Holiday Schedule: Labor Day 2019
Our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2019. CARPENTERS, CEMENT MASONS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, LABORERS, PLASTERERS & RODSETTERS
GBCA Supports PHL Neighborhood Growth Project
GBCA is supporting the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s PHL Neighborhood Growth Project to support a growth agenda for the Philadelphia Region. This initiative works with local businesses and
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Meets with GBCA
On July 29, 2019, GBCA met with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick to discuss ongoing federal activities in Washington, D.C. The Congressman arrived at GBCA after a signing ceremony that morning at
City of Philadelphia Proposes Parking Permit Bill
GBCA is looking for input on the construction industry’s parking needs in the City of Philadelphia. On May 23, a bill was introduced in Philadelphia City Council to increase the
2019 GBCA PAC Fundraiser
On Monday, April 8, 2019, GBCA invited members of the City of Philadelphia’s Council Members, and candidates for the upcoming 2019 election, to meet with GBCA Members at GBCA’s offices
Combat Tax Fraud in the Construction Industry
GBCA has been working with our labor partners and elected officials to find ways to combat the rampant tax fraud within our industry.Many construction employers on all types of projects,
GBCA Directors Recognized as Leading Association Executives
Two GBCA Directors will be honored at Association Trends’s 2019 Salute to Association Excellence awards luncheon on March 22, 2019 in Washington, DC.GBCA’s Director of Industry Relations, Lance Claiborne, will
City Will Hold Public Hearing on Dust Control Regulations
The City of Philadelphia will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on amendments to the Air Management Regulations (AMRs) I & II.Date: October 10, 2018 at 6pmLocation: Spelman
Prompt Pay Seminar and Webinar Recap
On September 12, 2018, GBCA hosted a seminar on changes to the Contractors and Subcontractors Payment Act (CASPA). The changes, stemming from House Bill No. 566, also known as the
GBCA Looking for Carpenters Apprentice Sponsors
This year GBCA has been involved with multiple programs to support diversity within the Building Trades. Several of our students have completed pre-apprentice programs and recently took the Carpenters Apprentice