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Dec. 3 ruling in conservative court supports claim of unclear government authority, halting order only in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee; separately, Cincinnati court declines government request to accelerate appeal of halt to OSHA vaccine rule for large private employers, and NYC orders new mandate for all businesses.

Construction Safety Research Alliance summit showcased research that alters traditional assumptions and measures.

In COVID-19's early stages, construction firms counted on field crews to become virologists virtually overnight to keep jobsites open. If companies can change overnight to stamp out the virus, why can’t they do the same for racism and other forms of bias?

Thousands of Deere workers with the UAW voted on Nov. 17 to end the monthlong strike that had disrupted the equipment manufacturer's operations at over a dozen facilities.

Several regional union leaders resigned amid alleged contract vote fraud after members narrowly agreed to pact last month following several week strike.

Government says OSHA enforcement is "unambiguous ... in addressing grave dangers to employees in the workplace," in rollout of COVID emergency temporary rule.

The industry added 44,000 jobs in October, with hiring by nonresidential specialty contractors leading the way.

A strike by over 10,000 workers at John Deere manufacturing facilities has entered its fourth week as workers reject a proposed deal with management by a 55% to 45% margin in a Nov. 2 vote.