The participation of the Associated Builders and Contractors, which joined a seven-state lawsuit, is cited as a factor in the vaccine mandate injunction applying in all 50 states.
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.
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.
Agency said it "remains confident in its authority" to issue emergency rule for large employers, but is complying with New Orleans appeals court-ordered halt of required employee vaccination or testing—as multiple lawsuits now are combined and case appears headed for the US Supreme Court; 60 major medical groups urge employers to implement vaccination rule voluntarily.
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.