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Carpenters Union Hosts Annual Tax Fraud Days of Action
Every April, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) organizes its annual Tax Fraud Days of Action to raise awareness about the devastating impact of employer tax fraud and wage theft in the construction industry. This multi-day campaign...
Sidewinder Enterprises Water Bottling Facility Facing Challenges
Major Economic Development Project in Jefferson County Earlier this year, the West Virginia Building and Construction Trades Council signed a Letter of Intent with Sidewinder Enterprises to build the Mountain Pure water bottling facility in Middleway, WV. The project...
EPI Study: Misclassification of Workers Costs Taxpayers and Workers Millions
The EPI finds that misclassification of workers as independent contractors costs individuals and taxpayers millions annually.
2025 Legislative Session Recap: Big Wins for WV Building Trades
Major Anti-Worker Bills Defeated On April 13, the 60-day West Virginia 2025 Legislative Session came to a close, and it marked a major success for the West Virginia Building and Construction Trades (WVBCT). All proposed bills that could have harmed West Virginia’s...
Painters DC 53 Hosts Annual Coatings and Corrosion Expo in Weirton, WV
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 53 (IUPAT DC 53) held its annual Coatings and Corrosion Expo on April 17 at the IUPAT training center in Weirton, West Virginia.
The ACT Report – April 2025 – Vol. 34
April 2025Volume 34
STAND Program: WV Funds Tuition for Skilled Trades Degrees
$1M+ Allocated for STAND Program in 2025 Session During the 2025 legislative session, a $1,033,650 appropriation was passed to fully fund the Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Nontraditional Degree (STAND) Program. This funding, included in budget bill HB 2026, will help...
WVBCT-Backed Bills Aim to Protect WV Workers & Taxpayers
WVBCT legislative package aims to protect WV workers, support fair bidding, and strengthen the construction industry through bipartisan reform. A three-bill legislative package backed by the West Virginia Building and Construction Trades (WVBCT) was introduced in the...
Discover The Benefits of Project Labor Agreements
New Study Shows Cost Savings, Stronger Competition, and Job Creation A new study by the respected research teams at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) and the Project for Middle Class Renewal (PMCR) highlights compelling benefits of Project Labor...
The ACT Report – March 2025 – Vol. 34
March 2025Volume 34