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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.

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How to Avoid a Commercial Construction Scandal

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Pursuing those jobs meant we would have had to use shoddy subcontractors or non-union labor where union labor would have been best. And if you’re not in a union town, like Miami, then align yourself with the best vendors. And yet, when we work in union markets like Chicago, Boston, New York and St.

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Large contractors, union shops better at anti-harassment training

Construction Dive

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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Union approval at a record high, despite falling rates

Construction Dive

While the percentage of the workforce that is unionized is declining, “membership is growing in value,” a Gallup report indicated.

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Build Better: Partner with IUPAT Success

Construction Business Owner

Thats where partnering with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) can be a game-changer. Union-trained workers are known for their productivity. Union Partnership: Work in partnership with the union to achieve mutual goals and improve project outcomes. Boost Productivity and Efficiency.

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NABTU: Union, wage protections must underlie $1T infrastructure plan

Construction Dive

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Effective April 21, the work stoppage directive issued by the state's largest industry union earlier this month is no longer in effect for essential projects with acceptable COVID-19 safety protocols.

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