Roughly two-thirds of those who voted in Ohio’s May Primary Election voted to approve State Issue 2. Issue 2 was a measure to allow the State of Ohio to issue general obligation bonds to pay for or help local governments pay for public infrastructure capital improvements under the State Capital Improvements Program.
Read MoreIn the midst of a “red wave” crossing most of the nation on election night that generated concern about the impact it will have on unions across America, Ohio voters elected a building trades supermajority in the Ohio State House.
Read MoreThe Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council Endorsements as of 03-06-2024 for he March 19, 2024 Primary Election are listed below. Early and in-person voting is underway.
Read MoreCanton City Council President and Iron Workers Local 550 Business Manager/Financial Secretary William Sherer II heads the list of endorsed building trades members who are running for public office. Besides Sherer, several other Northeast Ohio building trades members are either seeking re-election to their current elected position or running for a seat. Each has received the endorsement of the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council.
Read MoreThe Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council (CBCTC) voted to oppose amending Cleveland’s City Charter to create participatory budgeting. The charter issue will appear on the November 7 ballot. "...the reality is participatory budgeting is a gimmick that presents a very real danger to a city budget that is already cut to the bone. Further cuts could do irreparable damage to City services and public safety,” said David Wondolowski, Executive Secretary and Business Manager for the CBCTC.
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