Read the 2025 Union Labor Costs in Construction Report!

Examine some of the critical data regarding compensation for union craft workers in the construction industry.

The Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) has released its 2025 annual Union Labor Costs in Construction Report. The report contains both general and detailed information on compensation for union craft workers in the construction industry. The data is presented for the nation in entirety, and includes nine geographic regions, and also contains historical trends and already negotiated future increases. SMACNA and other construction trade associations are active participants in the CLRC.

Click here to review a copy of the 2025 annual Union Labor Costs in Construction Report.

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