Blogs/News
IBEW Local 683 hosted successful Trunk or Treat
On Friday, Oct. 25, IBEW Local 683 transformed their Union Hall into a delightful Halloween haven for a family fun “Trunk or Treat” event. With temperatures in the high 60s, the event brought together nearly 200 children and adults for an evening filled with fun,...
Microsoft to build $420 million datacenter in New Albany
In late September, The Columbus Dispatch confirmed that Microsoft plans to construct a $420 million datacenter campus on Beech Road in New Albany. This new project marks a significant addition to Central Ohio’s tech landscape, placing Microsoft’s campus just down the...
Retired Insulators Local 50 member wins sixth place in pumpkin contest
Troy VanArsdalen, a retired Insulators Local 50 member and first-time grower, won sixth place in this year’s Circleville Pumpkin Show.
Dorsey Hager discusses new grants that offer Intel additional funding
Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer kicked off his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by discussing the Intel megaproject. Last month, Intel was awarded another federal...
Oldest U.S. electrical contractor opens Columbus office
In response to the massive building boom in Central Ohio, the oldest electrical contractor in the United States recently opened a new office in Columbus. Hatzel and Buehler opened its third Ohio office in Columbus in response to the large number of megaprojects...
C/COBCTC endorses Rachael Morocco for Ohio House District 60
The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council is endorsing Rachael Morocco to represent District 60 in the Ohio House of Representatives. Morocco is a hard-working professional who enjoys working with people of different backgrounds because she...
Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio receives C/COBCTC endorsement
Representative Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) is running for a second term in the 4th District of the Ohio House of Representatives. Rep. Brown Piccolantonio has built a strong career in public service. Much of her focus has been on labor relations, where she...



