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Construction trade unions take different approaches to keeping workers safe during pandemic

Construction Dive

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.

Union 154
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BLS: Union Construction Workforce Share Dips To Lowest in Years

ENR Construction

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.

Union 69
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FRA Releases $8.8B Expansion Plan for DC’s Union Station

ENR Construction

Washington, DC’s Union Station has taken a major step toward a long-overdue expansion and revitalization.

Union 65
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Ironworkers Union Earns Third-Party Accreditation for Safety Courses

ENR Construction

International Accreditation Services has certified two programs and union leaders are seeking certification for a third.

Union 69
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Suit challenges union participation in OSHA walk-arounds

FDR Safety

OSHA’s policy of allowing union representatives to accompany agency compliance officers in walk-around inspections of worksites, even if the union doesn’t represent company employees, is being challenged in a lawsuit filed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The NFIB lawsuit, filed in U.S.

OSHA 120
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NLRB: Unions can represent workers without an election

Construction Dive

A recent Cemex decision is meant to dissuade employers from choosing to “abuse” NLRB’s election procedure, the board chairman said.

Union 108
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Massachusetts union members advised to return to work following strikes

Construction Dive

Effective April 21, the work stoppage directive issued by the state's largest industry union earlier this month is no longer in effect for essential projects with acceptable COVID-19 safety protocols.

Union 116