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Understanding and Operationalizing Mandatory, Permissive and Illegal Subjects of Bargaining

Overview  During contract negotiations, contractors know that wages and benefits will always be front and center. But, what about other subjects, such as travel time,

2025-03-28T12:08:27-05:00March 28th, 2025|Legal|

Corporate Transparency Act (Updated): US Companies Exempt from BOI Reporting Requirements

UPDATE: On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule exempting U.S.-based companies and individuals from the Corporate Transparency

2025-03-26T15:01:08-05:00March 26th, 2025|Federal Guidance and Requirements|

New FCA Leadership Sworn In

Penny McDonald (of Tri-State Painting Co. – Evansville, IN) officially succeeded Peter Cafiero (of Island Painting – New York City, NY) as the 10th Chairman

2025-03-19T16:25:21-05:00March 19th, 2025|FCA Community|

Ladder Safety Resources for Signatory Contractors

Falls from ladders remain a leading cause of injuries in construction. Both the U.S. (through OSHA) and Canada (through provincial/territorial OHS regulations) require employers to

2025-03-19T12:40:07-05:00March 18th, 2025|Safety|

Read the Latest Issue of The Signatory Magazine!

Click here to access the latest issue of the Signatory Magazine online! Read the latest issue of FCA's The Signatory Magazine! This magazine was developed

2025-03-19T16:26:17-05:00March 12th, 2025|Business & Professional Development|

Member Discount on Red Wing Footwear

Click here for information on FCA Members’ discount with Red Wing Shoes. Boots and protective footwear aren’t optional in the construction industry, and thanks to

2025-05-28T09:25:12-05:00February 28th, 2025|Industry Partners, Member Benefits|

Federal and State Construction Contractors Face Uncertainty After New Executive Order on DEI and Affirmative Action

On Jan. 21, President Trump signed the “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” Executive Order (EO), which significantly impacts federal contractors by: Requiring certification that

2025-01-31T13:55:54-06:00January 31st, 2025|Federal Guidance and Requirements|

Electoral College 101 – Explaining America’s Presidential Voting System

The process of choosing America’s president has remained virtually unchanged since its inception at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. At the end of

2024-11-04T13:02:26-06:00November 4th, 2024|Government Relations|

Fire Safety Essentials Every Contractor Should Know

Given the materials and supplies used in construction, job sites can be prone to fire hazards. Having a plan to prevent and address fires can

2024-10-30T14:52:12-05:00October 30th, 2024|Safety|

Resolutions & Amendments Passed During IUPAT General Convention

The IUPAT held its 33rd General Convention where General President James Williams, Jr. and his leadership team were elected to a five-year term. IUPAT leadership

2024-10-29T15:31:32-05:00October 29th, 2024|Labor-Management|
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