WV Building & Construction Trades

Mental health matters on every jobsite and beyond. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re reminding our brothers and sisters in the trades: you don’t have to carry it alone. Strength is speaking up, checking in, and looking out for each other.

During #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, NABTU recognizes the life‑changing impact of Registered Apprenticeships and the critical role our members play in building a skilled, safe, and reliable workforce for America’s future. Read more: nabtu.org/press_releases…

Clarksburg IBEW hold open house to promote apprenticeships “There are so many jobs in the trades ... one where someone can go out and make money and there’s really good jobs here in West Virginia,” #NationalApprenticeshipweek wboy.com/news/harrison/…

National Apprenticeship Week highlights the value of hands-on training programs that build a skilled workforce. In West Virginia, apprenticeships provide a direct pathway to stable, high-demand careers. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek wsaz.com/video/2026/04/…

Not every great career starts in a classroom. Through registered apprenticeship programs, you can earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience, classroom training, and a pathway to a lifelong career in the building trades. youtube.com/watch?v=5YNgPZ…

National Apprenticeship Week begins this weekend (April 26–May 2). Apprentices, mentors, and training programs that are helping build our future. Their work not only supports today’s projects but ensures a strong workforce for generations to come. More at wvtrades.org

It's the #StandDown4StruckBy Week! Use the videos, infographics, and toolbox talks at cpwr.com/struckby to talk about how to plan for safety to prevent injuries in the workzone.

The union difference is clear. In the same job, union members make almost 13% more than workers who aren’t union members. Want to live better? Work union.

Our hearts go out to the family of Congressman David McKinley; a great man and advocate for West Virginia construction workers. McKinley co-founded the bipartisan Congressional Building Trades Caucus. The Congressman’s leadership will be sorely missed, but his legacy will live on

WV Building and Construction Trades Council hosts conference in Morgantown wajr.com/2026/04/09/wv-…

Morgantown’s "Forging a Stronger Future" conference highlighted workforce growth and union labor's economic impact. Leaders discussed apprenticeships and development to boost West Virginia’s pipeline. #wvnews #Morgantown #Workforce #UnionLabor #WV #Jobs vist.ly/4xw66

'Earn while they learn:' West Virginia apprenticeships offer paid training and career pathways wvnews.com/statejournal/n… via @wvstatejournal

Congrats to the March Tradeswomen Hero Award winners! We couldn't be prouder💪

We have huge news! Announcing the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Scholarship Program. A $6,000 scholarship will be awarded to three individuals. Apply at tinyurl.com/RoofersScholar… #scholarship unionroofers.com/introducing-th…

NEW: @OpenAI is partnering with NABTU as it ramps up U.S. data center construction. Read all about it👇 axios.com/2026/03/11/ope…

New gas-fired power plants mean real opportunity for skilled trades. Investing in modern energy infrastructure brings good-paying union jobs, strengthens our local economy, and keeps our state competitive. herald-dispatch.com/opinion/justin…

Positive change is happening! Suicide and overdose deaths are moving downward, supported by the programs developed and expanded throughout the building trades. These efforts are strengthening our workforce and protecting our members.💪 cpwr.com/update_newslet…

Thanks to our lineworkers, emergency responders, and all those out in dangerous conditions working to keep our neighbors safe during the snow storm! ❄️ You can keep track of the location and scale of power outages in the region by viewing this interactive map from Appalachian Power @ loom.ly/x5vWTlA #Appalachia #SnowStorm #PowerOutages

Make sure you protect yourself during this chilly week!

It’s more than construction. It’s about creating opportunities and building a better future for all.