Monthly Archives: December 2015

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NYP: NY construction unions make it hard for minorities to move up

When Averil Morrison sued the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14-B for racial discrimination back in 2012, she confirmed what we’ve known for decades: New York City union construction is no standard-bearer for workplace diversity.

Introducing BuildingNYC!

BuildingNYC is an association that represents those workers doing the majority of the building in NYC today, especially affordable housing. Comprised of a diverse workforce from across all sectors of the NYC construction industry, we seek to protect and advocate for the right to work in a safe, fair and equitable environment that promotes continued job growth and economic success.

December 21st, 2015|Categories: Better Building, Diversity, Latest News, Non-Union Projects, Site Safety, Union Pay|

NYT: New York Sheet Metal Workers Case Highlights Persistence of Workplace Discrimination

The union’s white members have received more work and larger pensions, data show. In contrast, minority members, who have lagged for decades, often struggle to find steady jobs and to earn enough credit to retire on time with full pensions.

December 21st, 2015|Categories: Diversity, Latest News, Union Pay|

POLITICO: Minority workers sue operating engineers union

Minority workers have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14 and several other construction groups alleging they have systematically discriminated against men and women of color in the hiring and employment of operating engineers.

CRAINS: Where’s the pay in union construction?

While white workers in unionized construction make $29.44 per hour on average, black workers make $23.70. That’s almost 20% less than their white colleagues.

Bloomberg: Tishman Construction Admits Cheating Trade Center Clients

Tishman Construction Corp., builder of One World Trade Center in New York’s financial district, admitted to an overbilling scheme spanning a decade and agreed to pay $20 million in restitution and penalties.