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Constructions workers call for 'green collar' jobs - Environmental Data Interactive

Written by on April 20, 2009 – 6:49 am -

construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt Environmental Data Interactive Constructions workers call for 'green collar' jobsEnvironmental Data Interactive, UKConstruction workers marched on Downing Street this morning to demand more green jobs in what they hope will be a green budget this week. The group, representing construction workers from businesses across the UK, delivered a letter to number 10 … Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read the rest of this great post here  Read More →


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People in construction jobs are 'quite mobile' - Career Engineer

Written by on April 20, 2009 – 5:48 am -

construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt People in construction jobs are 'quite mobile'Career Engineer, UKPeople in construction jobs tend to have enough transferable skills to work in other construction sectors, it has been claimed. Dr Noble Francis, economics director at the Construction Products Association, said that people working in the construction …Construction workers possess transferable skills, expert claims news.careerstructure.comall 2 news articles Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read the rest of this great post here  Read More →


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Construction workers visit Gordon Brown to call for green jobs - CN plus

Written by on April 20, 2009 – 4:51 am -

construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt Construction workers visit Gordon Brown to call for green jobsCN plus, UKConstruction workers today delivered a letter to Prime Minister Gordon Brown calling for “green investment” which they say could create 100000 construction jobs. The group representing plumbers, builders, electricians and architects donned green hard … Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read the rest of this great post here  Read More →


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Unions to demonstrate at 2012 site - The Press Association

Written by on April 17, 2009 – 3:15 am -

wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt 24dash Unions to demonstrate at 2012 siteThe Press AssociationUnions are to stage a demonstration outside the 2012 Olympic Games site in London next month as part of a campaign for construction workers to be employed directly rather than through agencies. The protest, on May 6, will also press the case for jobs …Work begins on media center for 2012 Olympics USA Today2012 media centre kicks of one month early Building.co.ukPiling starts on London 2012 media centre New Civil EngineerBBC Sport - Horticulture Weekall 41 news articles Read the rest of this great post here  Read More →


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Wot no burgers! Construction workers give up greasy spoons for … - WalesOnline

Written by on April 13, 2009 – 2:45 am -

wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt Wot no burgers! Construction workers give up greasy spoons for …WalesOnline, United KingdomConstruction-site caterers Akita Duggan and Paula O’Donovan claim the traditional fry-up is finished as weight-conscious workers opt for less-fatty food. The pair won the lucrative contract to cater to the culinary needs of the 250 builders working on … Read the rest of this great post here  Read More →


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Why construction workers strike - Kansas City Star

Written by on April 12, 2009 – 10:41 pm -

construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt Why construction workers strikeKansas City Star, MOMary Dannaldson (4/4, Letters) says shame on the striking construction workers. Here’s why workers strike for a wage increase: Construction workers don’t receive sick pay, vacation pay or holiday pay. You get paid eight hours for eight hours worked. … Read the rest of this great post here  Read More →


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Company's support for college construction course - New Post Leader

Written by on April 9, 2009 – 10:22 am -

construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt Company's support for college construction courseNew Post Leader, UKBy NEWS REPORTER THE health and safety of construction site workers is being drummed into trainees attending Northumberland College. In full support of this SURGO Construction has further cemented its long-standing relationship with Northumberland … Read the rest of this great post here  Read More →


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2008 saw 48 construction deaths in nine months - Building.co.uk

Written by on April 8, 2009 – 11:09 am -

construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt 2008 saw 48 construction deaths in nine monthsBuilding.co.uk, UKBy Sophie Griffiths New figures from the Health and Safety Executive show there were 48 construction-related deaths during the last nine months of 2008. The interim statistics for the third quarter revealed 46 construction workers - including employees …Construction deaths set to fall in ten months from April 2008 Contract Journalsafety cooncerns stop work at 1 in 5 construction sites AbecederHSE warns Cambridge firms after visiting 18 construction sites … Voltimum (subscription)CN plus - Norwich Union Risk Servicesall 23 news articles Read the rest of this great post here... more


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Construction workers ride the recession with extra-marital affairs - Contract Journal

Written by on April 8, 2009 – 3:40 am -

construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt Construction workers ride the recession with extra-marital affairsContract Journal, UKBy Neil Gerrard Thousands of construction workers who have more time on their hands due to the recession are turning to illicit sex to fill their working day. A survey by "married dating website" Illicitencounters.com claims that it has seen the number … Read the rest of this great post here  Read More →


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Dark side of the Dubai dream - BBC News

Written by on April 6, 2009 – 5:43 am -

construction - Google News wrote an interesting post today onHere's a quick excerpt BBC News Dark side of the Dubai dreamBBC News, UKShe also allayed any concerns about the wellbeing of the company's construction workers. Offering a purchase that would see a £438000 apartment rise to £1.33m in just 10 years, the sales reps also said they believed the workers were happy to be there. …The dark side of Dubai BBC Newsall 3 news articles Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read the rest of this great post here  Read More →


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