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Project Labor Agreements (PLAs): What Contractors Need to Know

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In early February 2022, President Biden signed an executive order requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on all federal projects over $35 million. This means contractors working on eligible projects should expect to pay more in labor and benefits and may have to enroll their workers with a union, even if they’re an open shop.

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Southern Air Relocates To Northern Kentucky

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The performance based incentive allows a company to keep a portion of its investment over the term of the agreement through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments by meeting job and investment targets. John Schickel, of Union. “I I am thrilled with Southern Air’s confidence in us.”. “We

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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K nown as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America. Department of Homeland Security is constructing its new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Manhattan, a $1.25 By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. Union Pacific operates major yards in Little Rock and Pine Bluff, along with a locomotive repair facility in North Little Rock.

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

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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. manufacturing sector. and other free-market proponents. and other free-market proponents. For the State rankings, please visit this link.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance. The cranes were also part of the agreement.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Last year, the state signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz that recognizes Shelton State Community College as one of the best in its field in preparing individuals for careers in manufacturing. Bill Haslam and Volkswagen Group of America officials announced that VW will expand its sole U.S. Mercedes-Benz U.S.

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