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Dec 21 2025HEALTH

Building Safely in a Changing Climate: Protecting Workers on Site

Construction workers are in the frontline of climate change. They spend long hours outside and face serious health risks. Heat waves, humidity, and cold snaps can all cause problems. So can air pollution. These issues are well known. But what can be done to keep workers safe? A recent study looked

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Workplace Well-being at Risk: Federal Cuts Threaten Mental Health Progress

In Connecticut, construction workers who complete addiction treatment are paired with a recovery coach. This coach checks in daily, attends recovery meetings, and helps them reintegrate into work for a year. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, doctors applying for credentials at Geisinger hospitals are not

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Deportation Plan: Builders See Red

President Trump’s promise to deport millions of immigrants has builders worried. They say it could cause a major labor shortage, drive up housing costs, and disrupt the construction industry. Many builders doubt Trump’s plan will happen, but they’re concerned about the possible impact. Stan Marek, C

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