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Skills gap looms for energy efficiency jobs tied to net-zero emission goals: IEA
Retrofitting buildings could create 1.3 million jobs by 2030 in areas such as HVAC installation and insulation, but labor shortages persist, according to the agency’s scenario for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SafeContractorContractor sourcing: How to address complexity and risk
Effective contractor selection requires centralizing data, ensuring compliance and maintaining clear communication within your organization.
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White House calls for stronger labor standards across federal agencies
Agencies are directed to prioritize project labor agreements, voluntary union recognition and workforce development through registered apprenticeships.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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9,500 hotel workers end strikes, noting no progress on negotiations
As of Wednesday, only San Diego hotel workers remained on strike, but further disruptions could occur as labor disputes linger at Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt hotels across the country.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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L2L adds job aid technology to enhance maintenance standards, training, compliance
The SwipeGuide acquisition can accelerate training for new hires and help facilities managers create standards for maintenance tasks where they may not have existed before, an executive at L2L said.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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UAW workers, Cornell University pen labor agreement, end strike
The new four-year contract, which applies to over 1,200 workers, eliminates a two-tier wage system and secures wage increases of up to 25.4%, according to the UAW.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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10,000 hotel workers are on strike across the country
Workers at hotel properties across the U.S. walked off their jobs over Labor Day weekend, with a Hyatt Regency Greenwich room attendant expressing a need for fewer rooms to clean, more affordable health insurance and more pay.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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How contractors can guard against wage theft on their jobsites
General contractors need to thoroughly vet subcontractors, use careful contract language and lean on labor partnerships to limit their risk, attorneys say.
By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Hotel workers in Hawaii, California, Seattle authorize strikes
A smattering of local hospitality unions has approved walkouts in recent days as the threat of nationwide strikes continues to loom.
By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide
The ruling comes just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Cornell workers strike on move-in day as other universities reach labor agreements
More than 1,000 United Auto Workers Local 2300 members went on strike Sunday, saying the university failed to present a fair package and bargain in good faith.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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San Francisco hotel workers latest to approve ‘huge, historic’ strikes
The San Francisco tally comes after local union chapters in Boston and Honolulu approved strikes. Votes are still forthcoming in Seattle and the California cities of Oakland, San Jose and San Diego.
By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Overtime eligibility salary test questioned in wake of Chevron doctrine decision
Judges questioned whether the agency’s consideration of salary exceeds the authority delegated by Congress.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Skill gaps can cost employers a month of productivity each year, survey suggests
Workers face challenges in making data analysis more efficient or automating processes, a new report finds.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Interplay Learning expands training for university facilities maintenance teams
New courses in commercial wiring troubleshooting and commercial boilers will add to 500 hours of existing topics like HVAC and plumbing to boost technician productivity and foster career growth, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • July 26, 2024 -
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NLRB withdraws 5th Circuit appeal of joint employer final rule injunction
The National Labor Relations Board said it would “like the opportunity to further consider the issues identified” in a district court’s injunction while citing other, ongoing legislation relevant to its rulemaking.
By Ryan Golden • July 22, 2024 -
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Deep DiveWhat employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference
The decision could cause a number of the U.S. Department of Labor’s regulations to fall, said a former administrator of DOL’s wage and hour division.
By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2024 -
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Biden announces more investments in workforce development, apprenticeships
The funding aims to bridge the talent gap, create training pipelines and enhance public-private partnerships across in-demand fields, including clean energy.
By Carolyn Crist • July 16, 2024 -
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After stalled labor talks, $2B Columbus airport project receives more funds
Negotiations between local unions and contractors did not yield an agreement, but Hensel Phelps and the airport authority say they’re dedicated to hiring local, disadvantaged businesses.
By Zachary Phillips • July 12, 2024 -
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State employees in Texas not subject to overtime rule, judge holds
The ruling — which relies on the Supreme Court’s same-day decision that overturned the Chevron doctrine — is likely to foreshadow similar pending challenges, attorneys noted.
By Emilie Shumway • July 2, 2024 -
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Hybrid employees show higher rates of workplace engagement: Gallup
Most U.S. and Canadian employees surveyed say they are not engaged at work, with remote and on-site employees reporting higher levels of anger and loneliness, a new report states.
By Joe Burns • July 1, 2024 -
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ColumnNew York nonprofit develops hundreds of trade careers annually
The Andromeda Community Initiative also provides supportive internships, encouraging employers to test out newly trained ACI grads for $18 to $20 an hour.
By Zachary Phillips • June 24, 2024 -
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Los Angeles County’s Skilled Trades Summers initiative engages nearly 400 teens
Launched by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, the initiative pays students while they receive hands-on training in fields like solar panel installation.
By Nish Amarnath • June 21, 2024 -
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New leaders at USGBC to propel green building initiatives
The move to hire John Law as director of technical development and Paul Mathew as a senior fellow will drive sustainable urban planning and building decarbonization efforts as part of its strategic plan, the organization says.
By Nish Amarnath • June 18, 2024 -
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Boston mayor appoints new public facilities leaders
The new executive director and deputy director will guide a department managing over 100 projects, including renovations, repairs and upgrades at schools, libraries and other buildings across the city.
By Nish Amarnath • June 14, 2024
