\u201cThis gives us plenty of opportunity to continue to go out and organize, to bolster our pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs and to grow our membership ranks,\u201d Hager said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
This proactive approach aims to ensure that when the project ramps up the workforce will be ready and robust.<\/p>\n
Local Elections<\/h2>\n
To end the interview, Hager stressed the importance of local elections, particularly in off-year cycles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hager discussed the C\/COBCTC\u2019s endorsements for city council, school board and judicial positions on Ohio\u2019s May ballot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSchool board members and judges can have the most direct effect on your life,\u201d Hager said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While national politics often dominate headlines, local officials have a direct impact on community development and workforce policies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hager urged community members to engage in these elections to ensure that their interests are being represented.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Dorsey Hager, C\/COBCTC Executive Secretary-Treasurer[\/caption]\n\nthe America\u2019s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Intel project, the expected impact of new tariffs on construction and the importance of participating in Local elections.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nHager started the interview by expressing his concerns over the potential impact of recent tariffs on construction projects with AWF host Ed \u201cFlash\u201d Ferenc.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nTariffs could increase costs for construction materials and disrupt supply chains, he said.<\/span>\n\nHager highlighted the challenges faced by major projects in Central Ohio, such as the $2 billion Columbus Airport Expansion, the $2 billion Ohio State Medical Center and Anduril\u2019s $950 million manufacturing plant, which could see significant cost increases.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nHager added that while the full impact of new tariffs remains uncertain, the construction industry is bracing for challenges in the upcoming months.\u00a0<\/span>\nIntel delays\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nThe conversation then turned to the Intel project, which has faced numerous delays.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nPhase I is now projected to open in 2030 or 2031.<\/span>\n\nWhile the delay is frustrating for many, Hager sees it as an opportunity for the Central Ohio trades to strengthen their workforce.<\/span>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1016\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"166\"]
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America's Workforce Radio Host Ed \"Flash\" Ferenc[\/caption]\n\n\u201cThis gives us plenty of opportunity to continue to go out and organize, to bolster our pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs and to grow our membership ranks,\u201d Hager said.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nThis proactive approach aims to ensure that when the project ramps up the workforce will be ready and robust.\u00a0<\/span>\nLocal elections\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTo end the interview, Hager stressed the importance of local elections, particularly in off-year cycles.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nHager discussed the C\/COBCTC\u2019s endorsements for city council, school board and judicial positions on Ohio\u2019s May ballot.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n\u201cSchool board members and judges can have the most direct effect on your life,\u201d Hager said.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nWhile national politics often dominate headlines, local officials have a direct impact on community development and workforce policies.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nHager urged community members to engage in these elections to ensure that their interests are being represented.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nListen to Hager talk more on these issues in the <\/span>full episode<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[577,571,119,573],"tags":[584,589,590,591],"class_list":["post-390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-americas-work-force-radio","category-dorsey-hager","category-election","category-intel","tag-americas-work-force-radio","tag-intel","tag-local-election","tag-tariffs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n