March 11, 2020, at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
Construction technology provider and national trade organization launch grant program to help address industry need for better-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women working at heights
This week, 蜜桔直播 joined a group of 59 trade groups to call on Congressional leaders to pass legislation extending a number of tax provisions that have either recently expired or are set to expire at the end of the year (commonly called the 鈥渢ax extenders鈥). The letter calls for extending these provisions through at least 2020.
On Nov. 4, the Federal Highway Administration released a table showing the cut, known as a rescission, to each state鈥檚 federal highway funding as required by the FAST Act. Specifically, the FAST Act requires an approximately $7.6 billion cut in federal highway funding on July 1, 2020. If allowed to take effect, this cut will limit states flexibility to address their individual needs and can negatively impact their ability to plan and deliver critical projects. 蜜桔直播, along with a broad coalition of stakeholders, is continuing to urge Congress to repeal this cut as part of any must-pass legislation this year.
Jeopardizes Long-Standing Employee and Employer Rights
蜜桔直播 of America鈥檚 Union Contractors Committee will hold its next conference call on November 19 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The agenda includes updates on recent developments in labor relations and government affairs of interest to union contractors as well as a roundtable discussion of developments around the country.
Trade Fights Appear to be Undermining Demand for Many Types of Private-Sector Projects; Association Officials Urge the Trump Administration to Quickly Resolve Disputes with China, the European Union and Other Countries
Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas and Pocatello, Idaho Have Largest Gains; New York City and Longview, Texas Lag the Most as Industry Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform and Additional Workforce Funding
Join us March 12 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
On Oct. 21, 蜜桔直播 expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 (EPA) proposal to update and clarify its regulations on water quality certification under the Clean Water Act (CWA).