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Federal Contractor Minimum Wage to $15 in January
President Biden's federally mandated minimum wage increase from $10.95 to $15 will be implemented by January 30th, 2022. This final rule...
Protests at Chapman University Bring Labor Issues Front and Center for Students
A labor protest is making headlines at Chapman University and shedding light on school hiring practices.
AECOM to Benefit Across the Board After Signing of Infrastructure Bill
AECOM has expressed a very positive outlook in response to President Biden's signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Ransomware Attacks Hit Hardest in Construction Industry
The internet security company, Nordlocker, released a report identifying the top 35 industries victimized by ransomware attacks
Water Quality Improvement Project Underway for LA River and Arroyo Seco
The $13 million project to improve water quality in the Los Angeles River/Arroyo Seco is progressing.
$1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Ready for Biden's Signature
After a 228 to 206 House vote in favor of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, President Biden is expected to sign the long-awaited...
Union Benefit Funds Embezzled by Navillus Execs
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, a jury returned guilty verdicts against Donal O’Sullivan, the founder, owner, and President...
California Ports Getting $5 Billion Upgrade
California Ports will receive a much-needed infusion of cash to improve functionality.
LiUNA Statement on House of Representatives' Failure to Vote on Infrastructure Bill
Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today...
Wage Theft Violations Will Cost NGC Construction Inc. $7.2 Million
The Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited NGC Construction, Inc., $7,209,872 for wage theft violations affecting 724 workers.
Pace of DTLA Apartment Construction Highest in Nation
A new report from rentcafe.com determined that between 2017 and 2021, more than ten thousand new apartments have been built in the...
Experts Look to Nearby Real Estate as Temporary Solution to Port of Los Angeles Log Jam
Port experts are trying to come up with solutions to supply chain disruptions that have the Port of Los Angeles backed up
Groundbreaking Announced for Wildlife Bridge Over 101 Freeway
Caltrans has announced a prospective construction start of January 2022 for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills, CA.
JPI Construction Cited $1.7 Million for Theft of Wages from 265 Workers
The Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited JPI Construction $1.7 million for wage theft violations affecting 265 workers.
A Diversified Workforce Will be the Answer to the Labor Shortage
As President Biden's infrastructure plan takes shape (which estimates $1 trillion and 2 million new jobs in the pipeline) an effort...
A Pair of New California Bills Puts Pressure on Corrupt Contractors
Two bills attacking the problem of wage theft, CA Assembly Bill (AB) 1003 and CA Senate Bill (SB) 727, were recently signed into law.
Airport Commissioners Vote to Approve $6 Billion LAX Modernization Project
The $6 billion Airfield Terminal Modernization Project has been given the go-ahead by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners. The...
Intuit Dome, New Home of LA Clippers to be Third Most Expensive US Arena Ever Built
The $2 billion stadium in Inglewood CA broke ground on Sept. 17th and promises to be the third most expensive stadium ever built
First Misclassification Charges Filed by Virginia Attorney General's Worker Protection Unit
Two subcontractors working on the General Assembly Building, GTO Drywall, LLC and Richmond Drywall Installers Constructors, Inc., have...
San Diego Has a Problem With Wage Theft and It Harms the Whole State
San Diego is an epicenter of a wage theft epidemic that exploits workers and the ripple effect is felt by everyone in California.
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