LABORERS' LOCAL 737

What LABORERS' LOCAL 737 does

Laborers' Local 737 is a chartered local union affiliated with LIUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America), operating across Oregon with its headquarters at 17230 NE Sacramento St., Suite 202, in Portland. Founded or reorganized circa 2015, the union represents construction and general laborers, providing collective bargaining representation, workforce dispatch services, training and certification programs, and member benefits administration. The organization serves two primary customer sets: construction contractors and government clients who source skilled labor through the union's dispatch system, and individual laborers seeking employment, training, apprenticeship pathways, and benefits access.

The union generates revenue primarily through member dues structured around hours-worked eligibility thresholds (200 hours to start, 130 hours per month to maintain benefits coverage). Its operating technology is limited to a basic member management portal (mtpweb.local737.org) for dues payment and out-of-work list access; the union does not offer APIs, software products, or proprietary technology platforms. Distribution occurs through union dispatch to contractor partners under Master Labor Agreements, an earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pipeline for workers lacking 4,000 hours of experience, and satellite meeting locations across Hermiston, Eugene, Springfield, and Central Point.

Strategic positioning rests on multi-year MLAs with contractor associations including AGC (2024-2027) and GCCA (2024-2029), which institutionalize channels for dispatching members to signatory contractors across general construction and concrete specialties. The union is governed as a member-managed nonprofit under LIUNA's parent organization, with elected officers and no external investor ownership. Additional service lines include political endorsement processes, scholarship administration through the W. Vernie Reed Memorial Fund ($257,500 allocated for 2026), and ancillary member benefits delivered via partnerships with Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, VSP, Canopy (EAP), Hinge Health, and American Income Life. The organization employs approximately 12 administrative staff and celebrated its 10-year anniversary in August 2025.

Name

LABORERS' LOCAL 737

Legal name

LABORERS' LOCAL # 737

Website

https://local737.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laborers' Local 737 is a Portland, Oregon-based chartered affiliate of LIUNA providing collective bargaining, labor dispatch, apprenticeship training, and benefits administration for construction and general laborers across Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Services

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & General Labor Staffing (BPACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Services Labor Staffing (BPACAEAM), Flagging & On-Site Traffic Control Labor Services (Flaggers, Spotters, Lane Closures) (TLAJALAG), Heavy Civil Construction Trades (Roads, Bridges & Utilities) (EDAOAAAN)

Keywords

• Labor union services
• Construction labor dispatch
• Union training certification
• Collective bargaining representation
• Apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Union members pay dues to maintain membership. Benefits eligibility requires 200 hours when first starting and 130 hours per month to maintain coverage.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Laborers' Local 737 is a chartered local union of LIUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America) that represents construction and general laborers in Oregon. It provides union membership services including collective bargaining representation, worker dispatch to construction contractors, OSHA/EPA-aligned safety training and certifications, apprenticeship pathways, and member benefits administration (healthcare, dental, vision, EAP). The organization funds its operations primarily through recurring member dues.

Product overview

Laborers' Local 737 is a labor union affiliated with LIUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America), operating as a single, unified organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The union's core offerings consist of collective bargaining representation and membership services for construction and general laborers, supported by four primary service areas: (1) Training and Certification Programs providing OSHA/EPA-compliant safety training through the OSI Laborers Training Center, (2) Contractor Partnership Services enabling businesses to access skilled labor dispatch, (3) Member Benefits Administration via the William C. Earhart Trust covering healthcare/dental/vision, and (4) Steward Training Programs for worksite representation. Additional offerings include political endorsement services, scholarship programs through the W. Vernie Reed Memorial Fund, and an apprenticeship pathway for new workers. The union does not offer a technology platform or software product; its member portal (MTPweb) provides only basic login functionality for dues payment and referral list management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Membership Services Core labor union membership providing collective bargaining representation, workplace advocacy, and member support for construction and general laborers in the Oregon region. Benefits eligibility requires 200 hours when first starting and 130 hours per month to maintain coverage.
• Training and Certification Programs

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• William C. Earhart CompanycoreOthersBenefits administrator for Local 737 members providing healthcare, vision, and dental benefits. Members can access claim information, eligibility details, and benefit booklets through wcearhart.com. Phone: (503) 460-5245. Address: 17230 NE Sacramento St., Portland, OR 97230.
• Oregon Laborers' Apprenticeship & TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides training and apprenticeship programs for construction laborers. Training center offers certifications in Asbestos Worker, Boom Lift/Scissor Lift, Concrete Cutting & Coring, Flagger, Forklift Operator, Hazardous Waste Worker, Rigging & Signaling, Scaffold Builder, and more. Toll Free: (800) 511-2907, Phone: (541) 745-5513.
• Oregon and Southern Idaho District Council of LaborerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict council governing Local 737 and other laborers' locals in Oregon and Southern Idaho region. Contact: (503) 760-2933. Endorsement process coordinated through this council for elections.
• Northwest LIUNAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional LIUNA organization covering Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Alaska, Montana, and Western Canada. Administers W. Vernie Reed Memorial Fund scholarship program totaling $257,500 for 2026.
• Regence Blue Cross/Blue ShieldsupportingOthersMedical insurance provider for Oregon Laborers Health & Welfare Trust members. Offers Post-Retirement medical benefits as outlined in plan documents.
• Kaiser PermanentesupportingOthersMedical insurance provider offering Virtual Care New Member Engagement for Local 737 members enrolled in Kaiser plans.
• VSPsupportingOthersVision insurance provider for union members through Oregon Laborers Health & Welfare Trust.
• CanopysupportingOthersEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) provider offering free and confidential services including financial coaching, legal/mediation, pet parent resources, identity theft services, wellbeing tools, gym membership discounts, and counseling services. Includes LifeBalance Program.
• Hinge HealthsupportingOthersDigital health clinic providing physical therapy and pain management services for Oregon Laborers members enrolled in Regence BCBS medical plan. Available at no cost to members and dependents 18+.
• American Income Life (AIL)supportingOthersProvides Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit for Local 737 members. Members can access more information and designate beneficiaries through mybenefits.ailife.com with access code SGOYU.
• RingCentralsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVirtual meeting platform used for hybrid union meetings and steward training sessions. Members can join meetings via RingCentral link or call-in phone number.
• Associated General Contractors (AGC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor contractor association with Master Labor Agreement (2024-2027) with Local 737. Contractors use AGC agreement for construction labor dispatch.
• General and Concrete Contractors Association (GCCA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor association with MLA (2024-2029) covering general and concrete contractors. Wage sheets and labor agreements available through this partnership.
• Laborers' Health & Safety FundsupportingOthersNational LIUNA affiliate providing health and safety resources, training, and support for laborers.
• LECETsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaborers' Eastern Construction Engineering Trust - provides resources and support for contractors working with LIUNA locals.
• AT&TminorOthersUnion privilege program offering 20% discount on AT&T Premium 2.0 plan, $10/month bill credits for 10 months for new lines, and waived activation fees for union members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Laborers' Local 320 (Oregon/SW Washington): Another LIUNA local operating in the Pacific Northwest (Portland area and SW Washington). Directly comparable as a sister local offering construction labor dispatch under the same LIUNA umbrella, with overlapping geography and similar contractor customers in the Portland metro.
• Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 555 (OPCMIA): Portland-area union representing cement masons, plasterers, and concrete finishers. Comparable as a building trades local dispatching trained craft labor on the same commercial concrete and infrastructure projects (e.g., Faraday Dam, Bakeoven) where Local 737 supplies laborers.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 48: Portland-area electrical workers union covering Oregon and SW Washington. Comparable as a building trades local serving the same contractor base on the same major projects, including Turner Construction and downtown Portland developments where Local 737 also dispatches laborers.
• Plumbers & Fitters Local 290 (UA): Portland-area union for plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC service technicians covering Oregon and SW Washington. Comparable as a building trades local working under MLAs with the same contractor associations on the same commercial, healthcare (OHSU), and public works projects as Local 737.
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1503: Portland-area carpenters union covering Oregon and SW Washington. Comparable as a building trades local providing trained construction workers to the same general contractors and on the same commercial and public works projects as Local 737.
• Operating Engineers Local 701 (IUOE): Sister trade union local operating in Oregon and Southwest Washington representing heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and surveyors. Comparable to Local 737 as a Portland-based construction trade union with similar MLA structure and contractor relationships on heavy civil projects.

Others

• Associated General Contractors (AGC) Oregon Columbia Chapter: Contractor trade association that holds the 2024-2027 Master Labor Agreement with Local 737. Comparable as the counterparty contractor body representing Local 737's primary customer base in Oregon; relationship is direct channel partner rather than competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA): National parent federation of over 530,000 members that charters Local 737. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization governing Local 737 and all other LIUNA locals; provides training, benefits, and political infrastructure that Local 737 draws on.
• Oregon and Southern Idaho District Council of Laborers: Regional district council of LIUNA that oversees Local 737 and other laborers' locals across Oregon and Southern Idaho. Comparable as the parent regional body coordinating MLAs, political endorsements, and inter-local labor movement across the same footprint Local 737 serves.

Emerging players

• Teamsters Local 305: Portland-area Teamsters local covering Oregon and Southern Idaho. Comparable as a multi-sector blue-collar union that overlaps with Local 737 in construction, public works, and utilities (e.g., Titan Utilities-type work), though Teamsters covers a broader set of industries beyond construction labor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Liuna-Local-737-138095506290556
• Instagraminstagram.com/liunalocal737
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laborers'-local-737

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