Navillus strikes deal with trades, exits Chapter 11
Concrete contractor Navillus has announced a resolution of its dispute with unions, allowing the company to proceed with exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy by early October...
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REBNY president blasts builders unions, urges city to go open shop
REBNY President John Banks blasted the city’s construction unions for their decision to picket the Hudson Yards work site, accusing members of being overpaid and...
Non-union construction pushing into commercial real estate
Open shop construction, an arrangement where both union and non-union firms work different portions of a job site, has become commonplace in residential projects as...
REBNY, Building Trades reach deal for 421a extension
The Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and the Real Estate Board of New York have reached an agreement to extend the...
REBNY, unions remain “far apart” on 421a deal
Almost four months after the expiration of the 421a tax break, real estate representatives and labor unions are starting to forego civility, trading barbs as...