Labor-Standards Programs Aim to Get Construction Companies Comp Coverage

Two labor-standards programs are aiming to ensure that construction workers in two Texas cities are treated fairly, paid fairly and provided workers' compensation coverage. The executive director of the Construction Career Collaborative told the Texas Tribune that by setting standards to ensure worker safety, the so-called C3 organization hopes to boost the reputation of companies that abide by those standards.  Chuck Gremillion hopes that people looking to hire builders in the Houston area see the 140 C3-accredited construction companies as reliable and trustworthy.  Tho...