What Contractors Need to Know About Reopening CBAs
As contractors prepare for another year of bargaining, it’s important to remember that there are both statutory and contractual-required notices that must be provided. Indeed,
FCA Legislative Update (Week of 2-14-22)
Headlines from this week’s legislative update: Congressional OverviewFCA International Endorses Letter Calling on Congressional Leadership to Release Infrastructure FundsWhite House Considering Strategy Change for “Build
Bipartisan Legislation Ends Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment & Assault Claims
In a rare display of bipartisanship, the House and Senate have passed the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021”
Biden Administration Mandates PLAs on Certain Federal Construction Projects
On Feb. 4, President Biden issued Executive Order 14063 mandating the use of Project Labor Agreements (or PLAs) for certain federal construction projects in excess
FCA Legislative Update (Week of 1-31-22)
Headlines from this week's legislative update: Congressional OverviewPresident Biden to Sign Executive Order Requiring PLAs on Federal ProjectsConstruction Employers Association Submits Brief on Independent Contractors
Paint Pro Training from Sherwin-Williams
Click here to access Sherwin-Williams’ Pro Painters Training Courses Sherwin-Williams offers a number of free online courses developed to help new painters strengthen their professional
What Can We Learn from the NFL?
In January's "You're Not Alone" blog, Bob Swanson examines the similarities between NFL and construction organization, and offers some key takeaways for signatory construction employers.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates – Where Are They Now?
In 2021, President Biden announced three vaccine mandates for private-sector workers: (1) OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard relating to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing, 86 Fed. Reg.
Union Payroll 101: Taxes and Fringes, Union Dues & Vacation Fund
As we turn the calendar to 2022, now is a good time for contractors to review their payroll procedures and ensure that they are properly
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA COVID-19 ETS Enforcement
The Supreme Court today ruled 6-3 to block the Biden Administration from enforcing OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19. The ETS would require all