Biden and Infrastructure Biden Kicks Off Infrastructure Bill Discussions, Meets With Key Senators White House says no specifics yet about size of bill Tom Ichniowski February 11, 2021 No Comments Environment and Public Works Committee leaders meet with Biden, Harris, ButtigiegRead More
Biden Administration Senate Panel Clears Walsh Nomination as Labor Secretary Tom Ichniowski February 11, 2021 No Comments Bipartisan 18-4 vote may signal strong floor vote to confirm.Read More
Biden Administration Biden Names His Picks for Deputy Secretaries of Labor, Energy Tom Ichniowski February 10, 2021 No Comments Julie Su, California labor agency head, is pick for DOL's No.2, David Turk, Obama administration energy official, is named for DOERead More
Biden Cabinet Picks Emphasize Job Creation Corinne Grinapol Tom Ichniowski Debra K. Rubin February 10, 2021 No Comments Transportation, DOE, EPA, Labor choices uphold Biden strategy, stressing climate initiatives to create opportunities and growthRead More
Construction Workforce House-Passed Apprenticeship Bill Draws Mixed Construction Reactions Tom Ichniowski February 8, 2021 No Comments Unions praise bill, contractor groups say it puts training programs not affiliated with unions at a disadvantage.Read More
Construction Workforce Construction Loses 3,000 Jobs in Jan., First Monthly Dip Since April Tom Ichniowski February 5, 2021 No Comments Industry's jobless rate improved slightly from December, but was much worse than year-earlier level, BLS reportsRead More
Biden Administration Labor Dept. Nominee Walsh Looks Likely to Be Confirmed Tom Ichniowski February 4, 2021 One Comment Walsh adheres to Biden's positions and says OSHA workplace safety shouldn't be an "us vs. them" issue.Read More
Biden Administration Buttigieg Confirmed as DOT Secretary as Infrastructure Plan Looms Tom Ichniowski February 2, 2021 One Comment Senate approves former South Bend, Ind., mayor on a strong 86-13 vote.Read More
Safety and Health OSHA Issues Advisory Workplace COVID-Safety Guidelines Document isn't a mandatory standard or regulation Tom Ichniowski January 29, 2021 No Comments Guidance applies to construction and all other industries except health care, emergency response.Read More
Biden Administration Senate Committee Clears Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary's Post Tom Ichniowski January 27, 2021 No Comments Strong 21-3 vote bodes well for nominee's success when full Senate votes.Read More