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Last Chance to Register!
11/19/2009
Friday, November 20th is the final day to register for the upcoming December 9th TAUC State of the Union Construction Industry Forum taking place at the Washington Court Hotel from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Simply click "Events & Meetings" to register.
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Register now for the 10th Annual Zero Injury Safety Awards
08/20/2010
Online registration is now open for NMAPC's 10th Annual Zero Injury Safety Awards Gala, which will take place on Thursday, October 28 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
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LIUNA rejoins AFL-CIO
08/18/2010
The Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) has announced that it will re-affiliate with the AFL-CIO after four years away from the large umbrella labor organization.
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DOL issues new interpretation on rules for protective clothing
08/01/2010
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recently issued a new interpretation of a statute that could have a direct impact on many TAUC members: when employees should be paid for time spent donning and doffing protective equipment.
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CLRC: Construction Employment Trends, Short and Long Term, July 2010
07/30/2010
The Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) has just released its short- and long-term construction employment trends forecast, and you can download it for free by clicking on the headline link.
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CLRC Wage and Benefit Settlements Update, June 2010
06/30/2010
The Construction Labor Research Council has just released a new report on Wage and Benefit Settlements in collective bargaining agreements, and you can download it for free, courtesy of TAUC.
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Summer issue of "The Construction User" now online
06/21/2010
The summer issue of TAUC's official magazine, "The Construction User," is now available for downloading in PDF format.
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New TAUC-NMAPC W.O.R.K. Tool matches owners with contractors
05/27/2010
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee (NMAPC) have teamed up to offer TAUC members and NMA signatory contractors a new way to find additional work.
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TAUC Leadership Conference 2010 Wrap-up
05/26/2010
What happened at the 2010 TAUC Leadership Conference, held May 11-14 in Phoenix, Ariz.? Here's a rundown of the most important announcements and developments.
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TAUC, Interior Dept. Work To Address Skilled Labor Needs on Tribal Lands
05/17/2010
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) on May 13 signed a cooperative agreement with the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs, designed to provide crucial new careers for Native Americans and Native Alaskans in the construction industry -- and expand work opportunities for union contractors at the same time.
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Roger Jayne Named TAUC Craftperson of the Year
05/13/2010
On May 13, TAUC presented Roger Jayne with the annual James J. Willis Craftperson of the Year Award during a special ceremony at the 2010 TAUC Leadership Conference.
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Gary Bohn Named New TAUC Labor Committee Chair
05/12/2010
On May 12, TAUC elected Gary Bohn to serve as national Chairman of the Labor Committee. Mr. Bohn currently serves as senior advisor to Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC), a division of Peter Kiewit Sons' Inc.
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Thomas J. Reynolds Safety Award Winners Announced
05/12/2010
On May 12, TAUC announced the winners of the annual Thomas J. Reynolds Awards for Excellence in Construction Safety and Health during a special ceremony at the 2010 TAUC Leadership Conference.
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Cakrane, Bruce Elected To TAUC Board of Directors
05/12/2010
TAUC has elected two new members to the TAUC Board of Directors: Justin Bruce, Vice President of Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company, and I.J. "Iz" Cakrane, Vice President of Labor Relations for URS Energy and Construction, Inc.
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CLRC's Cost of Terms and Conditions in Collective Bargaining Agreements, March 2010
04/30/2010
The latest edition of the Construction Labor Research Council's report, Cost of Terms and Conditions in Collective Bargaining Agreements, is now available for download in PDF format.
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Announcing the 2010 TAUC Magazine Photo Contest
04/29/2010
How would you like your photo to be on the cover of TAUC's official magazine, The Construction User?
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TAUC advocates for legislation to strengthen U.S. manufacturing
04/29/2010
TAUC has joined more than 80 business, labor, environmental, and government organizations in urging Congress to adopt new tax policies to enhance industrial energy efficiency in order to increase manufacturing competitiveness, create jobs, and reduce pollution.
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Register now for the Quality Construction Alliance's National Legislative Conference
04/01/2010
This year's national legislative conference will cover topics such as public/private sector green building programs and issues, health care and pension reform issues, building star, worker misclassification reform, 3% tax repeal, and the Emerald Cities program.
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CLRC's Construction Labor Rate Trends & Outlook, February 2010
03/31/2010
The latest edition of the Construction Labor Research Council's "Construction Labor Rate Trends & Outlook" is now available.
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Ironworkers, OSHA forge new training partnership
03/31/2010
The Ironworkers International Union and OSHA have teamed up to form a new "National Training Partnership" to revise steel erection training materials and provide specialized training to OSHA compliance officers.
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New OSHA eTool aims to prevent electric shock deaths
03/31/2010
Each year, more than 75 workers die from electric shock while working with electric power, so OSHA has developed a new online "eTool" to explain the agency's safety standards and keep workers safe while working with electrical equipment or near high-voltage power lines.
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Spring 2010: "Why America Needs A Manufacturing Strategy"
03/31/2010
The Spring 2010 issue of "The Construction User" is now available, featuring a cover story entitled "Why America Needs A Manufacturing Strategy" by Scott Paul, Executive Director of the Alliance for American Manufacturing.
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TAUC representatives meet with Iron Workers executives
03/30/2010
The Iron Workers' General Executive Council held its spring meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona in late March. Several TAUC members, including CEO Steve Lindauer, were given the opportunity to represent the association and participate in a constructive dialogue about ways to enhance the relationship between the union and our contractors.
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Make Plans Now to Attend the 2010 TAUC Leadership Conference
03/15/2010
As the construction industry continues to forge ahead in a tough economic environment, don't miss this opportunity to "Calibrate Your Leadership Compass" and get cutting-edge advice from a host of expert speakers including Bill George, Harvard Business School professor and best-selling author of "7 Lessons For Leading In Crisis."
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Department of Labor phases out Drug-Free Workplace Alliance
02/26/2010
Due to a recent reorganization at the Department's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP), the Working Partners program will be phased out effective February 28, 2010.
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NACBE's Boilermaker work hour projections
02/26/2010
Below you will find an update to the National Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers (NACBE) Boilermaker workhour projections for 2010 and 2011. NACBE would like to thank those of you that helped in this effort by submitting your projections (which are kept confidential). All NACBE ...
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Construction Safety Conference
02/26/2010
The Construction Safety Council held their 20th Annual Construction Safety Conference in Rosemont, IL February 16 ? 18, 2010. The conference featured top-quality speakers from all over the country covering a variety of safety and health subjects.
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Support HR 147
02/26/2010
This proposed legislation would allow taxpayers to designate $3 of their Income Tax for Homeless Veterans.
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New TAUC Affinity Program Announced
02/26/2010
As a member of TAUC, you can save a minimum of 70% on your less-than-truckload (LTL) "heavyweight" shipments when shipping with UPS Freight. No obligations and no minimum shipping requirements. Note: For large volume shippers and receivers UPSF will customize their rates. With ...
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TAUC Antitrust Compliance Program
02/19/2010
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2010 TAUC Membership Payments Due Jan. 31st
01/28/2010
Annual dues for 2010 are due no later than Sunday, January 31. TAUC dues can be paid online by logging in using your unique username and password. If you have not received your invoice, or have questions, please contact Pam Livinski at 703.524.3336 x114.
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TAUC and the Zero Injury Institute sign agreement
01/28/2010
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and the Zero Injury Institute (ZII) have penned an agreement granting TAUC Governing Members additional savings for ZII training programs.
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Post OSHA 300A forms February 1
01/27/2010
The Recordkeeping Standard requires employers to post their OSHA 300A forms from February 1 through April 30 each year.
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Winter 2009: Union Contractors Celebrate Zero Injuries
01/11/2010
The Winter 2009 issue of The Construction User is now available.Please call 703.524.3336 x112 if you do not receive your copy by Jan. 15, 2010. Also, please call us if someone you know would like to be added to the mailing list.
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Thomas J. Reynolds Safety Awards
01/06/2010
The Thomas J. Reynolds Safety Awards recognize outstanding contractor efforts toward safety and will be distributed during the annual TAUC Leadership Conference at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, May 11-14, 2010.
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Cranes, health-related standards to be OSHA's focus
01/06/2010
In maintaining its focus on safety and health for all workers, OSHA recently shared its vision of upcoming regulatory priorities.
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National Safety Council Utilities Division meeting set
01/06/2010
After some restructuring, the National Safety Council's Utilities Division will be meeting January 24 - 26, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL.
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ANSI A10 to meet in DC in January
01/06/2010
Construction safety and health professionals will be meeting from 12:30 PM through the meeting's conclusion on January 12, 2010 to discuss the latest developments within their individual work groups at the ANSI A10 Accredited Standards Committee (A10 ASC) standards in Construction and Demolition Operations.
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2010 Construction Safety Conference and Expo
01/06/2010
The 20th Annual Chicago Construction Safety Conference and Expo will be taking place at the Rosemont Convention Center outside of Chicago, IL on February 16 - 18, 2010. This is a great way to start the week in safety as the Joint TAUC/NACBE Safety and Health Committees will be meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Des Plaines, IL on February 18, 2010.
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Joint TAUC/NACBE Safety and Health Committee Meeting Set
01/06/2010
Join us for the Joint TAUC/NACBE Safety and Health Committee meeting in Des Plaines, IL on February 18, 2010. The meeting will feature several presenters on various safety and health topics as well as an opportunity to share safety-related problems and solutions during the roundtable. Registration is required and more information will be forthcoming.
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State of the Union Construction Industry 2009
12/14/2009
Washington, DC -- December 9 TAUC held its annual State of the Union Construction Industry meeting and members from across the country participated to learn more about significant issues impacting their businesses.
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Hogan named director of industrial relations
12/14/2009
Daniel Hogan was named director of industrial relations for The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) in December of 2009.
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The Construction User receives 2009 MarCom Gold Award
10/30/2009
TAUC's magazine is cited for exceeding the high standards of the industry norm.
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Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act Introduced
10/30/2009
October 27. H.R. 3936, the Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act (PB&J Act), sponsored by Representatives Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) and Patrick Tiberi (R-OH), was introduced in the US House of Representatives. It includes extensive relief for both single and multiemployer plans.
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TAUC Leadership Conference 2010: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix
10/30/2009
TAUC Leadership Conference 2010 will be held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona from Tuesday, May 11 through Friday, May 14, 2010.
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TAUC Contractors Receive Prized Safety Awards
10/29/2009
The National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. recognized 73 TAUC contractors as being some of the safest in the construction industry.
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Drug-Free Work Week
10/21/2009
Take the opportunity to refresh your commitment to safety and reiterate your substance abuse program by recognizing Drug-Free Work Week. From Oct. 19-25, 2009, the US Department of Labor held its annual Drug-Free Work Week, dedicated to communicating the importance of working drug and alcohol-free.
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TAUC is LinkedIn!
10/19/2009
Join us on LinkedIn, a professional networking Web site.
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Thursday is deadline to register for ZISA Gala
10/14/2009
Guests must be registered by Thursday, Oct. 15, in order to be recognized at the 9th Annual Zero Injury Safety Awards Gala.
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Sign up now for prescription drug abuse webinar
10/02/2009
TAUC will celebrate Drug-Free Work Week (Oct. 19-25, 2009) by hosting an online training seminar about prescription drug abuse on Oct. 21.
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EPA releases guidance on reducing exposure to PCBs
09/25/2009
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced steps building owners should take to reduce exposure to PCBs.
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Fall 2009: The modern face of union construction
09/25/2009
The Fall 2009 issue of The Construction User is now available.
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New guidance released on controlling silica exposures in construction
09/24/2009
OSHA recently published guidance addressing the control of worker exposure to dust containing crystalline silica.
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Is your business prepared for the 2009 - 2010 flu season?
09/24/2009
The federal government has developed updated guidance for employers of all sizes to use as they develop and update plans to respond to the current H1N1 influenza outbreak and the upcoming fall and winter influenza season.
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ENR tips hat to TAUC contractors
09/14/2009
TAUC Governing Members rank high in the Top 400 Contractors list published by Engineering News-Record.
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OSHA opens record on proposed rule on electric power generation, transmission and distribution
09/14/2009
OSHA announced it is seeking comments on a proposed rule related to electric power generation, transmission and distribution, and electrical protective equipment.
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Harwood grant recipients announced
09/14/2009
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded more than $6.8 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants.
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NMAPC launches new Web site
09/09/2009
The National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee launched a new Web site, www.NMAPC.org, on Sept. 8.
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Record crowd convenes for Pennsylvania Powers Union Construction
09/09/2009
More than 250 union contractors, labor representatives and industrial business owners from around the country convened for Pennsylvania Powers Union Construction on Sept. 9.
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'We want to make steel, and we want you to help us,' Surma says
09/09/2009
U.S. Steel exec says he sees synergies between the mission of TAUC contractors and that of his business.
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Power generation reps give blueprint for securing work inside utilities
09/09/2009
The Association of Union Constructors was pleased to host a power generation panel discussion on Sept. 9 at Pennsylvania Powers Union Construction.
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Downey calls for change in driving habits
09/08/2009
TAUC Safety and Health Committee Chair Tony Downey shined a bright spotlight on inattentive driving as a major safety hazard on Sept. 9.
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Want to get more involved with TAUC?
09/08/2009
There are a number of ways you can get more involved with the association, including committee service, meeting attendance, government advocacy and magazine editorials.
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Craft Jurisdiction Guide on best-seller list
09/02/2009
The one-of-a-kind guide remains a best-seller, reflecting the increasing need for contractors to have a reference to help them properly assign work and avoid jurisdictional disputes.
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Dorsey promoted to assistant director of industrial relations
08/31/2009
Mike Dorsey has been promoted to the position of assistant director of industrial relations, representing The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, effective Sept. 1.
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U.S. Steel exec set to address 200 industry leaders in Pittsburgh
08/27/2009
Roughly 200 union contractors, labor representatives and industrial business owners from around the country are set to convene in Pittsburgh on Sept. 9.
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Study finds significant advancements in familiarity, satisfaction with TAUC
08/24/2009
Survey results have been tabulated and TAUC has come out on top.
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Construction deaths decreased in 2008
08/20/2009
Despite seeing a 20 percent decrease, deaths in the construction industry still ranked at the top.
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TAUC tells feds $25M threshold is too high
08/13/2009
The association told the government PLAs should be allowed on projects of all sizes.
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Fall protection webinar takes registration levels to new heights
08/13/2009
TAUC contractors came out -- or, more accurately, online -- in
droves on Aug. 13 to take part in the webinar, "Non-fatal attraction: Fall for your harness all over again," featuring Jack Moeding of Preferred Safety Products, on Aug. 13.
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"Death by Cell Phone" campaign gaining ground
08/12/2009
The National Safety Council's "Death by Cell Phone" campaign will make you think twice about making that business call in the middle of your morning commute.
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W.O.R.K. tool in beta testing; contractor demographics still needed
08/10/2009
We need more contractors to complete their W.O.R.K. profiles before the system launches.
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TAUC opposes small employer exemptions in health care bill
07/31/2009
In partnership with the Campaign for Quality Construction, TAUC is asking Congress to oppose small employer exemptions in upcoming health care legislation.
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TAUC regular member to appear in new CBS reality television show
07/31/2009
ThyssenKrupp Safway, a leading provider of scaffolding services in North America, supplied scaffolding to enclose the homes of eight Kennesaw, Ga., families on their property for "There Goes the Neighborhood," a new CBS reality show to air August 9.
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OSHA creates authorized trainer watch list
07/30/2009
The federal safety agency is naming names on its Web site.
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The Construction User celebrates five years!
07/28/2009
The Construction User celebrated its 5th anniversary this summer.
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Obama to nominate epidemiologist as new head of OSHA
07/28/2009
The President announced plans July 28 to nominate David Michaels, PhD, MPH to lead the federal safety agency.
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ASSE unveils three new fall protection standards
07/21/2009
The standards will become part of the ASSE Fall Protection Code with an effective date of Nov. 16, 2009.
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Unionization rate increases, returns to 1990s levels
07/15/2009
The union sector of the construction industry experienced a number of successes in the past two years, according to the Construction Labor Research Council.
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Obama to pursue e-verification of federal contractors
07/09/2009
The Obama administration announced it would implement a Bush-era program targeting federal contractors that hire illegal immigrants, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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TAUC supports U.S. Army Reserve Employer Partnership Initiative
07/02/2009
The Association of Union Constructors co-signed a memorandum of mutual support with the U.S. Army Reserve on July 2.
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$6.9 million available for safety training
06/27/2009
Applications for Susan Harwood training grants are due no later than July 24.
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Governing Member's jobsite recognized as OSHA 'new star'
06/26/2009
OSHA has certified the Longview Power Project, managed by TAUC Governing Member Aker Construction, Inc., as a new star site, the highest in its prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs.
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TAUC marks National Safety Month
06/22/2009
June is National Safety Month.
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Ironworkers breathe new life into Miami Valley marketing program
06/18/2009
Region sees revitalized effort in promoting Ironworkers to contractors and customers.
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Summer 2009: Is the NMA too successful?
06/18/2009
The Summer 2009 issue of The Construction User is now available.
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Construction Safety Council conference dates set for 2010
06/15/2009
Safety professionals from around the country will convene in Rosemont, Ill., from Feb. 16-18, 2010.
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'How to survive an OSHA inspection' available online
06/01/2009
TAUC's most recent educational webinar is available through the TAUC.org store.
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ZISA sponsorships now available
05/29/2009
Please contact Mike Dorsey to secure a sponsorship of the 2009 Zero Injury Safety Awards Gala.
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More money for OSHA
05/14/2009
Obama boosts OSHA's funding by 10 percent in next fiscal year.
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McCarron signals return to Building Trades
05/07/2009
McCarron disclosed to TAUC members May 7 that he sees an opportunity for his organization to return to the Building and Construction Trades Department.
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Mirgliotta honored with Spirit of Union Construction Award
05/07/2009
James Mirgliotta was honored for his lifetime commitment to the advancement of union construction.
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Gruno named Craftperson of the Year
05/07/2009
Ironworker Local No. 25 member honored for outstanding labor-management cooperation and quality craftsmanship.
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Santillo elected TAUC president
05/06/2009
Robert W. Santillo, president of McCarl's, Inc., was elected president of The Association of Union Constructors at TAUC Leadership Conference 2009 on May 6.
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Eight new directors elected to board
05/06/2009
TAUC members elected eight new directors to the board at TAUC Leadership Conference 2009 on May 6.
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Excellence in construction safety and health celebrated at annual conference
05/06/2009
Association members were recognized for excellence in construction safety and health at the Thomas J. Reynolds Awards Luncheon on May 6.
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Contractors find strength in numbers at TAUC Leadership Conference 2009
05/05/2009
More than 130 union contractors, industrial business representatives and labor leaders met in Orlando from May 5-8 in hopes of finding solutions to the elephant in the room: dwindling market share and a challenged national economy.
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TAUC co-sponsors QCA legislative conference
05/01/2009
The Association of Union Constructors is proud to co-sponsor the Quality Construction Alliance National Issues Conference, which is scheduled to be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C., from May 11-13, 2009.
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Fallen workers remembered April 28
04/28/2009
April 28th is not only remembered as the day OSHA was established, but is also used to commemorate Workers' Memorial Day.
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Prevent the spread of swine flu
04/27/2009
On Saturday, April 25, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Health Alert for Swine Flu.
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Last day to register for Leadership Conference
04/17/2009
Registration for TAUC Leadership Conference 2009 closes Friday, April 17.
Plan to make it an extended family trip? Orlando is offering special discounts to TAUC conventioneers. Check it out by clicking here.
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Learn how to survive an OSHA inspection
04/02/2009
Contractors are invited to register for the association's upcoming Webinar on OSHA inspections and citations.
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The "Codes of Excellence"
04/02/2009
Over the last couple of years nine different International Unions have adopted various "codes" or "standards" of excellence. TAUC has compiled these for our membership, and you can view them here.
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NCCCO launches rigger certification
04/01/2009
NCCCO has announced the availability of its certification program for riggers.
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TAUC hosts 'Pennsylvania Powers Union Construction'
03/26/2009
Union contractors will convene in Pittsburgh this fall for a TAUC Safety-Labor Forum.
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Spring 2009: The automotive collapse
03/26/2009
The Spring 2009 issue of The Construction User is now available.
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Long-term work opportunity in Lively Grove, Illinois
03/26/2009
MARCH 2009 The Association of Union Constructors has been notified Bechtel is seeking out union contractors to work at the Prairie State Coal Fired Power Plant Project in Lively Grove, Illinois. According to Bechtel, the project is fully funded through 2012, and will not be delayed due to the ...
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Unionized businesses no more likely to fail than non-unionized
03/25/2009
A new study concludes unionized businesses are no more likely to fail than non-unionized.
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State of Washington mulling new crane safety rule
03/19/2009
Washington state officials are planning to adopt a new crane safety rule, according to a BNA report on March 19.
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Extensive membership research under way
03/18/2009
TAUC members may be contacted in the coming weeks by a research firm studying how the association can help members in these difficult economic times.
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Feb. 28 is Leadership Conference early-bird deadline
02/26/2009
Attendees who register for TAUC Leadership Conference before February 28 will receive a significant early-bird discount.
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Crane and derricks hearing today
02/26/2009
The public is invited to attend a March 17 hearing on the proposed changes to existing crane and derricks regulations.
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Ohio's chief attorney endorses use of labor agreements
02/26/2009
Cordray says he supports making PLAs a condition of bidding.
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Safety agency identifies obstacles to creating a sober workplace
02/26/2009
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released the top 12 reasons a good drug-free workplace program goes bad.
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Nearly 900 union contractors answer call to complete W.O.R.K. profiles
02/26/2009
Nearly 900 union contractors, located in 44 states and one Canadian province, have responded to the call to complete their W.O.R.K. profiles.
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TAUC congratulates new labor secretary
02/25/2009
The Association of Union Constructors looks forward to working with newly appointed Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
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Hood named director of industrial relations
02/16/2009
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Jason Hood as its new director of industrial relations effective Feb. 16.
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Obama lifts ban on labor agreements for federal construction projects
02/12/2009
On February 6th, President Obama signed an Executive Order to lift the ban on the use of Project Labor Agreements on all Federal Construction Projects that had been put in place by former President George W. Bush.
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Sponsorship opportunities available for 2009
02/01/2009
The Association of Union Constructors is pleased to announce its 2009 Sponsorship Kit.
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Last day for Craft Jurisdiction Guide sale
12/31/2008
Wednesday, Dec. 31, is the last day that you can purchase the TAUC Craft Jurisdiction Guide for 25% off. Purchase your copy today!
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Hunt to speak at Leadership Conference
12/29/2008
The Association of Union Constructors is pleased to announce Joseph J. Hunt, general president of the Iron Workers, is scheduled to speak at TAUC Leadership Conference 2009.
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Washington Post: Under Bush, OSHA mired in inaction
12/29/2008
The Washington Post reports OSHA officials issued 86 percent fewer rules or regulations from 2001 to 2007 than their counterparts did during a similar period in the Clinton administration.
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Winter 2008: For safety's sake
12/22/2008
The Winter 2008 issue of The Construction User is now available.
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Now accepting Thomas J. Reynolds Awards nominations
12/19/2008
Contractors are encouraged to submit nominations for the Thomas J. Reynolds Awards before March 8, 2009.
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TAUC memorializes Willis with annual award
12/19/2008
TAUC announced its plans to memorialize industry leader James J. Willis, Sr., by renaming its annual construction innovation award.
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Daughter of union shop steward tapped to be next Secretary of Labor
12/18/2008
President-Elect Barack Obama has designated Rep. Hilda Solis, D-Calif., as his pick to be the next Secretary of Labor.
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OSHA clarifies protective equipment rule
12/12/2008
Employers are required to provide personal protective equipment to every covered employee and can be cited for noncompliance on a per-employee basis.
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Creasap named director of safety and health
12/08/2008
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Wayne Creasap as its new director of safety and health effective Dec. 8.
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Tell Congress to support emergency relief for pension plans
12/04/2008
The Association of Union Constructors is pressing Congress for multiemployer pension plan funding relief in response to the recent dramatic stock market volatility, and we need your help.
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Construction industry leaders tackle big issues at "State of the Union"
12/04/2008
More than 120 construction industry leaders, from 22 states, gathered for the "State of the Union... Construction Industry 2008" on Dec. 3.
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Jurisdictional disputes remain problematic, members say
12/03/2008
TAUC contractors expressed frustration with persistent jurisdictional disputes at the "Can We TAUC Back?" panel, which was held at the Dec. 3 "State of the Union... Construction Industry."
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OSHA crane and derricks rule comment deadline now Jan. 22
12/03/2008
OSHA has extended the public comment period on its proposed crane and derricks rule. Public comments must be submitted no later than January 22, 2009.
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Congratulations Detroit Boiler Company, raffle winner
12/03/2008
Detroit Boiler Company, based out of Detroit, Michigan, was randomly selected in the Dec. 3 W.O.R.K. raffle for a full page advertisement in The Construction User.
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Last chance to get into W.O.R.K. raffle
11/21/2008
Every contractor who completes their W.O.R.K. profile by Sunday, Nov. 30, will be automatically entered into a raffle.
One winner will be drawn in the raffle and will receive one full-page advertisement in The Construction User, valued at $3,500. The ad will be published in the March 2009 issue, which you may recognize as the issue that is distributed during the annual TAUC Leadership Conference.
To access your profile, visit www.tauc.org/work/.
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Crane safety Webinar emphasized attention to detail, procedures
11/21/2008
More than 60 registrants attended TAUC's Nov. 20 Webinar, "Lift your bottom line... lower the boom on crane accidents!," reflecting the union construction industry's commitment to improving crane safety. John Hartwell, crane instructor for the Operating Engineers Local 324, and Scott ...
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Register Now: "Lift your bottom line... lower the boom on crane accidents"
11/12/2008
Now more than ever, contractors, owners, craftsmen and even the general public are seeing the traumatic effects of crane accidents. These avoidable accidents distress families and wreak havoc on the bottom lines of contractors and owners alike.
Join TAUC's team of expert panelists on Thursday, Nov. 20, for this Webinar as they delve into the complexity of crane safety and how you as a union construction professional can make real changes both on the job and on the budget.
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State of the Union... Construction Industry slated for Dec. 3
11/11/2008
Online registration is now closed. If you need to make a late registration, please contact Lisa Tanger, manager of communications, at ltanger@tauc.org
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Craft Jurisdiction Guide 25% off
11/11/2008
Purchase Your Copy Today!
Non-Member - SALE $600.00
Regular Member - SALE $300.00
Affiliate and LEO Member - SALE $262.50
Governing Member - SALE $150.00
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Stohler steps in as acting chief of OSHA
11/10/2008
Thomas M. Stohler was named Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, effective Nov. 10, 2008, according to an announcement by the agency. Stohler had been Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA at the U.S. Department of Labor since May 2008. ...
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OSHA chief resigned
11/07/2008
The head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., resigned effective Saturday, Nov. 9, a source within the agency told The Association of Union Constructors.
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Public comment period now open on OSHA's proposed crane rules
10/09/2008
Update: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Labor's proposed crane rules have been published in the Federal Registrar. The public comment period is now open. You may submit your comments to OSHA by visiting the federal ...
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TAUC Leadership Conference 2009: Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
09/29/2008
TAUC Leadership Conference 2009 will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, in Orlando, Florida, from Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 8, 2009. Rooms can be booked now through Hilton Reservations at 800-542-8680; just mention the "TAUC Room Block" ...
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Free boots!
09/25/2008
For a limited time, when you start a uniform program with Aramark Uniform Services, each of your uniform-wearers will receive a free pair of steel-toe boots. Just mention that you are a TAUC member when you call Tania Allaire at 818.973.3906. ...
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2008 Construction Conditions Survey
09/24/2008
The Construction Labor Research Council conducted a survey sponsored by The Association of Union Constructors and the North American Contractors Association on the current conditions affecting the industrial construction sector of the industry. Read on to find out more...
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Twenty union contractors join as new regular members
08/22/2008
The Association of Union Constructors is pleased to announce 20 union contractors have joined TAUC to promote excellence in the union construction industry: Chapman Industrial Construction Concrete Constructors Inc Creative Crane & Rigging Inc Deig Bros. Lumber & Constrction Co....
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TAUC Radio
08/01/2008
TAUC has partnered with New Construction Strategies to provide insightful interviews with industry professionals on the topics that matter most to contractors. New Construction Strategies brings together the leading thinkers in construction to discuss the critical issues facing our ...
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The Construction Industry and the Economy
07/31/2008
How long will the current conditions last?
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Michigan Drives Union Construction Continues Dialogue to Advance Industry
07/16/2008
Over one hundred convene in the Motor City for TAUC's
Summer Safety Labor Forum.
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A Safe Workforce
07/02/2008
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) is dedicated to providing its membership with cutting edge safety and health resources.
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TAUC Fits All Sizes
07/02/2008
TAUC Governing Members talk about the benefits of joining the association, regardless of the size of your company. Both large and small contractors are welcomed and encouraged to join.
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Governing Membership
07/02/2008
TAUC's highest level of membership is our Governing Member Category, and it is for those contractors who wish to change the union construction industry for the better by getting involved.
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What is TAUC?
07/02/2008
If you are curious as to what The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) is all about, take a few moments to watch this video.
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2007 Leadership Conference
07/02/2008
The annual Leadership Conference of TAUC is its highest profile event of the year, with multiple International Union General Presidents in attendance, as well as owner representatives and contractor executives. 2007 was the inaugural Leadership Conference, and for those in attendance it was well worth their time to be there.
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Local Employer Organizations (LEO)
07/02/2008
Another membership category of TAUC is our Local Employer Organizations (LEO). These local associations gain invaluable access to share information with their peers from across the United States as members of TAUC.
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The Craft Labor Supply and Demand Symposium: Connecting the Dots
06/23/2008
Over 100 industry professionals from the contractor, owner, and labor communities met in Merrillville, Indiana on June 19th for the Construction Advancement Foundation's Craft Labor Supply & Demand Symposium. TAUC President, Robert Hoover of Aker Construction, Inc. and TAUC CEO, Stephen ...
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New TAUC WORK Tool Addresses Job Opportunities
06/23/2008
TAUC and our sister organization, the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC), have teamed up to offer a new way to find additional NMA job opportunities and to locate qualified contractors for maintenance and repair work all across America. TAUC contractors ...
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Can We TAUC?
06/20/2008
Five General Presidents joined TAUC contractors at TAUC's 2nd Annual Leadership Conference for a town hall style forum to address the issues that matter most to our contractors like jurisdiction and manpower.
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2008 Specialty Construction Industry Legislative Conference
05/30/2008
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) and the International Council of Employers of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (ICE) held their Inaugural Specialty Construction ...
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TAUC Contractors Recognized for Exemplary Year in Safety
05/28/2008
2007 was a landmark year for excellence in safety on the jobsite. The winners of TAUC's Thomas J. Reynolds Safety Awards were recognized at TAUC's annual Leadership Conference in Miami,FL.
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Ingenuity and Leadership on the Jobsite Recognized
05/27/2008
The Association of Union Constructors' (TAUC) Annual Craftsperson Awards for Ingenuity and Innovation in Construction were presented on May 15th in conjunction with TAUC's second annual Leadership Conference.
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Union Contractors Have Spoken!
05/22/2008
Arlington, VA - In March, the Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) sent out a 33 question survey to over 6,000 union contractor representatives to gauge the actual conditions being experienced by contractors in the construction industry. This survey was sponsored by The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and the North American Contractors Association (NACA) and the results are in!
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Union Employer Groups Align
05/19/2008
On Friday, May 16th, at TAUC's Second Annual Leadership Conference, a strategic alliance was formed between The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and the National Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers (NACBE) to further advance union construction.
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TAUC Elects Four New Board Members
05/14/2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 15, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) elected four (4) new Board of Directors yesterday during the Opening Session of TAUC's second annual Leadership Conference in Miami, FL.
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BoltTech Hydraulic Wrench Failure
04/29/2008
At a generating plant in late March, a new hydraulic wrench from BoltTech (Model QD14 SQDR, S/N 938), was being used to loosen a bolt from a valve. As the operator was attempting to loosen the first bolt the pressure had increased to 8,000 psi when the cast housing of the wrench exploded. The ...
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TAUC/DOL - Drug Free Workplace Alliance
04/29/2008
America's businesses pay a high price for alcohol and drug abuse. Some costs-increased absences, accidents and errors--are obvious. Others, such as low employee morale and high illness rates, are less so, but the effects are equally harmful. Employers have enormous power to protect their businesses ...
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Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008
04/29/2008
The federal Government is the world's largest purchasing department. Prudent fiscal managers and government anti-fraud officials have long recognized they should keep better track of the legal compliance of the companies they do business with. They need legislative support and funding to create the ...
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TAUC Welcomes Aramark Uniform Services as Newest Preferred Service Provider
04/29/2008
This year, ARAMARK Uniform Services, a division of ARAMARK, joined TAUC as a Preferred Service Provider. Aramark is a global leader in professional services. Since 1998, ARAMARK has consistently ranked as one of "America's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune. Currently, Aramark provides uniform ...
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"Can we TAUC?"
04/25/2008
Washington, DC - TAUC's 2008 Leadership Conference is fast approaching, and it is looking to be one that you do not want to miss. Five General Presidents and the President of the BCTD are all scheduled to attend and speak.
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2008 TAUC Leadership Conference
03/25/2008
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) is gearing up for one of the most anticipated construction industry events of the year -- The 2008 Leadership Conference. The conference brings together leading union contractors, labor representatives, employer associations, and ...
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2008 Construction Industry Conditions Survey
03/19/2008
Washington, DC - On March 20, 2008 the Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) sent out a 33 question survey to over 6,000 union contractor representatives to gauge the actual conditions being experienced by contractors in the construction industry. This survey is being sponsored by The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and the North American Contractors Association (NACA) and the results will be outlined by CLRC Executive Director Robert Gasperow on Friday, May 16 at TAUC's upcoming Leadership Conference.
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Laborers Rejoin the AFL-CIO Building & Construction Trades Department
03/13/2008
Washington, DC - The Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) announced today that they have rejoined the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, effective immediately. The BCTD Governing Board of Presidents approved the re-affiliation of LIUNA by a unanimous ...
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Specialty Construction Industry 2008 Legislative Conference
03/05/2008
The International Council of Employers of Bricklayers and Allied Crafts (ICE), the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), and The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) are co-sponsoring the 2008 Specialty Construction Legislative Conference in conjunction with the annual Legislative Update sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans.
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TAUC Urges DOL to Revisit Proposed Amendments and Revisions to Apprenticeship Programs
03/04/2008
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) reached out today to the Department of Labor to voice their concerns regarding proposed changes to apprenticeship program standard. All TAUC members are encouraged to contact the DOL before March 12, 2008 to share their opinions on this important proposal.
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Thomas J. Reynolds/Craftsperson of the Year Awards
01/24/2008
Nomination forms are now available online for the annual Thomas J. Reynolds Awards for Excellence in Construction Safety and Health and the Craftsperson of the Year Award for Ingenuity & Innovation in Construction. Please be sure to submit before the deadline of March 14, 2008.
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008
01/10/2008
Date: May 2007 Contact: Pat Monroe (414-298-4123, e-mail pmonroe@aem.org) Registration and Housing Opens July 9, 2007 for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and IFPE 2008 Sign Up in Advance to Save Time and Money Advance registration for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and IFPE 2008 expositions is open as of July 9, ...
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TAUC Welcomes 2 New Governing Members
12/19/2007
Please join us in welcoming Maxim Crane Works and The American Group of Constructors (TAG) as TAUC Governing Members!
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TAUC About Construction - The Association of Union Constructors official e-Newsletter is now available online.
12/17/2007
Click on the links below to access the previous editions of TAUC About Construction. 2008 Editions: February Issue January Issue 2007 Editions: December Issue November Issue October Issue September Issue August Issue July Issue June Issue May Issue April Issue,
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America's Top Construction Leaders Gather for TAUC's Safety-Labor Forum
12/11/2007
Construction industry leaders from around the nation recently gathered for The Association of Union Constructors' (TAUC) winter Safety-Labor Forum in Washington D.C. This year's event, entitled "The State of the Union... Construction Industry," was held Dec. 4, 2007 and ...
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American Bridge Company Repairs Chesapeake Bay Bridge
12/06/2007
An American mainstay, American Bridge Company has been erecting bridges and structures across the US for more than a century. Like its bridges, its legacy spans the US's modern industrial history: It has worked on landmark commercial projects ranging from New York's Chrysler Building to the San ...
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TAUC Welcomes Newest Governing Member
12/05/2007
Please join us in welcoming FORCE Drilling as a TAUC Governing Member!
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Tackle Jurisdiction... Before it Tackles You -- TAUC Webinar
11/19/2007
Union contractors from around the country recently logged on to www.tauc.org to learn what they can do to avoid job losses, construction delays and higher project costs associated with jurisdictional disputes. The Webinar, provided by The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), was ...
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TAUC Welcomes Newest Governing Member
11/06/2007
Please join us in welcoming APComPower Inc. as a TAUC Governing Member!
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TAUC Welcomes Newest Governing Member
11/01/2007
Please join us in welcoming George V. Hamilton, Inc. as a TAUC Governing Member!
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2007 National Drug Free Work Week
10/15/2007
Drug free jobsites benefit employees and employers alike. Join us in promoting working drug free all week long.
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Keyspan Corporation Acquired by National Grid
10/09/2007
United Kingdom company becomes third largest energy utility in the U.S.
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America's Top Construction Leaders to Gather for Annual Winter Forum in D.C.
10/03/2007
Construction industry leaders from around the nation will soon be gathering for The Association of Union Constructors' (TAUC) annual conference in Washington D.C.
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Fair Contracting Issues Examined at NAFC Conference
10/03/2007
Misclassification of workers issue draws Illinois Governor and New York State Commissioner of Labor to Chicago.
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New Building Trades President Takes Office:
10/01/2007
WASHINGTON, DC - Mark Ayers, former Director of the Construction & Maintenance Division of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), assumed the office of President of the Building & Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO (BCTD) on Monday, October 1, 2007. Ayers, who was elected unanimously on September 6th by the BCTD Governing Board, succeeds retiring BCTD President Edward C. Sullivan.
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NMAPC Labor Chairman Elected President of Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO
09/27/2007
The Labor Co-Chairman of the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee (NMAPC), Mr. Mark Ayers, was recently elected to serve as President of the Building and Construction Trades Department (BCTD), AFL-CIO. Beginning Oct. 1, 2007, Mr. Ayers will take over for Edward C. Sullivan, who ...
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National Academies: NIOSH Research Review
09/27/2007
Washington, D.C. (September 26, 2007) - TAUC's Safety and Health Committee Chairman Bill Hering of S. M. Electric sat on a five person panel to evaluate the current and past research programs of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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TAUC CEO Addresses Attendees at IMPACT's RAB Meeting
09/20/2007
Meeting to address the major issues confronting union contractors was held in Atlantic City, NJ on September 19th.
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Senate Passes DOT Spending Bill, Rejects Plan to Waive Davis-Bacon
09/14/2007
The Senate has approved legislation that would increase federal highway and transit funding in fiscal year 2008, but turned back a proposal to waive Davis-Bacon wage requirements on projects to upgrade deficient bridges.
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Industry Fatality Rate Falls
08/21/2007
The Bureau of Labor Statistics report for 2006 is out, and the construction fatality rate per 100,000 workers decreased in '06, but jobsite deaths rose nearly 3% to 1,226.
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The Future of the Construction Industry
08/20/2007
Part 3: How to Attract and Retain Workers in the FutureThe construction industry needs a paradigm shift in the way it deals with the workforce. The industry must develop a pro-worker environment because nothing less will attract and retain the necessary workers.
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Cleveland Rocks Union Construction
08/17/2007
August 15, 2007 - Cleveland, OH: The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) hosted the Cleveland Rocks Union Construction event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Combining two of the association's most popular events, the Safety-Labor Forum and the second installment of the TAUC webinar series, "Tailor-Made NMA."
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"Tailor-Made NMA" - A Webinar for Union Construction Professionals
07/27/2007
August 15, 2007 - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT
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IMPACT Safety and Health Roundtable
07/26/2007
On the afternoon of July 17th, individuals from across the construction industry sequestered themselves into the board room of the new Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice building on the campus of the University of San Diego to openly discuss the safety and health issues affecting the construction industry today.
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CLRC's Wage And Benefit Settlements In Construction - June 2007
06/29/2007
For the wage and benefit settlements reported to the Construction Labor Research Council, as of June 2007, click here.
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Cleveland Rocks Union Construction!
06/28/2007
August 15, 2007 - Cleveland, OH: The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) held it's first Safety-Labor Forum in conjunction with the second installment of the TAUC Webinar Series, "Tailor-Made NMA."
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TAUC Safety and Health Committee Convenes for the First Time
06/26/2007
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) -- the largest multi-craft union contractor association in America -- held its first Safety and Health Committee Meeting last week in Des Plaines, IL.
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TAUC Labor Committee Convenes for the First Time
06/26/2007
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) -- the largest multi-craft union contractor association in America -- held its first Labor Committee Meeting on June 21, 2007 in Des Plaines, IL.
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Briefs Challenge Final Hexavalent Chromium Rule PEL and Application to Electric Power Plants
06/14/2007
Briefs were filed May 24th in an ongoing effort to challenge the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) final hexavalent chromium rule.
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Construction Safety and Health Resource Guide - 2nd Edition Now Available
06/07/2007
After the success of the 1st edition of the Construction Safety and Health Resource Guide, created by TAUC LEO member The Construction Employers Association of Cleveland (CEA), the 2nd edition is now here! 170 full-color spiral bound, indexed pages covering construction safety ...
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Building Trades President Edward Sullivan Announces October Retirement
05/17/2007
Edward C. Sullivan announced today that he will be retiring as President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO (BCTD) effective October 1, 2007. President Sullivan has served in this position since 2000.
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TAUC's First Webinar Is a Huge Success
05/10/2007
Arlington, VA - April 27, 2007 The Association of Union Constructor's held it's first ever Webinar, or web based seminar, entitled "Perfecting the Pre-Job Conference" and it garnered over 100 attendees. Representatives from the owner, labor and contractor community addressed each of their perspectives as to what the perfect pre-job conference would entail.
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Campaign for Quality Construction
05/10/2007
The new Congressional leadership proved eager for input from our union signatory employers and the 3-day legislative effort resulted in many congressmen agreeing to co-sponsor and actively support legislation that will help ensure a brighter future for union construction in the years to come.
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North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)
05/08/2007
Don't Forget: May 6-12, 2007 is the 11th annual North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH), a public awareness campaign to raise awareness about the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace.
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Is Your Worksite Prepared for Emergencies?
05/04/2007
OSHA is co-hosting a free webinar with the Red Cross on May 23rd that will highlight the safety practices and emergency standards that every employer should be aware of. Please click above to register for this important event.
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TAUC ELECTS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
04/20/2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 19, 2007 - The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) elected a new Board of Directors yesterday during the Opening Session of TAUC's inaugural Leadership Conference in Tucson, AZ.
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HOOVER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF TAUC
04/20/2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 19, 2007 - The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) has elected Robert Hoover as President of the Association.
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February '07 in Review
03/30/2007
2/5/2007 Kevin Hilton, Vice President of Industrial Relations for both TAUC and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC) met with General Motors in Detroit, MI. 2/5/2007 Kevin Hilton also attended the Great Lakes Fabricators and Erectors Association's 2007 Annual Meeting ...
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Study on Welding in Confined Spaces Reports Manganese Exposure Effects
03/30/2007
With jobsite safety and health at the top of any contractor's priorities, TAUC consistently looks to keep it's membership up-to-date on the issues that matter. In a study published in the March issue of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, it was found that adverse ...
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FMI Reports Upswing in New Governments Construction Projects for 2007
03/30/2007
In 2007, federal, state and local governments will continue building new facilities, roads, and other needed infrastructure, as well as repairing worn-out facilities, says FMI's 2007 Keating Report.
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Latino Job Growth Surges in Construction Industry
03/30/2007
Two-thirds of construction workers hired in the United States in the past two years were Latino, according to a study released by the Pew Hispanic Center.
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March '07 in Review
03/30/2007
3/1/2007 Todd Mustard and Mike Dorsey participated in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Challenge Program Conference Call. 3/4/2007 - 3/7/2007 Steve Lindauer spoke to the attendees of the Laborers' Tri-Fund Conference in Hollywood, FL. 3/5/2007 - 3/8/2007 Todd Mustard and ...
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First Vice President Robert Hoover
03/27/2007
Washington, D.C. - Robert Hoover, Vice President of Aker Kvaerner Songer and First Vice President of The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), addressed the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Legislative Conference on March 26th, 2007.
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TAUC Members Address Ironworker Leadership
03/22/2007
First Vice President Robert Hoover of Aker Kvaerner Songer, former Local Employer Organization (LEO) Chairman William Ligetti of the Ironworkers Employer Association of Western Pennsylvania, Gary Broad of Midwest Steel and TAUC Staff addressed the Ironworkers General Executive Council in Naples, FL on Wednesday, March 21st, 2007.
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Campaign for Quality Construction - National Issues Legislative Conference
03/12/2007
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) is co-sponsoring The Campaign for Quality Construction?s National Issue Conference, May 1-3, 2007, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington D.C. This conference includes issue briefings, incisive guest speakers, insider Washington information, addresses by ...
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January '07 in Review
02/16/2007
January 4th Steve Lindauer, CEO of TAUC and CEO/Impartial Secretary of the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC) attended a work dispute hearing under the National Maintenance Agreements in Washington, DC January 5th Kevin Hilton, VP of Industrial Relations, ...
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OSHA's Top 10 Most Cited Standards
02/15/2007
Most Cited OSHA Standards for 2006
Listed summary of the top 10 OSHA cited standards by federal OSHA for fiscal year 2006.
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Contractors May Suffer Bans for Illegals
02/15/2007
Business lobbyists believe lawmakers will ultimately strip from Senate minimum wage legislation any sanctions against companies caught hiring illegal immigrants. Whether they can keep it out of immigration law is another matter.
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Lineup for Foulke's Executive Management Team Set at OSHA
02/13/2007
At a critical point in his tenure as head of OSHA, Administrator Edwin G. Foulke Jr. has made his final appointments to his executive management team. With a published rule on cranes and derrick?s now a priority at the agency, a new Directorate of Construction has been called upon to complete the job.
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Labor Department Sued by Unions over Employer Paid PPE Rule
02/13/2007
With a standard on personal protective equipment still lingering after years of review at OSHA, the AFL-CIO and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) are demanding that action be taken.
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Six-Union MAC Group Formally Approves "Jurisdictional Warranty," Resolution Rules
02/13/2007
The six unions comprising the Mechanical Allied Crafts (MAC) reported formal approval of a "jurisdictional warranty" and procedures for resolving jurisdictional disputes and work stoppages arising from disagreements over assignment of work.
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Bechtel-Becon Deal Allows Mixed Crews Of Union-Open Shop Workers in Same Craft
02/13/2007
A labor agreement between the Laborers' International Union and Bechtel Construction Co. has allowed crews of union and nonunion laborers to begin working last week on a $1.4 billion power plant in Trimble County, Ky., although the project is being built by Becon Construction, Bechtel Inc.'s Houston-based nonunion subsidiary.
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TAUC Leadership Conference - Entertainment Guide
02/12/2007
2007 Leadership Conference ?Dawn of a New Day?April 17-21, 2007 Westin La Paloma Resort & SpaTucson, Arizona The format of the Leadership Conference will break from tradition, and include much more take-home value for TAUC members and attendees this year. Based on member ...
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Top Construction Safety Priorities at OSHA
01/31/2007
Officials with the construction safety office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have cited two proposed rules as the office?s top regulatory priorities. Rules on both cranes and confined spaces are expected to be published this year. The proposed rule on confined space ...
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Awful Bosses
01/31/2007
A bad boss, at one point or another most of us have had to endure a few months or maybe even a number of years taking orders from a superior who just doesn?t seem to care. For those of us that have been spared the ?bad boss? experience, some insight has been provided by Working America, a community ...
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PREMIER UNION CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION LAUNCHES JANUARY 1ST
01/29/2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Union construction has had a positive impact on the American economy and will continue to play an important role in our nation's future success in the global economy. That's the message, and a new association has been formed to help spread the word about how union ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
01/25/2007
- What is The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC)? TAUC is an association of concerned union contractors, primarily engaged in steel erection, industrial maintenance and construction, whose vision is to enhance and advance the union construction industry. - Who is ...
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What is TAUC?
01/23/2007
The President of The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), Bill Brown of Ben Hur Construction, explains what the new association is all about, and what it hopes to accomplish in the very near future.
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TAUC Safety and Crafts Awards Nomination Forms Coming Soon
01/10/2007
The 24th Annual TAUC Thomas J. Reynolds Award for Safety & Excellence in Construction and the 18th Annual Crafts Person Awards for Ingenuity & Innovation in Construction nomination forms will be emailed out on January 11th. Each year, both awards are presented to the winners at the TAUC ...
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OSHA at a Crossroads
01/02/2007
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has some thinking to do. With close to 65% of the agency?s staff either eligible for retirement or nearing that point in time, now is the time for OSHA to decide what the future holds. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for ...
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Steel Production Goes Green
01/02/2007
The greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted from producing steel has always been an environmental concern for the construction industry. Recently though, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have uncovered a new means of processing iron, a key ingredient in steel, that removes the ...
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New Boilermaker Training Center Opens
12/20/2006
Just last fall, the members of Boilermakers Local 132 proudly dedicated a $1 million training facility in La Marque, TX. Its goal: turn out union trained Boilermakers to meet the demand of the booming construction business. With plenty of work to go around, especially in the power plant sector, the ...
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Marketplace Favors Nonresidential Construction
12/20/2006
Nonresidential construction continues to see growth according to the Federal Reserve. Despite a decline in residential construction, work in industries such as health care, education and public works is on the rise. With many project backlogs at high levels, contractors are anticipating that ...
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Thriving OSHA Challenge Program Continues its Success
12/20/2006
On November 8th, 2006 The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), met with Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program (OSHA VPP) personnel and fellow OSHA Challenge Program administrators, at the Department of Labor. Over the course of an entire day, the group ...
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Drug-Free Workplace Alliance Renewal Signing
12/20/2006
TAUC was present at the Department of Labor?s October 19th signing event to renew the agreement between the Drug Free Workplace Alliance which supports the DOL?s Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Program. The Drug Free Workplace Alliance that includes TAUC, DOL sectors, construction associations, and ...
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ACCSH Unanimously Votes to Support Proposed Cranes and Derricks Standard
12/19/2006
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) recently voted to support a draft proposal from OSHA on a new Cranes & Derricks Standard. ACCSH encouraged OSHA to ?move forward with deliberate speed to issue the Standard?. The Crane and ...
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Bill Brown Addresses President Hunt
12/19/2006
This summer in Washington, D.C. marked the 41st time the Ironworkers have assembled for their national convention. This week long event touched on issues ranging from market share growth to improving the safety and health of America?s union workforce, two concerns that The Association of Union ...
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Bill Treharne - Iron Workers' Apprenticeship Conference
12/19/2006
TAUC's Second Vice President, Bill Treharne of Midwest Steel presented at the Iron Workers' Apprenticeship Conference in St. Louis, MO on the benefits of a strong employer association to assist the Iron Workers in their ability to regain marketshare.
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TAUC Well Represented at CURT's National Conference
12/19/2006
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) was well represented at the recent Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) National Conference in Tucson, Arizona. The CURT National Conference, held Nov. 13-16, featured more than 25 educational sessions conducted by industry leaders, covering a wide ...
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Workplace Safety is Key Issue for Joining Unions
12/14/2006
A recent poll released by the Employment Law Alliance finds that the leading factor for a worker?s decision to join a union is workplace safety. While factors like better benefits, higher wages and increased job security were all important, 64 percent of respondents cited safety as the top reason for seeking union representation.
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TAUC - Are You Ready to be Heard
12/06/2006
Steve Lindauer, Chief Executive Officer of TAUC discusses what the new association means for its members and how future success can be achieved with everyone ?pulling? in the same direction.
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Ironworker Welding Certification Program
11/20/2006
Since 1998, thirty-thousand Ironworkers have been trained and certified in an extensive number of pre-qualified welding procedures through the Ironworkers Welding Certification Program. This program is nationally recognized and was created in conjunction with structural welding code from the ...
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TAUC Drug-Free Workplace Alliance - OSHA
08/24/2006
Nine New Organizations Join DOL Drug-Free Workplace Alliance The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently added four additional unions and five contractor associations to its Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, a cooperative agreement focused on improving workplace safety and health in the construction ...
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Four Lawsuits Facing OSHA Regarding Hexavalent Chromium Are to Be Combined
05/12/2006
According to the May 3rd edition of Construction Labor Report, four lawsuits challenging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) final hexavalent chromium rule will be consolidated in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third District.
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Newly Formed National Construction Alliance
05/05/2006
Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, May 2, 2006, three major basic trades unions, the Laborers, Operating Engineers and Carpenters, established a "basic trades building trades," called the National Construction Alliance (NCA). This new organization will immediately assume responsibility for ...
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CURT's 2006 Construction Industry Safety Excellence Awards
05/04/2006
The Construction Users Roundtable's (CURT) Construction Industry Safety Excellence (CISE) Awards program was established to recognize commendable safety management and safety improvements of owners, constructors, and Local User Councils. CURT will recognize those firms or organizations that ...
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Senate Confirms Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. to Lead Occupational Safety and Health Administration
04/05/2006
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced on March 15, 2006 that the United States Senate has confirmed Edwin G. Foulke Jr. of South Carolina as assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. President George W. Bush nominated Foulke Sept.15, 2005, to head ...
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OSHA Revokes Slip Resistant Language from the Steel Erection Standard
01/20/2006
On Tuesday, January 18, 2006 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it is revoking a provision of the steel erection standard that addresses the slip resistance of walking surfaces of coated structural steel members. The provision requires that coated structural ...
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Report Reveals Consequences of Removing Davis-Bacon in the Gulf
10/17/2005
A new report released by a well-regarded Washington research organization shows that President Bush?s decision to cut wages for construction workers on federal projects in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina could actually slow reconstruction, increase rebuilding costs, and speed the flow of ...
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President Bush Reveals Nomination for OSHA Chief
09/15/2005
President Bush has announced that he intends to nominate Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., to lead OSHA as Assistant Secretary of Labor. Foulke is a partner with the law firm of Jackson Lewis, LLP in Greenville, South Carolina. Foulke previously served as chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Review ...
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Protect Against Heat Illness
08/02/2005
The heat wave that has blistered the United States over the past two weeks reminds us to remind you to take necessary precautions. Of course, construction is outdoor work, generally with demanding production goals. Even on the hottest days, the work must go on. Nevertheless, when high temperature ...
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AFL-CIO Executive Committee Moves on Organizing, Political Plans
07/08/2005
The AFL-CIO Executive Council during its June 27 meeting in Washington, D.C., overwhelmingly approved two key proposals intended to improve workers? lives and strengthen the union movement. The first proposal aims to increase resources and capacity for organizing and member mobilization for ...
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The Do's & Don'ts of an OSHA Inspection
04/12/2005
Wayne Rice, Vice President of Association Services, gave a presentation in Charleston, WV on April 6th to a group of local foreman on the "Do's & Don'ts of an OSHA Inspection".
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OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries
01/14/2005
Beginning February 1, employers must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on January 10, 2005. Employers are only required to post the Summary (OSHA Form 300A) -- not the ...
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The Iron Worker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania
11/19/2004
The Ironworker Employer Association of Western Pennsylvania is a Trade Association of union contractors who perform work throughout the region utilizing iron workers from Local 3, Pittsburgh, PA and Local 772, Clearfield, PA. The Association was founded in 1956 to develop and foster a ...
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"Safety - It's Up To Me" - A Tool for Your Business
10/19/2004
?Safety: It?s Up To Me? is a tool your company can use to emphasize the importance of safety on the jobsite from an emotional and psychological standpoint. On this CD-ROM you?ll see a 10 minute reenactment that was first performed at the 14th Annual Construction Safety Conference, ...
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Weingarten Rights Limited to Union Employees
09/21/2004
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled that non-unionized employees do not have the right to have a co-worker present at an investigatory interview that could lead to discipline, which partially reverses an earlier decision. (IBM Corp., 341 N.L.R.B. No. 148, 6/9/04)
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Popularity of Whole Building Design Guide Website Grows!
09/17/2004
Three years after it's development, the Whole Building Design Guide (www.wbdg.org), has become an extremely popluar web portal. In fact, the Department of Defense (DoD) recently proclaimed this site it's sole online access point to the official, public domain versions of its facility and ...
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Cranes & Derricks Advisory Committee Update
07/14/2004
Members of the federal rulemaking committee, Cranes & Derricks Advisory Committee or C-DAC, have agreed on the concept of requiring employers to take safety precautions to reduce the chance of worker injury when a construction crane or its load is near a power line. During the Committee?s ...
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Industry Considers Submitting Certified Electronic Weekly Payroll Reports
07/10/2004
Currently a system that would allow builders on federal projects governed by the Davis-Bacon Act to submit certified weekly payroll reports electronically is being considered by contractors, unions, and federal officials. Developed jointly by both Unisys Corp. and eMars Inc., the Davis-Bacon ...
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Union Jobs Almost 17% More Productive
01/01/1900
In a presentation by Mr. Dean Findley, Regional Director of the firm Independent Project Analysis (IPA), given at the Construction Users Round Table?s Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona, it was determined that Union Jobs are almost 17% more productive than Non-Union Jobs. Since 1992, Mr. Findley ...


