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Department of Labor Repeatedly Cites Homebuilder for Dangerous Workplace
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has again cited a Pueblo home manufacturing company
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Construction Industry Leads in Colorado Covid-19 Deaths
New data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reports that construction accounts for the most deaths...
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As the Cost of New Homes Skyrocket, Who's Really Paying the Price?
The price of new homes is at an all time high and buyers -- and the workers who are building the homes-- are footing the bill.
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Osha Responds to Spate of Worker Injuries with Weekend Jobsite Inspections
In a press release from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Department of Labor has announced a "Weekend Work" initiative
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Union Seeks Reforms in Wake of Tragic Canada Crane Collapse
International Union Operating Engineers Local 115 wants to reform requirements for Crane assembly and disassembly in the aftermath
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Electrical Accident on West Los Angeles Jobsite Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured
1 worker perished and 2 were injured when rebar became electrified and set ablaze the roof of a high-rise under construction
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Guilty Pleas in 3.4 Million Oregon PPP Fraud Case
Two men have pleaded guilty to Paycheck Protection Program fraud that netted them $3.4 million in stolen funds.
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Los Angeles Elected Officials Spend Night in Tiny Homes Community for Homeless
Earlier this week, a group of Los Angeles Political leaders spent the night in a homeless community
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Seven Days Later and 147 Still Missing in Surfside Disaster
A week into the Surfside condo search and rescue and only 16 bodies have been discovered with 147 still missing.
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Engineers Zero in on Possible Failure Point in Miami Condo Disaster
After studying surveillance footage of the building collapse, investigators have honed in on a possible origin point for the structural...
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Worker Hesitation in Getting Vaccine a Problem as Employers Struggle to Vaccinate Workforce
Construction workers hesitancy in getting the covid-19 vaccine is proving to be a problem for employers
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Study Highlights Impact of Low Pay and Meager Benefits within California Construction
A report by the UC Berkeley Labor Center examines the public cost of low wages and lack of benefits in a large sector of California’s...
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Councilmember DeLeon Takes First Step in Pushing for Contractor Oversight
On Wednesday, Councilmember Kevin DeLeon introduced a motion to establish a screening process allowing for more contractor oversight
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Employers Can Mandate Vaccination as a Job Requirement Says E.E.O.C.
The E.E.O.C. has determined that U.S. employers can require workers entering offices or worksites be vaccinated
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Controversy at the Q: Mega Developer's Lux Apartments Beset With Problems
The Q Variel, the first of California Home Builders' planned San Fernando Valley mixed-use "Q" developments to begin leasing
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Skanska, McCarthy, Promote Mental Health Awareness in Construction Industry
Skanska and McCarthy are taking steps to raise awareness and address the high number of mental health issues that plague workers
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Habitat for Humanity Finds Workaround to Continue Building Amidst Record High Lumber Prices
For an organization that relies on donations and volunteers to operate, this season's skyrocketing lumber costs have threatened
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OSHA Reverses Ruling Counting Vaccine Reactions as "Recordable Injuries"
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has done an about face and will overturn a ruling
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Newsom's California Comeback Plan Includes 5.1 Billion for Water Infrastructure
Governor Gavin Newsom included $5.1 billion in his proposed package that will address the issue of drought preparedness
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San Diego Officials Move to Combat Wage Theft Amongst Vulnerable Workers
A push by County and State officials to police wage theft violations has demonstrated elected leaders are striving to seriously address
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