Ohio State Building & Construction Trades Council
@OhioTrades
The Ohio State Building & Construction Trades Council represents nearly 100,000 union men and women who work in the union construction trades.
No matter the weather, lineworkers are on the job, keeping the power on. Thank you for all that you do!
Construction Cow and Apprentice Calf! Ohio Tradespeople hardhat salute to @adamideast on a timely 2025 @OhioStateFair #ButterCow theme. We'll see you at the Fair, Ohio!
The 2025 butter cow display @OhioStateFair is unveiled! Built from 2,000 lbs of #butter, the display is a buttery construction site—including scaffolding, sawhorses, safety cones and a “Pardon Our Dust” sign! 🧈 The iconic #ButterCow and calf are wearing butter hard hats! 👷
See live Construction Trades demonstrations and the Cement Masons Apprenticeship Competition July 23 & 24 at the Cardinal Patio at the @OhioStateFair!
Ready to earn what you are worth? Contact us today and learn about a career with one of the many skilled trades of the Lima Building Trades. limabuildingtrades.com
The Ohio State Building Trades offers a wide variety of careers for women with family-sustaining wages and outstanding benefits. We will provide training at no cost to you and you'll graduate with the skills needed for a high paying career you'll love. ohiotradeswomen.com
🏗️ The #GordieHoweBridge has a new look with the tower cranes on both sides of the river almost fully dismantled. See the process for yourself. 📽️ youtube.com/watch?v=2TUHMR… 📷 gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com/gallery/photo-…
UA Local 776 is accepting applications for the next apprenticeship class until July 31 at 4:00pm. Submit your application now and build your future with us. ualocal776.com
If you're in the Columbus area, stop by Plumbers & Pipefitters LU 189 today for their open house. Your new career is waiting for you!
We are excited to swear in new board members for the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council at today's meeting. Welcome to Corey Beaubien from @SheetMetal33 and Dan Musacchio from Bricklayers Local 23!
Great job, @SheetMetal33 Business Rep. Paul Shymske for starting a summer camp to teach teens about the trades! cleveland19.com/video/2025/07/…
Veterans! The Ohio State Building Trades values your skills, work ethic and leadership. We, along with @helmetstohardhats , can help veterans, military personnel and those with military training transition into high paying careers in the skilled trades. ohiostatebtc.org/military/
Have you seen Moorice at the Allen County Fair? Lima Building Trades is excited to be building a cowbell for Moorice. Today, we installed the post. Be sure to stop by and get a selfie with him and ring the bell!
Ohio State Building Trades President Mark Douglas was a guest speaker at the IBEW 4th District Progress Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio.
Across all trades, there's one challenge we all share: Supporting Building Tradespeople in times of crises. Today we convened a Mental Health Summit to share practices for promoting mental health. If you are considering suicide, we encourage you to use these resources to get help
Matt Taylor, UA 392 Cincinnati Training Director and UA Pipe PALS delegate talks about the pipe trades’ suicide prevention program for apprentices.
Speaker JoAnna Cline, LPCC-s, addressing occupational and other factors that contribute to suicide risk at today’s Building Trades Mental Health & Resilience conference.
“There is a silent crisis in men’s health.” - Dr. Stephen Woolums' keynote address to the Ohio Building Trades leaders on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the trades.
UA Local 776 is accepting applications for its next apprenticeship class until July 31 at 4:00pm. Don't wait...apply today and get started on your new career.