Brothers & Sisters, Following the Thanksgiving holiday, COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the region. Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine have all recently announced increased restrictions, including a doubling down on face-covering mandate and stricter travel guidance. Please note that the City of Boston reflects the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' policies, and has the option to

Brothers and Sisters, Happy Fourth of July to you and your family. Thank you for your hard work building our country's future. On behalf of all of us at Local 537, I hope that you have a safe, enjoyable holiday weekend. As we enter summer and return to work, your health and safety remain our

Brothers and Sisters, Your health and safety is always our top priority. As part of that commitment, we're offering drive-up drug testing this week. If your Workplace Safety Card has expired, come by Florian Hall in Dorchester this week to take your drug test right from your vehicle. No appointment is necessary. Drive-up testing will

We're proud to announce our endorsement of Joe Kennedy III in the upcoming Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Joe has been a steadfast champion for building trades unions like ours, supporting protections for our world-class apprentice programs, benefits, and safety standards. In the face of a worldwide public health crisis, Joe has stood with us

Brothers and Sisters, Our top priority is to be here for our members during these unprecedented times. We’ve built one of the strongest unions in the industry — and together, we can withstand any storm. Our COVID-19 Online Resource Center is updated daily to provide you with guidance and key resources during this pandemic. Over

Construction workers and companies with personal protective equipment encouraged to donate NEW, unopened N-95 respirators and other PPE BOSTON, MA — Under the leadership of City of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and in coordination with the Boston Public Health Commission, members of the Building Trades Unions along with their union contractor partners have been collecting new, unopened respirators and

It's National Women in Construction Week, and we're committed to making sure everyone gets a chance to build our region. That's why we proudly partner with contractors like E.M. Duggan, who are leading the way for inclusion in the industry. The Boston Business Journal recently featured an interview with E.M. Duggan Office Manager Kim Gilson, whose

Our Brotherhood and Sisterhood at Local 537 goes far beyond any job site. We're here for each other, every day, and we're committed to making sure our members get the support they need. Modern Assistance now offers a Virtual Counseling Program for Local 537 members as a mobile-friendly therapy option. Call the toll-free number (800)