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Building trades’ bipartisan coalition efforts recognized by media

Building trades’ bipartisan coalition efforts recognized by media

by James Ross | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

As the buildup begins for the 2020 election, various Ohio media outlets are again tracking Ohio’s building trades efforts to build a bipartisan coalition of elected officials, who support initiatives important to the union construction industry. A recent...
Building trades’ bipartisan coalition efforts recognized by media

Coronavirus yet to slow Central Ohio construction work

by James Ross | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorized

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has altered the lives of most Ohioans as major gatherings such as sporting events, concerts and even school classes have been suspended or canceled until further notice. So far though, the impact on construction work in Central Ohio has been...
Building trades’ bipartisan coalition efforts recognized by media

Construction Industry Permanently Exempt From IRAPs

by James Ross | Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized

In mid-March, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a permanent exemption for the construction industry from Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs, otherwise known as IRAPs. The March 26 announcement was a big win for the building trades, whose long-established...
Building trades’ bipartisan coalition efforts recognized by media

Construction Industry Permanently Exempt From IRAPs

by James Ross | Mar 11, 2020 | Uncategorized

In mid-March, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a permanent exemption for the construction industry from Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs, otherwise known as IRAPs. The March 10 announcement was a big win for the building trades, whose long-established...
Building trades’ bipartisan coalition efforts recognized by media

Driving Futures Graduates First Pilot Class

by James Ross | Mar 10, 2020 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager

You do not want to miss the executive secretary-treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, Dorsey Hager, as he makes his monthly appearance on America’s Work Force Radio. Hager and AWF host Ed “Flash” Ferenc discussed the success...
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