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More protection for road workers; more penalties for drivers
Date: May-24-2002
Michigan's highway workers have been given another small measure of safety from state lawmakers. Last year, Michigan became the first state in the nation to adopt stiffer penalties for motorists...
NEWS BRIEFS
Date: May-24-2002
ENR lists top contractors Four Michigan construction contractors made the Engineering News Record's annual ranking of the top 100 contractors (in terms of revenue) and several more made the top 400. Barton...
Petitions drive revives straight-party ballots
Date: May-24-2002
The tradition of straight-party voting in Michigan may have life after all. Earlier this year, Gov. John Engler and the Republican-controlled Michigan legislature eliminated straight-party voting in Michigan. No longer...
Senate vote slows Fast Track
Date: May-24-2002
WASHINGTON (PAI) - The long debate in Congress over giving the president Fast-Track trade authority took another twist on May 15, when the Senate voted 61-38 to allow separate votes...
Together, Local 80, SMACNA get a brand name
Date: May-24-2002
In concert with its contractor association, Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 took the wraps off their new identification logo on May 5, and unveiled the local's new Southfield union hall,...
9-11 iron worker volunteer gets token of appreciation
Date: May-10-2002
Iron Workers Local 25 member John LaPointe wasn't seeking any attention or recognition for his efforts helping in the search and rescue mission after the terrorist attacks at the World...
Laborers expand training center
Date: May-10-2002
PERRY - A bigger and better training center for Michigan Laborers is open for business. On April 30, an open house to celebrate a 31,000-square-foot addition to the Michigan Laborers...
Mark 1 Restoration signs with Bricklayers Local #1
Date: May-10-2002
There's another welcome addition to the organized construction industry in Michigan. Last month, Mark 1 Restoration Inc. of Howell became a signatory contractor with Bricklayers Local 1 of Michigan. The...
Middle schoolers introduced to piping industry
Date: May-10-2002
SAGINAW - There are pros and cons about working in construction, and some school career counselors tend to focus on the negatives - if they mention the trades as a...
Most jobless workers to see a bounce in benefits
Date: May-10-2002
Michigan's jobless workers who are eligible for an increase in unemployment benefits should have started getting checks with the higher amount the week of May 6-10. After nearly five months...