Association News
Contractors May Suffer Bans for Illegals
February 15, 2007
Business lobbyists believe lawmakers will ultimately strip from Senate minimum wage legislation any sanctions against companies caught hiring illegal immigrants. Whether they can keep it out of immigration law is another matter.
Legislative Affairs
View PostSix-Union MAC Group Formally Approves "Jurisdictional Warranty," Resolution Rules
February 13, 2007
The six unions comprising the Mechanical Allied Crafts (MAC) reported formal approval of a “jurisdictional warranty” and procedures for resolving jurisdictional disputes and work stoppages arising from disagreements over assignment of work.
Unions
View PostBechtel-Becon Deal Allows Mixed Crews Of Union-Open Shop Workers in Same Craft
February 13, 2007
A labor agreement between the Laborers’ International Union and Bechtel Construction Co. has allowed crews of union and nonunion laborers to begin working last week on a $1.4 billion power plant in Trimble County, Ky., although the project is being built by Becon Construction, Bechtel Inc.’s Houston-based nonunion subsidiary.
Labor Relations
View PostLineup for Foulke's Executive Management Team Set at OSHA
February 13, 2007
At a critical point in his tenure as head of OSHA, Administrator Edwin G. Foulke Jr. has made his final appointments to his executive management team. With a published rule on cranes and derrick?s now a priority at the agency, a new Directorate of Construction has been called upon to complete the job.
Labor Department Sued by Unions over Employer Paid PPE Rule
February 13, 2007
With a standard on personal protective equipment still lingering after years of review at OSHA, the AFL-CIO and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) are demanding that action be taken.
Safety and Health
View PostTAUC Leadership Conference - Entertainment Guide
February 12, 2007
![](https://tauc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WestinLaPalomaResortSpa2-300x240.jpg)
2007 Leadership Conference ?Dawn of a New Day?April 17-21, 2007 Westin La Paloma Resort & SpaTucson, Arizona The format of…
TAUC News
View PostTop Construction Safety Priorities at OSHA
January 31, 2007
Awful Bosses
January 31, 2007
A bad boss, at one point or another most of us have had to endure a few months or maybe…
![](https://tauc.org/wp-content/themes/tauc_master/img/footerTSDLogo.png)