Washington Carpenters Union Strike Continues Week After Contract's End
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
No new negotiations have been scheduled as union leaders work to reach a consensus with members who rejected the latest tentative contract.
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ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
No new negotiations have been scheduled as union leaders work to reach a consensus with members who rejected the latest tentative contract.
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. Unite national officer Jerry Swain said: “Following lengthy negotiations, Unite was able to secure a significant increase in construction pay rates.
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association's lockout of approximately 2,000 union operating engineers due to failed negotiations has some contractors hiring nonunion and out-of-state operators to keep projects going.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 31, 2023
Contractors signed up to the National Agreement for Engineering Construction Industry set out the final two-year offer to the 7,000-strong workforce last month This followed an extra 75p a hour cost of living increase agreed six months ago between unions and contractors. The employers’ latest two-year offer includes a 8.5% ”
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
Construction Dive
AUGUST 13, 2015
Prevailing wage laws have long been criticized as a tool of the labor unions. Too often, say critics, the “prevailing” wages are the same as those negotiated in collective bargaining agreements. This nullifies any competitive advantage of non-union contractors and inflates labor costs on public projects.
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
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2017
Union ready-mix concrete truck drivers in Seattle voted to strike when their contract expired July 31. Negotiations with five sand and gravel companies broke down several weeks ago after the companies and union representatives could not come to terms.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 17, 2022
From stalled manufacturing in China to failed labor negotiations in the United Kingdom, supply chain obstacles are mounting across the globe. On top of that, the latest round of negotiations between the trade union verdi and the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) remains unresolved. Wed, 08/17/2022 - 10:54.
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Bringing the general contractor in as early as possible and negotiating with them to manage these challenges for you will ensure a smooth and successful project. And, of course, the desire to use union vs non-union labor can dramatically influence costs and timelines. It is something we have done time and time again.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 17, 2018
Its inception was the result of collective, creative minds who recognized a simple fact of the construction business: Cooperation between union carpenters and contractors would produce stronger, more predictable and ultimately successful results than an antagonistic approach to industry issues.
BD+C
OCTOBER 17, 2018
After months of negotiation between residential builders and the plumbers union, Philadelphia is poised to allow the use of plastic pipes in high-rise residential construction. A memorandum of understanding hammered out by the Plumbing Advisory Board will be incorporated into the new building code next year.
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. It basically guarantees that the project it applies to will use union labor. Construction Dispute Resolution : A Guide. Work stoppage and strikes.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 5, 2023
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. The two-year deal for the industry also includes a 5% uptick in rates from 2025.
Construction Equipment
MAY 1, 2018
Negotiations will continue with Canada, Mexico and the European Union for the next 30 days. The White House announced yesterday it is delaying a decision on on 25 percent tariffs on steel and 10 percent duties on aluminum for several close U.S. trading partners until June 1.
Construction Junkie
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Robots are great at repetitive, high work; people are great at having the expertise of navigating and negotiating the broader job site, figuring out edge cases, and so on. The crews that Canvas employs to work with the machine are also union workers. We're excited that our partnership with Canvas has developed in the manner it has.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 22, 2015
Every constructor on the project must sign the PLA and agree to hire workers exclusively through the designated representative, but participation on the project is not limited to union contractors. Labor is not restricted to union members, although non-union labor must be hired through union halls and paid the negotiated rates.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2017
government and employers to secure the industry’s migrant workforce as the government negotiates with officials in Brussels over the country’s withdrawal from the European Union in March 2019. Seven construction bodies have jointly called on the U.K.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Industry and unions watching fiscal negotiations, eyeing water resources, immigration bills, Keystone pipeline decision in 2013.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 16, 2013
A showdown between the United Auto Workers and Volkswagen at VW’s $1-billion assembly plant in Chattanooga, TN could have profound implications for the future of the union, the plant and labor relations in the U.S. to offer a compromise to the autoworkers union. Now, buoyed by a brisk recovery in the U.S.
Help Everybody Everyday
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Negotiated. A negotiated contract is often awarded based on a firm’s qualifications or an existing relationship an owner has with a contractor. They’ll award you the job and then negotiate the price. On the other hand, let’s say you’re a general contractor that works well with unions. Best Value.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
These negotiations must precede the JO award/approval and are not allowed on a Change Order basis. 3) The Contractor will be required to stand behind his negotiated price quotation for a minimum period of 30 calendar days from the date of its acceptance by the ORGANIZATION NAME. payment when requested by the ORGANIZATION NAME.
Building Information Management
AUGUST 1, 2013
Collaboration spans discussions with Owners, Contractors, Subs/Trades about the Projects including; site visits and sharing estimates, jointly reviewing/refining, negotiating estimates, and more! Are you using union, open shop, or Davis-Bacon wages? Parallel Approach – Top down or bottom up?
Building Information Management
AUGUST 1, 2013
Collaboration spans discussions with Owners, Contractors, Subs/Trades about the Projects including; site visits and sharing estimates, jointly reviewing/refining, negotiating estimates, and more! Are you using union, open shop, or Davis-Bacon wages? Parallel Approach – Top down or bottom up?
Building Information Management
JULY 24, 2013
Collaboration spans discussions with Owners, Contractors, Subs/Trade, site visits, sharing estimates and jointly reviewing/refining and negotiating estimates, and more! Are you using union, open shop, Davis-Bacon… what is the source of your information, what sample size are you using, what could affect productivity, … 5.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2016
Pitterich owns Col-Fin Specialty Steel and Beaver Valley Heat Treat facilities in Pennsylvania, as well as Canada-based Union Drawn Steel, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of cold finished large diameter bars and turned polished bars. Source: Indiana Economic Development Corporation. in steel production, with 23.2
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2016
Pitterich owns Col-Fin Specialty Steel and Beaver Valley Heat Treat facilities in Pennsylvania, as well as Canada-based Union Drawn Steel, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of cold finished large diameter bars and turned polished bars. Source: Indiana Economic Development Corporation. in steel production, with 23.2
FDR Safety
MARCH 19, 2020
The law also provides that a representative authorized by the employees, usually a union representative, shall have the right to accompany the inspection. Inform employees they may request a representative, including a supervisor, a union representative, or an interpreter, to sit in on the interview.
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2014
More than 20 states had aggressively courted the aerospace giant when in the midst of negotiating a new contract with the Machinist’s Union it signaled it was willing to consider relocation its primary assembly facilities. Inslee praised the union workers who approved the new contract that sealed the state’s long-term deal with Boeing.
Revit OpEd
DECEMBER 22, 2017
This new provision may impact the way that the parties to a sexual harassment or sexual abuse suit negotiate during the settlement process, but is unlikely to significantly deter the use of nondisclosure agreements. Work-related education.
CivilJungle
AUGUST 8, 2022
You can request proof of funds from the bank, credit union or other institution that holds your money. Negotiate: Counteroffer and Then Hire an Appraiser. What Paperwork Is Needed to Buy a House with Cash? Seek Out Affordable Neighborhoods. Get Creative When Finding Homes for Sale. Request Disclosures from the Seller.
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Collective Bargaining: One or more unions meeting with representatives from an organization to negotiate labor contracts. Under COBRA, coverage may continue for the following cases: termination of employment, change in working hours, change in dependent status or age limitation, separation, divorce or death.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 25, 2016
The ILBEDC will not replace the Illinois Department of Commerce, which will maintain key functions, including federal program administration and final authority and oversight of all state grants and incentives negotiated by the ILBEDC. The ILBEDC is a private organization seeking 501(c)(3) status.
The Korte Company
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Glik’s was still in negotiations with Scott Credit Union when the COVID hit. Amidst all the uncertainties (like so many other businesses, every Glik’s store closed for a time during the early days of the pandemic), Scott Credit Union stuck to the plan.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 30, 2013
A business and political community that does not support labor union activity. SDG) a professional firm that specializes in providing site location and negotiation services. Key elements of a positive business climate include: Support of manufacturers by local citizens and the political and business community. Great Lakes U.S.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers noted that China’s status as the alternative energy leader may not last long because Chinese dumping of underpriced photovoltaic panels has been successfully challenged by the United States in the World Trade Organization and negotiations are underway to eliminate the PRC’s subsidies.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 1, 2014
O Open shop is a place of employment at which one is not required to join or financially support a union (closed shop) as a condition of hiring or continued employment. Non-productive time - work time which is paid but does not contribute to the production of work. Examples: safety meeting, travel time, clean up time, wash up time, etc.
Business Facilities
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DuPage County is in close proximity to North America’s largest inland port, the Centerpoint Intermodal Center, which provides direct access to the BNSF logistics park and the Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal. 50 percent of all U.S. rail freight passes through Chicago’s rail yards. “The
Construction Test
MAY 16, 2020
This comes as it was revealed the beleaguered airline is seeking to cut pilot numbers by a quarter as it slashes costs to weather the coronavirus crisis, according to a separate letter sent to union leaders. We will begin a period of consultation, during which we will work with the Trade Unions to protect as many jobs as possible.
Building Information Management
APRIL 24, 2016
Labor costs will be reimbursed to the Contractor at the unit price rate multiplied by the Contractor negotiated coefficient(s). Supervisory costs are to be part of Contractor’s negotiated coefficient and will not be reimbursed as a separate labor. Any equipment reimbursements must be approved by the Owner prior to its use.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
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The location on I-20, rail served by Union Pacific and Foreign Trade Zone #165 makes Midland a prime location for distribution and manufacturing. The firm has signed new 20-year contracts with two large Japanese power companies to export liquefied natural gas from the facility and is reportedly in negotiations with a U.S.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 8, 2013
Additionally, per HUD guidelines, 80 percent of the funds will be dedicated to the nine most heavily impacted counties in the state: Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Union. Bay Head, NJ. The planning processes and expertise of the New York Works Task Force will be embedded into the Bank’s functions.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 11, 2013
The RFP appears to be Boeing’s trump card aimed at breaking a long-running dispute with the Machinists union in Everett, WA, Boeing’s long-time production hub and current home to its 777 assembly line. Industry analysts view the RFP as a last-ditch effort to break the deadlock and bring the union back to the bargaining table.
Business Facilities
JUNE 30, 2016
The people of Great Britain have put our closest ally into an unprecedented and globally precarious position by voting in a referendum to leave the European Union. He’s leaving that up to the next prime minister, whose identify won’t be known until the Conservative Party polls its members and chooses a new leader.
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