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Subcontracting violations are the most common and most costly grievance union contractors face.

Yet, most of these issues can be mitigated or avoided entirely through sound subcontracts and strong labor relations advocacy.

But that’s not enough; ensuring that your project managers know their rights, take advantage of subcontracting exclusions where available, and can properly advise subs on how to comply are all essentials covered in this course.

This class will cover UCON members' most frequently asked certified payroll questions and common pitfalls.

Including Compliance requirements of Labor Code 1776, which is covered by certified payroll and contractor registration, and apprenticeship requirements. FFC will walk attendees through finding prevailing wage determinations, completing necessary forms, and accessing other resources. The last 30 minutes of the meeting will be a moderated Q&A with Ruby Varnadore.

This is a free webinar for members and non-members

ICE raids in California have created immediate compliance concerns for employers, this training equips employers with the knowledge and tools to respond effectively to immigration enforcement actions in the workplace. From understanding the legal differences between audits, raids, and arrests to ensuring compliance with I-9 requirements, this class provides a practical roadmap for protecting your workforce and minimizing risk.

Subcontracting violations are the most common and most costly grievance union contractors face. Yet, most of these issues can be mitigated or avoided entirely through sound subcontracts and strong labor relations advocacy. But that’s not enough; ensuring that your project managers know their rights, take advantage of subcontracting exclusions where available, and can properly advise subs on how to comply are all essentials covered in this course.

This innovative program reveals the essentials of Construction Project Management with an engaging and interactive learning environment that encourages team collaboration and will increase overall job performance. The courses offered in this 'thirteen-week [in-person]' program go deeper, are more interactive, include hands-on activities and break-out sessions that the courses offered to the general membership do not possess.

This innovative program reveals the essentials of Construction Project Management with an engaging and interactive learning environment that encourages team collaboration and will increase overall job performance. The courses offered in this 'thirteen-week [in-person]' program go deeper, are more interactive, include hands-on activities and break-out sessions that the courses offered to the general membership do not possess.

This innovative program reveals the essentials of Construction Project Management with an engaging and interactive learning environment that encourages team collaboration and will increase overall job performance.

The courses offered in this 'thirteen-week [virtual]' program go deeper, are more interactive, include hands-on activities and break-out sessions that the courses offered to the general membership do not possess.

United Contractors invites all contractors to attend on March 30, 2023. Members will have the opportunity to hear from UCON’s full lobbying team and provide input on a wide variety of legislation relevant to our contractors and the union construction industry.

Get ready to ace your performance reviews with our comprehensive course. You'll learn how to prepare by understanding the purpose of the review, setting clear objectives and behaviors for the role you are reviewing, and using 360s to gather feedback. During the review, you'll learn how to individualize your approach, handle conflict gracefully, and be patient but demanding. And when it's time to wrap up, you'll learn how to co-create a development plan with your direct report so that they continue to grow and improve.

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.

People rarely leave an organization; they leave their manager. Nearly all of us have worked for a poor manager at some point in our careers. And most of us have worked for a great one. The difference is night and day, especially for your most creative, productive employees. Learn proven approaches for inspiring the best from your staff and colleagues through the principles of supportive leadership.

This 3-hour Live Online workshop highlights several problem-solving tools and methods for gathering and analyzing data to make the process efficient and interactive. Decisions often need to be made quickly or under pressure which can stress individuals and teams. Learn to apply practical principles to minimize the stress that impedes sound decision-making.

Increasingly, Owners, Managers & Supervisors are challenged with emotional, stressful & potentially volatile situations. Threats, high-risk terminations, and disgruntled & violent employees can become costly and dangerous if not handled properly. Faced with the need for quick decisions, fear often constrains their thinking as they attempt to sort through an overwhelming situation. In this highly facilitated session, participants become the investigators of real-world cases.

Construction professionals, are you tired of struggling with time management? Our course teaches you how to ditch time management and use calendar management instead. Plus, you'll learn how to plan for and conquer the daily fire drills, chaos, and inevitable interruptions in construction. Use our Time Blocks technique to focus your energy on critical tasks, projects, and people and get more done in less time. Say goodbye to time management struggles and hello to productivity. Enroll now!

This three-hour Live Online workshop provides useful strategies and guidelines for successfully resolving customer complaints. Using the Recovery Formula can help turn a complaint into an opportunity to create a loyal customer. Cross and up-selling opportunities can result from a well-handled complaint. Finally, examining the root causes of your common complaints can help you find ways to reduce or eliminate them. By effectively resolving complaints, you can reduce stress, build relationships, and improve customer loyalty and retention.

Nearly 40% of every dollar that runs through an organization is materials. However, the industry needs to pay more attention to the supply chain because the risk is in the labor rather than the materials. This session will explore how to leverage your supply chain better to not only drive down material prices and costs associated with the "ing's" of finding, buying, invoicing, payment, shipping, handling, etc., but also how to drive improvements in labor productivity through more effective use of your supply chain.

Become the ultimate coach for a new leader with this course. Learn how to structure and conduct impactful one-to-one meetings, empower your new leader to evaluate their team, and confidently guide them through their first 90 days with our High-Performance Dashboard. These tools will set your new leader up for long-term success.

Many leaders in key positions are becoming eligible for retirement. There is a great sense of urgency to plan to replace an essential talent proactively. The expense and risk of bringing in candidates from the outside are high. Compounding this problem, the supply of job-ready replacement candidates is often limited. If you’re unsure where to begin or are looking for a fresh approach to speed up the process, this webinar can help.

Are you looking to boost your networking skills and make meaningful connections with current and potential clients and industry partners? Our course has you covered with guidance on choosing suitable networking events and preparing to make a splash.

You'll learn how to perfect your elevator pitch and work a room. Plus, discover how to start and end conversations, read body language, and be likable and memorable.

The CA Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is the largest state DOT in the nation. The Caltrans-UCON Liaison Committee was established to provide a forum for contractors and Caltrans to improve business relations.

Topics include DBE challenges for all stakeholders, safety updates, materials testing, DRB processes, payment procedures, specification updates and more.

Join us for the 2nd quarterly hybrid meeting and engage with Caltrans officials at the highest levels to provide key industry input.