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Worker safety

Construction industry confronts suicide in the ranks

Sep 1, 2021

Construction workers commit suicide at three times the national average. More die by suicide than job site injuries or accidents.

Culture

Noose incident leads unions to call for culture change in construction

Jul 1, 2020

When an apprentice encountered a noose on the job, no action was taken for weeks. Building trades unions say that’s got to change.

Union Organizing

Crew of nonunion ironworkers goes on unfair labor practice strike at Instafab

May 14, 2015

Workers decided to take a stand after years of feeling ignored and disrespected.

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