Oakland Global Project Begins with Groundbreaking Event The transformation of the former Oakland Army Base into the Oakland Global Trade and Logistics Center officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony November 1 at Maritime Street and Ukraine Street in West Oakland. Under the $1.2 billion plan, the former Oakland Army Base adjacent to the Port of

The Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County is a coalition of 28 affiliated unions representing workers in various construction trades. The BTCA works with affiliated unions to: • Increase the market share of construction work for union trades men and women in Alameda County • Negotiate Project Labor Agreements with local agencies and

  For information of requirements for entry into union apprenticeships, click on the link to the Apprenticeship program listed under the “Apprenticeship” drop-down menu. Building Trades Apprenticeships prepare women and men for careers in construction by integrating on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Apprenticeships also combine paid employment in actual construction with classroom study and homework.