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Legislative Alert
AGC and the BuildingJobs4Colorado Coalition’s SB116 - Change Directives on Public Works Contracts - passed unanimously out of the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee yesterday. Thank you to Bud Starker (AGC/C Legislative Committee Chairman and Starker Construction) and Craig Clark (Dyna Electric) for testifying in support of the bill. SB116 now proceeds to the full House for debate on second reading and third reading. After the bill passes on third reading, if the bill is un-amended, the bill will head to the Governor’s desk for signature. SB116 has already passed the Senate.
Click Here to contact your House of Representative member to ask them to support SB116. SB116 could be heard as early as Friday but likely Monday.
Click Here to contact your House of Representative member to ask them to support SB116. SB116 could be heard as early as Friday but likely Monday.
Industry jobless rate hits 27.1%; economy grows, not construction
The unemployment rate for construction workers jumped to 27.1% in February (industry jobless rates are not seasonally adjusted), from 21.4% a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The rate for all workers was 10.4% (9.7%, seasonally adjusted), up from 8.9% in February 2009. Read more
The unemployment rate for construction workers jumped to 27.1% in February (industry jobless rates are not seasonally adjusted), from 21.4% a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The rate for all workers was 10.4% (9.7%, seasonally adjusted), up from 8.9% in February 2009. Read more
AGC/C Happy Hour Event Replaces April Luncheon
The April 6 Luncheon at Lakewood Country Club is canceled and in its place the AGC/C will host a FREE social event on April 21 for members at the Lucky Strike Lounge in Belmar.
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet fellow members and build new relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. For detailed event information, click here. Sponsorships are avaliable.
The April 6 Luncheon at Lakewood Country Club is canceled and in its place the AGC/C will host a FREE social event on April 21 for members at the Lucky Strike Lounge in Belmar.
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet fellow members and build new relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. For detailed event information, click here. Sponsorships are avaliable.
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