Laborers' Local 252

What Laborers' Local 252 does

Laborers' Local 252 is a chartered construction trade union local affiliated with the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), representing approximately 2,500 members across nine counties in Western Washington (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pierce, Thurston, Grays Harbor, and Pacific). Founded March 17, 1911 in Tacoma, the union serves construction craft laborers and adjacent workforces including hazardous waste remediation, asbestos abatement, shipyards (under Puget Sound-wide jurisdiction acquired in the 1986 merger with Seattle Ship Scalers Local 541), public works, school districts, public utility districts, and non-construction industries such as manufacturing, janitorial, and golf course operations. The organization operates a main headquarters in Tacoma and four regional offices in Silverdale, Tumwater, Port Angeles, and the former Aberdeen office.

Local 252's core service platform consists of a hiring hall dispatch system that routes registered workers to contractors by phone between 5am-5pm weekdays, an apprenticeship program with monthly orientations at Fire Fighters' Hall in Tacoma, a member self-service portal (members.laborerslocal252.org), and a benefits delivery stack administered through Zenith American Solutions with telemedicine via Teladoc. Training is delivered through Northwest Laborers-Employers Training (NWLETT) at regional centers and access to LIUNA's national network of 70+ training centers. The technology layer is minimal: a web portal for dues payment and member management, and the iwantmymtp.com mobile app—no AI/ML, no public APIs, and no developer-facing infrastructure.

Revenue is generated primarily through member dues and per-hour wage deductions. Construction workers have $1.05/hour deducted from wages and routed to Qualstar Credit Union; D-list hiring hall registrants pay $20.00 per month; and one-time initiation fees are collected per a published schedule. These recurring streams support the local union, district council, international union, and affiliated organizations. Organizational leadership is elected, with John L. Adams serving as Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Chuck Moe as Assistant Business Manager, and a staff of approximately 26 including business agents, dispatchers, organizing, finance, and audit personnel.

Name

Laborers' Local 252

Legal name

Laborers' Local 252

Website

https://laborerslocal252.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laborers' Local 252 is a LIUNA-affiliated construction trade union representing approximately 2,500 members across nine counties in Western Washington. Founded in 1911, it provides hiring hall dispatch, apprenticeship training, collective bargaining, and member benefits through offices in Tacoma, Silverdale, Tumwater, Port Angeles, and Aberdeen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders (115115)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades (Electricians/Plumbers/HVAC/Carpenters) Staffing (BPACAEAB)

Keywords

• Labor union services
• Construction craft laborers
• Union membership dues
• Hiring hall dispatch
• Apprenticeship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Monthly dues collected from members, due on the first day of the month, payable anytime during the month. Dues support the local union, district council, international union, and affiliated organizations. $1.05/hour deducted from construction industry workers' wages and sent to Qualstar Credit Union.
2. Hiring Hall Fees: $20.00 monthly hiring hall fee for D-list registration, only valid for the month in which it is paid. This fee is separate from initiation and dues and does not confer membership.
3. Initiation Fees: One-time initiation fees paid according to a schedule provided during application. Failure to pay on schedule may result in termination per labor agreement with employer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Laborers' Local 252 is a LIUNA-affiliated construction trade union representing 2,500 construction craft laborers, shipyard workers, and public sector employees across nine Western Washington counties. Its core offering is collective bargaining representation combined with a hiring hall job dispatch service that places registered workers with signatory contractors, an apprenticeship training program for new construction laborers, and access to negotiated health, welfare, and pension benefits. The local also operates a member self-service portal for dues management and continuing education through the NWLETT training network.

Product overview

Laborers' Local 252 is a construction trade union offering a unified portfolio of member services centered on union membership. The core offering includes a member portal for dues payment and information management, hiring hall dispatch services, apprenticeship training programs, and health/welfare benefits administration. The union also provides scholarship programs, political engagement tools, and access to collective bargaining agreements. These services work together to support construction laborers in Western Washington with employment dispatch, training advancement, and benefits access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hiring Hall Services A union hiring hall that maintains a registry of available workers and dispatches them to signatory contractors based on registration order, qualifications, and monthly check-ins. Operates via phone referrals 5am-5pm weekdays from the Tacoma main office plus regional offices in Silverdale, Tumwater, and Port Angeles.
• Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship Program An apprenticeship program for new construction craft laborers with monthly in-person orientation and application sessions held at Fire Fighters' Hall in Tacoma on the third Tuesday of each month. Co-sponsored with ANEW and WorkSource pre-apprenticeship training partnerships in Pierce and Thurston counties.
• Health, Welfare & Pension Benefits Negotiated health insurance benefits including medical, dental, and pension plans for members and their dependents, administered through Zenith American Solutions. Includes access to Teladoc telemedicine services (dermatology, mental health, everyday care) for members with Premera insurance. Death benefit of $950 available for members with one or more years of continuous service.
• Continuing Education & Skills Training Free continuing education and skills training provided through the Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust (NWLETT), with multiple courses available at over 70 training centers across the U.S. and Canada. Free training includes room and board for members.
• Qualstar Credit Union Services Member financial services including loans, credit cards, checking accounts, and IRA accounts available through Qualstar Credit Union at rates better than commercial banks. Available to all members and relatives of the Laborers' Union regardless of industry. $1.05 per hour is deducted from construction workers' wages and sent to Qualstar.
• Scholarship Programs Scholarship opportunities including the W. Vernie Reed Memorial Scholarship, WANI DC Scholarship Program, and Ann Gallagher Memorial Scholarship for eligible members and their families. Provided through the District Council — Washington Laborers and partner organizations.
• Collective Bargaining Agreements & Wage Rate Schedules Negotiated master labor agreements and wage rate schedules covering Western and Central Washington construction workers, with current rates published through June 2026. Available to members and contractors on the union's website.
• Voter Registration & Political Endorsement Services Voter registration tools and political candidate endorsements for union members through the LIUNA Action Network, with resources for the 2025 election cycle and political advocacy on infrastructure and labor issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24% weekly pay advantage for women union workers over non-union workforce
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing organizational support, training resources, political advocacy, and representation for half a million members across the U.S. and Canada. Local 252 operates under the LIUNA umbrella with access to national negotiating power and member benefits.
• District Council — Washington LaborerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing support and coordination for Washington State laborers' unions. Partners on scholarship programs including W. Vernie Reed Scholarship.
• Northwest Regional LIUNAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organizational body supporting LIUNA locals in the Pacific Northwest.
• Northwest LECETminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaborers' Employer Cooperation and Education Trust providing training and education support.
• Qualstar Credit UnioncoreOthers$1.05 per hour deducted from construction workers' wages and sent to Qualstar. Available to all members and relatives of the Laborers' Union regardless of industry. Services include loans, credit cards, checking accounts, IRA accounts at rates better than commercial banks.
• Zenith American SolutionscoreOthersThird-party administrator for medical, dental, and pension plan administration. Members access through the member portal for benefits inquiries.
• NWLETT (Northwest Laborers Employers Training Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining trust providing apprenticeship programs and continuing education for laborers. Free training with room and board for members. Multiple courses available at over 70 training centers nationwide.
• TeladocminorOthersTelemedicine service providing access to dermatology, mental health, and everyday care. Available through member portal for members with Premera insurance.
• ANEW and WorkSourceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsoring pre-apprenticeship training events in Pierce and Thurston counties for adults 18 years and older. Free hands-on training opportunities.
• Fire Fighters' HallminorOthersVenue for monthly apprenticeship orientations and union meetings. Located at 1109 S 50th St, Tacoma, WA 98408.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA): National parent union of Local 252 with 500,000+ members; provides training infrastructure, collective bargaining support, and political advocacy used by the local. Comparability is structural and operational — both operate union halls, apprenticeships, and dues-funded benefit programs.
• TrueBlue, Inc. (PeopleReady / Labor Ready): Publicly traded staffing company dispatching construction laborers and general laborers to contractors daily. Comparable because its PeopleReady/Labor Ready lines perform the same dispatch function as a union hiring hall — connecting workers with construction sites on demand — only on a non-union basis.

Others

• Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council: Umbrella body for the state's building trades unions, including co-administration of scholarship programs referenced by Local 252. Comparable as a strategic ally operating in the same construction labor ecosystem and co-marketing apprenticeship pathways.
• Northwest Laborers Employers Training Trust (NWLETT): Core training partner of Local 252, delivering apprenticeship and continuing-education courses across Washington state. Comparable because it operates the training infrastructure that the local relies on for its apprenticeship product and skill-upgrading pathways.

Regional players

• District Council — Washington Laborers: Regional body coordinating Washington State laborers' locals and jointly running scholarship and benefit programs with Local 252. Operates one tier above the local in the same union hierarchy, making governance and service-delivery comparisons directly relevant.
• Washington State Labor Council (AFL-CIO): Statewide labor federation that coordinates political advocacy, organizing, and member services across affiliated unions including construction locals. Comparable as a peer-tier labor body operating in the same regional political and organizing environment.

Direct peers

• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 612: A nearby construction trades local dispatching heavy-equipment operators across the same Western Washington job sites. Comparable because it performs the same core union functions — hiring hall dispatch, apprenticeship training, and MLA-based wages — for a different construction craft in the same geographic market.
• Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters: A regional building-trades union serving the same Pacific Northwest geography and construction job sites as Local 252. Comparable because both negotiate MLAs, run apprenticeship programs, and dispatch members through a hall system to signatory contractors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/252Liuna
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/liunavideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/LiUNA252
• Instagraminstagram.com/liunalocal252
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laborers'-local-252

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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