Survey on Positive Barrier Usage
Positive Barrier Use Survey Contractors involved in highway and bridge improvement projects around the country are concerned about the safety of their employees when working next to moving traffic. Over
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Summer School for Teachers
Usually summer break is a time for educators to unwind from the past school year and gear up for the next school year. This summer, educators statewide spent part of
Construction Spending Still Strong, But Drops From May High
Construction spending declined 1.1 percent in June from an upwardly revised record level in May, but there were widespread gains in both public and private investment for the first half
Construction Employment Increases in 272 Metro Areas
Construction employment increased in 272 (76 percent) out of 358 metro areas between June 2017 and June 2018, declined in 44 (12 percent) and was unchanged in 42, according to
President Signs Workforce Executive Order
On July 19, the President signed an Executive Order (EO) that establishes the President’s National Council for the America Worker. The council will help develop a national strategy for job training programs
TS&S Ford: Same Old Face in a New Place
Bob Kelly has moved! Bob is now TS&S Ford’s primary representative working with the AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter. He has been heavily involved with the chapter for the last nine years. He has
Let’s Be Safe in Work Zones!
We’re at the height of summer, and with that comes the height of active work zones on the roadway. Traffic disruption, traffic jams, and shortened driver tempers can make for
AGC/SAIF Workers’ Comp Participants to Receive a $7.8M Retro Return
AGC/SAIF Members Rewarded for Safety Efforts The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF announced today a $7,876,242 retrospective return for the 638 companies who participated in the AGC/SAIF
Preparing for an Emergency? Don’t Forget Work!
September is Emergency Preparedness Month—a great time to consider plans and supplies. But, while preparing for an emergency at your house, don’t overlook another location: the workplace. “We spend so
Temporary Exclusion from Federal Contractor Paid Leave Rule for CBAs Doesn’t Apply to Most Union Construction Contractors
Union contractors may not rely on contributions to typical vacation or welfare plans as a basis for claiming the temporary exclusion to the federal contractor paid sick leave rule, the