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Despite PLA Benefits, ABC Embarks on Anti-PLA Campaign
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is launching a new campaign against Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) even as studies show their
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Set to Move Forward
Soon after the completion and unveiling of legislative language, the Senate is now poised to pass the $1 trillion bipartisan
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Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh Visits Training Center in Riverside CA
Last week United States Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited a Union training Center in Riverside California. Walsh gave remarks
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San Gabriel Valley Contractors and Civic Leaders Discuss Building Community Wealth Post-Pandemic
Recently, San Gabriel Valley residents gathered to listen to elected officials discuss building community wealth in the aftermath
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Los Angeles Elected Officials Spend Night in Tiny Homes Community for Homeless
Earlier this week, a group of Los Angeles Political leaders spent the night in a homeless community
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Alhambra Housing Project Controversy as Locals Take Sides
Those for and those against The Villages at Alhambra, are squaring off over the proposed project.
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Worker Hesitation in Getting Vaccine a Problem as Employers Struggle to Vaccinate Workforce
Construction workers hesitancy in getting the covid-19 vaccine is proving to be a problem for employers
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Councilmember DeLeon Takes First Step in Pushing for Contractor Oversight
On Wednesday, Councilmember Kevin DeLeon introduced a motion to establish a screening process allowing for more contractor oversight
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Unions Double Down on California's Troubled Bullet Train
Organized labor is proving to be California high-speed rail's biggest booster
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Laborers' Protests Lead to Possible Crackdown on NYC "Body Shops"
Ongoing protests by Laborers Local 79 may have helped secure a victory in the battle to put an end to the practice of using "body shops"
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Biden Administration Announces Offshore Wind Plan for California
On Tuesday, The federal government unveiled its offshore wind plan for California. The move could provide a major source of renewable energy
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OSHA Reverses Ruling Counting Vaccine Reactions as "Recordable Injuries"
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has done an about face and will overturn a ruling
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Newsom's California Comeback Plan Includes 5.1 Billion for Water Infrastructure
Governor Gavin Newsom included $5.1 billion in his proposed package that will address the issue of drought preparedness
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San Diego Officials Move to Combat Wage Theft Amongst Vulnerable Workers
A push by County and State officials to police wage theft violations has demonstrated elected leaders are striving to seriously address
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Building Trades Warn Newsom Fracking Ban Will Cost Jobs
Governor Newsome took steps to enact a ban on new fracking permits starting in 2024.
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Permit Application Delays During Pandemic Create Serious Backlog in Long Beach CA
Long Beach's excessive permit wait times have contractors as well as home owners stymied. City officials are finally admitting to the severi
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Economic Recovery has AECOM Anticipating Marked Increase in Civil Projects
AECOM CEO Troy Rudd believes that a below average second quarter earnings report will turn into massive growth
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Protests Against Mayo Hospital Project Continue
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has come into disfavor with local labor unions and protests have spread throughout the Southland.
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Fletcher, Stephan Outline Agenda at Tax Fraud Days of Action Press Conference
Fletcher and Stephan doubled down on their commitment to aggressively attack the problem head on.
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President Biden Outlines $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Last week, President Biden detailed his plan to fix the nation's infrastructure and reshape the economy.
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