The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on July 19, 2024, granted the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB” or “Board”) motion to voluntarily dismiss its appeal of a district court’s order to vacate the Board’s 2023 “joint employer rule.” The vacatur was a major victory for AGC and its co-plaintiffs that initiated the lawsuit challenging the Board’s regulatory effort to broaden the standard for determining when an employer may be deemed a joint employer of another company’s employees.

In its latest Settlements Report, the AGC-supported Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) advises that construction-industry collective bargaining agreements settled from January through June of 2024 provide an average increase in wages, fringe benefits and other employer payments for union craft workers in the construction industry of 4.6 percent.

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America is excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals from speakers for our 2025 Annual Convention, taking place from April 8 – 10 in Columbus, Ohio. This premiere event is designed for industry leaders and professionals at various career stages from construction companies of all sizes to engage in collaborative learning, network with peers nationwide, and discover the latest in technology and innovation in the industry.

Successful Outcome Could Block Federal Officials from Including Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Mandate in Projects Valued over $35 million

Apply by Thursday, October 31, 2024!

Tuesday, July 30th, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (EDT)

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry,” a document that highlights recommendations that the EEOC would like industry leaders to consider to combat harassment in construction.