Labor
GBCA is the most recognized and trusted liaison between management and labor in the Philadelphia region and beyond. Its influence in labor relations spans 19 counties throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, and affect the lives of thousand of trades people and apprenticeship trainees every year. It holds trusteeships on 15 Taft-Hartley Health, Welfare, Pension, Vacation and Apprenticeship Funds.
The goals of the Labor department include:
- Facilitating job disputes according to labor agreements.
- Supporting apprenticeship programs for the five basic trades.
- Promoting apprenticeship programs to increase enrollment and educate owners on the value of a skilled workforce.
- Continuing to develop a Competitive Adjustments Program in the suburban counties.
- Engaging in effective dialogue with other bargaining groups in the Delaware Valley.
- Increasing job availability through the promotion of concrete construction on upcoming project.
Labor Link
Is an online update published by the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) for the purpose of communicating information on labor negotiations and labor matters to the GBCA membership, media and other parties interested in the union construction labor market in Philadelphia. Visit LaborLink
Download Literature
Wage Rate Summary
for the local construction trades
[09-02-2010]
All Trades updated August 2010
Contact Roseann Rotz by email at
or phone (215) 568-7015 to have the wage rate charts faxed to you.
Carpenters Job Start Information Sheet.
Carpenters Job Start Information Sheet
Local union contact information
Union Contact List
Contact Roseann Rotz by email at
or phone (215) 568-7015 to have the union contact information faxed to you.
The Union Advantage
A marketing tool outlining the benefits of building union to developers/owners. Developed by Jacoby Donner PC. For more information contact Bill Denmark, 215-563-2400 or .
download PowerPoint File
Additional Information
Wayne Gregory, Director of Labor Relations,
