FDR Safety

MAY 10, 2013

Non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite, according to a recent interpretation letter issued by OSHA. As noted in an article by the Constangy Brooks & Smith law firm, the letter is provoking a backlash from employers.

Union 120

Union OSHA Inspections Bargains 120

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2020

As an industry, we have done an excellent job at emphasizing and improving site safety so that everyone goes home safe every day. Construction work is demanding—both physically and mentally—and the likelihood of injury or disability is higher than other sectors. But what about going home healthy? .

Bargains 123

Bargains Union Injury Agreement 123

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Electricians are set for a 7% wage rise from 2024 after a new pay deal was hammered out by electrical contractors and union Unite under the JIB collective agreement. The two-year deal for the industry also includes a 5% uptick in rates from 2025.

Agreement 74

Agreement Electrical Deals Bargains 74

Levelset

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

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.

Agreement 52

Agreement Contractors Union Bargains 52

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

May workers designate someone with a union without a collective bargaining agreement at their workplace, or with a community organizations act as their personal representative for OSHA. Yes, OSHA recognizes the role of “employee representative” who may represent employees’ interest.

OSHA 48

OSHA Regulation Safety Inspections 48

The Korte Company

MAY 5, 2020

Those that lease existing spaces often time construction to coincide with the expiration of a lease agreement. Moving into a new space can also impact agreements between owners and outsourced custodial or maintenance providers. The challenge is amplified if those providers are protected by labor unions. Equipment availability.

Construction 52

Construction Miami Schedule Leases 52

Construction and Infrastructure Law

AUGUST 13, 2019

The first possible amendment will modify the Board’s administrative election blocking charge practice by establishing a regulation-based vote and impound procedure to be used when a party, typically a union facing possible decertification, files an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge and, based thereon, seeks to block the holding of an election.

Bargains 52

Bargains Union Employment Contract 52