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LiUNA—the Laborers’ International Union of North America—is the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. A half-million strong, we are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.
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Workers in Northern Nevada Represented by Local 169

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The Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program for Northern Nevada provides high quality education and work experience that allows you to gain the skills and knowledge you need to have a long and prosperous career as a Construction Craft Laborer. We help members find work opportunities, and fight for better wages, working conditions and benefits for them and their families for years to come.

Program Details

The Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program of Northern Nevada is a two-year program and allows apprentices to earn good wages while learning the Laborers’ trade. Apprentices work for a signatory contractor for 4000 hours (about two years) and take 300 hours of related training (classroom and hands-on) at our training center. Apprentice wages are on a progressive scale and are based on journeyman wages. The starting wage for an apprentice is 60% of journeyman wages. For every 1000 hours of OJT and 75 hours of related training that an apprentice completes, wages increase to 70% of the journey scale, 80%, 90% and 100%.

How to Apply

We currently accept applications on a year-round basis. In addition to completing an application, you must attend a program orientation, take a written aptitude test, and participate in an interview. Top scorers are selected to participate in a hands-on skills assessment to ensure that they can meet the physical demands of the trade.

We encourage females and minorities to apply! In addition, veterans may receive direct entry to the program.

Equal Opportunity Pledge

The Laborers’ Training Fund for Northern Nevada JATC will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40-years old or older.

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  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must be physically able to perform the work of the trade, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • You must be legally residing in the United States.
  • You must be genuinely interested in learning the trade.
  • You must comply with all the terms and conditions of the Apprenticeship Standards and of the JATC.

What Kind of Work to Expect

This apprenticeship will cover a greater variety of skills than any other craft. It can include the construction, remodeling, and demolition of buildings, dams, bridges, airports, streets, sewers, tunnels, pipelines and more.
Construction Craft Laborers perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks on highway and building projects, all types of concrete construction, tunnels, pipelines, demolition projects, hazardous waste sites, other environmental clean-up projects and landscaping. Construction Craft Laborers must be able to solve problems and are expected to have knowledge, skills and competencies in using, managing and understanding new and current technologies in the construction industry.
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Laborers' Union Local 169
Laborers' Union Local 169

World-Class Workforce

LiUNA has one of the best continuing FREE education systems in the world. Our training meets or exceeds OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards. Local 169 offers dozens of courses free to members that provide them with valuable skills. Classes are available in every state in the U.S. and every province in Canada.

Unions Serve Members by

  • Helping members find jobs.
  • Providing free training.
  • Protecting them by providing representation for discipline and other workplace issues.
  • Providing benefits to you and your family.
  • Providing pension, making it possible to retire.
  • Negotiating for better pay and issues workers care about.
Laborers' Union Local 169

A Culture of Safety

The Union culture of safety saves lives. Members are provided with training in order to recognize potential hazards and are empowered to take action to fix it. Union contractors were 20% more likely to engage in prevention through design practices. Almost 80% of union contractors said they conduct hazard analysis before projects begin; only 56% of non-union contractors said the same. A 1% decline in unionization results in about a 5% increase in the rate of occupational fatalities.

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NO OTHER TRADE INVESTS IN ITS MEMBERS LIKE LiUNA!

LiUNA—the Laborers’ International Union of North America—is the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. A half-million strong, we are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.
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LiUNA MEMBERS

We have strength in numbers. LiUNA members raise their voices by the thousands to push lawmakers to protect workplace rights. When unions are strong, America is strong.
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To improving our contracts, benefits and job security. We fight for the salaries and benefits needed to support families. We protect members to grant the peace of mind to do your job.

Unions Serve Members by:

  • Helping members find jobs.
  • Providing free, quality training to members.
  • Providing representation for discipline and other workplace issues.
  • Providing benefits to you and your family.
  • Providing a pension, making it possible to retire.
  • Negotiating for better pay and issues workers care about.

A Union Helps Neutralize Pay Discrimination

  • For women in a union, the weekly pay advantage is 32% over non-union women in the workforce.
  • For Hispanic union workers, the weekly pay advantage is 42%.
  • For African American union workers, the weekly pay advantage is 33%.

Source: from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Union Hall

570 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
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Call Us

(775) 856-0169

Email Us

LIUNA@Local169.com

Hours

Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sat - Sun: Closed

Laborers' Training Center

50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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(775) 343-0171
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Elko Office

518 Idaho Street #5
Elko, NV 89801
Office: (775) 778-0111
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