New Jersey Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust (NJ LECET)

Helping our signatory contractors increase market share, productivity and profitability matters to NJ LECET. As a nationally-recognized labor-management cooperative, NJ LECET works to create opportunities for our employers to win projects and put our members to work. NJLECET services add value to the employer-employee relationship. Marketing and Business Development – NJ LECET works with local business, community and government groups to promote investment in economic development, transportation and infrastructure. Legislative and Regulatory Affairs – NJ LECET reviews legislation and serves as an advocate with government agencies and the public to further industry goals. Research – NJ LECET analyzes industry trends and new developing markets, which gives contractors the competitive edge in the bidding process. Project Tracking – NJ LECET creates job opportunities for members and contractors through project monitoring. Prevailing Wage Enforcement – By maintaining an active presence throughout the industry, NJ LECET strives to place all contractors on a level playing field and make sure that all construction workers, union and non-union alike, are paid a fair wage. Communications – NJ LECET publicizes the proven value of unionized construction and how labor-management cooperation strengthens the industry.