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“Mitbestimmung” in Tennessee

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While German works councils do not have the right to bargain collectively over contracts–the raison d’etre of American unions–the works council committee (comprised of hourly as well as salaried employees, with council members elected by employees) are given the right to be consulted about jobs cuts and working conditions.

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Dispute Boards: An Approach to the Efficient Resolution of Disputes in the Construction Sector

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Although the parties have tried to resolve their disputes through negotiation and even mediation, they have not been able to reach an acceptable settlement. 7] In doing so, there is a risk that a dispute board could deny a party the benefit of their bargain by ignoring specific contractual terms. Albert Bates Jr. ,

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

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A project labor agreement, or PLA, is a prehire collective bargaining agreement that sets the wages and benefits for all workers on a project. Agree or disagree, with the passage of the 2021 federal infrastructure bill , many large federal projects will be coming to bid — and many will be subject to the PLA requirement.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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Accompanying this quality of place is a business climate combining an extensive collection of competitive advantages, from low business operating costs, to robust infrastructure, creating an ideal environment for success. The state’s multimodal infrastructure has characterized Florida as a gateway to the world.