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...
Insulators Local 50 highlighted in NRDC climate change study
A recent Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) report demonstrates the importance of union jobs in fighting climate change and showcased the work of Insulators Local 50. The study indicates strong labor standards can help bridge the transition to a clean energy...
Local contractor charged for working without a license
Thanks to the efforts of IBEW Local 683 organizers, a Columbus area electrical contractor was charged for performing work without the proper license. On March 22, Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein filed charges against Henry Cruz, owner of Cruz Perdomo Electric, a...
21 students graduate from Building Futures program
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 during a recent episode about the first graduating class from the Building Futures program....
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