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Trump Names Attorney Scalia as Labor Secretary Nominee

July 24, 2019

If the Senate confirms President Trump’s pick to lead the Dept. of Labor, attorney Eugene Scalia, he would face key construction-related issues.

Construction Workforce

Contractors, Unions Split Over Proposed New Apprenticeship Rule

Tom Ichniowski

June 26, 2019

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Building trades praise rule's construction exemption, but AGC, ABC want industry to be included.

DHS, Labor Dept. Boost H-2B Visa Total for 2017

July 26, 2017

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The federal government has raised the limit on visas for temporary or seasonal workers in nonagricultural industries by as many as 15,000, or 23%, but employers seeking them must state, under penalty of perjury, that their businesses are “likely to suffer irreparable harm” without the new workers.

Construction Workforce

Trump Apprenticeship Directive's Impact on Construction Unclear

Plan would reduce DOL role in setting programs' requirements

Tom Ichniowski

June 20, 2017

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Building trades say they believe construction is exempt from executive order; AGC says industry impact uncertain.

Firms Face $882K Safety Fine For Alaska Power Project Violations

April 5, 2017

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Three contractors have been hit with $882,000 in fines and 24 citations from the Alaska Dept. of Labor for their roles in a safety-related incident last September on a project for Anchorage Municipal Light and Power.

Federal Regulations

Trump Signs Measure Canceling Contractor 'Blacklisting' Rule

Tom Ichniowski

March 28, 2017

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Action revokes regulation that required potential contractors to disclose violations of labor and safety laws.

Labor Policy

Acosta Weathers Senate Confirmation Hearing

Tom Ichniowski

March 22, 2017

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Lawmakers quizzed Labor Dept. nominee about issues including overtime and silica rules.

The Trump Cabinet

Trump Makes His Picks To Head EPA, Labor Dept.

Nominees' expected agency changes are already controversial

Pam Hunter McFarland

December 9, 2016

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Nominees' expected agency changes are already controversial.

Labor

Injunction Halting Federal Overtime Rule Draws Praise, Criticism

Rule was set to go into effect on Dec. 1

Pam Hunter McFarland

November 29, 2016

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The decision is third injunction issued by a Texas court on a range of Labor Dept. regulations.

Federal Court Strikes Down 'Persuader' Rule

Pam Hunter McFarland

November 22, 2016

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In a victory for construction industry groups, a federal court has permanently blocked a U.S. Dept. of Labor rule requiring attorneys and other outside groups to disclose publicly that they provide advice to employers on how to comply with federal labor laws.