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Political Action

We’re holding our politicians accountable on every level and protecting working families. Learn more below about our wins, our champions, and upcoming priorities in the fight ahead.

Our Issues

We remain committed to supporting the American worker on every level of government and continue to fight back against attacks that will shortchange our jobs, benefits, and livelihoods. Our core issues include:

  • Protecting the right to come together, organize, and collectively negotiate stronger contracts
  • Blocking attempts to undermine union representation with “Right to Work” laws
  • Upholding prevailing wage and the Davis-Bacon Act to ensure a level playing field for union workers and contractors
  • Ensuring safe job sites across New England, especially light of the global pandemic

Our Victories

Project Labor Agreements

On March 11, 2025, Gov. Maura Healey signed an historic Executive Order requiring that administrators of state-funded construction projects with budgets over $35 million take steps to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of the jobs—including through the consideration of Project Labor Agreements which have been demonstrated to reduce costs and ensure timely completion.

Keeping Right to Work out of New Hampshire

We succeeded in keeping “Right to Work” laws out of New Hampshire by showing up when it mattered most. Local 7 members voiced their opposition to the proposed bill, effectively keeping it out of a state where it does not belong.

Halting Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs

Our apprenticeship programs are foundational to preparing the next generation of iron workers. These programs fell under attack when the Department of Labor (DOL) attempted to create “Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs), which would’ve allowed private employers to shortcut training and safety requirements. 

Together, Local 7, along with the union building trades, rallied and fought back against IRAPs, sending over 326,000 comments to the DOL and ensuring the construction industry is exempt from dodgy standards. 

Securing Historic Investment in Our Nation’s Infrastructure

In electing Joe Biden, we’ve secured a proposed $2 trillion investment to repair and replace our crumblings roads, bridges, schools, and more. We will continue to work hard to ensure that these investments create good, safe, union jobs that provide opportunities for all.