Labor Q & A
Below are answers to common Chicagoland construction labor questions that area construction firms have asked the Builders Association. Reviewing these questions and answers can help make you familiar with potentially problematic labor issues in our marketplace. That knowledge can help you avoid similar problems before they occur.
How to Handle a Contaminated Gate
Q: What does a contractor do when the good gate is contaminated?
Benefit Contributions for Out of Town Work
Q: A contractor that is signatory to the Chicago Carpenters Union worked on a project outside of that Union’s jurisdiction. On the…
Stewards: Employees or Union Appointees?
Q: The Chicago Carpenters Union has demanded that a job steward be hired by a contractor who is signatory to the Carpenters agreement…
How many carpenter employees are needed for a steward to be placed?
Q: According to the MARBA Carpenters Union contract, how many Carpenters can there be on a job before the Union can demand that a steward be placed?
What documents do I need to provide for a fringe benefit Fund audit?
Q: My firm is signatory to the collective bargaining agreement between MARBA and the Laborers’ District Council of Chicago and Vicinity.…
Disclaimer: The Builders Association provides the following abbreviated labor questions and answers as a member service. Answers to labor questions on this site are based on certain facts, some of which may not have been included in the questions. Therefore, answers to labor questions on this site are provided merely as a guideline for contractors. Because the facts and circumstances of your situation will be different than those presented here, you should always consult a qualified labor attorney for specific advice.