What Merit Shop Contractors Should Expect From the Trump Administration
Construction industry leaders are already seeing a sharp contrast with the anti-business agenda of the Obama administration.
‘Volks’ Rule Overturned
President Trump signed a resolution into law eliminating the Obama administration’s “Volks” rule.
Trump Administration Targets 50 U.S. Infrastructure Projects Worth Over $137B
The Trump administration has compiled a preliminary list of 50 high-priority “emergency and national security” infrastructure projects valued at more than $137 billion and has solicited the nation’s governors for input.
House Passes Legislation to Block ‘Blacklisting’ Rule
In February, the U.S. House of representatives passed H.J. Res. 37 to block implementation of Executive Order 13673, known as the “blacklisting” rule, through the Congressional Review Act (CRA).
Final Rule Revises EEO Framework for National Apprenticeship Act
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration issued a final rule updating the equal employment opportunity regulations that impact the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937. Current regulations prohibit discrimination in registered apprenticeship...
Kentucky and Missouri Become Right to Work States
Kentucky and Missouri recently passed legislation that prevents workers from being required to join a labor union in order to accept or maintain a job, making them the 27th and 28th Right to Work states, respectively.
Injunction Blocks Overtime Rule
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s final overtime rule from taking effect.
Trump Administration Promises Regulatory Relief
More than 200 candidates endorsed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in the House and 21 in the Senate were elected or re-elected, reflecting a better than 90 percent candidate success rate for those ABC endorsed.
