Aug 1, 2022 | Industry
On July 28, energy industry leaders came together to discuss the next steps for establishing West Virginia as the new home of hydrogen energy production during the WV Hydrogen Hub Coalition Industry Day. However, according to representatives from the office of Senator...
Jul 1, 2022 | Industry
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...
Jul 1, 2022 | Industry
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...
Jul 1, 2022 | Industry
Taxpayers may have lost millions from an investment in a failed factory in Jackson County. An auction was held on July 13 to sell equipment, paid for by taxpayers, which was leased to a company called Carbonyx Inc. at a facility in Millwood, West Virginia. Details...
Jul 1, 2022 | Industry
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....
Jul 1, 2022 | Industry
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...
