Build the Life You've Earned.

More than a job — It’s a career with the strength of community.

Build a better future with Laborers’ Union Local 169. Through collective bargaining, our members earn family-supporting wages, quality healthcare, retirement benefits, and opportunities to grow through hands-on training and apprenticeship.
Whether you’re starting your career, advancing your skills, or looking for a skilled workforce, Local 169 is here to help.

About Local 169

Building Better Careers for Over 100 Years

For more than a century, Local 169 has represented hardworking men and women across Northern Nevada. We believe every laborer deserves fair pay, safe working conditions, quality benefits, and the opportunity to build a lasting career.

As part of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA), our members are backed by one of the strongest construction unions in the country—more than 500,000 members standing together to improve working conditions, strengthen communities, and protect workers’ rights.

Call Us

(775) 856-0169

Apprenticeship

Get Paid While You Learn

Start earning from day one while building valuable skills for a lifelong career.

Our apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job experience with more than 300 hours of classroom and hands-on training, preparing you for journeyman-level opportunities in:

Graduate with nationally recognized skills, increased earning potential, and a rewarding career.

Member Services

Stay Trained. Stay Informed. Stay Involved.

Local 169 members have access to training, dispatch resources, meeting updates, and tools that help you get the most from your membership.

Sign Up for New Training

Training is available to Local 169 members at no charge, but space is limited. Register online or contact the Laborers’ Training Center to reserve your spot.

Phone: (775) 343-0171
Email: laborerstraining@local169.com

Membership Benefits

Make sure your membership is working for you. Keep your skills listing updated for job dispatch, review your beneficiary cards, and stay connected with union resources.

Help us help you by keeping your information current and participating in union activities.

Union Meetings

Union meetings are held at 7:00 PM at the Union Hall on the 4th Thursday of each month, except in November and December.

Upcoming meetings:
July 23 at 7:00 PM
August 27 at 7:00 PM
September 24 at 7:00 PM

Contractors

Your Skilled Workforce Starts Here

Local 169 partners with contractors across Northern Nevada to provide safe, productive, and highly trained construction professionals.

Our signatory contractors benefit from:

Skilled, job-ready workers

Ongoing safety and skills training

Increased productivity

Reliable workforce solutions

A trusted business partner committed to raising industry standards

Together, we help complete quality projects while strengthening Nevada’s construction industry.

Skilled, job-ready workers

Ongoing safety and skills training

Increased productivity

Reliable workforce solutions

A trusted business partner committed to raising industry standards

Together, we help complete quality projects while strengthening Nevada’s construction industry.

News & Information

Online Portal Makes Membership Payments Easier

February 26, 2026

We’ve added a new Local 169 membership payment portal to make membership payments easier. Now you can: view balances due…

Apply for the 2026 W. Vernie Reed Scholarship

January 23, 2026

All applications must be filled out completely and received at the Regional Office before May 1st, 2026. Scholarship applications are…

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re looking to start a rewarding career, continue developing your skills, or partner with a trusted union workforce, Local 169 is ready to help.

Strength in Unity

LiUNA Members Nationwide

Together we advocate for safer workplaces, stronger contracts, and better opportunities for working families.

Dedicated to Our Members

Every contract we negotiate and every training program we provide is focused on improving wages, benefits, job security, and career advancement.

Build the Life You've Earned.

About Local 169

Building Better Careers for Over 100 Years

(775) 856-0169