Do You Have What It Takes to be an Ironworker?
The month of October has been declared by the Governor as “Careers in Construction Month.” Do you have what it takes to join this well-paying and highly skilled industry? Ironworkers
Author: Karla Holland
Calling all Members Who Want to Participate in the ROSE Award
The Oregon-Columbia Chapter’s Recognition of Safety Excellence (ROSE) Award recognizes chapter leaders in safety excellence, provides an excellent way to document your achievements in safety, and offers an opportunity to
Student Essay Competition Deadline Approaching
Construction management or engineering seniors eligible to submit Allhands essay by November 16, 2015. The competition is still open to any senior-level student in a four or five-year ABET or
Court Issues Stay of EPA/Corps Regulation RE: Waters of US
The EPA issued a ruling in May that redefined “the waters of the US” for the Clean Water Act. The ruling extended federal jurisdiction over small waterways that were previously
Do You Have What It Takes to be a Carpenter?
The month of October has been declared by the Governor as “Careers in Construction Month.” Do you have what it takes to join this well-paying and highly skilled industry? If
2015 PNW Construction Salary Guide Available
2015 Guide Now Available The results are in! In conjunction with several Northwest chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, the 12th Construction Industry Salary Survey, which gathers data
OP-Ed: A future workforce: OSU program leads by example
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver Across the state, students in elementary schools and high schools have already
2015 CTE Revitalization Grant Proposal Reviewers Are Needed!
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking volunteers to serve as grant proposal reviewers. Ideally, reviewers will come from a variety of backgrounds – business, industry, education, trades, labor
Paid Sick Leave: Your Input Needed
Provide Input on Oregon’s Statewide Paid Sick Leave Administrative Rules The Bureau of Labor and Industries (“BOLI”) is now accepting comments from the public on the administrative rules for the
MSHA Seasonal Safety Alert
During the fall, many intermittent mines are preparing for the winter season and performing annual shutdown or repair activities. During this time miners may be performing new or unfamiliar tasks,