Two new members of the Ohio Legislature have background in the skilled construction trades. The Ohio State Building Trades congratulations Mark Johnson for being elected to represent House District 92 and Dan Troy to represent House District 60. Mark Johnson is the Business Manager for the Tri-State Building and Construction Trades Council. He is also
The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services' ApprenticeOhio program provided the following information on registered construction apprentices in the state of Ohio (as of 11/24/2020): Total Ohio Registered Apprentices in Construction: 13,185 Total Ohio Registered Apprentices in Joint Labor-Management (Building Trades) Programs: 10,424 (79% of total) Total Ohio Registered Apprentices in Non-Joint (Independent) Programs:
Congratulations to the following unions and companies for winning the prestigious Zero Injury Safety Award from the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee. Ohio Building Trades members make safety a priority on our jobs and we are proud that so many of our members are being recognized for their outstanding safety records. Gold Star 1,000,000+
Department of Labor Comment Proposed Rulemaking on Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 1235-AA34 Oct. 26. 2020, Matthew Szollosi As Executive Director for the Affiliated Construction Trades Ohio Foundation (“ACT Ohio”) and on behalf of the nearly 100,000 Ohio Building and Construction Tradespeople we represent, I urge the
The Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council endorses Joe Biden for President because he supports the Building Trades, our issues and our jobs. Infrastructure – Joe Biden’s 1.3 trillion dollar “Build Back Better” plan promotes projects to be built by the Building Trades with USA materials. Energy, Including Green Energy – Joe Biden has
The Ohio State Building Trades supports candidates who support our workers. The following candidates have shown a commitment to the union construction industry and have received our endorsement. We encourage you to vote for them, regardless of political affiliation.
The Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council is proud to endorse Joe Biden for President. This endorsement decision was based on our Executive Board’s continued commitment to evaluating the candidates on their stance on the core issues that affect our members and making the recommendation that reflects this information. The past performance of the
Statement from the Ohio State Building & Construction Trades Council and the Affiliated Construction Trades Ohio Foundation June 3, 2020 The members of the Ohio State Building & Construction Trades Council and the Affiliated Construction Trades Ohio Foundation are horrified by the tragic and senseless death of George Floyd. We grieve with those who are
Friday, May 1, 2020 Ohio 2020 Economic Recovery Task Force Testimony of Michael Knisley Executive Secretary-Treasurer Ohio State Building & Construction Trades Council Thank you, Chairman Zeltwanger, Speaker Householder, and the members of this task force for your work setting Ohio on the path towards economic recovery. I’m Mike Knisley, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio
Solidarity is a familiar word to union workers. We have always known that we are stronger if we stand together than if we try to struggle through on our own. That is why unions have been at the forefront of those who have taken it upon themselves to help others during the coronavirus crisis. All
