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ABC: Record-High 89.7% of US Construction Workers Are Not Union Members

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 Union Members Summary released, a record low 10.3% construction industry belongs to a union, a decrease from the prior historic low of 10.7% The construction industry shrunk by 26,000 workers, from 8.92 The post ABC: Record-High 89.7% of the U.S.

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Campaign Contributions Pour Out from Construction Groups, Unions

ENR Construction

ABC, AGC, ACEC contributions already top their totals for the full 2020 election cycle, while labor union spending is steady or slightly up from past elections.

Union 74
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ABC branch sues school district over 'unconstitutional' PLAs

Construction Dive

Even low bidders aren't entitled to perform work for Minneapolis Public Schools unless they agree to hire union workers.

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Unions Call for Better Health Protections

Construction Equipment

Working in construction during the coronavirus pandemic has split the industry down the middle, according to a report by ABC News. On one hand, buildings, roads, and utilities need regular maintenance and upgrades. At the same time, those small worksites and sometimes unsanitary conditions are “…

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Contractors, Unions Split Over Proposed New Rule for Apprenticeship Programs

ENR Construction

Building trades praise rule's construction exemption, but AGC, ABC want industry to be included.

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Could National Labor Relations Board Policies Paralyze the U.S. Construction Industry?

Construction Dive

” Such a threat exists because “the pro-union board has abandoned its role as a neutral enforcer and arbiter of labor law,” according to the association, which represents roughly 23,000 merit shop contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, and construction-related firms. .”

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

As a construction professional, you work hard. General Interest Construction Associations. Here are some established construction-related organizations that can provide some of the above advantages. Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. Reasons to Join.

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