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Join this forum for an open collaborative best practices discussion on Tailgate Topics. Gain insights from your peers on best practices, tools and resources.
 

The Safety & Insurance Committee provides the membership with information on safe operations in the industry, increases preventative safety programs, and reduction of liability expenses. The committee monitors and advocates on OSHA issues and develops new safety products for the membership. 

Join us to review recently negotiated changes to the UCON-Laborers (S. CA) Master Agreement 2022-2026 that will impact payroll, operations, and your bottom line.

• Bullet List of Class Objectives:
• Review changes now found in the 2022-2026 UCON-Laborers (S. CA) Master Agreement
• Discuss and answer topic-specific questions
• Get critical insight on cost saving provisions and other compliance aspects of the new agreement

Join us to review recently negotiated changes to the UCON-OE12 Master Agreement 2022-2025 that will impact payroll, operations, and your bottom line.

Bullet List of Class Objectives:

Join us to review recently negotiated changes to the UCON-Laborers (N. CA) Master Agreement 2022-2027 that will impact payroll, operations, and your bottom line.

Bullet List of Class Objectives:

• Review changes now found in the 2022-2027 UCON-Laborers (N. CA) Master Agreement
• Discuss and answer topic-specific questions
• Get critical insight on cost-saving provisions and other compliance aspects of the new agreement

In this engaging course, attendees will learn to identify personal stressors and their impact on well-being, develop effective time management techniques, and create boundaries in an era of constant connectivity.

The workshop will introduce mindfulness practices to reduce stress, along with personalized self-care routines that incorporate sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Participants will also explore flexible work arrangements and build resilience to navigate workplace challenges.

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.

Join Eric Anderton as he sits down with a leading expert to unpack the ESOP model. This discussion focuses on clarity and strategy, providing actionable insights for integrating employee ownership into your company’s vision.

Learn how ESOPs can boost motivation, support your operational goals, and safeguard your firm’s future.

Watch Now. Join Eric Anderton as he delves into the delicate dynamics of transitioning a family-owned construction company to the next generation. This candid conversation with a succession planning expert will spotlight the perils and pitfalls that accompany such a critical handover. With Eric's straightforward, leadership-focused guidance, uncover how to avoid the traps that can undermine your legacy and learn the strategic moves that secure a seamless and successful power transfer.

Watch Now. Leaders create the cultural climate that others work within. The culture we work within impacts people’s attitudes, morale, and performance. Because of the impact leaders have on culture, it’s important to understand how culture is influenced, fortified, and strengthened. It’s also important to know when the culture needs to change to meet the needs of a shifting customer base.

Watch Now. The most common word shared across many definitions of leadership is influence! Because there are many ways you can assert influence – e.g. influencing a decision, how a task is performed, the development of others, etc. – there are many ways you can demonstrate leadership. In other words, because of all the ways you can have a positive influence at work without having direct reports, anyone can be a leader…not just people in formal leadership roles.

Love them or hate them, PLAs are an increasingly common feature of the industry and one that contractors need to get more sophisticated at to survive. If you or your organization is not confident in how to navigate PLAs, you’re not alone. UCON can show you how through this short training that will teach participants how to quickly read and interpret PLAs, anticipate issues, and effectively maneuver through targeted hiring and other requirements.

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.