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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...
C/COBCTC endorses Rachael Morocco for Ohio House District 60

C/COBCTC endorses Rachael Morocco for Ohio House District 60

by Columbus Construction | Oct 15, 2024 | Election

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

Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio receives C/COBCTC endorsement

by Columbus Construction | Oct 14, 2024 | Election

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...
C/COBCTC endorses Crystal Lett for Ohio House of Representatives

C/COBCTC endorses Crystal Lett for Ohio House of Representatives

by James Ross | Oct 3, 2024 | Election

Crystal Lett is running to represent District 11 in the Ohio House of Representatives. Lett has been endorsed by the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council due to her regular support of the building trades. Along with the C/COCTC, Lett has been...
C/COBCTC endorses John O’Grady for Franklin County Commissioner

C/COBCTC endorses John O’Grady for Franklin County Commissioner

by James Ross | Oct 1, 2024 | Election

John O’Grady is seeking reelection as Franklin County Commissioner. The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council has endorsed him due to his consistent support of the area’s building trades.  In addition to the C/COBCTC, Commissioner O’Grady has...
C/COBCTC endorses John O’Grady for Franklin County Commissioner

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council 2024 General Election Endorsements

by James Ross | Sep 12, 2024 | Election

As of Sept. 12, the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council made the following political endorsements for the 2024 General Election. Affiliated members are encouraged to vote for these candidates, who support the area’s labor trades and related...
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