Member Spotlight: Mark Jones
Mark Jones began working for EthosEnergy in 1997 as an apprentice and forklift operator. Last year, EthosEnergy promoted him to senior vice president of union field services.
Senate confirms Marty Walsh as new labor secretary
The U.S. Senate confirmed Marty Walsh as secretary of the Labor Department on March 22.
Local 1192 moving to newly purchased building
Millwright Local 1192, which covers Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle, has purchased a 6,080-square-foot office building to accommodate rapid growth.
DOL proposal would strengthen worker wage protections
The U.S. Labor Department is proposing to rescind two final rules that would significantly weaken protections afforded to American workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Member Spotlight: Travis Harkey
Travis Harkey of Atkins, Arkansas, has been doing mechanical work since he was 14, but he didn’t find out what a millwright was until he was 27.
OSHA enhances COVID-19 worker protections
OSHA is conducting a COVID-19 national emphasis program focused on high-risk industries and employers that retaliate against employees who complain about workplace hazards.
Why the union election at Amazon is such a big deal
The Amazon election could signal the growth of labor unions in general, after decades of decline, if legislation such as the PRO Act were to become law.
American Rescue Plan to provide relief payments to individuals and assist businesses, schools, etc.
A $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill called the American Rescue Plan became law on March 11.
Charlotte, North Carolina, training center is open for business
The new Charlotte training center sets the stage for state-of-the-art training and new industry partnerships.
SSMRC helps apprentices attend training in Houston
The SSMRC recently paid off a $1.3 million mortgage on the Houston training center in exchange for the center setting up a travel fund for apprentices living more than 75 miles from the center.