NABTU: Union diversity efforts top non-union attempts
A new study found that the union construction industry is far more effective at recruiting and training women and racially diverse groups than non-union competitors. On Jan. 17 at the Opportunity Pipeline Forum, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) leaders...
Stephens voted Ohio House Speaker
Rep. Jason Stephens (R- Kitts Hill), who was endorsed by Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT) Ohio in November’s general election, was voted Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives for the new legislative session. According to the Ohio Capital Journal, Stephens,...
C/COBCTC hosted year-end networking event
The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council hosted year-end networking event to celebrate another busy construction season. The C/COBCTC hosted its Friends of Labor Christmas Luncheon at the Hollywood Casino on Dec. 14. Dorsey Hager, Executive...
Intel taps Bechtel as GC for New Albany project
On Nov. 28, Intel announced it selected Bechtel Corp. as the general contractor for the first phase of construction on its $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus in New Albany. “Bechtel is proud to work with Intel and the people of Ohio to reclaim U.S....
Cooper will succeed Stephenson as IBEW International President in 2023
Lonnie Stephenson, International President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, announced his retirement effective Jan. 4. The IBEW International Executive Council appointed International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth W. Cooper to fill the remainder...
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