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Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation

by Peter Comstock | Feb 3, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health | Training

While hurtling toward the 2020 elections, before the end of the year, Congress managed to enact must-pass spending bills and reauthorize the National Defense Authorization Act, while the House approved President Donald Trump’s signature trade deal with Mexico and Canada amid an impeachment vote.

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Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation

Tips for Recruiting Generation Z to the Jobsite

Innovating to Save Lives: How Construction Technology Reduces Jobsite Risks

Enhance Your Employer Brand to Attract the Best Workers

The State of Labor in Construction: Now and Looking Forward

The Surprising Secret to Attracting and Retaining Great Talent

Move Beyond the Ratio and Embrace Diversity

Five Ways to Attract and Retain Talent for General Contractors

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