Unfair labor practice charges on the rise
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Reports of labor violations and union petitions to the NLRB both rose in the last year. Here’s what construction employers need to know.
Labor Law Compliance for Non-Union Workers
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
Most employers think of the NLRA as the federal law that governs how employers recognize and deal with unions, and with more than 93 percent of the private sector not represented by unions, many construction employers believe this law may not apply to their workforces.
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Union Construction Employment Up 3% in 2021, Back to 2019 Level
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Union membership in construction rose by 31,000 to 1.02 million in 2021 from its 2020 level.
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Union Construction Employment Up 3% in 2021, But Only Returns to 2019 Levels
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Union membership in construction rose by 31,000—from an annual average of 993,000 in 2020 to 1,024,000 in 2021.
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Union Construction Employment Up 3% in 2021, But Only Returns to 2019 Level
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Union membership in construction rose by 31,000 to 1.02 million in 2021 from its 2020 level.
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As Nationwide Strike Loomed, 900,000 German Workers Settle With Construction Employers
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers
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NLRB: Unions can represent workers without an election
Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
A recent Cemex decision is meant to dissuade employers from choosing to “abuse” NLRB’s election procedure, the board chairman said.
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900,000 German Workers Reach Deal With Construction Employers, Avoid Nationwide Strike
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers
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Engineering construction workers reject 8.5% pay offer
Construction Enquirer
JULY 31, 2023
Engineering construction workers operating under the Blue Book agreement have overwhelmingly rejected contractors’ final wage increase offer. The employers’ latest two-year offer includes a 8.5% increase in both hourly rates and travel allowance for 2024, followed by a 3.5%
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Contractors Oppose OSHA's Proposed Rule About Safety Inspections
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.
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Non-union labor gaining ground in New York City
BD+C
JULY 24, 2017
Non-union labor is a growing force in New York City’s construction industry , according to an industry trade group official. Lou Coletti, president of the Building Trade Employers' Association (BTEA), says that 95% of its construction managers and general contractors are open-shop.
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Non-union Construction Workers Oppose Chargers' $1.8B Stadium Plan
Construction Equipment
JUNE 3, 2016
The Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction is crying foul after the Chargers announced they are partnering with the Building and Construction Trades Council for their proposed stadium and conference center.
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OSHA's Worker Walkaround Representative Proposed Rule Raises Contractor Concerns
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.
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WorkHands: A Social Media Site for Construction Workers
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 11, 2014
WorkHands is a social media network that is for skilled workers that are in the construction and manufacturing industries. The main purpose of the website is to better connect employers with skilled workers in the United States. Overall, WorkHands is a great resource for connecting skilled workers and potential employers.
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Surprise site safety visits drop to record low
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 28, 2023
The number of surprise construction site safety visits has fallen to a record low. A freedom of information request made by the Unite union discovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undertook only 7,647 unannounced inspections in 2022/23 – a 2% decline on the previous year when there were 7,793 inspections.
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Construction employers seek plank in party platforms
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 21, 2016
Letters to DNC, RNC outline key construction industry policy issues. The Construction Employers of America asked the Chairs of the Democratic and Republican Platform Committees to include in their parties’ official platforms strong policies that honor the vital role of union building trade shops. read more.
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Biden to appoint Julie Su as Labor Secretary
Construction Dive
MARCH 1, 2023
Su is known for cracking down on wage theft, and has long settled disputes between employers and unions.
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Making Construction Careers Appealing to Young People
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
In fact, there are over 100 construction-related apprenticeships available in the UK, from bricklayers, plumbers and roofers to construction design and build technicians and BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineers.
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Pay deal for nuclear builders heads-off strike threat
Construction Enquirer
JULY 9, 2023
A pay deal on behalf of 1,000 construction workers employed on EDF’s power station sites has headed-off planned strike action. Unite said it will now be looking to agree similar arrangements with other employers in the construction engineering sector.
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In 'most important labor decision in decades,' SCOTUS appears ready to weaken unions
Construction Dive
MARCH 13, 2018
While the case involves public-sector union fees, one expert says the outcome will have major implications for private employers, too.
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NLRB Says Scabby the Rat, Other Inflatables, Can Remain at Secondary Boycott Protest Sites
ENR Construction
JULY 26, 2021
Scabby — a giant, inflatable rat prominently displayed by unions to protest employers that hire non-union companies — banners and other secondary protests were ruled protected speech by the National Labor Relations Board last week.
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Tennessee: Tyson Foods Expanding in Union City
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
will invest approximately $80 million to expand operations in Union City, TN. Tyson plans to add 25,000 square feet and new production lines to its Union City plant, effectively doubling its output capabilities at the facility. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall. T yson Foods, Inc. Bill Haslam. Europe and Asia.
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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 2, 2016
Construction Labor Costs. Construction compensation increased 0.8% The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., Construction work done may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. in Q1) and 2.5%
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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 8, 2022
The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. For women in construction, this IIJA is an excellent opportunity to make construction jobs more inclusive around the nation. .
OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic
Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2020
OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic . OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections.
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Severfield workers vote to strike over pay dispute
Construction Enquirer
MAY 15, 2023
The workers, who are members of GMB union, plan three days of strike action on 22, 25 and 26 May, after 93% voted for industrial action. A spokesperson for Severfield said: “Severfield, notes the decision by the GMB to conduct strikes.
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Breaking with Tradition, The Current NLRB is on a Rulemaking Tear: Election Procedures, Recognition Bar, and 9(a) Collective Bargaining Relationships
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.
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These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the United States are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scabby Survives Another Trip to the NLRB: Board Reaffirms Rat-and-Banner Displays Targeting Neutral Businesses Are Permissible
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JULY 29, 2021
On July 21, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) issued a 3-1 decision affirming its precedent that displaying banners and a large inflatable rat (“Scabby the Rat”) near neutral employers does not violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “the Act”). 150, National Labor Relations Board, No.
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These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the United States are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Effects of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry
Constructlaw
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Well, for the construction industry, it may never return to “normal.” COVID-19 may have permanently changed the landscape of the construction industry in many ways. While stay at home orders are being lifted and private construction is returning to pre-pandemic levels, the pandemic has devastated municipal capital budgets.
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Project Labor Agreements (PLAs): What Contractors Need to Know
Levelset
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
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. This could affect $262 billion in federal government construction contracting as well as nearly 200,000 workers on federal construction contracts.
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Big Box Stores Act to Ease Construction Labor Shortage
Construction Equipment
MARCH 8, 2018
There are not enough skilled tradespeople to fill the construction jobs available right now, but simply walking on to a jobsite or in to a union hall doesn't help either the worker or the contractor. Trade-related basic skills and hands-on experience are the prerequisite for getting hired into entry-level jobs.
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Breaking with Tradition, The Current NLRB is on a Rulemaking Tear: Election Procedures, Recognition Bar, and 9(a) Collective Bargaining Relationships
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.
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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. How to Scale Hiring and Create a More Diverse Workforce in Construction.
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Labor Development Impacting Developers, Contractors, and Landowners
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JUNE 4, 2019
It is unlawful for unions to secondarily picket construction sites or to coercively enmesh neutral parties in the disputes that a union may have with another employer. In those decisions, the NLRB narrowed its definition of unlawful “picketing,” thereby, limiting the scope of unlawful activity prohibited by law.
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Scabby Survives Another Trip to the NLRB: Board Reaffirms Rat-and-Banner Displays Targeting Neutral Businesses Are Permissible
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JULY 29, 2021
On July 21, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) issued a 3-1 decision affirming its precedent that displaying banners and a large inflatable rat (“Scabby the Rat”) near neutral employers does not violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “the Act”). Majority of NLRB Refuses to Change Obama-Era Precedent.
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Union-Employer Study Cites Marcellus Shale Construction Job Boom
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 15, 2014
Survey says region''s oil and gas development has spawned 45,000 new jobs since 2008. Business Management'
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Meet Canvas, the Drywall Finishing Robot Offering Level 5 Quality
Construction Junkie
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
We’ve seen that firsthand in the construction industry in recent years with the emergence of bricklaying , rebar-tying , and overhead drilling robots. A newer robot hitting construction sites is Canvas , a semi-autonomous robot that promises to provide Level 5 finish on drywall.
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Sliding-scale proposal for civil damages resulting from construction fatalities, injuries draws ire of trades
BD+C
JANUARY 10, 2018
A New York City Council proposal that would mandate a sliding-scale system be used when awarding civil damages for construction-related injuries or fatalities has drawn fire from two prominent unions.
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100+ Construction Industry Statistics
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 23, 2022
Equip Your 2022 Projects With the Right Construction Data and Stats for Success. Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. Undoubtedly, the construction industry is very complex. Global Construction Demands Are Growing . Construction Costs Are Rising.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 9, 2013
Circuit invalidating a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule requiring nearly six million employers to post an 11-by-17 inch notice regarding employee rights to unionize. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C.)
Autodesk Expands Learning Resources to Boost Digital Skills of Construction Teams in the Office, Trailer and Field
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 20, 2022
New initiatives aim to develop tech skills in the current workforce and encourage a new and diverse generation to consider construction as a career. NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched the next phase in its effort to upskill current construction workers and help the industry engage the next generation of prospective recruits.
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Construction and Infrastructure Law
JUNE 4, 2019
It is unlawful for unions to secondarily picket construction sites or to coercively enmesh neutral parties in the disputes that a union may have with another employer. In those decisions, the NLRB narrowed its definition of unlawful “picketing,” thereby, limiting the scope of unlawful activity prohibited by law.
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