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Building trades back modular factories with training but seek 'good jobs' conditions
Summary
The State Building and Construction Trades Council told the board it supports modular construction when it creates stable, unionized jobs and apprenticeship pathways; the council endorsed examples of factory projects with labor agreements and called for job‑quality requirements on incentives.
The State Building and Construction Trades Council of California told the State Board of Equalization on July 29 that unions will work with modular manufacturers if factories and projects preserve high‑quality careers, apprenticeship training and prevailing‑wage jobs.
Chris Hannon, president of the council, said modular construction ‘‘can present opportunities to introduce the trades’’ by offering predictable hours and set workplaces where apprentices and…
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