Under SB 1343, all California companies with 5 or more employees must provide sexual harassment training to all employees. Non-supervisory employees must receive at least one hour of sexual harassment training, and supervisors must receive at least two hours of sexual harassment training.
This training must be renewed every two years and provided to new hires within six months of their hire date or promotion to a supervisory position.
Unexpected overtime can make or break your bottom line!
Yet, the rules are easy to misinterpret or take for granted, causing cost creep and wage claims. Join this class to ensure your team knows how to take advantage of overtime and Special Shift (SS) rules under the Laborers, OE12, Carpenters, and Cement Masons Master Agreements.
Unlock the potential of social selling to boost your personal brand within the landscape of your company's corporate identity. This class offers a strategic process for professionals aiming to make an impact. Learn to target and connect with key audiences, follow up effectively, and establish your voice through compelling content across various mediums. Whether through insightful articles, engaging videos, or dynamic podcasts, we'll guide you on becoming an ambassador for your brand and an influencer in your industry.
Step into construction networking with a clear plan and a confident smile, even if you’re naturally more reserved. Say goodbye to awkward exchanges and discover how to network with authenticity and impact. Learn to strategically select events, create an engaging elevator pitch without the fluff, and set meaningful goals to foster relationships with key industry players. Enhance your conversational skills to engage, influence, and leave a memorable impression—without resorting to cheesy tactics.
This workshop teaches the concepts of “fearless negotiating” as they relate to the construction industry. Using examples from “real-job” scenarios, this fast-paced session nails down five of the most important elements of successful negotiating and attaches tactics and strategies to each. Participants will be equipped to enter their very next negotiating session with more confidence than ever before.
Special consideration is given to pre-con meetings, scheduling and progress meetings, change order and contract negotiations and employee / team relations
Every Contractor performing prevailing wage work at either the State or Federal levels must be willing and able to work within Awarding Body’s and third-party Labor Compliance Programs to achieve compliance. A Prevailing Wage Specialist will present this 2-hour overview.
Project Foremen and Superintendents have some of the most difficult jobs in the construction industry. The more they know and understand about leadership, communication, planning, organization and cooperation, the more value they bring to the project team. This program teaches many of the most important concepts and skills required to launch field level Foremen, supervisors, and lead persons to new levels of effectiveness.
This class is for anyone responsible for ensuring that their company has a workforce compliant with Skilled & Trained Workforce (STW) guidelines. STW is not just a compliance issue; it’s a competitive issue that increasingly favors those who get up to speed early. In 45 minutes, you and your team will clearly understand the STW framework, get clear steps on the fastest ways to get compliant, and learn how to respond effectively to STW compliance requests.
Learn how to craft a strategy that ensures your company thrives through transitions. Uncover how to identify critical roles, define performance paths, and nurture internal talent for future leadership. This session is your toolkit to create a robust framework that not only prepares your firm for change but also fortifies its growth for the long haul. Join us to transform your succession plan from an abstract idea to a concrete reality.
This course, presented by Workers Comp experts, will cover best practices for contractors around dealing with Workers comp, including the value of Workers Comp Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs available to union contractors, union agreement provisions that can help limit lost work days and impacts to your mod rate, and strategic guidance for contractors from a former Workers Comp judge.
Get up to date with new construction industry employment laws affecting your organization’s policies and practices. This program will discuss new laws and court decisions and provide strategies on how to implement new requirements at your company.
UCON Members
This class is for anyone responsible for ensuring that their company has a workforce compliant with Skilled & Trained Workforce (STW) guidelines.
STW is not just a compliance issue; it’s a competitive issue that increasingly favors those who get up to speed early. In 45 minutes, you and your team will clearly understand the STW framework, get clear steps on the fastest ways to get compliant, and learn how to respond effectively to STW compliance requests.
This course, presented by Workers Comp experts, will cover best practices for contractors around dealing with Workers comp, including the value of Workers Comp Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs available to union contractors, union agreement provisions that can help limit lost work days and impacts to your mod rate, and strategic guidance for contractors from a former Workers Comp judge.
This class is all about strengthening your business by taking relationships seriously, inside and out.
This is a no-fluff, action-oriented workshop where you’ll roll up your sleeves and learn how to assess, improve, and sustain the key relationships that matter most. You’ll walk away with practical steps to build trust, add value, and set up a network that works as hard as you do.
Under SB 1343, all California companies with 5 or more employees must provide sexual harassment training to all employees. Non-supervisory employees must receive at least one hour of sexual harassment training, and supervisors must receive at least two hours of sexual harassment training.
This training must be renewed every two years and provided to new hires within six months of their hire date or promotion to a supervisory position.
Get up to date with new construction industry employment laws affecting your organization’s policies and practices.
This program will discuss new laws and court decisions and provide strategies on how to implement new requirements at your company.
UCON Members
Join us for UCON’s 2025 Legislative Recap, an inside look at this year’s most important industry policy battles and outcomes.
Learn from UCON’s Government Relations team as they unpack the key outcomes of the 2025 legislative session and what they mean for union contractors statewide.
From the bills we championed to improve contractor cash flow and protect highway worker safety, to the harmful proposals we defeated, this session will give you the insights you need to stay informed and prepared.
This course explores how artificial intelligence can be strategically used to improve project management efficiency, accuracy, and profitability. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how AI supports project planning, financial forecasting, risk management, and leadership decision-making.
Designed for professionals who want to future-proof their roles, this session helps construction teams harness AI to enhance productivity, optimize communication, and lead projects with confidence in a data-driven world.
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Be recognized as a Professional Foreman, Leader, and Manager!
The Five Minute Foreman isn’t just a workshop—it’s a bestselling leadership book that has shaped the careers of thousands of construction leaders. With 70,000+ books distributed and 20,000+ field leaders trained, it’s become the industry’s go-to leadership system for the people who build the work.
Top contractors—including API Group, Mortenson, and Michels—rely on this proven training to strengthen field leadership, elevate communication, and drive consistent job-site results.
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Unexpected overtime can make or break your bottom line.
Yet, the rules are easy to misinterpret or take for granted, causing cost creep and wage claims. Join this class to make sure your team knows how to take advantage of overtime and Special Single Shift (SSS) rules under the Laborers, OE3, Carpenters, and Cement Masons Master Agreements.