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Court disarms ‘ambush’ elections rule for union representation

Details: Published: Wednesday, 13 June 2012 17:35; Written by CP Staff

Responding to Coalition for a Democratic Workplace and U.S. Chamber of Commerce challenges, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia overturned a National Labor Relations Board rule expediting union representation elections, citing the measure’s adoption absent a quorum of the five-member agency.

Canadians eye repeal of Davis Bacon-modeled construction wage inflators

Details: Published: Wednesday, 13 June 2012 17:34; Written by CP Staff

The voice of Canada's open shop construction associations praised the federal government for including in its Budget Implementation Act repeal of the Depression-era Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Act.

OSHA proposes $154K in fines for veneer stone installer

Details: Published: Wednesday, 13 June 2012 17:33; Written by CP Staff

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Refton, Pa.-based Quality Stone Veneer Inc. with eight safety violations, including one willful, for scaffolding hazards found during stone installation at a Hegins, Pa., residential site.

Lafarge Canada heeds safety directive in switch to 44-lb. cement bag

Details: Published: Wednesday, 13 June 2012 17:34; Written by CP Staff

Recognizing the Canadian Center for Occupational Health & Safety-recommended 23-kilogram (50-lb.) threshold for objects workers regularly handle, Lafarge Canada has introduced a 20-kilogram (44-lb.) alternative to the traditional 40-kilogram (88-lb.) cement bag.

New Corps Chief

Details: Published: Wednesday, 13 June 2012 17:32; Written by CP Staff

Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick became the 53rd U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general and U.S. Army chief of engineers during an assumption of command ceremony last month at Baruch Auditorium, Fort Lesley J. McNair.

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Concrete Products covers the issues that attract producers of ready mixed and manufactured concrete. With an editorial focus on equipment and material technology, market development and management topics, Concrete Products provides practical information for management professionals on how to run their day to day business.