The Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council is an association of 18 individual trades whose mission is to support the working men and woman of our local construction industry. 16,000 members strong, our impact on the community can be seen all around us. It is in the Rochester skyline that we built and in the over $100 million annually our members bring to the local economy. We provide the best skilled workers in the region to those that want their construction project built right the first time- on time and on budget.

 

 

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The Rochester Building Trades
Build Community

The members of the Rochester Building Trades not only built the physical structures that make up our cities, towns, and villages, but for generations have been an integral part of the fabric of our community.

Good wages, health care, and a plan for retirement

Every worker deserves to make a decent living for their family, but our members don't just have a job, they have a career that lasts a lifetime. If you're thinking about learning a trade or joining a union, take a look at the links of our affiliated trades here to find out if it is right for you.

Education

With our multi-year apprenticeships, ongoing training programs, and partnerships with Edison Tech and B.O.C.E.S you may be surprised to learn that we are collectively one of the larger educational institutions in this region.

Giving Back

Our members not only donate millions annually to groups like the United Way, but get out and lend a hand directly.

Having Fun

Parades, picnics, and the like are part of package in the Rochester Building Trades