Laborers' Local 175

Today we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom

Local 175 Steward and 36 year member Brian Phillips

We would like to commend Brian on his years of dedication to the Laborers International Union of North America Local 175

We are pleased to announce the Annual Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Awards Program. All graduating seniors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who are seeking a college degree or job training are eligible to compete. Scholarship awards this year total over half a million dollars.



If you do not have a scholarship and want to provide one, please call the office. We are available for help or advice if you may be interested in providing an award to these students as they continue their education.



Once again, exams will be online and will be given at the applicant’s high school between Monday, February 2, 2026, and Friday, February 6, 2026. All students will be taking the test at their high school and the exam proctor at each school will determine the testing date/time that is within the timeframe provided. Students can get further information by speaking with their school counselor or college and career counselor.

All applicants must register online by visiting www.massaflcio.org/scholarships and submitting their application no later than Friday, December 19, 2025. All study materials including the study guide, flash cards, and quizzes are available at www.learnlaborhistory.com.



Please email a list of available scholarships you would like to offer through the labor history exam as well as their criteria to [email protected]. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have regarding this program.

Scholarship and Labor Education Program The Annual AFL-CIO Scholarship and Labor Education Program is in its 68th year. Through the program, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and affiliated unions are proud to award financial resources to high school students pursuing trade union programs or college/university study. ­The Massachusetts AFL-CIO a...