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A unified voice for union construction. THE CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE. Our Mission. To enhance the union construction climate in Massachusetts by demonstrating and promoting the superior value, quality, experience and safety record of union construction - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
To enhance the union construction climate in Massachusetts by demonstrating and promoting the superior value, quality, experience and safety record of union construction
To recognize the contributions of union construction to the betterment of Massachusetts communities
To assist our labor and management partners in innovating for the 21st century
Promote collaboration between labor and management by having both sides sit together to identify areas of mutual concern and strategies for addressing them
Multi-trades across the Commonwealth Combining proactive communication,
research, education and industry relations
Building Better Together
Our members – labor & management; multi-trade - are unified in our purpose and our message
Will strengthen the image of all TCI members
Offers more efficient use of combined resources
Misrepresentation. Misinformation. Outright Falsehoods.
ABC and the Merit Construction Alliance have launched an all-out assault on our unions & contractors, our reputations and our image. Their message… Win with Open, Fair Competition - Learn more about the
benefits of competitive bidding… We Are 80 Percent - The number of non-union construction
workers in Massachusetts - 80%. Learn more about the men and women building Massachusetts and America.
14 Percent Savings! - Save 14% on your next construction project. Read how in these studies exposing the folly of Project Labor Agreements.
PLA - 'Public Loses Again‘ - Separate myth from the reality of PLAs, REOs and other discriminatory building practices.
TCI has established four program areas: Research Communications Education & Advocacy Industry Relations
Purpose Demonstrate the value and benefits of
union construction Identify issues and concerns of owners
and users Define areas for continuous
improvementConducted by independent academic
and other research institutions
Cornell University - Socio-Economic impacts:− The union wage premium ($13/hr on average) has a
multiplier effect on the total income of Massachusetts families. As union workers enjoy higher incomes, their ability to spend in goods and services in their communities also increases, resulting in higher incomes for all state residents, as well as increased state sales and income tax revenues.
− The union wage premium in 2007 boosted the state’s economy by $1.8 billion.
− Identified over $1.56 in union-backed pension fund investments in real estate developments from 02-09
− Unions represent over 60% of MA construction workforce
Two studies completed by UMass Boston
– Joint Apprenticeship Training Centers – ▪ examined quality and outcomes of union vs. nonunion
apprentice programs in Massachusetts (1997 – 2007)• enroll over 80% of apprentices, higher completion rates,
higher admission of non-traditional populations
– Casino Gaming – •examined wages, benefits and unionization rates in the
casino industry • for workers without a college education, gaming workers
in casino hotels enjoy higher pay and more generous benefits than workers in non-gaming jobs
•Unionization contributes significantly to high job quality
Focused at those responsible for selecting contractors and labor for building projects,
as well as policymakers and general public Messages shed positive light on union
sector Messages are the product of academic
research commissioned by TCI
The only way to assure that a project is of the highest quality and completed on time, on budget and safely,
is to insist on the skills and training that only union construction can provide.
Our Business Model The Cornell study underscores the
competing business models that define the construction industry today▪ High Road - The first business model, embraced by union
sector construction, provides “high road” careers paying decent wages and providing benefits that result in significant positive social and economic benefits.
▪ The alternative is the “low-road“, open-shop approach and it’s “race to the bottom” mentality which is predicated upon achieving success and winning bids by assembling the cheapest, most vulnerable, workforce possible.
Branding our product – the symbol of the values we all share: quality craftmanship, commitment to safety, and superior value.
Quality & Productivity: On-Time, On-Budget, Complete Satisfaction
We ensure that our crafts men and women and contractors meet the highest standards for delivering quality projects on time, on budget and safely
Training: The investment behind the success We are the largest trainer and supplier
of highly qualified craft workers to area developers and contractors to ensure their projects are done right and efficiently
Training is a full-time commitment funded to the tune of nearly $30 million annually
Safety: Reducing Risk, Increasing Value
Safety is a core value in union construction Built into collective bargaining agreements
and a key component of training programs Cornell reviewed OSHA records for the
Massachusetts construction industry and found that 88 percent of the violations between 2004 and 2009 were committed by non-union contractors.
Community Involvement: Investing in our Communities and our State & Local Economies Donations of labor, materials and money
to charitable causes Lure capital to MA through pension fund
investments
Delivering our message... Communications coordinator High end Built Best brochure and targeted
flyers showcasing the superior value of union construction with client testimonials and examples of projects
Built Best website – www.builtbest.org▪ premier source for latest industry and TCI news, Built
Best campaign, apprenticeship & career opportunities, research and position papers, safety & health, policy, and movers & shakers in industry
Delivering our message Exhibit at trade shows Advertisements in trade publications and
in other media outlets Expert advice column in High-Profile TCI E-Newsletter Social media – Join Us on Facebook –
Like Us!!!
Delivering our message Unleash news opportunities with articles, guest
editorials, letters to the editor, and radio & tv interviews, touting the superior value of union construction
▪ Boston Business Journal▪ Boston Herald▪ Boston Globe▪ Worcester Telegraph & Telegram▪ Eagle Tribune▪ American Society of Safety Engineers Blueprint▪ Boston City Paper▪ Worcester Business Journal▪ New England Construction Journal▪ High-Profile Magazine▪ Springfield Republican▪ Labor Talk
Educational programs– Keeping safe & keeping pace
Target workplace safety & health and hot topics in construction
Workplace Safety & Health BuildSafe New England – making NE the safest
place to work in construction - where safety is value-based and is recognized as an inseparable criterion of excellence, just as much as efficiency & productivity
Training courses and curriculum
Education and Advocacy
Workforce Development – Creating New Markets and Talent Pre-apprenticeship – attracting top talent and a diverse
workforce Pathways to Prosperity Project at the Harvard Graduate School of
Education found that only 30 percent of young adults successfully complete 4-year college degree – the preferred pathway in the US. Need to broaden the range of high-quality pathways that we offer young adults – including apprenticeships
Responsible employer ordinances & policies Green jobs – high quality jobs Project Labor Agreements (new pamphlet)
Active participation in industry groups Industry Awards
Pride in Construction Project of the Year Award -recognizes project built by union workers and contractors
Volpe/Eagan Safety Award – honors significant achievements by men and women in advancing safety and health in the workplace
Governed by Board of Directors equally representing labor and management across trades
Staffed by Executive Director, Communications Coordinator and Admin Assistant
Funded through grants, program fees and industry donations
No shortage of issues demanding our attention
Have 2 choices: become paralyzed by the issues we face or view the challenges as an opportunity
Starts with strategic direction setting
Board has embarked on developing a 3-year strategic plan that will focus on: Improving TCI’s organizational effectiveness
▪ From Board involvement to staffing to funding Re-examining what is possible for union
construction – pushing the boundaries – and TCI’s role in getting us there
Input from all stakeholders – including workers
Through support of scholarly research, proactive communication, educational initiatives, and enhanced industry relations, TCI: serves as a unified voice for union construction in
Massachusetts makes a clear cut case to users and owners that
choosing union contractors and labor for their projects is a sound business decision
helps to identify and address areas for continuous improvement
Building Better Together