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HVAC, building decarbonization added to FutureReadyNYC school training program
The initiative would provide work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities at 135 high schools with about 15,000 students, Mayor Eric Adams’ administration said.
By Brian Martucci • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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New York state authority, union partner on energy efficiency worker training
The effort will help train apprentice, pre-apprentice and journey worker glaziers in energy-efficient building envelope technologies, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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FTC orders a building services contractor to end no-hire agreement
The company’s policy prevented workers from negotiating better wages, benefits and working conditions, the FTC said.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Employers still struggle to achieve ‘healthy balance’ with in-office requirements, WTW says
Despite a “gentler approach” to on-site work, “a lack of clear structure around designated office days will hinder progress towards improved team collaboration,” a WTW senior director said.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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DOL kills apprenticeship rule aimed to raise labor standards, increase DEI
Lawmakers and business groups objected to the burden the rule might place on small businesses and expressed concerns regarding its diversity proposals.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Deep DiveToday’s hospitality union battle is over wages. The next one might be about tech.
Hotel managers say tech is streamlining operations amid a tight labor market. Hospitality unions, meanwhile, have expressed concerns — and are making them known in contract negotiations.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Gen Z workers want to pursue skilled trades but face barriers
Training programs can’t keep up with demand, which may signal a need for employer investments, Dewalt says.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Training, resistance remain challenges for asset management systems
A Brightly survey suggests such systems have capabilities businesses have yet to tap, in part due to staff training and workplace culture concerns.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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DOL’s $35K overtime salary threshold back in effect
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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The workforce is aging. Here’s how tailored benefit packages can make a difference.
Providing benefits that factor in age and individual needs are key to productivity, according to a report by Bank of America and the Global Council on Aging.
By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Hotel labor disputes resolve in Boston, San Jose
Union workers in the two cities reached agreements with hotel employers to raise wages, but striking workers in San Francisco were arrested at a protest.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Hospitality industry reacts to hotel staffing requirements passed by New York City Council
A main concern for opponents of the Safe Hotels Act is its requirement that New York City hotels with over 100 rooms directly employ housekeeping and front desk staff, rather than using subcontractors.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Through education partnerships, Johnson Controls looks to get its ‘fair share’ of technical talent
Johnson Controls Academy is accelerating employee onboarding as its Community College Partnership Program boosts technician training nationwide.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Space configuration, noise, interruption among in-office concerns
Although the desire for face-to-face collaboration motivates employees to return to the office, they spend 64% of their time at their desks on focus work, according to a new Unispace survey.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Cleanliness, safety gaps in healthcare workspaces affect employee retention, survey finds
Employees eyeing exits in the next 12 months were likely to report dissatisfaction with employee offices and break rooms that were unsafe, unclean or had inadequate sound privacy, per a JLL report.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Union election petitions spike
NLRB also reported an increase in unfair labor practice charges, attributing the surges to workers better understanding their rights.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Skilled trades gain traction with Gen Z: report
Social media influence and the potential for greater economic security might be behind the growth, according to the report from home services app Thumbtack.
By Benton Graham • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Hilton workers in Boston launch open-ended strike
After limited-duration strikes failed to move the needle on contract negotiations, some 600 workers at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza and Hilton Boston Logan Airport say they will strike until their demands are met.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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ColumnColorado nonprofit introduces young women to the trades
Transportation & Construction Girl focuses on helping women ages 13 to 20 explore skilled trades careers through hands-on experiences and mentorship.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Skills gap looms for energy efficiency jobs tied to net-zero emission goals: IEA
Retrofitting buildings could create 1.3 million jobs by 2030 in areas such as HVAC installation and insulation, but labor shortages persist, according to the agency’s scenario for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SafeContractorContractor sourcing: How to address complexity and risk
Effective contractor selection requires centralizing data, ensuring compliance and maintaining clear communication within your organization.
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White House calls for stronger labor standards across federal agencies
Agencies are directed to prioritize project labor agreements, voluntary union recognition and workforce development through registered apprenticeships.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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9,500 hotel workers end strikes, noting no progress on negotiations
As of Wednesday, only San Diego hotel workers remained on strike, but further disruptions could occur as labor disputes linger at Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt hotels across the country.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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L2L adds job aid technology to enhance maintenance standards, training, compliance
The SwipeGuide acquisition can accelerate training for new hires and help facilities managers create standards for maintenance tasks where they may not have existed before, an executive at L2L said.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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UAW workers, Cornell University pen labor agreement, end strike
The new four-year contract, which applies to over 1,200 workers, eliminates a two-tier wage system and secures wage increases of up to 25.4%, according to the UAW.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 4, 2024
