Building strong relationships to generate opportunity for our local workforce.
Careers in Construction
The construction industry has so many different specialties, with each specialty requiring a different set of skills, aptitudes, and training. Find out which trade is right for you and how to start your career in construction!
Union Building Trades
The Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council represents approximately 10,000 construction workers from 18 member unions that are highly skilled in a wide variety of crafts. Learn more about our local unions, what they do, and how to join!
Our Events
UNiCON hosts and participates in a variety of events throughout the year. From job fairs and jobsite tours to panel discussions and legislative breakfasts.
Educational Resources
It is no secret that the construction industry is in need of more skilled workers. Throughout local and nationwide news, there is always a mention of how difficult it is to entice Millenials and Generation Z into the industry. To that end we have created a range of resources for educators, school counselors, and community workforce development professionals to use to help students explore the construction industry and learn the different steps it takes to become a professional.
Our Members
UNiCON is a partnership of unions and management leaders representing the greater Rochester and Finger Lakes Region organized construction industry. Its purpose is to serve building trades union members, construction industry stakeholders, including contractors and developers, design firms and public and private sector employers, by promoting:
Construction projects and initiatives;
Construction job opportunities, better working conditions, and benefits;
Workforce growth and development;
Collaborative relationships between labor and management.
