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Skilled Trades

Home Depot Invests $10M in Youth Skilled Trades Training

Foundation pledges $10 million to expand skilled trades education, including a $1 million Boys & Girls Clubs pilot introducing youth to careers in construction.

Tanja Kern

August 26, 2025

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The Home Depot Foundation is committing $10 million to expand skilled trades education, including a $1 million Boys & Girls Clubs pilot introducing youth to construction careers.

Immigration

New Dems Push Bipartisan Border & Immigration Reform

Coalition unveils sweeping plan to secure border, expand visas, and create legal pathways for millions

Tanja Kern

August 25, 2025

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The New Democrat Coalition unveiled a border plan boosting security, expanding visas, and creating legal pathways for millions, challenging GOP to act on reform.

Análisis legislativo

Qué podría significar la Ley Dignity Act de 2025 para la mano de obra en la industria de la techumbre

La Ley no resolverá la escasez de mano de obra de la noche a la mañana, pero podría proporcionar estabilidad

John Dorer

August 25, 2025

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La Dignity Act no solucionaría todos los desafíos laborales que enfrentan las empresas de techos en la actualidad, pero proporcionaría el marco para un estatus legal sin amnistía y agilizaría el proceso de la green card. John Dorer, director ejecutivo de EB-3, desglosa lo que hay que saber sobre la legislación.

Legislation Analysis

What the Dignity Act of 2025 Could Mean for the Roofing Industry’s Workforce

The Act won't solve shortages overnight but could provide stability

John Dorer

August 14, 2025

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The Dignity Act would not fix every labor challenge facing roofing companies today, but it would provide the framework for legal status without amnesty and speed up the green card process. EB-3 CEO John Dorer breaks down what to know about the legislation.

Roofing Technology

How AI Is (and Isn’t) Impacting Roofing Jobs

Microsoft study shows blue-collar roofing jobs are safe, but office jobs are at risk

Chris Gray

August 5, 2025

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A new study from Microsoft shows artificial intelligence isn't about to replace roofing laborers, but sales and administrative jobs are vulnerable to AI.

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Informes Económicos

Pocos avances en empleos de construcción en julio

Cifras decepcionantes enfurecen a Trump, quien pide destituir a la comisionada del BLS

Chris Gray

August 4, 2025

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La construcción, al igual que la mayoría de las industrias, mostró poco o ningún avance en la creación de empleo, según nuevos datos de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales (BLS). La noticia llevó al presidente Trump a despedir a la comisionada de la agencia.

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Legislation Analysis

Bill Calls for Restricting Quotas, Adding Safety Requirements for Warehouses

Similar legislation is pending in state governments

Chris Gray

August 4, 2025

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Roofing distributors should keep an eye on federal and state efforts to regulate warehouse quotas and safety rules that could impact material suppliers.

Economic Reports

Construction Jobs See Little Growth in July

Disappointing numbers infuriates Trump, who calls for BLS commissioner to be fired

Chris Gray

August 1, 2025

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Construction, along with most industries, saw little to no improvement in job numbers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The news spurred President Trump to fire the BLS' commissioner.

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Construction Employment Analysis

ABC: Construction Hiring Remains Low in June 2025

Unemployment remains low, but federal policies continue to affect hiring

Chris Gray

July 30, 2025

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The latest job numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show slowed hiring in June, with companies laying off workers at a historically slow pace and remaining sluggish about hiring.