Construction workers bring Phase I of Intel project out of the ground

by James Ross | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

The largest private-sector construction project in the history of Ohio hit a major milestone on May 14 as union tradesmen and tradeswomen started to pour more than 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the Licking County construction site.  Crews began the foundation work...

$2 billion renovation planned for Columbus Airport

by James Ross | May 17, 2023 | Uncategorized

To respond to the region’s rapid growth, Central Ohio’s main airport will soon undergo a major expansion, as $2 billion is expected to be invested into expanding and improving the John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio...

C/COBCTC Condemns Passage of SJR 2

by James Ross | May 10, 2023 | Uncategorized

Columbus, Ohio – Today, Republicans in the Ohio Legislature once again subverted the voice of their constituents, such as the over 18,000 hard-working members of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, by passing Senate Joint Resolution...

Work underway on two more Google datacenters in Ohio

by James Ross | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized

Google recently announced plans to build two additional datacenter campuses in Central Ohio, which will create hundreds of additional jobs for members of the region’s building trades unions. The two new projects will bring Google’s total investment in Ohio to more...

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Opposes HJR 1 and SJR 2

by James Ross | Apr 12, 2023 | Uncategorized

60 Percent Threshold Undermines Sacred Principle of One Person One Vote COLUMBUS – The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, representing more than 18,000 workers in 21 affiliated Local Unions and district councils, has voted to oppose...

Honda/LG break ground on battery plant

by James Ross | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

Project will create 2,400 building trades jobs  The third megaproject in the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council jurisdiction has started, as Honda and LG Energy Solutions held the official groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 28 for the joint...