Learn more about the Tentative Agreement with The Associated Wall & Ceiling Contractors of Oregon and SW Washington here: buildnw.org/awcc-ta-video. For more information visit: buildnw.org/contract2021. Voting has closed as of Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:59pm: buildnw.org/awcc-vote The Tentative Agreement with The Associated Wall &… Read More
By: Val Hoyle, Oregon Labor Commissioner Oregon can be a great place to live and work. We have one of the highest minimum wages inthe nation and some of the strongest worker protection laws. Many of these workers’ rights arethanks to unions, advocates, and forward-thinking… Read More
Wandering through our city streets looking at all of the buildings, bridges and roads, you would never know that hidden behind many of those structures are stories of fraud, theft and abuse. In the new series from the Grit NW podcast called Stolen we explore how… Read More
By: Josh Kulla in Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce | April 13, 2021 1:58 pm Tradespeople and engineers might be surprised by how much they can teach each other. That was one of the key takeaways from a recent pilot program hosted by the Tallwood Design Institute last month… Read More
By: Josh Kulla in Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce | March 16, 2021 12:29 pm Transformation of an industry’s culture is a herculean task. But Andersen Construction CEO Joel Andersen believes the construction industry can become one that rejects racism and discrimination, even if it takes a… Read More
By: Josh Kulla in Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce | March 15, 2021 9:26 am A pair of companion bills that would change how prevailing wage is calculated for public construction projects are under consideration during the 2021 Oregon legislative session. Senate Bill 493 and House Bill 2419 would largely… Read More
As we experience fires in our region, the health and safety of our members and their families is our top priority. Your employer will supply you with the PPE required to keep you safe. If you have concerns about your job site, do not hesitate… Read More
Apprentices are great for business: helps recruit and develop a highly skilled work force; improves productivity and the bottom line; provides opportunities for tax credits and employee tuition benefits in some states; reduces turnover costs and increases employee retention; and creates industry-driven, flexible training solutions for local and national needs. Learn More
