Philadelphia’s L&I Updates Mask Mandate Clarification for Construction

Following the City of Philadelphia’s updated mask mandate, in effect starting on August 12, the Department of Licenses & Inspections updated its clarification for the construction industry. The mask mandate

The Separations Act is an Outdated Construction Law that Needs Updating

GBCA supports the General Contractors Association of Pennsylvania’s (GCAP) efforts to have Pennsylvania’s state legislators update the Separations Act of 1913. Jon O’Brien, the Executive Director of GCAP, recently published

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Job Opportunity: Industry Relations Associate for GBCA

We are hiring! GBCA is looking for a talented individual to join our team as an Industry Relations Associate. Industry Relations Associate Job Description (brief summary) The Industry Relations Associate

ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia Park in a Truck 2021

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia joined forces with Councilmembers Cherelle Parker and Katherine Gilmore Richardson, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters,

City of Philadelphia Labor Fridays: Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region

City of Philadelphia Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson is spotlighting apprenticeship opportunities for Philadelphians. During Gilmore Richardson’s “Conversations with the Councilmember” series, different union representatives discuss apprenticeship programs and encourage

Philadelphia City Council Passes Mandatory Emergency Paid Sick Leave Legislation

On Thursday, March 19, 2021, Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed an Emergency Paid Sick Leave Bill. As of Friday March 26, the bill still awaiting the Mayor’s signature. After the

Tax Fraud Day of Action

The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters invites you to a panel on April 15th at 10:00 AM to listen to political, enforcement, and labor leaders discuss how wage

GBCA on PA Joint Agency Task Force on the Misclassification of Employees

GBCA is pleased to serve our members in the union commercial construction industry by advocating for workers’ rights and fair bidding practices. GBCA’s Director of Industry Affairs Lance Claiborne sits