Boilermakers 667 Raise $990 For Oldman Rivers Food Bank

Jul 1, 2022 | Volunteer Efforts

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...

Tri-State Trades Annual DAD’s Day Event Raises $10,500 for Diabetes Research

Jul 1, 2022 | Volunteer Efforts

The Tri-State Building and Construction Trades held their annual DAD’s Day Golf Outing on June 10. The event raised $10,500 for diabetes research. ‘DAD’s Day’ stands for Dollars Against Diabetes Day. The event has been a long running effort by the North American...

WV AFL-CIO Holds State COPE Meeting for General Election

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....

Charleston Building Trades Recruitment at Mountaineer Challenge Academy Event

Jul 1, 2022 | Apprenticeship

Last month, the Charleston Building and Construction Trades Council attended a career day event for Mountaineer Challenge Academy cadets at their south campus in Montgomery, West Virginia. The Charleston Building Trades Council’s involvement in this event is part of...

WV Carpenters Partner with Make-A-Wish Foundation

Jul 1, 2022 | Volunteer Efforts

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...