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According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on May 8, the construction industry shed 784,000 jobs between March and April. Despite the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and work del…MoreEmployment
Construction Industry Launches Postcard Campaign Targeting Congress: Coalition Identifies Six-Year Highway Bill as Missing Link in Economic Recovery (Publication)
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Congress has yet to pass the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century or TEA-21. The construction industry is telling Congress that a six-year, $375 billion bill is necess…MoreCoronavirus Impact on Transportation Construction Unclear From Latest U.S. Jobs Report (Publication)
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According to the recent data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total U.S. general construction employment fell less than 1 percent in March, but the full impact of the coronavirus pan…MoreTEEX-OSHA Receives Grant to Recruit Bilingual Construction Safety Trainers (Publication)
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The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarded TEEX a $200,000 Susan Harwood grant for a one-year program to recruit and train experienced bilingual construction safety trainers. Th…MoreHighway Construction Employment Increased in June as Work Continues (Publication)
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According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, highway, street, and bridge contractors added 13,700 jobs in June compared to May. This was in line with job gains in June 2019.Â…MoreHighway Construction Employment Holds Steady as Work Continues (Publication)
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According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, highway, street, and bridge contractors added 47,900 jobs between April and May. Total industry employment shows an increase of 0…MoreToll-Free Oregon DOT Number Connects Workers with Construction Opportunities (Publication)
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The Oregon Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights has opened a toll-free, bilingual phone line so that Oregonians interested in highway construction jobs can find out about employment o…More