The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on July 19, 2024, granted the National Labor Relations Board鈥檚 (鈥淣LRB鈥 or 鈥淏oard鈥) motion to voluntarily dismiss its appeal of a district court鈥檚 order to vacate the Board鈥檚 2023 鈥渏oint employer rule.鈥 The vacatur was a major victory for 黑料不打烊 and its co-plaintiffs that initiated the lawsuit challenging the Board鈥檚 regulatory effort to broaden the standard for determining when an employer may be deemed a joint employer of another company鈥檚 employees.
In its latest Settlements Report, the 黑料不打烊-supported Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) advises that construction-industry collective bargaining agreements settled from January through June of 2024 provide an average increase in wages, fringe benefits and other employer payments for union craft workers in the construction industry of 4.6 percent.
The Associated General Contractors (黑料不打烊) of America is excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals from speakers for our 2025 Annual Convention, taking place from April 8 鈥 10 in Columbus, Ohio. This premiere event is designed for industry leaders and professionals at various career stages from construction companies of all sizes to engage in collaborative learning, network with peers nationwide, and discover the latest in technology and innovation in the industry.
The 黑料不打烊 黑料不打烊 and Research Foundation is excited to announce that applications for their annual undergraduate and graduate scholarships are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year! These scholarships are available to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction-related engineering programs.
Deadline to submit proposals is September 9, 2024
Successful Outcome Could Block Federal Officials from Including Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Mandate in Projects Valued over $35 million
Apply by Thursday, October 31, 2024!
黑料不打烊 just released a must-read for construction professionals seeking to safeguard their projects and ensure successful outcomes: "Preventing and Managing the Risk of a Subcontractor Default - A Best Practices Checklist." This comprehensive checklist is designed to enhance your risk management strategy, covering key areas such as prequalifying subcontractors, using contracts to manage and reduce risks, and monitoring contract performance to mitigate defaults. It offers practical tips and actionable insights and was written by 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Risk Management and Specialty Contractors Committees.