Legislation Extends Ohio Primary Election Through April 28
House Bill 197, legislation dealing with the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, set April 28 as the final day of Ohio’s primary election. Ohio’s Primary Election Day was set for March 17, until the Ohio Department of Health cancelled in-person voting due to...
Building trades’ bipartisan coalition efforts recognized by media
As the buildup begins for the 2020 election, various Ohio media outlets are again tracking Ohio’s building trades efforts to build a bipartisan coalition of elected officials, who support initiatives important to the union construction industry. A recent...
Coronavirus yet to slow Central Ohio construction work
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has altered the lives of most Ohioans as major gatherings such as sporting events, concerts and even school classes have been suspended or canceled until further notice. So far though, the impact on construction work in Central Ohio has been...
Construction Industry Permanently Exempt From IRAPs
In mid-March, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a permanent exemption for the construction industry from Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs, otherwise known as IRAPs. The March 26 announcement was a big win for the building trades, whose long-established...
Construction Industry Permanently Exempt From IRAPs
In mid-March, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a permanent exemption for the construction industry from Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs, otherwise known as IRAPs. The March 10 announcement was a big win for the building trades, whose long-established...
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