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In 'most important labor decision in decades,' Supreme Court appears ready to weaken unions
While the case involves public-sector union fees, one expert at SHRM's employment law and legislative conference told attendees that the outcome will have major implications for private employers, too.
By Lisa Burden and Kate Tornone • March 13, 2018 -
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Trucking adds jobs at fastest rate since 2015
Not only did February beat market expectations for job growth, but the trucking industry is exploding with 5,600 added jobs last month.
By Kate Patrick Macri • March 13, 2018 -
How the waste industry is building a cannabis tolerance
As legalization sweeps the U.S., companies have to figure out how this affects labor rights, safety and collection protocols.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2018 -
Department of Labor launches wage violation self-reporting program
The pilot program allows employers to avoid fees like liquidated damages if they identify mistakes and pay workers any back wages they're due.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • March 7, 2018 -
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Report: Men are leaving the workforce in droves
The waste industry has long struggled with a labor shortage, especially when it comes to finding qualified drivers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Cody Boteler • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Browning-Ferris is back after NLRB vacates joint employment decision
The decision comes after the board's inspector general questioned the validity of Hy-Brand, the ruling that overturned the Obama-era standard.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2018 -
NRLB's inspector general questions validity of joint employer ruling
A labor ruling that was greeted with relief by businesses as a "return to common sense" may now be in doubt.
By Lisa Burden • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Virginia grand jury indicts driver of garbage truck involved in fatal Amtrak crash
Dana W. Naylor Jr. has been charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of DUI maiming.
By Cody Boteler , Jordan Schultz • Updated June 11, 2018 -
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Deep DiveNew York City debuts first-of-its-kind commercial waste safety manual
This free resource — developed by officials, haulers, unions and advocates — comes at a time of increasing urgency around safety reforms in the city.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 20, 2018 -
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Waste Connections off to busy start with M&A in 2018
During the latest earnings call, CEO Ron Mittelstaedt discussed why he thinks the recycling model is "broken" and plans for wage hikes due to the tax cut.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2018 -
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WM CEO on the 'battle against contamination' and why he gave bonuses
Waste Management's Jim Fish was optimistic after another good year, despite ongoing China headwinds, and hinted at a new robotic recycling pilot. Additionally, COO Jim Trevathan announced his retirement.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2018 -
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Deep DiveWhat Trump's budget would mean for the waste industry
Documents released by the White House and federal agencies show new resource provision in some areas — but include cuts in funding for waste sector programs.
By Cody Boteler • Feb. 13, 2018 -
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Safety in the spotlight with numerous 'Slow Down' bills, more public attention
A new "Safety Stand Down" on backing and the 50th anniversary of the Memphis sanitation strike have been raising awareness of the issue.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 13, 2018 -
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An impending perfect storm: The collision of automation and an aging workforce
What could larger trends mean for the waste industry?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Cody Boteler • Feb. 12, 2018 -
Republic CEO on tax 'windfall' plans: New trucks and locker rooms, not bonuses
Out of all our post-tax cut earnings coverage, this one resonated the most. CEO Don Slager described why focusing on retention was the best use of $190 million in cash tax savings during the company's Q4 earnings call.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 9, 2018 -
UPDATE: Chuck Rizzo Jr's bail revoked, ordered to surrender Tuesday
Rizzo, who is awaiting sentencing in March, violated his bond by speaking with a witness at a Casino in December.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Feb. 9, 2018 -
Labor shortages top the 2018 list of small business concerns
Even with low unemployment numbers, the waste industry is struggling to staff qualified drivers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2018 -
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Talkin' Trash: A fatal crash leads to a federal investigation; DSNY considers 'save-as-you-throw'
Also in Talkin' Trash this week: The latest about how China's import policies are playing out across the U.S. and a look at Waste Management's Sustainability Forum.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Wages aren't keeping pace with inflation, Glassdoor reports
The annual median base pay in the U.S. has grown only 0.9% year-over-year to $51,364.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Sanitation worker killed in collision with train carrying congressional Republicans
While the incident gained notoriety because the train was carrying a group of Republican lawmakers, it also marks the sixth collection worker killed on the job in 2018.
By Cody Boteler • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Workers want a raise — a $6K raise, to be exact
A new survey shows that many workers feel their performance merits a raise, and they plan to ask for one this year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2018 -
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UPDATE: Government shutdown saw local workers spend 28 hours collecting waste
During the 69-hour government shutdown, municipal employees in the nation's capital collected just under 13 tons of material from federal land.
By Cody Boteler • Jan. 29, 2018 -
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Deep DiveFranchising debate already changing NYC commercial waste industry
Heightened attention to safety, new recycling rules, environmental justice politics and ongoing stories from Los Angeles have brought added complexity to an already contentious reform debate.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 22, 2018 -
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Deep DiveYou can fix internal skills gaps — but you have to find them first
When training shortcomings start affecting the bottom line, it's time to identify exactly where employees are missing the mark.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 18, 2018 -
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How Waste Pro plans to build its 'own army' of drivers and mechanics
The company's recent partnership with the Florida Department of Corrections is the latest example of a hiring strategy to cope with low unemployment rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 18, 2018
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