Building Materials & Construction
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Local 174 represents Building Materials and Construction workers at:
Alia RL, Bigge Crane, C&E Transport, City Transfer of Kent, Coluccio Construction, Hos Brothers, ICON, Lakeside Industries, Lehigh Northwest Technical Quality Control, Merlino Construction, Mid Mountain Contractors, NW Utilities, Pellco Construction, Scarsella Brothers, SCI Infrastructures, Tri-State Construction
Armstrong Lumber, Blackstock Lumber, BMC West, Cadman, CalPortland, Huttig Building Products, Lehigh Cement, Old Castle Pre Cast “Utility Vault”, Salmon Bay Sand & Gravel, Sawdust Supply Company, Stoneway Concrete
Pacific Ship Repair, Vigor Industries Shipyard
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The Building Material and Construction Trade Division represents a wide variety of proud, loyal and skilled workers. These members include riggers, demolition workers, landscapers, pipeline workers, building supply manufacturers and more. The division has negotiated industry-leading contracts and also formed strategic alliances with union brothers and sisters in other building trades. The division’s award-winning training program keeps members’ skills honed with the latest technical training and safety rules.
IBT Division Director: Tom Gesualdi
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Business Agents:
Carl Gasca
Senior Business Agent
Contact Phone: 206-441-6060 ext. 1323
Email: cgasca@teamsters174.org
All Heavy Construction
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Michael Gonzales
Senior Business Agent
Contact Phone: 206-441-6060 ext. 1345
Email: mgonzales@teamsters174.org
Utility Vault
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Adam Murphy
Business Agent
Contact Phone: 206-441-6060 ext. 1331
Email: amurphy@teamsters174.org
Pacific Ship Repair, Vigor Shipyards
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Marge Newgent
Business Agent
Contact Phone: 206-441-6060
Email: marge.newgent@teamsters174.org
PLAs and CWAs
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Todd Parker
Business Agent
Contact Phone: 206-441-6060
Email: todd.parker@teamsters174.org
Cadman, CalPortland, Lehigh Cement, Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel, Stoneway Concrete
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Longinue Shipp
Business Agent
Contact Phone: 206-441-6060 ext. 1362
Email: longinue.shipp@teamsters174.org
Armstrong Lumber, BMC West, Blackstock Lumber, Huttig
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Useful Links:
**Please note that Grievances MUST be submitted in person or by fax. They will not be accepted via email.**
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Building Trades & Construction Teamsters in the News:
Teamsters Local 174 Members at Builders FirstSource Ratify Strong Contract
Contract secures economic and language improvements It was a good weekend for Teamsters working at…
Construction Industry Teamsters Across Western Washington Ratify AGC Contract
Rich new contract rewards workers while keeping pace with other construction trades Teamsters working in…
AGC Teamsters Across Western Washington Authorize Strike
Teamsters from six Local Unions vote overwhelmingly to strike if a contract is not reached…
Mixer Drivers at Corliss Resources Ratify First Contract with Teamsters Local 174
September 25, 2023 Strike averted for group of drivers who join Teamster family with strong…
Grady Excavating Drivers Become Members of Teamsters Local 174
July 10, 2023 Group of construction drivers ratify first Agreement to become full Teamster members…
Concrete Strike Threat Looms Over Seattle-Area Construction Industry Again as Corliss Resources Drivers Vote to Strike
June 12, 2023 Corliss drivers are members of Teamsters Local 174, whose 4.5-month industry-wide concrete…
Statement RE: SCOTUS Ruling on Glacier NW v. Teamsters Local 174
The following is a joint statement from the Washington State Labor Council, the Martin Luther…
Updated Hiring Hall Rules – Heavy Highway Construction Hiring Hall
Attention any Teamsters who utilize the Heavy Highway Construction Hiring Hall: The rules for the…
Teamsters Local 174 Case Heard by United States Supreme Court
January 13, 2023 Listen to case audio or read transcript online here. Arguments in case…
Statement from Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks Regarding United States Supreme Court Case Glacier Northwest v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters
January 12, 2023 Teamsters Local 174 has always been willing to use all legal measures…
Concrete Mixer Drivers at Corliss Resources Join Teamsters Local 174
November 4, 2022 Group of 56 drivers join heavily-unionized industry as members of Teamsters Union…
OMA Construction Teamsters Ratify Strong New Contract
October 21, 2022 3-year agreement sets new standard for construction-industry Teamster contracts By an overwhelming…
Teamster Concrete Workers Ratify Agreement, Ending Ongoing Labor Unrest
September 12, 2022 Local 174 members achieve historic increases after long fight More than a…
Teamsters Reject Latest Proposal from Concrete Companies
August 1, 2022 Latest 4-year proposal from Employers Rejected 170 – 1 by Local 174…
Conco Drivers Unanimously Ratify First Contract with Teamsters Local 174
June 6, 2022 New contract provides life-changing benefits to newly-organized group Over the weekend, Conco…
BREAKING: STRIKING TEAMSTERS OFFER GRACIOUS, UNCONDITIONAL RETURN TO WORK FOR ALL SEATTLE READY-MIX CONCRETE & DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS
April 8, 2022 SEATTLE – For months, the companies controlling Seattle’s concrete industry have stonewalled negotiations…
TEAMSTERS CALL ON CADMAN SEATTLE TO STOP POSTPONING CONCRETE MIXER DRIVERS’ RETURN TO WORK
Cadman Seattle’s postponement further delays critical infrastructure and low-income housing projects; Meanwhile, ready-mix concrete drivers…
Teamsters Local 174 Members Offer to Return to Work at Salmon Bay Sand & Gravel, Cadman Seattle, and Lehigh Cement
Good-faith gesture from Teamsters designed to meet community needs as negotiations continue The full text…
Strike Continues After Regressive Proposal from Merlino Brothers Construction
In further proof of failure to bargain in good faith, employer proposes contract offer that…
Teamsters Again Gain Court Protection For Their Picketing
Commissioner rules that Companies must post signs at their facilities and distribute flyers to customers…
Teamsters End Joint Bargaining with Concrete Employers
With no progress towards a resolution of the 3+ month concrete and construction strike, Teamsters…
Companies Reject Teamsters’ Restructured Proposals to Bring Striking Workers Back to Work Immediately
No interest from Employers on one-year extension offer while negotiations continue Members of Teamsters Local…
Teamsters Mark Historic Victory in Court Hearing as Companies Fail to Stop Union Picketing
Commissioner rules that striking Teamster members can carry on with nearly all picketing activities After…
Teamsters Demand to Bargain
View letter as a PDF here. Charlie, We are reasserting the Unions position outlined in…
Companies’ Attempt to Stop Union Picketing Fails
On February 18, 2022, Commissioner Hillman of King County Superior Court ruled on a request…
King County Announces “Request for Qualifications” for Concrete Contracts at Same Time Teamsters Bargaining Committee Shows Up at Companies’ Doorstep to Negotiate
As concrete workers demand to bargain with their employers, King County moves to hold companies…
Teamsters 174 Statement Regarding Operating Engineers Local 302
Last week, Teamsters Local 174 got wind of a plan that Cadman was trying to…
No Progress Towards Resolution of Teamsters Local 174 Construction Strike as Employer Representatives Arrive to Mediation Unwilling to Negotiate
Employers offer no movement on key issues and bring no new proposal to first bargaining…
Striking Teamsters Local 174 Members Demonstrate at AGC Headquarters in Seattle
Over 100 striking construction and concrete workers bring protest activity to construction industry’s front yard…
STRIKING READY-MIX TEAMSTERS EXTEND PICKET LINE TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY CONCRETE PLANTS
Concrete Workers on Strike for Six Weeks Extend Lines to Woodinville and Smith Island (SNOHOMISH…
STRIKING TEAMSTERS EXTEND PICKET LINE TO PORT OF EVERETT, WASH
Concrete Workers Shut Down 2nd-Largest Customs Export District in Wash. State (EVERETT, Wash.) – At…
Teamsters Local 174 Construction General Strike Continues After Holiday Break
330 workers across six companies are back on picket lines today to protest Unfair Labor…
TEAMSTER TOY DRIVE:
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP THE GRINCH FROM STEALING CHRISTMAS! With 330 Teamsters still…
Teamsters Local 174 Construction/Concrete/Cement Strike Information
330 members of Teamsters Local 174 are currently on Unfair Labor Practice strike against Gary…
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 174 STRIKE UPDATE
Concrete mixer drivers, dump truck drivers and cement plant employees walk off job after Employers…
HOS Bros. Construction Tentative Agreement
As other construction division Teamsters remain on strike, a tentative agreement has been reached with…
Concrete Teamsters Begin Industry-Wide Work Stoppage
More than 300 members of Teamsters Local 174 now on strike As of this morning,…
Stoneway Concrete Drivers Begin Unfair Labor Practice Strike
Group of nearly 100 concrete drivers are members of Teamsters Local 174 Stoneway Concrete drivers…
Gary Merlino Strike Continues Despite Approach of Christmas Holiday
Nearly two-week strike by dump truck drivers threatens holidays for Teamster workers Despite the cold,…
Teamsters Local 174 Strike at Gary Merlino Construction Enters Fifth Day
Striking workers set up pickets in downtown Seattle to impact Merlino construction jobs The Unfair…
Teamsters Local 174 On ‘Unfair Labor Practice’ Strike at Gary Merlino Construction
Group of 34 construction drivers withhold labor over GMC’s failure to bargain in good faith…
Sand and Gravel Teamsters Reject Company “Last, Best, and Final” Offer
Group of concrete drivers rebuff attack on medical coverage by vote of 212-1 There was…
Conco Drivers Vote Unanimously to Join Teamsters Local 174
Group of 16 construction material drivers are certified as Teamsters The Teamsters Local 174 family…
Construction Teamsters Across Western Washington Ratify AGC Contract
Historic 3-year Agreement will cover Teamsters from Local 38, 174, 231, 252, 313, and 589…
AGC Vote: August 22, 2021 9AM
Attention all Teamsters Local 174 members working under the AGC Agreement: On August 22, 2021…
Teamster Sand and Gravel Strike Becoming Inevitable
Endless stall tactics by company management leave few alternatives to a widespread concrete industry strike…
After Unanimous Strike Vote, Sand and Gravel Companies Appear to Want a Strike
Insulting offer after return to negotiations have Teamsters Local 174 members on brink of work…
Looming Strike Vote Threatens to Shut down Construction Work Throughout King County
Teamsters Local 174 members at four concrete companies and one cement company will likely be…
Pride Month: A Celebration of the Diversity of our Union
By Jamie Fleming Today is the last day of June, which means that another Pride…
Marge Newgent Joins Teamsters Local 174 Construction Division Team
As membership in the Teamsters Local 174 Construction Division grows, so too does our staff…
Teamsters Local 174 Members at Huttig Unanimously Authorize a Strike
Teamsters prepare to strike over management’s unreasonable refusal to live up to their word After…
KLB Construction Drivers Unanimously Ratify First Contract as Members of Teamsters Local 174
January 29, 2021 Construction drivers will be covered under industry-leading AGC Agreement After years living…
CONSTRUCTION TEAMSTERS: Information from Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council
April 2, 2020 Construction Teamsters should take a look at the two documents prepared by…
Statewide “Stay Home” Order: Which Industries are Affected?
March 23, 2020 At this point, you have all heard that Governor Inslee has declared…
To Our Members and Their Families: We Will Support You Through The COVID-19 Pandemic
March 17, 2020 No doubt, these are trying times for us all. Feelings of stress,…
IBT News: Teamsters Statement on Coronavirus Pandemic
March 13, 2020 (WASHINGTON) – As the United States responds to the outbreak of COVID-19,…
After Snowstorm Traps Skykomish Residents in their Homes, One Local 174 Member Steps Up to Help
January 21, 2020 Cadman Shop Steward leads team of volunteers to bring supplies to residents…
2019 Year in Review Video
December 13, 2019 It has been a great year of growth and victories here at…
Local 174 110th Anniversary Video
This video stars hundreds of active members of Local 174, along with photos of countless…
OMA Construction Teamsters Ratify Strong Contract
July 29, 2019 Sunday morning, a group of construction drivers, mechanics, mechanic helpers and lube…
OMA Construction: Vote Meeting Scheduled July 28, 2019 9:00 A.M.
July 24, 2019 There will be a contract ratification vote for all Local 174 members…
OMA Construction Teamsters Vote to Authorize a Strike
July 22, 2019 As contract expiration looms and negotiations stall, group votes to strike In…
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW SLIDE SHOW
December 14, 2018 Local 174 had an incredible year of victories! Thanks to all our members…
Construction Teamsters Covered by Western Washington AGC Agreement Ratify New Contract
October 22, 2018 Teamsters throughout Joint Council 28 vote overwhelmingly to ratify record-setting new agreement…
AGC Contract Ratification Meeting
Date: October 21, 2018 9:00AM. Click above for information.
September 10 AGC Negotiations Update
September 10, 2018 The Teamsters Negotiating Committee and the AGC Employers met today and had…
Teamsters Local 174 Welcomes Mark Hislop to our Executive Board as a Trustee
August 30, 2018 Local 174 is pleased to announce the newest member of our Executive…
BMC East Workers Ratify Record-Setting 3-year Agreement
August 20, 2018 Agreement makes major progress in addressing the impact of wage freezes during…
August 1 Update: AGC Negotiations Continue
August 1, 2018 Construction drivers working under the Western Washington AGC Agreement, Construction White Paper…
Western Washington AGC Negotiations Continue as Teamster Construction Drivers Work Towards New Contract
July 20, 2018 After contract offer overwhelmingly rejected on July 7, negotiations have resumed On…
Western Washington Teamsters Reject AGC Offer; Northwest Region Construction Strike Now a Real Possibility
Strike by construction drivers would shut down Seattle construction boom July 8, 2018 As Labor…
AGC/Construction White Paper/Local 174 Hiring Hall Ratification Vote
Date: July 7, 2018 9:00AM. Click above for information.
Teamsters Local 174 Stands Resolutely in Opposition to the Seattle City Council’s Proposed Head Tax
May 11, 2018 Local 174 favors finding a regional solution to the problem of homelessness,…
FMCSA Adds New Opioids to Drug Testing Panel Effective January 1, 2018
New Regulations will Test for Vicodin, OxyContin, Lorta, Norco, Dilaudid, etc. November 21, 2017 Beginning…
AGC 2018 Benefit Allocation
The signatory Teamster Local Unions and the AGC of Washington are parties to a collective…
O.M.A Construction Teamsters Ratify First Contract After Long Struggle
August 31, 2017 Almost a year to the day after the National Labor Relations Board…
Calportland Strike Ends and Larger Strike Avoided as Teamsters Local 174 Members Ratify Contract With Sand and Gravel Companies
Record-setting Deal Approved by Members, Ending Unfair Labor Practice Strike at CalPortland August 18, 2017…
Teamsters Local 174 Unfair Labor Practice Strike Poised to Expand
Another Day of Mediation Leads Nowhere As Sand and Gravel Companies Continue to Refuse to…
SAND & GRAVEL UPDATE: August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017 The Union and all five Sand & Gravel companies met with a…
CalPortland ULP Strike: Day 4 Photos
August 14, 2017 Day 4 of the CalPortland ULP strike: everyone is getting into the…
CalPortland ULP Strike: Day 2 Photos
August 12, 2017 Day 2 on the CalPortland Unfair Labor Practice strike line: The theme…
Come out and support your striking Brothers and Sisters at CalPortland!
Calling all Teamsters and Teamster supporters!! The CalPortland strikers could use your support. If you…
CalPortland Strike: Day 1 Photos
August 11, 2017 Today was Day 1 of Teamsters Local 174’s Unfair Labor Practice strike against…
Teamsters Local 174 Members at CalPortland are on an Unfair Labor Practice Strike
August 11, 2017 As of 7:00AM this morning, Teamsters Local 174 members at concrete company…
Sand & Gravel Update: Another Lowball Offer Rejected as the Probability of Strike Increases
August 3, 2017 For the second time in a week, concrete trucks across the Seattle…
Sand & Gravel 9:00PM August 2 update
Sand & Gravel UPDATE: Mediation broke down just before 9:00PM tonight. All Sand & Gravel…
Sand and Gravel Update: Still No Deal as Both Sides Prepare for Possible Strike
August 2, 2017 Yesterday morning, the auditorium at the Local 174 Union Hall was once…
Sand & Gravel Teamsters Vote Overwhelmingly in Favor of Strike Action
July 22, 2017 It has been a busy week for votes here at the Teamsters…
100% Unanimous Strike Authorization at O.M.A Construction
July 19, 2017 This past Sunday, Teamsters Local 174 members employed at O.M.A Construction voted…
ATTENTION SAND & GRAVEL: Vote Coming Friday July 21 at 7:00PM
To all Teamsters Local 174 members in good standing employed in Sand & Gravel (at…
Photos from Sand and Gravel Demands Meeting — May 21, 2017
June 2, 2017 On May 21, 2017, Local 174 members from five different Sand and…
Sand & Gravel Demands Meeting
Date: May 21, 2017. Click above for information.
Seattle Tunnel Project Tour — April 12, 2017
April 13, 2017 It was an exciting morning yesterday for a lucky group of Teamsters…
Paul Nerdrum of Salmon Bay Sand & Gravel Writes Letter RE Burke-Gilman Trail “Missing Link”
The saga of the “Missing Link” continues today as Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel Vice…
Teamsters Local 174 Descends On City Hall
March 21, 2017 On Monday, March 20, 2017, the Seattle City Council received a visit…
Sen. Flake Legislation to Repeal Davis-Bacon an Attack on Working Families
January 26, 2017 Eliminating Prevailing Wage Undercuts Middle Class Americans (WASHINGTON) – With his introduction…
Short and Sweet: One-day Strikes at OMA and Selland Get the Job Done
January 10, 2017 Just before five o’clock in the morning on October 20, 2016, in…