Our Mission
The mission of the Laborers District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity is to assist its membership in securing employment, to defend their rights and advance their interests as working men and women, and by education and co-operation, raise them to that position in society to which they are justly entitled.
Calendar
Oct
17
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Representatives from the pension fund will teach you how to prepare for your transition into retirement. Knowing your Retirement plan options & putting your plan...
Oct
17
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Representatives from the pension fund and Edward Jones Investments will teach you financial wellness. Five topics we will cover. Budgeting and Credit. Understanding investing basics....
Oct
19
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
This course addresses the needs of construction craft laborers who are responsible for building and using scaffolding on the job site. It provides instruction on...
Oct
23
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
In the context of lead renovator, RRP stands for "Renovation, Repair, and Painting." This term is part of the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting...
Oct
26
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Class Sessions Mon, Oct 26 - 07:00 am - 03:30 pm (Philadelphia \ Classroom 5) Tue, Oct 27 - 07:00 am - 03:30 pm (Philadelphia...
Nov
05
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
In the context of lead renovator, RRP stands for "Renovation, Repair, and Painting." This term is part of the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting...
Nov
09
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
This course looks at some of the hazards and key safety issues related to fall protection. Upon successful completion of this course participants will be...
Nov
09
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course is designed to meet the requirements for OSHA's 10-hour training program. The program provides safety and health information...
Nov
10
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
CPR classes are designed to equip individuals with the skills to perform life-saving procedures in emergencies.
Nov
10
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
This course covers ergonomic issues CCLs may encounter in construction. Upon completion, CCLs will become more aware, recognize ergonomic hazards, and learn the residual effects...
Nov
12
Nov
13
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The Respiratory Protection course is designed to provide students with the ability to recognize hazards on a job site and learn the health effects associated...
Nov
16
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The 40-hour OSHA Outreach Training Program provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in...
Nov
17
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The Process Safety Management Course addresses safety issues that workers at chemical plants and petroleum refineries may face on the job. Training focuses on identification...
Nov
30
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The Basic Blueprint Reading course introduces participants to the fundamentals of reading blueprints. Participants learn about the various signs, symbols, views, and types of blueprints...
Nov
30
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The Cutting and Burning (Oxyfuel Cutting) course introduces participants to the fundamental principles, safety practices, equipment, and techniques necessary to perform cutting and burning operations...