San Diego Mayor Wants to Add Another Tool in City's War on Wage Theft
Mayor Todd Gloria has put forth a new proposal aimed at battling wage theft in San Diego. Unions have been calling for more oversight to...
BDN
- Jul 8
- 3 min
Report Cites Union Membership as Equalizer for Workers of Color
A new report by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and the House Committee on Education and Labor highlights union...
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BDN
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Fisher Sand & Gravel Still on the Hook After Settlement in Border Wall Suit w/ Federal Government
A settlement has been reached between Fisher Sand & Gravel and the Federal Government over a lawsuit concerning flood risks posed
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BDN
- Apr 5
- 3 min
High Level of Public Assistance for Construction Workers in Nonunion Sector
According to a recent report from UC Berkeley Labor Center, construction workers are becoming increasingly reliant on public safety net
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BDN
- Feb 16
- 4 min
New OSHA Directive Provides Closure for Families of the Deceased
A new Occupational Safety and Health Administration directive aims to improve communication between OSHA and families of workers who die...
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BDN
- Dec 18, 2021
- 3 min
Protestors Continue Sex Offender Campaign Against Lennar Irvine Development Despite Legal Questions
Earlier this year, the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters sued the City of Irvine in response to city officials' threats...
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BDN
- Oct 20, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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BDN
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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BDN
- Aug 4, 2021
- 2 min
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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BDN
- Jan 21, 2021
- 1 min
Huizar Scandal Shakeup: Carmel Partners Admits to Pay to Play
Real estate management firm Carmel Partners has agreed to pay 1.2 million dollars to avoid prosecution
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BDN
- Dec 25, 2020
- 1 min
Brookfield Residential and Lennar Corp's Controversial The Groves Project Moving Forward
The Groves, a 75 acre mixed-use property in Whittier, California, is pushing forward after more than a decade of legal arguments...
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