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Roofers, Michigan Building Trades Protest Stellantis Job

Erin McDermott2026-07-27T14:51:57-04:00July 27, 2026|

When United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local 149 in Detroit sent out a call to the Michigan Building & Construction Trades Council [...]

Roofers Union Partners with Backbone Coffee

Erin McDermott2026-07-24T14:13:00-04:00July 24, 2026|

The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers is proud to partner with Backbone Coffee Company. "Crafted for the blue-collar crew who get up [...]

Roofers Union Celebrates First WCC Graduate

Roofers International2026-07-01T13:29:51-04:00July 1, 2026|

By Morgan Nalepa www.wccnet.edu/news/articles/2026-06-28-roofersgrad.php For Geof McSween, earning an associate degree from Washtenaw Community College was about more than receiving a diploma — it was [...]

Red Roof Hotels Discount for Roofers Members

Roofers International2026-07-01T13:29:46-04:00June 11, 2026|

Another union benefit for you and your family! We are pleased to announce a new benefit with Red Roof Hotels exclusively for members of the [...]

Roofers & Waterproofers 2026 National Apprenticeship Competition

Roofers International2026-07-01T13:29:40-04:00June 4, 2026|

The Roofers & Waterproofers 2026 National Apprenticeship Competition, which took place May 19 – 21, pitted the nation’s top nine apprentices against each other, competing [...]

Bechtel, NABTU Launch Nuclear Apprenticeship Push as Power Demand Rises

Roofers International2026-05-13T15:02:12-04:00May 13, 2026|

From Construction Dive https://www.constructiondive.com/news/bechtel-nabtu-apprenticeship-nuclear-partnership/820010/ Bechtel and North America’s Building Trades Unions have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at modernizing apprenticeship programs for nuclear construction [...]

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8 Oct

Early voting has already started in some parts of the country. Workers are ready to fight for an economy, a government and a country for the people, not for billionaires. Join us as we take our country back.

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6 Oct

The Western Regional + Northwest District Councils held their joint council meeting where Local 49 Bus. Mgr. Travis Hopkins presented a mental health awareness PowerPoint. This will help lay the foundation for how locals can better assist our members w/these important issues.

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28 Sep

Women in the construction industry face challenges finding PPE that fits properly. Poorly fitted PPE is ineffective and can lead to injuries. For examples of commercially-available PPE for women, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2ac7wf3j #roofersafety365

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The Western and Northwest District Councils held their joint council meeting where @United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, & Allied Workers, Local 49 Business Manager Travis Hopkins presented a mental health awareness PowerPoint. This will help lay the foundation for how locals can better assist our members--and each other--with these important issues. Always good to reconnect, share ideas, and collaborate to advance the union. ...

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