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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

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While most data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys, information on industry unemployment comes from a national survey of households. Union Membership and Representation. . . Union membership and representation. Members of unions (percent of wage and salary workers). Employment, 2015. Data series.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. 12 percent of Tech’s engineering majors enter the aerospace/defense industry. By BF Staff.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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Last year, Illinois lost an average 250 jobs a month and ended 2015 with 3,000 fewer jobs, in stark contrast with overall national growth. Middle class families are hurting as traditional footholds like manufacturing are decimated, losing 14,000 jobs in 2015 alone. IL FILM INDUSTRY IS SURGING.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 million in other industries. Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. casino industry supports 1.8 commercial gaming in the 2017 calendar year. In 2017, there were 460 commercial casino locations across 24 states.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2015 and 2.4 These incentives will make Florida more competitive in attracting manufacturing companies and expanding the industry in the state. percent in 2015 before easing to 3.4 Navy Federal Credit Union. Over the past year, Florida has scored major project wins across virtually all of its industries.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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Seeking to unite the brightest minds from industry and academia, the 64,000-square-foot facility occupies just a portion of the old 285,000-square-foot Republic Windows & Doors plant at 930 W. The lab opened in May 2015. WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING. Evergreen Avenue.