Union Membership up Slightly in Construction Industry
While national and state numbers show no change in union density, the construction industry saw its membership grow by nearly 1 percent last year. According to a recently released annual report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, union membership in the United States...
Janus vs. American Federation argument begins Feb. 26
Check out Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Dorsey Hager and America’s Workforce Radio, host Ed “Flash” Ferenc, as they discuss the upcoming Janus v. American Federation Supreme Court hearing. Oral arguments begin on...
Repealing Prevailing Wage among Six Anti-Union Amendments Proposed to change Ohio’s Constitution
Prevailing Wage is one of six items coming under attack by proposed amendments to Ohio’s Constitution. State Rep. John Becker (R-Cincinnati) proposed six amendments to Ohio’s Constitution that would repeal prevailing wage, create both public and private sector...
State Representative takes aim at Union Families
America’s Workforce Radio, host Ed “Flash” Ferenc and Executive Secretary Treasurer for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, Dorsey Hager talked about six proposed amendments to Ohio’s constitution. The measures, put forth by John...
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