Join AGC's Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference this coming January 27-29 for an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen your team’s risk management strategies.
Don’t miss part 2 of the Construction Financials Webinar Series on September 26th.
鶹Ƶof Illinois participated in a roundtable with members of Congress focused on various workforce issues, including apprenticeships and career and technical education, the impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on companies’ abilities to invest in their workforce, and more.
鶹Ƶremains actively involved in litigation against OSHA’s Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule (walkaround rule), which allows an unlimited number of non-employee third-party representatives, including activists or even competitors, to access employer worksites during OSHA inspections.
This free webinar on September 19, 2pm - 3pm Eastern, is designed to equip leaders with essential tools for addressing suicide risk and fostering a supportive work environment. It will provide practical insights into recognizing warning signs, initiating sensitive conversations, and implementing effective support systems to ensure employee well-being and safety. Learn more and register here.
Each year, 鶹Ƶrecognizes outstanding companies and professionals in the industry for their passion and commitment to safety through the:
鶹Ƶis excited to announce that Speaker Mike Johnson has agreed to speak to 鶹ƵLeadership later this month. Every year 鶹Ƶholds the National Chapter Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. The event is designed for Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents and Chapter Executives, to provide 鶹Ƶchapter leaders a forum to network, discuss challenges and share real solutions with other chapter officers.
鶹Ƶof America submitted a joint amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on September 4, joining forces with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups. The brief urges the Court to reverse a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that dramatically expands the scope of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 鶹Ƶwarns that the D.C. Circuit’s decision, if left in place, would set a dangerous precedent, forcing government agencies to evaluate environmental impacts far beyond their regulatory scope, creating unnecessary hurdles for construction projects across the country.
On September 6, 2024, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in Americans (“Good Jobs” EO) directing federal agencies to prioritize and incentivize companies that adhere to a list of labor standards when awarding federal funds. The order goes beyond already existing minimum wage, PLA and paid sick leave requirements, as agencies will now be tasked with considering companies that promote union organizing, offer child and dependent care, provide health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits, participate in registered apprenticeships and prioritize safety practices.