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Williams: Labor agreements will boost stability
Posted OnMarch 30, 2026 byCyndie Williams is the executive director of the Carpenter Contractor Trust. Delawareans deserve good jobs, fair wages and to be included in the building of the “First State.” However, they are sometimes considered last when it comes to local construction. That is why it is essential for the Delaware legislature to pass Senate Bill 241,…Read More…
Op-ed: Gov. Sherrill gets it right on project labor agreements for Newark Bay Bridge
Posted OnMarch 19, 2026 byMajor infrastructure decisions rarely come easily in New Jersey. The Newark Bay Bridge has been debated, revised and scrutinized for years by transportation officials, elected leaders, community advocates and industry stakeholders. Projects of this scale almost always involve tough conversations about cost, safety, traffic and community impact. But one element of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s recommendation for…Read More…
Community Leaders to Debut $16M Housing Program for Camden on Wednesday
Posted OnOctober 8, 2025 byBy NEILL BOROWSKI Published October 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM CAMDEN – A new $16 million initiative to develop vacant properties in the city into mixed-income and mixed-used housing communities will be unveiled by government and nonprofit leaders on Wednesday. “We came together with our community partners to brainstorm how we could deliver real solutions to…Read More…
Nearly $1.5M in scholarships awarded by N.J. construction industry to future leaders
Posted OnSeptember 30, 2025 byThe New Jersey construction industry recently recognized 431 students with nearly $1.5 million in scholarships to support their academic goals, highlighting the union construction industry’s commitment to supporting and investing in the state’s future leaders. “Every year, we are inspired by the students who continue to thrive while balancing the demands of academics, extracurricular activities,…Read More…
Want a Job? In Whitesboro, a Carpentry Apprenticeship Just Might Do the Trick
Posted OnSeptember 30, 2025 byBy Christopher South WHITESBORO – Members of the Whitesboro Historic Preservation Project are trying to help young people prepare for the future through a new carpentry apprenticeship program, based in Whitesboro, that will help participants earn while they learn. “This means real skills, real paychecks, benefits, and long-term union contracts, the foundation of stable, middle-class…Read More…
D.C. Council signs off on Commanders’ RFK Stadium Project
Posted OnSeptember 26, 2025 byJohn Keim Sep 17, 2025, 06:34 PM ET ASHBURN, VA. — The Commanders‘ return to Washington is finally official as the District of Columbia Council voted in favor of the measure once more — an expected outcome given its vote more than a month ago. The council voted 11-2 on Wednesday to approve the RFK Stadium…Read More…
Union labor will play key role in Google’s $25 billion Pa. region investment | Opinion
Posted OnSeptember 12, 2025 byCyndie Williams Pennsylvania’s skilled union workers, particularly carpenters, stand at the forefront of a massive infrastructure and clean energy opportunity following Google’s recent $25 billion commitment to build AI-optimized data centers and upgrade hydroelectric facilities across the state. Announced during the 2025 Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit last month, Google’s investment is part of…Read More…
Op-Ed: Protecting workers and honest contractors: The need to codify the ABC test
Posted OnAugust 26, 2025 byBy Brandon Fishbaum August 19, 2025 New Jersey’s Department of Labor is reviewing its approach to determining who qualifies as an independent contractor, commonly referred to as the ABC Test. This clarification is long overdue and promotes greater fairness and transparency on the issue. For years, the misclassification of workers has quietly undermined New Jersey’s labor…Read More…