The baby boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) included 69.56 million U.S. residents in 2019. Many of these baby boomers work in skilled trade industries but most are nearing retirement age. As reported by The Washington Post, this is beginning to cause a labor shortage in these industries and employers are attempting to turn to an untapped and capable … [Read more...]
What Are Right-to-Work Laws?
Right-to-work laws guarantee access to employment for workers regardless of their union status. In other words, they can still work at a unionized company even if they do not elect to join the associated union. This type of law undermines union efforts to require all workers at a given company or in a specific industry to join and support collective bargaining efforts by that … [Read more...]
Guide to Trade Careers for Students With Disabilities
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, as many as 7.1 million students between the ages of three and 21 have some type of disability. A growing body of research indicates that students with disabilities or chronic health conditions are more likely to struggle in the education system. While disabilities do not necessarily cause these difficulties themselves, … [Read more...]
Contractor Insurance: General Liability Coverage
In order to become a licensed contractor, not only will you need to fulfill your state’s training and educational requirements, but you’ll also likely have to purchase liability insurance. Nearly every state requires some type of general liability insurance for contractors — some states even additionally require you to have contractor bonds — before they can begin … [Read more...]
How Much Does a Surety Bond Cost?
A surety bond is an agreement between three parties concerning insurance for other people. The bond is only used when you fail to follow rules or regulations and includes: A principle: the party that needs the bond An obligee: the party that is protected by the bond A surety: the party that issues the bond General contractors typically obtain a surety … [Read more...]
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