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Recession Concerns Addressed at FGIA Fall Conference

Michael Collins, of EquiNova Capital Partners LLC, addressed possible recession concerns at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference, warning against a “wait and see” approach for businesses. While many companies are doing well, he says the … Continue reading
Unions Oppose Homeland Security’s Addition of 22,000 H-2B Visas

Several labor unions, including the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, are opposing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor’s (DOL) H-2B Visa increase. … Continue reading
As Employment Climbs Back, Study Shows Trade Schools Neck in Neck With Colleges

After spiking at nearly 15% in the early parts of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. unemployment settled to around 8% in September, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). As employees return to the workplace, notable job gains occurred … Continue reading
Industry Employment Ticks Up in November

Construction employment numbers related to the glass and glazing industry continued to trend in a positive direction in November, according to recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The nonresidential specialty trade contractors and nonresidential building categories—which … Continue reading
Construction Unemployment Improves in August
Not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rates improved in 48 states and nationally on a year-over-year basis in August, according to analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The national NSA construction unemployment rate of 5.1 percent was 1 percent … Continue reading