IW’s Poindexter wins crowded Congressional primary

Ironworkers Local 17 member Brian Poindexter and former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown both won their Democratic primary races on May 5 and will now prepare to face their Republican opponents in the November General Election.

Community, ElectionCBCTC GenMay 7, 2026Max Miller, Elections, Brook Park, Brian Poindexter, Ed Fitzgerald, Ironworkers Local 17, Laborers Local 83, Scioto County, IBEW

CBCTC, ACT Ohio support domed stadium

An artist rendering of the Browns' proposed domed stadium and mix-use development in Brook Park. The Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council and Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT) Ohio recently sent letters in support of the project to the governor and state legislative leaders, urging them to approve bonds to help fund the project, which will create over 6,000 construction jobs.

Construction Projects, The Labor CitizenCBCTC GenJune 9, 2025Cleveland Browns, domed stadium, Brook Park, jobs, construction jobs, ACT Ohio, Affiliated Construction Trades

OP-ED: Opening minds to investment in Cuyahoga County

With plans for a new, enclosed stadium in Brook Park, a redeveloped, world-class lakefront and the much-needed modernization of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, we are on the cusp of transformational change and progress for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

Construction Issues, Construction Projects, Organized LaborCBCTC GenJanuary 8, 2025Brook Park, Dave Wondolowski, Op Ed, Crain's, Cleveland Browns, jobs, Haslam, construction, construction project, northeast Ohio, economic development

Voters Elect Two Area Tradesmen to City Council Seats

ElectionCBCTC-1November 6, 2019Brian Poindexter, Brook Park, City Council At-Large, Iron Workers Local 17, IUPAT DC 6, John Kulju, Seven Hills, Tapers Local 505

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