Construction Issues
Industry Issues We Support
The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Councils support the following construction industry issues, which benefit our affiliated unions and their affiliated members.
By supporting these Construction Issues, it helps ensure the following:
- Safe jobsites
- Good wages
- Quality health insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Quality craftsmanship
- High standards
- Industry-leading training
- A drug-free workplace
Learn More About the Issues We Support:
Project Labor Agreements
A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a prehire, collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for…
Community Benefit Agreements
A Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) is similar to a PLA, but often requires the developer or all parties involved to offer specific benefits to the residents who live in the community…
Prevailing Wage
Prevailing Wage laws require construction contractors who work on publicly funded projects to pay construction workers at least the prevailing wages and benefits in the area…
Right to Work
So-Called “Right to Work” laws make it optional for workers protected by a union contract to help pay for the expenses that a union incurs while guaranteeing the rights of…
Responsible Contracting
Responsible Contracting policies help municipalities reduce the risk of contract failure, ensure quality work and better services by using contractors with a proven track record…
Quality Training
Through Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees (JATC), our affiliated unions provide free, quality apprenticeship training and journeymen upgrade training courses…
Quality Construction
Strict regulations for the construction industry set high standards for the way things are built and who is building them, helping to ensure they are constructed properly and safely…
Drug-Free Workforce
The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council and our signatory contractors require our members to work in a drug-free workplace…
Safety
The top priority for all parties associated with the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades is the safety of everyone on the jobsite…
