Entries by Leanna Davis

Utah 2018 Legislative Session Is A Wrap

The Utah State Legislature wrapped the 2018 General Legislative Session on March 8th with no shortage of proposals affecting the construction industry. All told some 950 pieces of legislation proposed this session were closely scrutinized. The most pressing issues for the Utah State Legislature’s 2018 session centered around Education, Transportation, Air Quality, Affordable Housing, Economic […]

Utah Career Center News: Apprenticeship Interviews, Upcoming Contest & New Classes

The Utah Career Center will be hosting a series of professional development courses. The UCC will host an EPRI Certified Riggers Class on April 30th. A pre-test is required for those who want to attend the class, any interested parties should contact the Utah Career Center. Additionally, the Utah Career Center will host continuing education […]

Register Today For April CE Course: Seven Deadly Sins to Client Care

Registration is now open for the UMCA April CE class, Seven Deadly Sins to Client Care, with Lisa Austin. Join us on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Utah Career Center from 8AM-3:30PM for a uniquely service oriented class. Communication skills are a necessary tool that can often be overlooked. The ability to communicate effectively […]

UMCA March Foreman Training Quickly Approaching

Join us on March 15 or 16, 2018 at the Utah Career Center from 7:00am – 3:30pm for The Six Habits of The Highly Effective Foreman. This is a custom-tailored, advanced Foreman Training course that has been designed to complement Foreman Training previously taught in Utah. During this course attendees will be introduced to the […]

2018 Legislative Session Winding Down

The 2018 legislative session has hit its final sprint and will adjourn exactly one week from today at midnight on March 8th. It has been a “spectator” session with a little scandal and intrigue with no shortage of controversy over the issues. The most pressing issues for the Utah State Legislature’s 2018 session centered around […]

Upcoming Courses and Deadlines at the Utah Career Center

The Utah Career Center is now accepting applications for qualified apprentices until Friday, March 23, 2018.  Applicants can pick up and return applications to the Utah Career Center located at 640 North Billy Mitchell Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. Interviews will be held in the Spring while school will begin in the Fall. If you […]

Labor and Management Leadership Continue Training

Leaders of both labor and management met in early February for a continuation of leadership training facilitated by Richard Barnes. The UMCA leadership met with some of the newest leaders of the UA Local 140 to identify the problems in the relationship and work toward creating a positive change for both labor and management. Attendees […]

UMCA Annual Business Meeting Sets The Tone For 2018

UMCA members met on Thursday, January 18th at the Grand America for the 2018 UMCA Annual Business Meeting. Contractor members gathered from 2:30PM – 4:00PM to discuss the most pressing issues facing Utah Contractors. UMCA President, Jason Bleak, called the meeting to order and began with a President’s Report outlining the progress made with a […]

Looking Ahead: Continuing Education & Labor Negotiations

The Spring Education Series kicks off on March 15th & 16th with the rescheduled Six Habits Of Highly Effective Foreman Training Class that was originally scheduled for late January. Registration is now open and will remain open until Monday, March 12th. As the UMCA leadership continues planning for labor negotiations we would like to invite […]

UCC News: Expanding Opportunities & Labor For The Future

The Utah Career Center is now accepting applications for qualified apprentices until Friday, March 23, 2018.  Applicants can pick up and return applications to the Utah Career Center located at 640 North Billy Mitchell Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. Interviews will be held in the Spring while school will begin in the Fall. If you […]

2018 Legislative Session Heating Up

The Utah State Legislature kicked off its 2018 Session on January 22nd and it is off to a sprinting start.  There are currently 13 bills open that will be filed this session for review that we are watching.  Some of the major issues so far include social services, education, and infrastructure.  The UMCA is closely […]

2018 Annual Dues Can Now Be Paid Online

The Utah Mechanical Contractors Associations will be mailing out 2018 Annual Dues Invoices to Associate and Affiliate Members. For your convenience, an online payment portal has been created. Click here to pay Associate or Affiliate 2018 Annual Dues.