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New Franklin County Municipal Courthouse to be built under CBA

New Franklin County Municipal Courthouse to be built under CBA

by James Ross | Aug 30, 2024 | Construction Projects

The City of Columbus recently finalized the purchase of the James A. Karnes Building, with plans to turn the site into the new Franklin County Municipal Court.  The city previously agreed to purchase the property from Franklin County for $7 million, paying half in...
New Franklin County Municipal Courthouse to be built under CBA

Hager provides updates on multiple megaprojects on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast

by James Ross | Aug 5, 2024 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager, Honda, Intel

Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Aug. 2 and provided updates on various megaprojects in Central Ohio.  The Honda plant in Fayette County is...
New Franklin County Municipal Courthouse to be built under CBA

Hager discusses Columbus School Board, Columbus airport and other projects on pro-union podcast

by James Ross | Jun 8, 2024 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager

Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on June 7.  Hager kicked the interview off by discussing the Columbus School Board and its plans to close...
New Franklin County Municipal Courthouse to be built under CBA

Dorsey Hager provides project updates on America’s Work Force Union Podcast

by James Ross | Aug 5, 2023 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council was featured on the Aug. 4 episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Hager started by talking with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the North Market...
New Franklin County Municipal Courthouse to be built under CBA

New construction projects bring major funding to Central Ohio

by James Ross | May 8, 2023 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss new construction projects coming to the Central Ohio region. Hager told AWF host Ed “Flash”...
New Franklin County Municipal Courthouse to be built under CBA

New construction projects bring major funding to Central Ohio

by James Ross | May 5, 2023 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager, Jobs

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss new construction projects coming to the Central Ohio region. Hager told AWF host Ed “Flash”...
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