In an article appearing next to Terry McGowan’s byline in the winter issue of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139’s Wisconsin News, the president and business manager of the road-builders and excavators union declares there are “strong political allies standing with us” in the fight against right-to-work legislation, changes to the state’s prevailing wage and similar proposals.

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Even though federal prevailing wages are sometimes more than 10 years old, two state lawmakers would prefer using those rates on certain public projects instead of annually updated Wisconsin numbers.

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The construction industry covers a broad swath of the economy, with hundreds of specialties in residential, commercial and building material supply.

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A contractor could maneuver a crane through the gaping hole in Wisconsin’s oversight of those who operate the machines.

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Paul Snyder paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com A failed attempt to save six sheds near Baraboo is now a rallying point for those who argue changes to the state’s prevailing wage law could cripple volunteer projects. But those people do not understand the law, ...

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Paul Snyder paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will spend about $38 million in federal stimulus money to train displaced and new workers while waiting for more money to create jobs. “It’s kind of a chicken-egg thing,” said Assembly ...

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Sean Ryan sean.ryan@dailyreporter.com Various groups this week are arguing new crane safety rules should not apply to small equipment, but those speaking in Washington, D.C., do not represent a unified industry voice. The proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules ...

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Paul Snyder paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com Developers and installers caution Wisconsin must be sure the economy is ready for another run on renewable energy before the state rushes into building new anaerobic digesters. “There’s not a lack of interest or motivation,” said Dennis ...

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