The ACT Report – September 2025 – Vol. 34

Sep 22, 2025 | 2025, The ACT Report

September 2025Volume 34

Carpenters Union Hosts Annual Tax Fraud Days of Action

May 16, 2025 | Carpenters, Carpenters, Industry

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...

EPI Study: Misclassification of Workers Costs Taxpayers and Workers Millions

May 9, 2025 | Government, reports-studies

A new study from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) reveals that the misclassification of workers as independent contractors is costing both workers and taxpayers millions of dollars each year. The issue is especially prevalent in the construction industry, where...

2025 Legislative Session Recap: Big Wins for WV Building Trades

May 6, 2025 | Government

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

May 2, 2025 | Painters/Glaziers

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. This highly anticipated event brought together professionals from...