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NYP: NY construction unions make it hard for minorities to move up

When Averil Morrison sued the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14-B for racial discrimination back in 2012, she confirmed what we’ve known for decades: New York City union construction is no standard-bearer for workplace diversity.

December 22nd, 2015|Najnowsze informacje, Różnorodność, Union Pay|

Introducing BuildingNYC!

BuildingNYC is an association that represents those workers doing the majority of the building in NYC today, especially affordable housing. Comprised of a diverse workforce from across all sectors of the NYC construction industry, we seek to protect and advocate for the right to work in a safe, fair and equitable environment that promotes continued job growth and economic success.

NYT: New York Sheet Metal Workers Case Highlights Persistence of Workplace Discrimination

The union’s white members have received more work and larger pensions, data show. In contrast, minority members, who have lagged for decades, often struggle to find steady jobs and to earn enough credit to retire on time with full pensions.

December 21st, 2015|Najnowsze informacje, Różnorodność, Union Pay|

CRAINS: Where’s the pay in union construction?

While white workers in unionized construction make $29.44 per hour on average, black workers make $23.70. That’s almost 20% less than their white colleagues.

December 10th, 2015|Najnowsze informacje, Różnorodność, Union Pay|

NYDN: EXCLUSIVE: NAACP claims Building Trades Council misleads New Yorkers about diversity in construction unions

The state NAACP is ripping the diversity of the city's construction unions, claiming the Building and Construction Trades Council is deceiving New Yorkers about the number of minorities in its ranks.

October 26th, 2015|Najnowsze informacje, Różnorodność, Union Pay|