Merit shops, unions air differences on new apprenticeship programs
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Published: Tuesday, 05 November 2019 14:50
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Written by Concrete News
The Associated Builders & Contractors weighed in on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed apprenticeship program rule, which initially excludes the construction industry and military. The proposed rule would establish a process for creating high-quality, industry-recognized apprenticeship programs (IRAP) by organizations that apply to become DOL-recognized Standards Recognition Entities. The agency would not initially accept applications from entities that create “Industry Programs” in construction, because it considers construction a sector that already has significant registered apprenticeship opportunities.
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Report: North Dakota leads, New Jersey lags in highway cost efficiency
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Published: Tuesday, 05 November 2019 14:20
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Written by Concrete News
The Annual Highway Report from Los Angeles public policy think tank Reason Foundation finds that the nation’s highway conditions are deteriorating, especially in a group of problem plagued states struggling to repair deficient bridges, maintain Interstate pavement and reduce urban traffic congestion. In descending order, the respective leaders and laggards are North Dakota, Virginia, Missouri and Rhode Island, Alaska, New Jersey.
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