Mission Statement
To coordinate and harmonize the activities, functions and interests of the Affiliated International Unions in the Building and Construction Industry.

Value Added
To add value through the development of cooperative ways to accomplish construction work and to collaboratively work to align with project goals and objectives.

Construction Health and Safety
To work to a goal of zero accidents and incidents and to become the world's leader in construction safety.

Labor Stability
To provide the most stable work environment in any construction jurisdiction.

Labor Availability
To meet the work force demand of all projects in the Greater Cincinnati area and to develop and upgrade skills to meet this challenge.

Community Empowerment                                         To develop a long lasting relationship with community leaders and organizations to promote equality and inclusion in all aspects of small business and work force development.

Education and Skills Training
To encourage technological change as a means of increasing economic efficiencies. We recognize that training and retraining programs must concentrate on the practical and technical aspects of the job.

To encourage and promote the expansion of skill training in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving, team work and communication.

Apprenticeship
To foster, develop and advance apprenticeship training.

Legislation
To evaluate the impact proposed legislation will have on Building Trades' members and the construction industry. We communicate the views of our members and the industry to particular government agencies concerned.