By Zachary Phillips | Originally posted on constructiondive.com The Faster Labor Contracts Act would put a clock on labor negotiations once workers vote to form a union. Dive Brief: New bipartisan legislation with union backing could amend the National Labor Relations Act and force labor and employer parties to negotiate faster to create and ratify a collective […]
By Zachary Phillips | Originally posted on constructiondive.com Sen. Bernie Sanders was among the legislators to resubmit the law, which would make it easier for workers to form unions. Dive Brief: A group of federal lawmakers have reintroduced the Protecting the Right to Organize Act in Congress, which opponents say would tip the balance of […]
By Dominic Pino | Originally posted on nationalreview.com One of the common misconceptions about organized labor in the United States is that it is the province of blue-collar workers in male-dominated fields. The “hard hats” voting for Nixon is still a part of the conventional wisdom about union membership, even though it is woefully out […]
By Dee-Ann Durbin and Anne D’Innocenzio | Originally posted on apnews.com Steel and aluminum are ubiquitous in Americans’ lives. A stainless steel refrigerator holds aluminum soda cans. A stainless steel drum tumbles inside an aluminum washing machine. They’re the metals used in cars and airplanes, phones and frying pans, skyscrapers and zippers. That’s why President […]
By Steven J. Reed | Originally posted on natlawreview.com The construction industry is at a crossroads, influenced by shifting economic landscapes, technological advancements, and evolving workforce dynamics. With 2025 under way, businesses must stay ahead of key trends to remain competitive and resilient. Understanding these industry shifts is critical—not just for growth, but for long-term […]
By Charlie Nash | Originally posted on mediaite.com Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) announced on Monday that he would vote against President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The senator told Fox News Radio correspondent Ryan Schmelz and NBC News senior political reporter Sahil Kapur he would vote “no” on Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation and suggested that the decision came down to her “very pro labor” […]
By Alisa Zevin | Originally posted on enr.com To meet the construction industry’s needs in 2025, 439,000 new workers will be required, according to a model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The model uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s construction put-in-place survey and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ payroll construction employment data, […]
By Katja Ridderbusch / KFF Health News | Originally posted on popsci.com If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Frank Wampol had a dark realization when he came across some alarming data a few […]
By Austin Keating | Originally posted on achrnews.com A U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruling has invalidated specific project labor agreement mandates from the Biden administration for federal construction projects over $35 million, marking a victory for industry groups that challenged these requirements. While the decision affects federal contracts, cities and blue states nationwide are […]
By Dakota Smith | Originally posted on woodworkingnetwork.com WASHINGTON — Associated Builders and Contractors have reported on a decision from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims that rules in favor of ABC members that challenged former President Joe Biden’s controversial policy requiring project labor agreements on federal construction projects of $35 million or more. Judge Ryan T. Holte’s […]
