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Non-union employees may have union rep accompany OSHA inspector

FDR Safety

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. The letter , released April 5, but dated Feb. The letter , released April 5, but dated Feb.

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SEIU uses new opening to go along on OSHA inspections

FDR Safety

OSHA last year cleared the way for union representatives to accompany OSHA compliance officers on worksite inspections even if the union doesn’t represent the company’s workers, and now the consequences are being felt. All this potentially provides an opening for union organizers to get a presence in a non-union workplace.

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Do the laws of math apply in Washington?

FDR Safety

Fairfax, who retired after the letter was written, was responding to a union inquiry. In the letter, Fairfax said that non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite. 29 U.S.C. §

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Sparks agree 7% wage increase from 2024

Construction Enquirer

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. Unite National Officer, Jason Poulter, said: “Unite members have voted to accept a two-year which will create economic certainty for them for the lifetime of the deal.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Los Angeles, CA (Neighborhoods of Pico Union, Westlake, Koreatown, Hollywood, and East Hollywood). On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.”

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Los Angeles, CA (Neighborhoods of Pico Union, Westlake, Koreatown, Hollywood, and East Hollywood). BREAKING NEWS: U.S.

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How efficient, collaborative construction boosts speed to market

The Korte Company

The challenge is amplified if those providers are protected by labor unions. Even if construction is completed ahead of time, owners aren’t likely to rush into a new space in violation of collective bargaining agreements. Equipment availability.