Pay Equity FAQs
What is the Oregon Equal Pay Act? In June, Gov. Kate Brown signed the Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017. The Oregon EPA has two primary components: (1) a prohibition
Category: In the News
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations for 2017
A new entry emerged in the Top 10 list of OSHA’s most frequently cited violations for fiscal year 2017, joining the ranks of a rarely altered field. Assessing the addition
Schommer & Sons Receives AGCA Build America Award
Portland builder receives national award By: Josh Kulla, Daily Journal of Commerce Portland general contractor Schommer & Sons was recently honored by the Associated General Contractors of America and Construction
Industry Mourns Loss of Gary Madison
Gary R. Madison Jan. 9, 1952 – Feb. 12, 2018 Gary was born Jan. 9,1952 and passed away Feb. 12, 2018 at the age of 66. Originally from Michigan, he called
Educator Externship a Finalist for AGCA Innovation Award
While AGC of America celebrates and recognizes the past and the present, they are also looking to address the issues currently affecting the industry, in order to ensure a bright
AGC Mourns Loss of Tary Carlson
Tary Lane Carlson May 7, 1971–March 2, 2018 Published in the Oregonian Tary Lane Carlson died of pancreatic cancer at the unbearably young age of 46, March 2, 2018 at
Construction Employment Surges 61,000 in February; Wages Up 3.3 Percent
Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis
Are You Safe Working From Home?
Can you get injured on the job…at home? Whether you are working from home temporarily due to bad weather, or permanently as a remote worker, it’s important to consider how
2018 Oregon Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Printable Version Session Summary In the late afternoon of Saturday, March 3, the 2018 Oregon Legislative Session adjourned after 28 days. Once again, the session did not adhere to what
Members Win Big at National Safety Awards
The purpose of AGC of America’s Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) is to recognize construction companies with outstanding safety, health and risk management programs. Successful applicants’ safety culture will show