The technology for electric vehicles (EV) is continuing to improve with numerous cars that can now travel over 200 miles per charge and a dizzying array of over 50 new models hitting the market in the next year. The electric car has arrived. But the industry still faces a challenge – how to build the electrical infrastructure to make fueling EVs convenient and cost-effective. Read More
In a follow up to the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion, the Department of Labor issued a Training and Employment Notice that provides initial guidance to those looking to participate in Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs... Read More
On August 1, 2018 the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a notice and invitation to file briefs on whether it “should adhere to, modify, or overrule Purple Communications...” Read More
On July 30, 2018, OSHA published a proposed rulemaking to revise the electronic injury and illness reporting regulation originally issued by the Obama administration... Read More
Late June, the United States Supreme ruled that it’s unconstitutional for the government to require public-sector employees to pay union dues... Read More
As you may recall, Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-VT) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) recently introduced a labor law reform bill, known as the Workplace Democracy Act, that included almost every desired reform on the unions wish list... Read More
Prior to the Independence Day recess, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions unanimously approved via voice vote a bill reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act... Read More