ABC Underscores the Negative Impact of Encouraging Government-Mandated PLAs in Treasury Rulemaking

From: ABC National ABC Underscores the Negative Impact of Encouraging Government-Mandated PLAs in Treasury Rulemaking Wednesday, July 21, 2021 10:28 AM On July 15, ABC called for changes to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s interim final rule encouraging project labor agreements and other anti-competitive and costly labor policies on certain state and local projects funded by the American [...]

ABC Underscores the Negative Impact of Encouraging Government-Mandated PLAs in Treasury Rulemaking2021-07-27T11:18:46-04:00

America desperately needs 1 million more construction workers

The construction industry shut down for a few months last year during the pandemic — but was quickly deemed essential, allowing paused projects to continue. But in that short time, the sector lost more than 1 million workers. The industry has recouped nearly 80% of its workforce since then, but is still down 238,000 workers from pre-pandemic levels as of June, according to the Labor Department.

America desperately needs 1 million more construction workers2021-07-27T10:48:06-04:00

Pro Act Update

The Biden administration released an executive order last Friday on promoting competition in the American economy that continues the president’s efforts to push for passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.

Pro Act Update2021-07-13T13:42:38-04:00

NYS DOL Releases Construction Airborne Infectious Disease Prevention Standard

Due to the recently enacted Hero Act, the New York State Department of Labor issued compliance standards that all employers must adhere to, relative to preventing airborne infectious diseases. Employers have 30 days to review and adopt these new standards. You can read the construction industry standards by clicking this link: https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/07/construction-exposure-prevention-plan-p765b.pdf  Key Takeaways: [...]

NYS DOL Releases Construction Airborne Infectious Disease Prevention Standard2021-07-12T13:05:05-04:00

2021 New York State Session Recap

The New York State Legislature concluded session on June 11th. The Senate and Assembly passed 892 bills, many of which will be sent to Governor Cuomo for signature, veto or Chapter Amendments between now and the end of the year.

2021 New York State Session Recap2021-06-29T15:24:25-04:00

DOB Releases First of Its Kind Multiyear Construction Safety Analysis for New York City

New York City Department of Buildings For Immediate Release: June 28, 2021 Contact: dobcommunications@buildings.nyc.gov, (212) 393-2126 DOB RELEASES FIRST OF ITS KIND MULTIYEAR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ANALYSIS FOR NEW YORK CITY Comprehensive Two-Year Report Coincides with Progress Update on Ongoing Citywide “Zero-Tolerance" Construction Site Safety Sweeps New York, NY – The Department of Buildings (DOB) announced today the [...]

DOB Releases First of Its Kind Multiyear Construction Safety Analysis for New York City2021-06-28T15:23:58-04:00

White House Reaches Agreement on Infrastructure

Monday, President Biden announced a deal with a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators on a framework for an infrastructure package that would provide approximately $1 trillion to address the needs of the nation’s most critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and broadband services for Americans.

White House Reaches Agreement on Infrastructure2021-06-28T14:10:06-04:00
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