Virtual

  • June 13, 2023 9:00am  -  12:00pm PDT
  • Caltrans Liaison Meeting 2023 - Q2

    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.

  • March 07, 2023 9:00am  -  12:00pm PST
  • Caltrans Liaison Meeting 2023 - Q1

    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 2023 first quarter hybrid meeting and engage with Caltrans officials at the highest levels to provide key industry input.

  • May 17, 2023 1:30pm  -  3:00pm PDT
  • Safety & Insurance Committee Meeting May 2023

    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. 

    Topic: USA North 811 Update

    Presented by: James Wingate, Executive Director

  • April 05, 2023 1:30pm  -  3:00pm PDT
  • Safety & Insurance Committee Meeting April 2023

    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. 

  • February 22, 2023 1:30pm  -  3:00pm PST
  • Safety & Insurance Committee Meeting February 2023

    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. 

    Topic:  Workplace Injury & Illness Loss Prevention – Safety and Workers’ Compensation Best Practices

    Presented by:  Michael Heffernan and Jamie Mantzouranis, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

  • August 08, 2022 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PDT
  • Everything You Need to Know: Laborers (S. CA) MLA 2022-2026

    UCON-Laborers (S. CA) Master Agreement 2022-2026 Overview
    Everything You Need to Know: Laborers (S. CA) MLA 2022-2026

    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
  • September 17, 2025 12:00pm  -  12:30pm PDT
  • Everything You Need to Know: 2025-2028 OE12 MLA

    2025-2028 UCON-OE12 Master Agreement Overview
    Everything You Need to Know: 2025-2028 OE12 MLA

    Join us to review recently negotiated changes to the 2025-2028 UCON-OE12 Master Agreement that will impact payroll, operations, and your bottom line.

    What You Will Learn

    • Review changes now found in the 2025-2028 UCON-OE12 Master Agreement
    • Discuss and answer topic-specific questions
    • Get critical insight on cost-saving provisions and other compliance aspects of the new agreement
       

    Target Audience

    Signatory members or contractors that subcontract OE12 work

  • August 01, 2022 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PDT
  • Everything You Need to Know: Laborers (N. CA) MLA 2022-2027

    UCON-Laborers (N. CA) Master Agreement 2022-2027 Overview
    Everything You Need to Know: Laborers (N. CA) MLA 2022-2027

    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
  • November 02, 2022 2:30pm  -  3:30pm PDT
  • 127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    Your Team will Leave Inspired after hearing from Aron, the Subject of the Heart-Stopping Biographical Drama, 127 Hours.
    127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    An extraordinary example of the human spirit pushed to the extreme, Aron’s legendary tale of survival and post-traumatic growth personifies resilience, perseverance, and the power of our minds.  Using evocative detail and bright humor, Ralston captivates and transports audiences into the intense darkness of his entrapment through to the euphoric release of his amputation. In his adept storytelling, the boulder that crushed his arm becomes a metaphor for the adversity we all experience in our personal and professional lives.

  • February 26, 2026 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PST
  • Best Practices Dispatching, Hiring, Lay-offs, & Termination (N. CA)

    Best Practices Dispatching, Hiring, Lay-offs, & Termination (N. CA)

    Designed for Field leaders, Ops, and HR professionals, this course will upskill participants on the do’s and don'ts of hiring, firing, lay-offs and terminations as a union contractor.

    If you want to get the most out of the dispatch system, avoid costly grievances and lawsuits, and easily navigate the hiring hall to more easily secure the talent you need, then this class is for you.  

  • February 19, 2026 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PST
  • Best Practices Dispatching, Hiring, Lay-offs, & Termination (S. CA)

    Best Practices Dispatching, Hiring, Lay-offs, & Termination (S. CA)

    Designed for field leaders, ops, and HR professionals, this course will upskill participants the do’s and don’ts of hiring, firing, lay-offs and terminations as a union contractor.

    If you want to get the most out of the dispatch system, avoid costly grievances and lawsuits, and easily navigate the hiring hall to more easily secure the talent you need, then this class is for you.  

  • January 29, 2026 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PST
  • Basics & Best Practices Apprenticeship

    Basics & Best Practices Apprenticeship

    This class will accelerate any level of proficiency in the apprenticeship system to fluent. Starting with apprenticeship fundamentals, the course provides a clearly defined process on how to navigate both union and public works apprenticeship systems. The modules cap off with how to navigate key enforcement and legal issues, as well as best practices regarding sponsoring apprenticeships and getting the most out of your apprentices.

  • September 20, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • Key Performance Indicators that Drive Best Practices

    Key Performance Indicators that Drive Best Practices

    If you are going to win at the game of contracting, you have to know the score. The score, however, is made up of more than profit. Success is determined by more than whether you made or lost money at the end of the job.

  • February 18, 2025 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PST
  • Best Practices Dispatching, Hiring, Lay-offs, & Termination (N. CA)

    Best Practices Dispatching, Hiring, Lay-offs, & Termination (N. CA)

    Designed for Field leaders, Ops, and HR professionals, this course will upskill participants on the do’s and don'ts of hiring, firing, lay-offs and terminations as a union contractor.

    If you want to get the most out of the dispatch system, avoid costly grievances and lawsuits, and easily navigate the hiring hall to more easily secure the talent you need, then this class is for you.  

  • February 20, 2025 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PST
  • Best Practices Dispatching, Hiring, Lay-offs, & Termination (S. CA)

    Best Practices Dispatching, Hiring, Lay-offs, & Termination (S. CA)

    Designed for field leaders, ops, and HR professionals, this course will upskill participants the do’s and don’ts of hiring, firing, lay-offs and terminations as a union contractor.

    If you want to get the most out of the dispatch system, avoid costly grievances and lawsuits, and easily navigate the hiring hall to more easily secure the talent you need, then this class is for you.  

  • February 27, 2025 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PST
  • Mastering Prevailing Wage - CPRs to 3rd Party Compliance

    Mastering Prevailing Wage - CPRs to 3rd Party Compliance

    This class will accelerate any level of prevailing wage understanding to fluency. Starting with prevailing wage fundamentals, the course provides a clearly defined process on how to navigate prevailing wage requirements in a way that is replicable across your organization.

    It caps off with how to navigate union jurisdictional issues as well as best practices in dealing with prevailing wage compliance officers.

  • July 16, 2025 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PDT
  • Basics & Best Practices Apprenticeship

    Basics & Best Practices Apprenticeship

    This class will accelerate any level of proficiency in the apprenticeship system to fluent. Starting with apprenticeship fundamentals, the course provides a clearly defined process on how to navigate both union and public works apprenticeship systems. The modules cap off with how to navigate key enforcement and legal issues, as well as best practices regarding sponsoring apprenticeships and getting the most out of your apprentices.

  • August 26, 2025 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • Achieving Work-Life Balance: A self-care wellness workshop

    Achieving Work-Life Balance: A self-care wellness workshop

    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.

  • June 11, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • ESOP Empowerment: Building a Legacy in Construction

    ESOP Empowerment: Building a Legacy in Construction

    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.