Labor-Management

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

IUPAT Introduces DC 911 – What It Means for Signatory Contractors

IUPAT Introduces DC 911 – What It Means for Signatory Contractors The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) has established District Council 911

Declaring Impasse During Bargaining

Declaring Impasse During Bargaining Declaring impasse during collective bargaining can be an important, consequential decision for an employer. A valid impasse generally allows an employer

FCA International Suports Pro-Growth Tax Policy

FCA International recently joined a coalition of organizations representing millions of Main Street businesses in support of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, reinforcing our commitment

Reward and Retain Top Talent with an Executive Bonus Plan

Click here to Learn More About Protecting Your Employees with Key Person Life Insurance  Reward and Retain Top Talent with an Executive Bonus Plan Many

2025-11-05T15:49:18-06:00November 5th, 2025|Business & Professional Development, Workforce|

IPAT Pension Fund Audit Procedures

Click here to access the IPAT Pension Plan’s audit procedures. Note: This post details the audit procedures for the U.S. International Painters and Allied Trades

2025-07-07T13:16:24-05:00July 7th, 2025|Pension|

Contractors’ Allocation Authority, Communications & Right of Work Assignment

As contractors enter or prepare for collective bargaining negotiations, several recurring legal and strategic issues warrant clarification. These include contractor authority over economic allocations, communications

2025-05-15T15:48:07-05:00May 15th, 2025|Bargaining, Legal|
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