Political Advocacy — By educating politicians and the public through public relations campaigns, the OCC persuades legislative action and awareness on matters that affect union members. This includes economic development and project funding; job training; retirement planning; workplace health and safety; workers’ rights; and the payment of prevailing wages.
Jobsite Safety — To lessen the negative effects of work-related injuries and illnesses, the OCC spearheads cooperative labor-management efforts to ensure the safety and health of all construction workers. The OCC implements safety- and health-training programs, develops and distributes safe-work information and helps keep laws and regulations that increase workplace security in the public eye.
Training & Apprenticeship Programs — Affiliate members of the OCC sponsor programs through which thousands of apprentices learn their craft and countless journey-level workers upgrade their skills and undergo specialized training in the newest technologies. Labor and management in the organized construction industry in Ohio have invested millions of dollars in state-of-the-art facilities and educational curricula and materials.
Marketing & Communications — The OCC produces marketing and communications materials to keep union members and the general public informed. These include public relations campaigns and various informational tools that are enhanced with media efforts that place issues in the public forum.
Community Outreach & Fundraising — The OCC’s affiliated trades groups and their members take part in many causes that benefit communities all over the state.
