About ONGIL-MC
Mission Statement
Labor and the natural oil and gas industries have united to be a healthy and thriving part of the 21st century of the American economy. Recognizing the importance of providing innovative and affordable access to energy is vital to the American People and the Nation. As part of the American tradition of building and growth in the industrial base, we understand the importance of the strong relationship between labor and the companies that will harvest the wealth of untapped oil and natural gas resources. The two million skilled workers of the American oil and gas industry are part of diverse economic communities across the country by protecting this crucial American resource.
Working together we can protect and promote job growth and be part of the economic future of America. Coming together we will address issues facing American workers in the oil and gas industry and throughout the economic base by enhancing economic develop of the oil and natural gas industry, working together on public policy decisions affecting job retention and growth and educating the public on the importance of our economic impact on communities across the country.
Principles
The Oil and Natural Gas Industry Labor-Management Committee seeks to:
- Advance public policy goals and promote technology that will drive job growth
- Forge coalitions with like-minded organizations to advance public policy goals and promote technology that will drive job growth and address long-term challenges
- Educate the public about the economic impact and effects of legislation that would affect exploration for, processing, refining, or marketing oil and natural gas
- Identify areas of skills training needed in the construction and maintenance side of the industry
- Address long-term challenges, such as increasing access, promoting pro job growth tax policies, promoting energy security, and rationally addressing climate change
Member Unions
Building Construction Trade Department, AFL-CIO
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
International Brotherhood of Electric Workers
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
International Union of Elevator Constructors, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
Laborers’ International Union of North America
Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association of the U.S. and Canada
Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada
United Union of Roofers
Waterproofers and Allied Workers
International Union of Operating Engineers
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Leadership
Chairman
Mark H. Ayers, President, Building-Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO
Secretary/Treasurer
Jack Gerard, President and CEO, American Petroleum Institute
Trustees
Edwin D. Hill, International President, International Brotherhood of Electric Workers
J. Larry Nichols, Chairman, Devon Energy Corporation
Douglas J. McCarron, President, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Clarence P. Cazalot Jr., President and CEO, Marathon Oil Corporation
Rex W. Tillerson, Chairman and CEO, ExxonMobil Corporation
William P. Hite, General President, United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters