Unlicensed Construction Activity Alert
CCB hits the street to watch for unlicensed construction activity The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) has hit the streets from the valley to the coast, looking for thieves pretending to
Author: Karla Holland
Tenative Agreement reached between OUS and SEIU #503
Early this morning the bargaining teams for SEIU Local 503, and the Oregon University System reached a tentative agreement. A ratification vote by mail will take place over the next
SAIF Announces $8.8 Million Dividend for AGC
AGC Members to Receive $8.8 Million from SAIF Dividend Declaration At the September 18 meeting of SAIF Corporation’s Board of Directors, the board reviewed SAIF’s financial results for the second
Travis Stone Joins AGC Safety Team
AGC is pleased to welcome Travis Stone, our newest safety management consultant Travis recently joined the Oregon-Columbia Chapter as the newest member of the Safety Management Team. He will be
AGC Submits Comments Regarding City of Portland Sick Leave Ordinance
Today, AGC submitted comments to the City of Portland and Commissioner Amanda Fritz regarding the city’s sick leave ordinance. AGC Board Counsel cited the negative effects the ordinance would have
OR-OSHA Educates Young Workers
Humor and song raise awareness about hazards From singing restaurant workers to a quirky teacher passionate about lifting techniques, Oregon OSHA has created four videos to educate young workers about
ROSE Awards Are On Their Way
The chapter’s annual ROSE (Recognition of Safety Excellence) Awards and the AGC of America’s Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) are coming soon. It’s not too early to start planning your
Take the AGCA Workforce Survey
LAST CHANCE — Tell us about the current supply of skilled workers in your area From AGC of America – Over the past several months, we have received a number
Turning Employees Into Allies in Healthcare Rising Costs
Turning Employees Into Allies in Healthcare Rising Costs Over the last five years, the news about health costs has gone from bad to worse—it’s bad for plan sponsors, who are
Retainage Bill on the Way to Governor’s Desk for Signature
Senate Bill 405 is now on its way to the Governor’s desk for signature. Yesterday, the Oregon House of Representatives unanimously approved the bill. SB 405 limits the amount of