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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...
Hager discusses workplace safety, projects and more on AWF podcast

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...
Hager discusses workplace safety, projects and more on AWF podcast

Dorsey Hager discusses construction boom, recruitment and more on AWF Podcast

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

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager started his monthly interview on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by discussing ongoing and new projects in Central Ohio. One of the newest projects coming...
Hager discusses Intel delays, tariffs and Local Elections on AWF Podcast

Hager provides updates on Central Ohio projects on AWF

by Columbus Construction | Jan 3, 2025 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Intel

To kick off his first appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast in 2025, Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager provided an update on ongoing Central Ohio construction projects, starting with Intel. Hager said there have been no big changes and he plans...
Hager addresses critical labor issues in the construction industry on AWF podcast

Hager discusses Intel project and more on the America’s Workforce Union Podcast

by Columbus Construction | Dec 6, 2024 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager, Intel

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, kicked off his December appearance on the America’s Workforce Union Podcast discussing the Intel megaproject. Hager told AWF host Ed “Flash” Ferenc that...
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