Labor/Safety: Page 2

  • U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., listens during a hearing before Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of Senate Appropriations Committee.
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    Senate kills joint employer rule, setting up veto battle

    With a presidential veto likely and federal courts considering the rule, the fate of the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer standard is tenuous. 

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 12, 2024
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    Report highlights biggest hazards for crane operators

    Although falls and struck-bys are the most frequent causes of injury, heat stress and fatigue were the most common contributors to incidents.

    By • April 11, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
  • In an aerial view, salvage crews use cranes and barges to remove bridge wreckage from the a cargo ship.
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    Q&A // Baltimore bridge collapse

    Key Bridge cleanup ‘an engineering nightmare’

    A crane safety veteran discusses the challenges of removing the wreckage from the Patapsco River.

    By • April 9, 2024
  • President Joe Biden stands at a microphone with the wreckage of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge behind him.
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    Biden: ‘Union labor and American steel’ will rebuild Key Bridge

    Speaking on the banks of the Patapsco River, the president said he would “move heaven and earth” to reconstruct the span quickly.

    By • April 5, 2024
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    OSHA publishes final employee walkaround rule

    The May 31 change reverts to a long-standing practice that gives employees the right to select a third-party advocate to accompany an inspection.

    By • April 4, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Job openings inch up as layoffs, hirings soar

    Construction sectors powered by federal funds have high demands for labor, but private segments face slower growth, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors economist.

    By • April 3, 2024
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    Former AECOM exec reportedly sues over alleged ageism, profit inflation

    Jay Badame’s lawsuit claims the Dallas-based mega-contractor fired him due to his age and for questioning the firm’s earnings statements, according to The Real Deal.

    By • April 2, 2024
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    Driver sentenced to 18 months in work zone crash that killed 6

    Melachi Brown pleaded guilty to six charges of manslaughter as a result of his involvement in last year’s collision on I-695 near Baltimore.

    By • April 2, 2024
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    Engaging craft workers: The foundation of a safer and stronger construction industry

    Building a stronger industry together.

    April 1, 2024
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    Crews begin to remove Key Bridge debris

    The DOT released $60 million for a “down payment” on efforts to clean up the Baltimore-area span that collapsed last week.

    By • Updated April 1, 2024
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    Column // Help Wanted

    Chicago nonprofit recruits hundreds to apprenticeships

    Hire360 targets recruiting minorities and women to the trades, leveraging partnerships with big name developers, contractors and unions.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Phoenix passes heat safety ordinance for outdoor workers

    The new requirements stipulate that local employers with outdoor workers must have a heat safety plan on the books.

    By • March 28, 2024
  • In an aerial view, the cargo ship Dali sits in the water after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    Key Bridge ‘couldn’t have been expected to withstand impact’

    The federal government intends to pay for the bridge near Baltimore to be rebuilt, President Biden pledged Tuesday.

    By • Updated March 26, 2024
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    DOL recovers $1.5M in back wages from contractors on California project

    Among construction firms, Greeley, Colorado-based Hensel Phelps was ordered to pay the highest amount to make 37 workers whole.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses after ship collision

    The four-lane, 1.6-mile span is a major crossing for Baltimore traffic. It crumpled into the Patapsco River Tuesday morning.

    By • Updated March 26, 2024
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    ‘Infrastructure academy’ coming to Austin

    The initiative will seek to reduce barriers to entry for potential workers and provide career services designed to staff the booming civil sector in Texas.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Texas immigration battle has implications for contractors

    A new law that was halted by an appeals court this week presents ramifications for the industry, where an estimated one in four workers is foreign-born.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Biden administration announces expansion of registered apprenticeships

    The administration previously announced $200 million in grant funding to support apprenticeship programs in high-demand areas.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 19, 2024
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    Balfour Beatty, C.J. Coakley sued for alleged wage theft on Virginia jobsite

    A class action lawsuit alleges that Coakley failed to pay its workers on time and in some cases not at all, while Balfour Beatty was aware of the issues.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    Florida bill aims to ban local mandates for heat protection

    The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    What to watch as DOL’s independent contractor rule takes effect

    None of the lawsuits filed against the agency blocked its final rule Monday, but that doesn’t preclude a future injunction, according to an attorney.

    By Ryan Golden • March 14, 2024
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    HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline

    The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is using Interplay Learning’s platform to provide hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.

    By Nish Amarnath • March 14, 2024
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    Independent contractor rule takes effect

    In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.

    By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2024
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    Texas judge vacates joint employer rule

    The rule, which would have gone into effect Monday, would have lowered the bar for joint employer status. 

    By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2024
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    Learn how to reduce costs, speed installation and increase sustainability with aluminum electrical conduit

    Aluminum EMT is one third the weight of steel, so it’s faster, safer and easier to install. Plus, it costs less and is 100% recyclable. Learn more. 

    March 11, 2024