Construction Equipment
Ag Equipment
Roadbuilding
Dealers
Business
Technology
Pay and benefits
AGC Sues to Stop Biden's New Labor Rule on Federal Construction Projects
The new rule would essentially require unions to be represented on all federal construction projects over $35 million.
January 11, 2024
Mack Trucks UAW Workers Go on Strike
The United Auto Workers union informed Mack Trucks Sunday night that its members rejected a new five-year collective bargaining agreement.
October 9, 2023
Sponsor Content
How High Fuel Prices hurt Your Business
EquipmentWatch
Rising fuel costs are impacting everyone’s bottom line. Taking a hard look at fuel costs is a matter of survival in these turbulent times.
January 29, 2024
Regulations
Biden Administration Boosts Construction Wages on Federal Projects
The first update to the rule in more than 40 years will increase pay and protections for 1.2 million workers.
August 9, 2023
Recruiting & retention
New Report Details How Construction Companies Can Attract and Retain More Women
A good salary might get women through the door, but these three things will ensure they stay.
June 30, 2023
Market Pulse
Heavy Equipment Operator Salary & Benefits: 2023 Report
Why do contractors struggle to attract talent? Operators and managers overwhelmingly agree on this factor.
June 7, 2023
Business
Caterpillar Union Workers Ratify New 6-Year Labor Contract
The new contract included a $6,000 ratification bonus, a 19% increase in pay, 8% worth of lump-sum payments, larger night shift premiums, and a bump in retirement contributions.
March 27, 2023
Pay and benefits
Striking Union Members Reject CNH's 'Last, Best, Final' Offer
Workers are split 55%-45% between continuing the strike and returning to work at the Case and New Holland plants.
January 9, 2023
Pay and benefits
Labor Secretary Offers to Intervene in CNH Strike
As picket lines at Case and New Holland plants stretch into the 23rd week, Martin Walsh offers to help.
October 10, 2022
Regulations
Biden's PLA Rule Stirs Controversy in Construction Industry
Trade associations and unions are divided over the benefits of the proposed rule for federal projects of $35 million or more.
August 26, 2022
Pay and benefits
Talks Set to Resume Between CNH, Union as Strike Enters 17th Week
Workers at plants in Wisconsin and Iowa walked out May 2 after their contract with the equipment manufacturer expired.
August 23, 2022
Pay and benefits
CNH, UAW Strike Negotiations Grind to a Halt
U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Tammy Baldwin visit picket lines in Burlington, Iowa and Racine, Wisconsin.
June 20, 2022
Pay and benefits
Union Rejects CNH's 'Final Offer' Without a Vote as Strike Continues
Both sides dig in, with union saying the offer is unworthy of its members, and CNH calling for it to be put to a vote.
May 26, 2022
Dealers
CNH: Strike Will Not Stop Plant Operations
“It is our intent to continue operations; our dealers and customers certainly need us to,” CEO Scott Wine says.
May 3, 2022
Dealers
UAW Extends Contract with CNH Hour By Hour, For Now
Workers hoping to make similar gains to John Deere employees following 2021 strike.
May 2, 2022
Dealers
CNH, UAW Negotiate New Labor Agreement for 2 U.S. Plants
The current deal for Wisconsin and Iowa workers expires at midnight April 30.
April 27, 2022
Dealers
The State of Diesel Technicians: 2022 Pay and Benefits Report
Here are the latest results on how technicians are paid, the benefits they receive and what they feel is important when looking for a new job.
April 15, 2022
Business
NY Contractor Must Pay $500K for Overtime Violations
A contractor has to pay $250,000 in back OT wages and an additional $250,000 in damages following a DOL investigation.
June 7, 2021
Page 1 of 1
Top Stories
Compact Track Loaders
A Closer Look: Cat’s New 265 Compact Track Loader Revealed (Video)
Take a walkaround tour of Cat's newest CTL, which boasts "more performance, more power and more comfort."
The Dirt
Don’t Slight the Scraper – How it Can Be Your Go-To Earthmover
Regulations
Four Plead Guilty to $100M Construction Bid Rigging, Price Fixing Scheme
Excavators
Komatsu Debuts High-Reach Demolition Excavator, the PC490HRD-11
Featured Sponsor
Report: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair
Equipment World Contractor of the Year
The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $15 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
White Papers
Report: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair
Get your copy today!