AGC and Lane County ESD Making CTE Inroads
The success of AGC’s legislative efforts to promote career technical education (CTE) has garnered success in several areas of the state and opportunities for involvement where the industry can influence
Category: Statewide Issues
Career Technical Education Day at the Capitol Focuses on Success
A day dedicated to Career Technical Education (CTE) was held in the state Capitol last Wednesday. Several recipients of the Oregon Department of Education’s Career Technical Education (CTE) Revitalization Grant
Low Carbon Fuel Standard Passes House 31 to 29
Yesterday, in the House of Representatives, Senate Bill 324 passed 31 to 29. Those opposing this vote included all twenty-five House Republicans along with four House Democrats including: Rep. Jeff
AGCA Workforce Survey
AGC Of America to begin surveying members on workforce issues later this week Responses Will Help Push for Measures Outlined in the Workforce Development Plan AGC of America will be
Nominate a Safety Standout Today!
Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Conference March 9–12, 2015 Oregon Convention Center, Portland Award nominations are now being accepted for individuals and organizations who make extraordinary contributions to workplace
Complete the Workforce Survey, Enter to Win
Please Take a Few Moments and Complete the AGCA Workforce Survey Send us a screen shot and you could win a $100 gift card to Cabela’s! Since AGC of America
Register for the 8/6 Nat’l Transportation Town Hall Mtg
U.S. Department of Transportation Invites you to a national town hall meeting Moving from Uncertainty to Long-Term Transportation Investment Featuring The Honorable Anthony Foxx, U.S. Transportation Secretary Wednesday, August 6,
CM/GC Legislation and Administrative Rules Effective July 1
The use of the CM/GC method of alternative contracting has long been an issue requiring considerable AGC attention. Controversy over how public agencies utilized the method led to the introduction
OROSHA – Proposed Changes to Confined Spaces Standard
Public Hearing Scheduled: August 25, 2014, 10:00 am, Portland General Electric, 4245 Kale Street NE, Salem, OR 97305 In 2012, Oregon OSHA adopted OAR 437-002-0146. That rule was initiated to address confined space
Bend Workplace Safety & Health Event 9/24–25
Former NASA astronaut featured as keynote speaker The Central Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference is coming to Bend on Sept. 24–25, 2014, with the theme Launch safety and health