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Closer look: Card check or not

Proposed legislation of the Employee Free Choice Act faces stiff opposition among glass and glazing shop owners
June 1, 2009
The news media has been abuzz with the Employee Free Choice Act, aka, the card check bill, the last few months. As of mid-April, the legislation--that would make it easier for unions to organize workers--lacks the 60 votes needed to clear the Senate. Business groups and unions are at odds regarding the bill.In an article in The Washington Post, the president of AFL-CIO, John J. Sweeney, said ...

Scam alert

Red flags and examples of fraudulent orders
March 18, 2009
Scammers continue to target the glass industry with fraudulent orders that could cost companies thousands of dollars, if not caught in time. The best protection for glass shops is education and being able to identify the red flags for fraud.

Do it right the first time, save legal costs

December 1, 2008
All major manufacturers of aluminum storefront systems, and all insulating glass fabricators and manufacturers provide written instructions for the proper installation of their products. Experience has shown me that many glass shops don’t know about those instructions or choose to disregard them.

Replacement and litigation costs make wired-glass alternatives worth the price

October 3, 2006
Side by side, the price of fire- and impact-resistant products can’t hold up to the low cost of traditional wired glass products, causing many school officials and architects to dismiss alternative products...

Change orders

Legal pitfalls for contract glaziers
June 1, 2005
Many contractors and subcontractors examine their contracts carefully for time of performance and payment provisions but overlook other serious financial risks such as  payment clauses.

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