NABTU Legislative Conference Signals Unified Push for Workforce, Infrastructure, and Energy Investment
America’s ability to meet rising demand in construction, energy, and infrastructure depends on a highly skilled, union-trained workforce—and the systems that support it.
Part 3 Union History
The modern history of unions is sometimes told too narrowly, as if it were only a story of decline. That misses the bigger truth.
Part 2 History of Unions
America’s first unions did not appear fully formed. They started locally, trade by trade, city by city. One of the earliest documented examples was the Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainers in Philadelphia, which workers said they organized in 1794 in response to employers’ efforts to drive wages down.
Part 1 History of Unions
Long before unions had formal offices, contracts or national conventions, they began with something simpler and more powerful: workers recognizing that alone they had little leverage, but together they had a voice.
Ask the Expert
How Can First Responders Get Mental Health Support Without Stigma? Q: Our department has seen too many good people leave the field—or worse—because of accumulated stress and trauma. We have an EAP, but nobody uses it. How do we actually get first responders the mental health support they need? A: After years of working with…
Memories, Not Debt: Affordable Entertainment Ideas for Working Families
Life isn’t just about paying bills — it’s also about joy, connection, and making memories. The good news is, you don’t need a huge budget to have a rich family life. Especially for union families working hard to stretch every dollar, “fun” can’t always mean pricey tickets and big trips. But it can mean being…
Financial Wellness for Union Families: Start in Control, Not in Crisis
Financial wellness doesn’t mean perfection. It doesn’t mean never treating yourself or your kids. It means feeling more in control, less anxious, and more prepared for what’s ahead. As union members, you already know the power of planning, solidarity, and standing together. That same strength can be brought into your household finances — one small…