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Impact of Labor Board’s New Joint-Employer Rule on Construction Industry

The National Labor Relations Board’s new final rule for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act would find joint-employer status if one employer possesses the authority to control at least one...more

Labor Board Proposes Return to Pre-Trump Board Election Procedures

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed rescinding portions of its 2020 union representation procedures on blocking charges, voluntary recognition bar, and construction industry collective bargaining...more

‘Coyotes’ On The Loose At Utah Construction Sites May Be Trouble For Contractors

Following a local television station’s report of labor brokers paying cash to construction laborers to avoid paying taxes for these workers, a Utah state legislator said she plans to introduce legislation in 2020 to increase...more

The Aging Construction Industry: Keeping Skilled Employees Longer

Workers in the construction industry tend to be older than those in other industries, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The median age of construction workers is 42 years old, a year older than the...more

Building with Pride: LGBTQ+ Issues

Every year, June is “Pride Month,” but LGBTQ+ issues challenge the construction industry year-round. According to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 5.5 million individuals over the age of 16...more

Union Pulls Rug From Labor Board’s Review Of ‘8(f)/9(a)’ Relationships

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has suspended briefing in a case on whether National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Section 9(a) bargaining relationships in the construction industry may be established by contract...more

Is That Robot In The Bargaining Unit?

Drones fly over the jobsite, snapping photos of progress and scanning the area for possible safety concerns. A 3D-printer churns out customized parts and scaled models. A remote-controlled robot lays bricks meticulously, with...more

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