STABILITY THROUGH UNITY
MARBA is a multi-employer association focused on collective bargaining
in the commercial construction industry. The mission of MARBA is to
promote stability and unity through improved labor-management relations
for the commercial construction industry and for the betterment of
Chicago and surrounding communities.
Formed in 1971, MARBA has provided improved and productive relations
between management and labor in the Chicagoland commercial construction
industry. MARBA stabilizes the construction industry by unifying
various contractor associations in the Chicago metro region to provide
a strong, single voice in union labor relations. This provides contractors
with a central group always 'tending the store'.
MARBA was instrumental in promoting and supporting employer associations
'under one roof' spurring the creation of the Chicagoland Construction
Safety Council (CCSC) and the Construction Industry Service Corporation
(CISCO).
Throughout the year, MARBA is directly involved in labor relations
through direct and constant communication with contractors, labor
unions and industry leaders. MARBA recruits leading employer industry
experts to serve in leadership roles during negotiations.
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
MARBA offers a forum of services for labor/management problem resolution,
labor information, grievance administration, training and educational
programs. Negotiating separate collective regional bargaining agreements
with multiple unions is just one aspect of services MARBA provides
its members.
Collective Bargaining
Administer and coordinate negotiations
Communicate and disseminate information
Contract Administration
Publish a CD of all current labor agreements
Respond to labor contract inquiries
Advise associations and contractors on industry issues and union
topics
Labor/Management Problem Resolution
Administer Joint Grievance Committees
Host semi-annual Union Presidents meeting
Coordinate labor/management problem-solving committees
Labor Information, Public Relations and Training
Publish MARBA Matters newsletter
Maintain communication network with construction trade associations
Provide negotiation updates for contractors
Educate and train negotiators on methodology, objectives, strategies
and techniques
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