New Study: Union Construction Industry is Superior at Meeting U.S. Workforce Needs
New data from a survey of more than 5,000 contractors nationwide shows that union contractors are better equipped to supply well-trained workers to projects than their non-union counterparts. With the United States facing a labor shortage in the post-pandemic work environment, the labor market has become a major issue for busi-nesses. However, an analysis of the situation has found that...
WV AFL-CIO Holds State COPE Meeting for General Election
The COPE process is based on questionnaires, which candidates submit to their local Central Labor Council (CLC). The CLCs then give candidates the opportunity to have a virtual or in-person interview to get a better idea of their background and vision as a candidate. The endorsement process is based on work related issues like restoring prevailing wage, workplace safety, enforcing...
Out-of-State Construction Gets Nucor Concrete Job
On June 17, Utah contractor Associated Brigham Contractors, who goes by ABC Concrete, was awarded the concrete phase of the $2.7 billion Nucor steel mill in Mason County. Two regional union contracts were in the running but unable to win the bid. While the total dollar amount of the contract is unknown, sources say it represents more than two million hours...
Boilermakers 667 Raise $990 For Oldman Rivers Food Bank
The motorcycle ride raised $990 for Oldman Rivers Food Bank in Parkersburg, WV. Boilermakers and Electricians rode from Parkersburg, West Virginia to Miners Memorial Park in McConnelsville, Ohio, where the picture was taken inside a derigging machine named ‘Big Muskie,’ used for mining coal. Oldman Rivers is an entirely volunteer-run non-profit, and all the money raised will go to helping those...
WV Carpenters Partner with Make-A-Wish Foundation
West Virginia Carpenters Jeremy Jeffers (left), Gary McCallister (photo, back center), and Luke Begovich (right) stand with Blake and his mother Julie, after installing a new pool lift at their house in Prince, West Virginia. The Make-A-Wish Foundation contacted the Carpenters last month to take on the volunteer project to help Blake get in and out of his poolmore easily. “We...
Tri-State Elects Holbrook Business Manager
The Tri-State Building and Construction Trades Council recently held an election for a new Business Manager on June 27. John Holbrook, former Business Manager for Plumbers, Steamfitters and HVACR Local Union 248 of Eastern KY, will replace outgoingTri-State Business Manager Mark Johnson. There are 50 local construction unions affiliated with the Tri-State Building and Construction Trades Council from 14 different international...
