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Hot Topics in Construction Labor Law Covered at AGC's Annual Symposium

The AGC Labor and Employment Law Council - a network of labor lawyers who represent AGC members and chapters - held its 25th Annual Construction Labor Law Symposium on April 24 in Washington, D.C.
Attorneys and chapter labor relations managers from across the country attended, while council members and guest speakers provided presentations on various developments in construction labor and employment law, including:
  • Union Organizing in a Post-Employee Free Choice Act World
  • Bargaining Units and Voter Eligibility in Construction
  • Dual Shop in the Current Labor Environment
  • The New Executive Orders and How They May Affect the Construction Industry
  • Immigration Law Compliance:  What Labor and Employment Lawyers Need to Know
  • Primer on Sec. 8(e) Construction-Industry Proviso
  • RICO as a Sword and a Shield
  • ADA and FMLA Update
Guest speakers included Peter Schaumber, member of the National Labor Relations Board, and Hal Coxson of Ogletree Governmental Affairs.  Member Schaumber provided his perspectives on issues currently facing the Board and on the direction that the Board is likely to take in the new Administration.  Mr. Coxson, who served as the speaker for the newly named Charles E. Murphy Keynote Address, provided his view on what to expect from the new Administration and Congress on labor and employment issues.  The address is named in memory of "Chuck" Murphy, a long-time member and past chairman of the Council who passed away last year. Presentation handouts will be posted on the Labor & HR Topical Resources page of AGC's Web site, integrated into their respective topic areas, in the coming weeks.
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Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Commissioner Horace “Topper” Thompson III (left), AGC of Alaska Assistant Executive Director Ralph "Monty" Montgomery (center), and National Labor Relations Board Member Peter Schaumber (right)

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AGC CEO Steve Sandherr (center) discusses labor relations with Bob Gasperow (left), executive director of the Construction Labor Research Council, and Bill Cowen (right), solicitor of the NLRB, at a reception for symposium registrants, government officials, and other guests

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Attorney Paul Coxson presents Charles E. Murphy Keynote address beside portrait of Mr. Murphy