and journey workers improve and add to their skills, advance their careers and provide a living wage with benefits.

Apply Today

Our training opens the door to opportunity, helping apprentices and journey workers improve and add to their skills, advance their careers and provide a living wage with benefits.
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Programs & Skill Development

We provide our employer partners with an essential resource that gives them a competitive advantage in the marketplace: a highly trained workforce.
  • Building Construction
  • Heavy and Highway
  • Utilities
  • Masonry
  • Demolition / Deconstruction / Rehabilitation
  • Tunneling
  • Environmental Remediation
  • Landscaping

Southwest Laborers District Council

Building Strength in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas

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. 

Leadership Conference in Hawaii

LiUNA! Leadership Conference

August 2024 • Hawaii
In the Know

IN THE KNOW: Marching to One Million

As we kick off 2025, LIUNA is doubling down on our mission to grow stronger, expand our power, and continue marching toward our ambitious goal of ONE MILLION MEMBERS.

Through Laborers Rising, we’ve shown the incredible impact of solidarity and action. With over 25,000 volunteers and 200+ Volunteer Organizing Committees, we’ve built a network that is reshaping communities, influencing elections, and advocating for the rights of working people.

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OSHA Heat Safety - Take Action!

Support Heat Safety for Construction Workers!

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration is considering a rule that will better protect construction workers – Laborers like us – from heat illness. Please help bring this rule to the finish line by sending a letter of support. 
 
It only takes a moment to enter your name, address, phone number, and click to send the letter. Please support the new rule by sending a message!
 
Comments are due January 14! Don’t miss this opportunity to support water, rest, and shade on hot days for all construction workers.