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Trades Testify at Capitol on Associate Degrees for Apprenticeship Programs
On September 13, West Virginia State Building Trades representatives were invited to the state capitol to speak about the future for apprenticeship training programs in the state. One of the major topics of discussion was related to associate degrees for apprentices...
October 2022 – Volume 31
October 2022Volume 31
WVCBT Endorsement Process Description
The WVCBT endorsement process is based on work related issues like restoring prevailing wage, workplace safety, enforcing and strengthening licensing laws, opposing so-called Right-to-Work, and other issues important to the Trades. WVCBT participates in the WV AFL-CIO...
Trades Participate in 2022 Labor Day Events
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 141 member Art Oakland (left) and Business Manager Tom Conner (right) march in the Paden City Labor Day Parade in Paden City, West Virginia. The Paden City parade is one of the longest running Labor Day events held in...
Union Firms Awarded Piling Contracts at Nucor Facility
Last month, union contractors Beaver Construction and Goettle were each awarded a contract for piling work at the Nucor Steel site in Mason County, West Virginia. The contract awards are the first major construction contracts won by union firms since the announcement...
Boilermakers 667 Holds Tour of Apprenticeship Facility
On August 24, Boilermakers 667 held a tour of their apprenticeship training facility, inviting candidates for public office, local leaders, and media to learn more about their apprenticeship program. The tour is part of an ongoing effort of the WV State Building...
Kanawha Valley Trades and Contractors Raise $8000 for HospiceCare Charity
The 28th annual Kanawha Valley Construction Labor-Management Golf Scramble raised $8,000 for HospiceCare, a non-profit organization that provides end of life services to patients in need. “We believe it’s important to give back, especially to such a great...
IBEW 466 Volunteers for State Police Memorial
IBEW 466 members John Epperly (right) and Jacob Triplett (left) install electrical wiring to illuminate a newly constructed memorial at the State Police Detachment in Clay County. IBEW 466 volunteered to install the light fixtures surrounding the memorial, which was...
Tri-State Building Trades Raise $25,000 for Kentucky Flood Victims Disaster Relief
The Tri-State Building and Construction Trades Council stepped up to help Kentucky flood victims by donating $25,000 in funds and supplies to those affected in Floyd and Knott Counties. Between July 25 and July 30of this year, heavy rain caused many to lose their...
WV Pipe Trades Hold 2022 Convention
WV State Pipe Trades Financial Secretary Eddie D’Aquila (podium) speaks to members of the West Virginia Pipe Trades at their annual convention in Roanoke, WV as WV Pipe Trades President Bryan Raber (right) looks on. 56 members of the Plumbing and Pipefitting industry...