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Construction Unions Protest Amazon Projects in Massachusetts

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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.

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Construction unions call on Massachusetts governor to strengthen COVID-19 protections

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The Massachusetts Building Trades Council wants more worker protections regarding coronavirus, such as the right to stop work and not lose out on pay.

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Massachusetts union members advised to return to work following strikes

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Effective April 21, the work stoppage directive issued by the state's largest industry union earlier this month is no longer in effect for essential projects with acceptable COVID-19 safety protocols.

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Massachusetts Building Trade Unions Launch Addiction Services Initiative

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Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joined local union leaders to announce the new initiative.

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Some Mass. Unions Remain At Odds With Gov. Over COVID-19 Construction Policy

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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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Massachusetts, Rhode Island Stand Downs Raise Awareness about Mental Health and Addiction

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The stand-downs, which took place during National Recovery Month , seek to enjoin the unionized construction industry to fight substance use disorder and help find ways for workers to improve their mental health.

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Utility Firm Eversource Faces OSHA $333,000 Fine for Fatal Arc Blast

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Fabio Pires, 31, an electrical engineer and union operating mechanic died last year after sustaining severe burns, but the Massachusetts firm disputes agency conclusions in proposing total of five serious and willful violations against it.