Building and Construction Trades Department National Conference
The Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO held its annual national legislative conference. Speakers at the opening plen… read more
The Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO held its annual national legislative conference. Speakers at the opening plenary session included Vice President Joe Biden, Energy Secretary Steven Chu, and political commentator Mark Shields. Among the topics they addressed were the strength of the labor movement, the economic crisis, creating new jobs in a “green” economy, and the 2010 midterm elections. close
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