Labor

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    Space configuration, noise, interruption among in-office concerns

    Although the desire for face-to-face collaboration motivates employees to return to the office, they spend 64% of their time at their desks on focus work, according to a new Unispace survey.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Cleanliness, safety gaps in healthcare workspaces affect employee retention, survey finds

    Employees eyeing exits in the next 12 months were likely to report dissatisfaction with employee offices and break rooms that were unsafe, unclean or had inadequate sound privacy, per a JLL report. 

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Union election petitions spike

    NLRB also reported an increase in unfair labor practice charges, attributing the surges to workers better understanding their rights.

    By Kate Tornone • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Skilled trades gain traction with Gen Z: report

    Social media influence and the potential for greater economic security might be behind the growth, according to the report from home services app Thumbtack. 

    By Benton Graham • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Hilton workers in Boston launch open-ended strike

    After limited-duration strikes failed to move the needle on contract negotiations, some 600 workers at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza and Hilton Boston Logan Airport say they will strike until their demands are met.

    By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Colorado nonprofit introduces young women to the trades

    Transportation & Construction Girl focuses on helping women ages 13 to 20 explore skilled trades careers through hands-on experiences and mentorship.

    By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 8, 2024
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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 • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Contractor sourcing: How to address complexity and risk

    Effective contractor selection requires centralizing data, ensuring compliance and maintaining clear communication within your organization.

    Sept. 16, 2024
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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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    What 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