Economic Intel for Finishing Contractors: June 2021
SURGING COSTS WILL DELAY CONSTRUCTION'S RECOVERY CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL ECONOMIC UPDATE (or read on for an excerpt from this month’s intel.) Job Losses
Understanding Hiring Clauses in a CBA
Overview It’s no secret that skilled workers – particularly skilled trade workers – are in short supply. Construction managers report that the shortage is felt
EEOC Publishes Additional Guidance Answering COVID-19 Vaccination Program Questions
Just before Memorial Day, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published new guidance addressing questions regarding employer vaccination programs. The newly-issued FAQs address several topics
Feel the Churn
Why the Construction Industry Lost Jobs in May By Anirban Basu | Sage Policy Group There’s a question I’ve been asked several times since last
What Signatory Contractors Need to Know About Wage Reopeners
Overview In general, a “wage reopener” is a way for parties to a collective bargaining agreement to agree to “delay” their bargain over wages in
ProForm Launches New Website
FCA International Partner National Gypsum Company, the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the ProForm®,
OSHA Says Employers May Follow CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Workers
Overview Last week, the CDC released new guidance stating that fully-vaccinated individuals “no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance” in non-healthcare settings.
Bargaining Primer: Notice Requirements under a CBA and Section 8(d) of the NLRA
Contractually-Required Notices: “Evergreen” or “Automatic Renewal” Clauses It is common for a labor agreement to contain an “evergreen” or “automatic renewal” clause whereby the CBA
Understanding and Operationalizing Mandatory, Permissive and Illegal Subjects of Bargaining
Overview During contract negotiations, contractors know that wages and benefits will always be front and center. But, what about other subjects, such as travel time,
FCA Legislative Update: Week of 4-26-21
The FCA Legislative Update for the week of 4-26-21 is available for members! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE UPDATE! This week’s headlines: Congressional OverviewOSHA Emergency