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Could National Labor Relations Board Policies Paralyze the U.S. Construction Industry?

Construction Dive

” Such a threat exists because “the pro-union board has abandoned its role as a neutral enforcer and arbiter of labor law,” according to the association, which represents roughly 23,000 merit shop contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, and construction-related firms. .”

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. Reasons to Join.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies recently announced a $208-million investment in new manufacturing at its four production sites in Louisiana. The European Union has been in intense negotiations with Beijing in recent weeks to try to resolve the trade dispute, and the latest reports say a tentative agreement has been reached.

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#97:  DOL's New Independent Contractor Regulation

NH Construction Law

Unions hate it. Biden’s nominee for Labor Secretary, Boston mayor Marty Walsh, is a former union official and former leader of Boston’s Building and Construction Trades Council – so it is easy to predict where his sympathies lie. Business interests like it.