IMGXYZ132IMGZYXThe feature article of this edition of The Construction User is entitled “Industry Nights,” by Shani Kohler. The article delves into the organizing efforts by the IBEW and the SMWIA to help rebuild market share in low density union areas. Also featured in this edition is Ted Sheppard’s article about Steel Erector Certification changes and TAUC General Counsel Steven John Fellman’s article concerning the U.S. Court of Appeals recent decision regarding Delinquent Contractors’ Health and Welfare Payments.


Other articles include:

• TAUC’s Roundtable is Growing 
     By ROBERT HOOVER
  
• A Match in Mississippi – Once Again: BCTD and Toyota Partner Up 
    By JIM ROSS
  
• An International Labor-Management Alliance for Workforce Development
    By JIM O’LEARY
  
• The 3 Keys to Motivation 
    By MARK BRESLIN
  
• Certification for Riggers, Signalers Coming Soon 
    By GRAHAM BRENT
  
• Safety in Numbers 
    By ROBERT HOOVER
  
• TAUC Strategic Planning Session 
    By TODD MUSTARD
  
• Drug Free Workplace Alliance: TAUC’s Commitment to the Zero Injury Philosophy
    By Mike Dorsey 
  
• The Zero Injury Concept: It’s the Right Thing to Do! 
    By BILL HERING
  
• TAUC About Labor – TAUC Labor Committee Address Today’s Challenges 
    By GARY KEBERT
  
• Zero Injury Safety Awards Experiences Record Year 
    By BOB MIZKE
  
• The Labor Shortage: A College Student’s Perspective 
    By STEPHEN POMAGER

This and more can be found in the electronic version of The Construction User below.

Questions, comments or potential story leads? Contact Tad Kicielinski, Manager of Communications at tkicielinski@tauc.org or via phone at (703) 524-3336 ext. 124