In a significant move for the construction and plumbing industries, the International Code Council (ICC) and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices (UA) have forged a new partnership aimed at enhancing safety standards and workforce...
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In 2023, Steven Ruger, marketing director for the SMART Union Local 5, was on a mission to grow the union’s membership to meet a 500-person demand for three upcoming megaprojects — the Wolfspeed chip plant, Toyota Battery Plant, and VinFast...
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In the latest development of a case that has captured national attention, four House Democrats traveled to El Salvador this week in an unprecedented effort to secure the release of wrongfully deported sheet metal apprentice Kilmar Abrego Garcia...
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In a significant shift in federal construction policy, President Donald Trump has rescinded several of former President Joe Biden’s executive orders, reigniting a heated debate over Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and apprenticeship requirements...
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In a move that bridges the traditional gap between vocational training and higher education, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 apprentices can now earn an associate degree alongside their trade certification — at no cost. Through an innovative...
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The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation announced major updates to its National HVAC Apprentice Contest. The annual event will be redesigned this year, with a focus on creating a competition...
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The U.S. Court of Federal Claims’ recent ruling on project labor agreements (PLAs) has created waves in the construction industry. Ben Brubeck, Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) vice president of regulatory, labor and state...
Read more✕ Shortly after his victory on Election Night 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced a key nominee for his next administration: Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon. Criticized by some members of the HVAC industry, while fully...
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In a significant boost to veteran career transition efforts, the PenFed Foundation has awarded a grant to the SMART Heroes Foundation, expanding support for a program that has already helped over 600 military veterans trade their combat fatigues...
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A program that transforms military veterans into skilled sheet metal workers celebrated its achievements and recognized key sponsors at a reception last month, highlighting the success of more than 600 graduates who have traded military uniforms...
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed overhaul of government-registered apprenticeship programs (GRAPs) has been quietly withdrawn by the White House. The nearly 800-page proposal had drawn mixed reactions from industry stakeholders. The...
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