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Dorsey Hager discusses economic challenges and a union-busting case on AWF

Dorsey Hager discusses economic challenges and a union-busting case on AWF

by Columbus Construction | Jun 6, 2025 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss economic challenges, ongoing construction projects and a union-busting case involving Teamsters...
Hager addresses critical labor issues in the construction industry on AWF podcast

Hager addresses critical labor issues in the construction industry on AWF podcast

by Columbus Construction | May 2, 2025 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager

Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer, made his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, where he discussed current economic challenges and mental health in construction. The...
Hager discusses Intel delays, tariffs and Local Elections on AWF Podcast

Hager discusses Intel delays, tariffs and Local Elections on AWF Podcast

by Columbus Construction | Apr 4, 2025 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Election, Intel

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, recently appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Intel project, the expected impact of new tariffs on construction and the...
Gas power plant to support datacenter in Licking County

Gas power plant to support datacenter in Licking County

by Columbus Construction | Mar 31, 2025 | Construction Projects, Jobs

The demand for electricity in Central Ohio is skyrocketing, fueled by the rapid expansion of datacenters in the region.  To meet this growing need, EdgeConneX, a Virginia-based global company, has announced plans to construct a gas-fired power plant in Western Licking...
Dorsey Hager discusses economic challenges and a union-busting case on AWF

Hager discusses workplace safety, projects and more on AWF podcast

by Columbus Construction | Mar 7, 2025 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager

Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer kicked off his March appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by talking about the EdgeConneX power plant. The proposed 120MW gas-fired power plant...
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