I10 Repairs Almost Done- Freeway Expected to Open Tuesday
Governor Gavin Newsom declared on Thursday that the fire-damaged 10 Freeway would reopen, "Tuesday at the latest," during a news...
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Replacement Unnecessary- I10 Freeway in Los Angeles to Be Repaired
The section of Interstate 10 in downtown Los Angeles, which suffered significant fire damage over the weekend, is set to undergo repairs....
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US Treasury Releases Report on Impact of Labor Unions
The Treasury Department has released a comprehensive new report emphasizing the positive impact of labor unions on the middle class and...
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$7.2 Million Wall For Landslide Protection Along San Clemente Train Route
A $7.2 million "catchment wall" is set to be constructed in northern San Clemente at a landslide-prone area. This wall aims to stabilize...
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Contractors with Labor Violations Should be Excluded from Public Works Projects
Earlier this year, the Northwest Labor Press reported that Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) recorded one of the biggest...
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USDOL and EEOC Announce Partnership to Strengthen Outreach and Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced today that the department’s Wage and Hour Division...
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Seismic Reconstruction of Portland's Burnside Bridge Necessitates a Five Year Closure
Portland is preparing for the reconstruction of the Burnside Bridge which is slated to commence around 2027 and anticipated to take five...
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More Construction on Willamette- Team Selected for $895M Portland Span
Multnomah County, has made its selection for the construction team to build the $895 million Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project in...
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Denver Wage Theft Unit Opens More Cases Amidst Rising Number of Migrants
Wage theft has emerged as a significant issue in Colorado, with an estimated $700 million reportedly stolen from workers in the state...
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Suncor Energy Sidesteps Labor and Environmental Laws to Achieve Bottom Line
A prominent Canadian energy company's facility in Commerce City, Colorado, is facing allegations of labor violations amidst ongoing...
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CAL/OSHA Will Conduct Inspections During Heat Wave- Employers Must Protect Workers
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect workers from heat illness as a dangerous heat wave is forecast to impact many parts of the...
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Amidst Heat Wave, Texas Nixes Water Breaks for Construction Workers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has approved a law that eliminates water breaks for construction workers, despite growing concerns about...
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I-95 Bridge Collapse After Tanker Truck Fire
A section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed over the weekend following a tanker truck fire that broke out beneath the highway....
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Wall Collapse at Pacoima Jobsite, Injures Two, Kills One
Two construction workers were rescued by Los Angeles firefighters after a worksite accident claimed the life of another worker on...
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Are Robotics the Answer to Workplace Safety?
According to a May 25 report from the National Safety Council, robotics in the workplace, especially autonomous mobile robots (AMRs),...
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Six Iron Workers Trapped After Roof Collapse at Glendale, CA Movie Studio
Six construction workers were rescued recently after they became trapped by materials that collapsed at a movie studio under construction...
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At the Start of Safety Week, OSHA Launches Nationwide Initiative Highlighting Fall Protection
On Monday, OSHA launched a program to prevent falls in all industries, providing guidance for identifying, and inspecting fall hazards....
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Construction Safety Week Kicks Off May 1
Construction Safety Week, the annual week-long campaign designed to unite the construction industry and recommit to a safe workplace,...
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$1.3 Billion Med Campus/ First Ever All Electric Hospital Under Construction in Irvine
UCI Health is building a $1.3 billion medical campus in Irvine, which will include an all-electric 144-bed hospital, an emergency...
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33 County Owned Buildings Potentially at Risk During Major L.A. Earth Quake
The Los Angeles Times received a list of structures identified as part of an effort initiated by L.A. County officials to protect...
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