The Zachry Women Breaking Ground (ZWBG) group recently hosted the 2024 Leadership Conference: Seeds of Change in San Antonio. The two-day event aimed to promote personal growth, evolve workplace dynamics, and inspire industry change.
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The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has released a new guide for employers and workers related to one of the most common issues in the construction industry: harassment.
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Volvo Construction Equipment announced the start of its Iron Women program, a global vocational initiative enabling women to get specialized training for operating construction equipment.
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Under a proposed rule unveiled during the second week of summer, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces affected by excessive indoor or outdoor temperatures.
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On the first day of AGG1, Women in Aggregates (WIA) – formed by SEMCO Publishing, the parent company of Rock Products magazine – sponsored a successful AGG1 Academy session and networking mixer at the Music City Center in Nashville.
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John Deere Construction & Forestry announced a $125,000 sponsorship of the “Women at Work: Breaking Barriers” docuseries by nonprofit A Greener Tomorrow.
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Denver, CO – Feb. 15, 2024 – Women in Aggregates (WIA) invites you to an important panel discussion at AGG1, the premier aggregates event in North America. Mark your calendars for Monday, March 25 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST and be part of the conversation shaping the future Read more…
Volvo Group is hosting a digital forum open to the public on Oct. 26 called #tecHER that is aimed at empowering women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The interactive event will give attendees a chance to network and meet those in STEM careers. Speakers include representatives from Read more…
The Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) announced last month the formation of a new group focused on “women in Michigan mining,” that will provide industry professionals a forum to learn, collaborate and network. The group will hold its first meeting on Sept. 7 at the MAA office in Okemos, Mich. Keynote Read more…
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide pregnant and postpartum employees with “reasonable accommodations,” goes into effect on June 27. But what does this mean exactly? According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), companies with more than 15 employees are required to provide reasonable accommodations, Read more…