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UPDATE: Union labor-contract negotiations
Get the latest information on AGCW's 2021 union labor-contract negotiations, including the Carpenters' Union, on our website's Labor Relations page. Also, find the latest statement from AGC here on the status of the Carpenters' Union negotiations.
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AGC, BIAW file suit over building-code appointments
The state’s two largest construction-trade associations -- AGC of Washington and the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) -- and have filed a lawsuit to hold the governor accountable for not following the law in making his most recent appointments to the State Building Code Council (SBCC)
The groups allege Gov. Jay Inslee illegally appointed two individuals to fill vacancies on the council specifically reserved for nominees provided by the residential and commercial construction industries... Read more.
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Contractor succeeds at Supreme Court against public owner in AGC-backed case
(Lindsay Watkins, Ahlers
Cressman & Sleight, and Chair of AGC’s
Legal Affairs Committee)
A contractor won a rare but much-deserved victory at the Supreme Court on July 8, 2021 in Conway Construction Co. v. City of Puyallup, 197 Wn.2d 825, 490 P.2d 221 (2021).
The case, which involved an aggressive stance by a public owner:
- confirmed that the public owner bears the burden of demonstrating a termination for default is justified,
- reaffirmed the requirement to provide an opportunity to cure, and
- rejected the public owner’s attempts to escape its own contract language that the contractor relied upon.
John Ahlers and Lindsay Watkins of Ahlers Cressman and Sleight
and Jamie Becker of Osborne Construction submitted the amicus brief for AGC of Washington in support of Conway to the Supreme Court... Read more.
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Legally dubious “labor neutrality” initiative creates complications for contractors
(Nick Morton, Sebris Busto James)
People First Bellingham, a coalition of political and social organizations, submitted petitions for four proposed initiative bills in July 2021. The third proposal, “Labor Neutrality,” would prohibit any person who receives city funds from using those funds to discourage unionization efforts. This initiative will be on the ballot when Bellingham residents cast their votes on November 2, 2021. The ordinance contains both restrictions on how city funds may be spent, as well as affirmative requirements as to
how recipients of city funds must segregate such funds... Read more.
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AGC urges changes to long-term care program; taxes begin Jan. 1
AGC and a broad coalition of business and labor groups are calling on the Governor and legislative leaders to address concerns with the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust (LTSST).
As discussed in previous AGC WORKS articles, the Legislature established the LTSST program in 2019. The program provides a maximum of $36,500 in lifetime benefits for eligible beneficiaries to apply to the cost of their long-term care. The LTSS Trust Program is funded through a 0.58 percent premium assessment on an employee’s wages.
The premium assessment begins Jan. 1, 2022, and eligible beneficiaries may begin receiving benefits on Jan. 1, 2025. Those subject to the tax can opt-out if they have or purchase an as-good-or-better private long-term care plan by Nov 1. The availability of such private-market plans, however, is quickly drying up... Read more.
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2022 AGC Member Directory ad spaces now available
Your ad in the AGCW member directory reaches a targeted, exclusive audience of industry members who can impact your company's bottom line. It affordably provides your company with marketing exposure for a full business year, presenting your service or products exactly when business decisions are in progress. For more information, contact Lisa Elliott at Performance Publishing -- 877.764.9004, or by email. Learn more here.
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Oct. 20: Contractor Exchange connects GCs, specialty contractors
AGC's annual Contractor Exchange is an excellent opportunity for specialty contractors to meet one-on-one with local general contractors to discuss capabilities, qualifications and upcoming projects. The event is coming up on
October 20 in the Seattle AGC Building’s second-floor Conference Center, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Click here for information and to register.
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New best-practices guide for mental health in construction
(Repeating this article, as the previous link for this resource may not have worked for everyone.)
Written as a
Master’s Degree thesis by AGCW safety director Mandi Kime (CHST, B.S. & B.A., Central Washington University), this new Mental-Health Best-Practice Guide is backed by member input to a construction-focused survey.
Detailing eight practices that construction employers should consider, this is the first time, to our knowledge, that new data has been developed for mental health in construction that is completely accessible publicly.
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Employees, too, save big with
AGC membership
One of the most overlooked benefits for AGC-member firms is the many great discounts -- for Verizon, Staples, Sherwin-Williams, Office Depot and more. But employees, too, can take advantage of exclusive savings, including Verizon, Skechers, 1-800-FLOWERS, TrueCar, Omaha Steaks and many more.
Get the whole scoop here -- and start saving today.
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AGC WORKS is a publication of the
Associated General Contractors of Washington
Questions? Comments?
Please email Sean Lewis, marketing director.
1200 Westlake Avenue N., Suite 301, Seattle Washington 98109
Copyright 2021, AGC of Washington. All rights reserved.
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