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The current auto industry labor negotiations have sparked a lively debate about the efficacy of adopting or maintaining a tiered pay structure for a manufacturing workforce. While some may argue that these structures are a...more
The United Auto Workers (UAW) Union and the Big Three automotive companies—General Motors (GM), Ford, and Stellantis—stand on the brink of a pivotal moment as they prepare to engage in labor contract negotiations. The current...more
As companies continue to battle supply chain challenges reshoring continues to be a trend discussed in all sorts of industries. When reshoring is mentioned, it is normally in the context of reshoring to the country of the...more
The HSB Economic Development team published their January 2022 news update, highlighting the following topics: 2022 County Tiers Set for JTCs, Fee in Lieu and Tax Moratorium= Each year, South Carolina's 46 counties are...more
[With apologies to the great Yogi Berra!] Over the last three years, I have spent a good bit of space on this blog keeping manufacturers informed of the Department of Labor’s efforts to raise the wages of lower and middle...more
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused widespread property damage and flooding, and some manufacturers may not be able to reopen their businesses for several months. To assist followers of this blog, I have set out below a few of...more
As has been our tradition, January is the time to predict the big developments in the coming year which will impact on manufacturers. Notwithstanding my “Lawyer’s Shrug,” here is my take on 2017....more
It is no coincidence that the incredible resurgence of manufacturing in the Southeastern United States occurred in the absence of unionized facilities. Automotive, aerospace, and appliance manufacturers have flocked to the...more
On August 27, 2014, the California Court of Appeal issued its decision in the long-anticipated Russ-Will case, Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, Local 104 v. Duncan; Russ Will Mechanical, Inc., Court of Appeal...more
A number of bills were passed during the Maryland General Assembly's 2013 legislative session that will impact certain sectors of the construction industry. Ober|Kaler has put together brief summaries of certain bills from...more