The Building and Construction Trades Council of Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties was organized on April 30, 1920.

The objects and principles of the Council are:

• To improve the health, job safety and economic conditions of the members of its affiliates, and of all working men and women in the construction industry by all lawful means.
• To develope and advance apprenticeship training, and to cooperate with Federal and State agencies in this work.
• To engage in research, legal and public relations activities for the advancement of its affiliated unions and their members.
• To participate in community and charitable organizations and projects for the benefit of this organization and its members.