Labor
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SWANA: Industry fatality count rose to 132 in 2017
According to internal tracking, the association says the incidents last year included 38 workers and 94 members of the public.
By Cole Rosengren • April 18, 2018
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UPDATE: RePower to break ground on new South Carolina project
The mixed waste processing facility has experienced some permitting delays, but is still on track for its planned opening.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • April 17, 2018
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UPDATE: Senate confirms Trump administration pick to lead National Labor Relations Board
The news means a path to revisiting key labor issues, like the joint employer standard, has been at least partially restored.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • April 13, 2018
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Slow Down to Get Around advances in several states
Kansas, Maryland and Ohio all saw safety bills move forward as legislative sessions came to an end.
By Cody Boteler • April 12, 2018
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Study: Employees want real-time reviews
More than half of employees in a recent survey said they want reviews at least once a month, and nearly all want managers to address performance issues and development opportunities in real-time.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2018
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DC Circuit Court picks up joint employer case, citing 'extraordinary circumstances'
The move brings joint employment back into the spotlight and means employers will be without answers on the issue for a bit longer.
By Kathryn Moody • April 09, 2018
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FeatureEnhancing engagement in the 5-generation workforce
Engaging employees at various career stages can be difficult, and generational differences can make it even more challenging.
By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • April 05, 2018
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Tardiness affects fewer workers, but 25% still admit struggling to be on time
Younger workers are more likely to be late to work than older employees, according to a survey from CareerBuilder.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018
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Teamsters file overtime suit against Republic in Ohio
The complaint centers around whether "donning" and "doffing" time for uniforms should occur on the clock, an ongoing labor law discussion.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2018
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FeatureChanging marijuana laws and the opioid crisis are prompting employer action
According to experts at the SHRM employment law and legislative conference, employers may need to reconsider their drug testing and use policies — both to accommodate new laws and reach out to those struggling with addiction.
By Kathryn Moody • March 20, 2018
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Republic Services driver killed in Missouri train crash
The second deadly incident involving a train and a collection truck this year is being investigated by police.
By Cody Boteler • March 15, 2018
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FeatureWaste Management's Bell on the tough job of MRF sorters and life after China
Waste Dive spoke to Brent Bell, Waste Management's head of recycling, about developing commodity markets, temp worker safety, automation, landfill economics and much more.
By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2018
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In 'most important labor decision in decades,' Supreme Court appears ready to weaken unions
While the case involves public-sector union fees, one expert at SHRM's employment law and legislative conference told attendees that the outcome will have major implications for private employers, too.
By Lisa Burden and Kate Tornone
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Trucking adds jobs at fastest rate since 2015
Not only did February beat market expectations for job growth, but the trucking industry is exploding with 5,600 added jobs last month.
By Kate Patrick • March 13, 2018
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How the waste industry is building a cannabis tolerance
As legalization sweeps the U.S., companies have to figure out how this affects labor rights, safety and collection protocols.
By Cole Rosengren • March 08, 2018
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Department of Labor launches wage violation self-reporting program
The pilot program allows employers to avoid fees like liquidated damages if they identify mistakes and pay workers any back wages they're due.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • March 07, 2018
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Report: Men are leaving the workforce in droves
The waste industry has long struggled with a labor shortage, especially when it comes to finding qualified drivers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Cody Boteler • Feb. 28, 2018
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Browning-Ferris is back after NLRB vacates joint employment decision
The decision comes after the board's inspector general questioned the validity of Hy-Brand, the ruling that overturned the Obama-era standard.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2018
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NRLB's inspector general questions validity of joint employer ruling
A labor ruling that was greeted with relief by businesses as a "return to common sense" may now be in doubt.
By Lisa Burden
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Garbage truck hit by Congressional train drove onto track after gates closed
In an ongoing investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board has yet to release any findings of probable cause or recommendations.
By Cody Boteler • Feb. 22, 2018
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FeatureNew York City debuts first-of-its-kind commercial waste safety manual
This free resource — developed by officials, haulers, unions and advocates — comes at a time of increasing urgency around safety reforms in the city.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 20, 2018
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Waste Connections off to busy start with M&A in 2018
During the latest earnings call, CEO Ron Mittelstaedt discussed why he thinks the recycling model is "broken" and plans for wage hikes due to the tax cut.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2018
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WM CEO on the 'battle against contamination' and why he gave bonuses
Waste Management's Jim Fish was optimistic after another good year, despite ongoing China headwinds, and hinted at a new robotic recycling pilot. Additionally, COO Jim Trevathan announced his retirement.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2018
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FeatureWhat Trump's budget would mean for the waste industry
Documents released by the White House and federal agencies show new resource provision in some areas — but include cuts in funding for waste sector programs.
By Cody Boteler • Feb. 13, 2018
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Safety in the spotlight with numerous 'Slow Down' bills, more public attention
A new "Safety Stand Down" on backing and the 50th anniversary of the Memphis sanitation strike have been raising awareness of the issue.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 13, 2018