4 days agoContract Workers Protest Disrupts Operations at Digboi Refinery
Contract workers at Digboi Refinery are protesting for improved wages, safety, and medical facilities, leading to significant operational disruptions. This labor unrest highlights the need for contractors to reassess welfare provisions, impacting future procurement strategies and negotiations.
88 days agoCPUC Requires Utility Companies to Boost LGBT Supplier Diversity by 2024
The California Public Utilities Commission mandates large utilities to allocate contracts to LGBT-owned businesses, aiming for $633 million by 2024. Despite ongoing legal challenges, this Supplier Diversity Program reshapes procurement strategies, necessitating compliance from vendors, and presents new opportunities for certified businesses in California.
102 days agoRPCC Launches Evening Process Technology Training in Donaldsonville
River Parishes Community College is expanding its process technology program with new evening classes starting Fall 2026. This initiative addresses the demand for skilled labor in petrochemical, refining, and manufacturing sectors, creating potential procurement opportunities for training vendors and workforce development contractors.