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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

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” Multiple women have complained that much of their equipment was made with men in mind, creating a safety hazard for women and others on the job site. About unions…. You see very few women in [the non-union] side, and if you do see them they’re holding a stop or slow sign or flagging. ” .

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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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. of all construction laborers and 3% of all construction equipment operators, according to the U.S. construction industry.

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Travel in Europe during coronavirus: Plan to create ‘tourism corridors’ between countries

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The European Union is striving to save the continent’s summer holidays and a tourism sector left devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. The commission would publish guidance on the issue on May 13 she said, before adding that any lifting of travel restrictions should not discriminate on grounds of nationality.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

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Discuss any safety issues that may be encountered during the inspection, including personal protective equipment required by your company. The law also provides that a representative authorized by the employees, usually a union representative, shall have the right to accompany the inspection.

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Frail coronavirus patients may be denied critical care under NHS ‘scale’ system designed to free up ICU beds for those most likely to recover

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It does not discriminate against age, but it does weigh up underlying conditions and overall health. . The doctors’ union said a simple ‘age cut-off’ policy would be unlawful but ‘relevant factors’ for considering if a patient should get intensive care include their age and underlying health conditions.

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Fury over NHS ‘coronavirus scoring system’ which treats learning disability patients like a ‘sub-class of the population’

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But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne. . But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne (pictured).

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

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JOC, an annual contract and multiple option year agreement for general construction, generally requires the Contractor to e furnish associated labor, tools, materials, equipment and transportation. The Contractor provides equipment and material as specified by the Owner from sources at the least cost to the Owner.