June 2011

The Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council
Press Release

Arizona Building Trades Elected Officials


President: Martin "Buzz" Murphy

Ironworkers 75  

602-268-1449 Ext. 11

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Vice President: Dean Wine

IBEW 640

602-264-4506

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Secretary Treasurer: Gerry Stewart

Sheet Metal 359

602-275-6511

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Trustee: Lonnie Tinder

Painters 86

602-244-9821

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Trustee: Tom Hardie

Cement Masons 394

602-252-4278

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Trustee: Dale Medley

Asbestos Workers 73 

602-225-0435

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Sgt. at Arms: Randy Storr

Elevator Constructors 140

602-273-0025

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Insulators & Asbestos Workers, Local 73

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local 627

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 518

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 570

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 640

International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 104

International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 140

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 428

International Union of Painters, Local 86

Laborers International Union of North America, Local 383

Road Sprinkler Fitters, Local Union 669

Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 359

United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local 135


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Pima Area Labor Federation (PALF) passes resolution in support of Rosemont Copper and job creation

 

Building Trades sectors unite to catalyze PALF's support of Rosemont Copper mine

 

June 10, 2011 - TUCSON, AZ  The Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council (BTC) continues to advocate for increased employment opportunities in Arizona and national resource utilization that supports long-term economic recovery. Earlier this week, the BTC obtained the support of the Pima Area Labor Federation (PALF) for the Rosemont Copper Project located approximately 30 miles southeast of Tucson.


Mike Verbout, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 570 business manager, moved to support the Rosemont Copper Project at a Pima Area Labor Federation (PALF) gathering this week. Arizona Pipe Trades 469 Business Representative Larry Abril seconded the motion, urging other labor groups to back this innovative, job-creating project.


The motion passed by a vast margin in support of Rosemont Copper, demonstrating PALF's commitment to increasing employment and economic development opportunities - which in turn will help bolster national economic self-sufficiency by reducing the reliance on imports of foreign resources.


Verbout recognized the strong support and stated, "I was very happy to see the PALF come together and show overwhelming support for the Rosemont mine. It's a great project and it will be a big shot in the arm for Pima's economy."


Based on a recent economic impact study completed by Arizona State University, the Rosemont Copper Project will create 2,900 jobs sustained over 20 years, an annual economic impact of $900 million dollars, and $32 million in annual tax revenue for Arizona.

 

The Pima Area Labor Federation (PALF), southern Arizona subsidiary of the AFL-CIO, is a coalition of 25 affiliated labor unions in the Southern Arizona region, representing 58,000 members and their families.

www.pimaarealaborfederation.org

 

Rosemont Copper Project is located in an existing mining district and sets a high standard for sustainable mining practices, including using solar power, consuming less than half the water as traditional mines, and reclaiming the site as permanent open space by re-vegetating throughout the life of the mine. The location hosts a large reserve that may account for about 10 percent of US copper output once in production.

www.rosemontcopper.com