FCA Advocacy Delivers Progress on Federal Change Order Reform
FCA Advocacy Delivers Progress on Federal Change Order Reform Years of FCA International advocacy on federal change-order payment reform reached an important milestone as the
The NMA: A Tool to Help Signatory Contractors Compete
The NMA: A Tool to Help Signatory Contractors Compete (LISTEN/WATCH THE CONVERSATION HERE) For signatory contractors, competitiveness often comes down to more than the wage
A Pension Plan Is 100% Funded. Does That Mean Withdrawal Liability Is Gone?
Multiemployer pension funding has reached record levels—but contractors need to understand what “100% funded” really means. There is encouraging news for employers participating in multiemployer
Union Representatives on Your Jobsite: Access Has Limits
For signatory contractors, visits from union business representatives are a normal part of operating under a collective bargaining agreement. But questions can arise over when
Sig & Maya: What are You Really Negotiating
SIG SAYS: “We learned a long time ago—you build relationships before you build positions.” MAYA SAYS: “Have you considered asking what problem they’re trying to
DC 21 Trusteeship
Pursuant to the General Constitution, the IUPAT has placed DC 21 under trusteeship. IUPAT has appointed Special Assistant to the General President Brian Courtien as
Sig & Maya: Finding the Next Generation
SIG SAYS: “Good people used to come looking for us.” MAYA SAYS: “Have you considered whether they even know why they should work for you?”
FinCEN Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a final rule eliminating Corporate Transparency Act beneficial ownership reporting requirements for all U.S. companies
IUPAT and LIUNA Announce Memorandum of Understanding
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) and the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Benefits Follow the Member
Contractors working across multiple jurisdictions continue to face questions surrounding “Money Follows the Member” and where various contributions should be directed. As interpretations and expectations