History

The New York State Building & Construction Trades Council was established in 1958 to address the needs of trade unions within our state. Located just outside of downtown Albany, the office is in a key location to actively follow and pursue legislation affecting our industry.

The New York State Building Trades Council currently represents local building trades councils, district councils and state associations, and local unions across the state. With the support of these organizations, we have worked vigorously to maintain many of our basic privileges including the state prevailing wage laws and Davis-Bacon.