Oregon Building Trades Council
The Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council (OBTC) represents approximately 25,000 construction workers in 21 member unions that are highly skilled in a wide array of crafts.
Regular Meetings with the Governor
Our members hold routine strategy meetings with Governor John Kitzhaber to discuss important projects and legislation.
Urban or Rural—We Build It!
Bricklayers Local 1 Business Manager Matt Eleazer and Cement Masons Local 555 Business Manager Brett Hinsley discuss plans for a development in Downtown Portland.
Having Trouble Getting to Shovel-Ready? Call us.
The Oregon Building Trades Council is proud of our ability to help our contractor and development partners get shovels in the ground quickly. Pictured above is the groundbreaking of Pearl West in Portland.
Oregon Building Trades Council Unites Ds and Rs
At the 2014 Oregon Building Trades Council Convention, House Majority Leader Val Hoyle (right) and House Republican Leader Mike McLane (left) joined Executive Secretary John Mohlis (middle) and the rank and file to discuss their agendas for the next Legislative Session.
Congressional Delegation Tours Training Facilities
The Oregon Building Trades Council is proud of our strong relationship with members of the Congressional Delegation. Pictured above is NRCC Chairman and Oregon Congressman Greg Walden touring an Ironworkers training facility.
Our Members Stand Up For Jobs
Roofers 49 Business Manager Russ Garnett is pictured above working with Representative Brad Witt to successfully secure an important grant for a critical safety project in Rainier, Oregon.