Union approval at a record high, despite falling rates
Construction Dive
JANUARY 29, 2024
While the percentage of the workforce that is unionized is declining, “membership is growing in value,” a Gallup report indicated.
Large contractors, union shops better at anti-harassment training
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
While more than two-thirds of contractors emphasize the importance of inclusion, just 34% of small companies and 42% of non-union shops do so, a new report found.
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Carpenters’ union protests wage theft, tax fraud
Construction Dive
APRIL 16, 2024
and Canada, members will hold rallies to highlight the prevalent problem in construction. Across the U.S.
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Former Philadelphia Union Local Chief Found Guilty For Second Time
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A birthday dinner former union business manage John Dougherty, and gifts to relatives, were allegedly paid with union funds.
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Former Philadelphia Local Union Chief Found Guilty For Second Time
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A birthday dinner former union business manage John Dougherty, and gifts to relatives, were allegedly paid with union funds.
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BLS: Union Construction Workforce Share Dips To Lowest in Years
ENR Construction
JANUARY 19, 2023
New Bureau of Labor Statistics report says union portion of the total private sector construction workforce declined last year to 11.7%, the lowest annual level in a decade, but building trades counter that data understates organized labor strength.
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Construction trade unions take different approaches to keeping workers safe during pandemic
Construction Dive
APRIL 13, 2020
Some unions are directing members to stop work on projects that are allegedly failing to enforce COVID-19 safety measures. Others leave it up to the workers.
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DC’s $8.8B Union Station upgrade moves forward
Construction Dive
APRIL 4, 2024
The 13-year megaproject would include modernized tracks and platforms, a new train hall and an underground garage.
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Study: Union Construction Training Has Economic, Social Benefits on Par With College Degree
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Union construction apprenticeships deliver similar salary and social outcomes such as marriage and home ownership as four-year college degrees, according to an analysis of 10 years of Department of Labor and Census Bureau data.
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UAW strike to have ripple effect on construction
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Union representation today is low, but the big wins from guilds and widespread pro-labor sentiment could tip the scales and continue to empower workers.
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Construction Unions Protest Amazon Projects in Massachusetts
ENR Construction
APRIL 5, 2021
Amazon faces rising opposition from trade unions and other critics as it forges ahead with plans to build a series of giant logistics centers across Massachusetts.
Union Workers' Share of Construction Workforce Edges Up
ENR Construction
JANUARY 24, 2021
Total construction workforce fell 6.3% in 2020; unionized sector was down 5.9%, nonunion sector dipped 7.9%.
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Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 29, 2023
Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. In a two-stage CIJC deal, workers will receive a further 1.5% rise from 1 January 2024, delivering a compound increase of around 7.6%.
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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. Others simply are unfamiliar with this law.'
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Massachusetts union members advised to return to work following strikes
Construction Dive
APRIL 24, 2020
Effective April 21, the work stoppage directive issued by the state's largest industry union earlier this month is no longer in effect for essential projects with acceptable COVID-19 safety protocols.
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IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union headquarters completes construction
BD+C
OCTOBER 21, 2019
the new IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) headquarters has completed construction. Located next to the Mississippi River in Moline, Ill., The LEO A DALY-designed building was designed to reflect an employee-centered culture.
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Minnesota School Projects Study Says Unions Increase Safety Without Higher Costs
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2021
New study says that union construction projects are similar in cost to non-union projects because higher union labor costs are offset by savings in other project components such as materials and safety, but critics point to prevailing wage laws that may have skewed its findings.
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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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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques
HardHatChat
MARCH 27, 2018
can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.
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FRA Releases $8.8B Expansion Plan for DC’s Union Station
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2023
Washington, DC’s Union Station has taken a major step toward a long-overdue expansion and revitalization.
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Carpenters Union in Southwest Elects Its First Hispanic Leader
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2022
undocumented and worked as a union laborer, for encouraging him to become a carpenter. Rodriguez credits his father, an immigrant who arrived in the U.S.
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Unions' Share of Construction Workforce Dips to Lowest Level in Years
ENR Construction
JANUARY 19, 2023
Construction unions’ portion of the industry’s total workforce declined last year from levels to the lowest annual level in a decade, according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Over the last few years, Englewood Construction has been involved in several flagship store and brand expansion projects with our national retail, fitness, and restaurant clients. Flagship Retail Relocation – American Girl Building or relocating national retail flagship stores nationwide is nothing new to Englewood Construction.
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Ironworkers Union Earns Third-Party Accreditation for Safety Courses
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
International Accreditation Services has certified two programs and union leaders are seeking certification for a third.
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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.
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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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Built Robotics Partners with Union for Robotics Training
Construction Equipment
MARCH 19, 2020
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and Built Robotics announced a multi-year strategic partnership agreement. The partnership will establish a training program to prepare the more than 400,000 IUOE members to oversee and manage robotic equipment, as well as work alongside…
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FYI – Pro Labor Is Not Necessarily Pro Union
Constructonomics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
I’ve occasionally dansed around the issue of construction labor unions on this site, but of course I have not taken any definitive stance on one side or the other. Labor union grew substantially as a result of the industrial revolution in the late 1800s. Wikipedia was not afraid to point this out.
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Construction business and union leaders call on government officials to include construction as an 'essential service' during shutdowns
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2020
Sandherr, and the President of North America’s Building Trades Unions, Sean McGarvey, issued the following joint statement urging Government Officials to Exempt Construction Work from Regional, State and Local Work Shutdowns: The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E.
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Chicago Migrant Shelter Construction Halted, Union Files Picket Notice
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Chicago and security contractor will not begin work on migrant camp after state Gov. Pritzker required a review by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
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NABTU: Union, wage protections must underlie $1T infrastructure plan
Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2019
Union leaders and lawmakers at a conference this week called for prevailing wages, project labor agreements and other standards to be included.
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Construction Unions Focus on Flagship Facilities for Training
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
State-of-the-art training centers being built by trade unions are offering higher-education type training and are drawing attendees nationwide. In this week's BNA Labor Report , four union training centers are highlighted as the progressive leaders taking steps to bring more skilled workers into the construction trades.
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Architect Drops Union Bid, But Sector Organizing Continues
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Historic petition to unionize in architecture hits snag on eve of vote by NY firm SHoP, but Architectural Workers United isn't done with sector organizing, says Architectural Record, ENR's sister publication.
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Unions call for PLA on $2B Columbus airport terminal
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 31, 2023
A local trade group has asked general contractor Hensel Phelps to commit to paying workers a prevailing wage, a policy the contractor said it has already instituted.
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Some Mass. Unions Remain At Odds With Gov. Over COVID-19 Construction Policy
ENR Construction
APRIL 13, 2020
Construction unions in Massachusetts remain at loggerheads with Gov. Charlie Baker as the state pushes back against calls for a statewide building moratorium amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Architect SHoP Drops Union Bid, But Sector Organizing Continues
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Historic petition to unionize in architecture hits snag on eve of vote by NY firm, but Architectural Workers United isn't done with sector organizing, says Architectural Record, ENR sister publication.
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Women in Construction – As Told By Women
Construction Marketing
MARCH 13, 2018
Construction is one of those industries notorious for being male-dominated and, at times, not as welcoming to women. Here are some opinions of women working in the construction industry, because who better to describe a woman’s experience in construction than actual women? Challenges Women Face in Construction.
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Chicago nonprofit recruits hundreds to apprenticeships
Construction Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
Hire360 targets recruiting minorities and women to the trades, leveraging partnerships with big name developers, contractors and unions.
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Washington state union crane operators strike
Construction Dive
AUGUST 23, 2018
For the second time, the International Union of Operating Engineers and Associated General Contractors of Washington failed to reach an agreement on work conditions, hours and wages.
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NY union head: Material prices are construction’s ‘biggest challenge’
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Felice Farber, new executive director for the Subcontractors Trade Association, gave her diagnosis of the state of diversity and inclusion and construction’s most serious woes.
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Award-winning CTE teacher attends State of the Union
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Cory Torppa, who earned $100,000 for his Washington state high school’s construction program, said it's important to introduce students to the trades.
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Washington State Carpenters' Union in Trusteeship, Vote Fraud Probed
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Several regional union leaders resigned amid alleged contract vote fraud after members narrowly agreed to pact last month following several week strike.
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