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  icon Mechanical Named 2024 Â鶹Èë¿Ú Safety Innovator of the Year

  Aug 6, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update

  Award will be presented at the 2024 Â鶹Èë¿Ú Annual Convention in Palm Desert, CA.

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  DOL Clarifies Coverage for TAB work under the Davis Bacon and Related Acts

  Aug 6, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Workers who perform TAB work on HVAC systems are generally considered "laborers or mechanics" under the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) because TAB work involves manual or physical duties.

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  Implementing Core Values at General Sheet Metal

  Aug 6, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

   Ashley Duncan, Director of Operations at General Sheet Metal, discussed their unique approach to creating a robust and welcoming workplace culture.

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  Heavy Metal Summer Experience Continues Exposing Young People to Trades

  Aug 6, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Â鶹Èë¿Ú President Carol Duncan joins others in congratulating recent graduates from recent camp in held by Â鶹Èë¿Ú Portland.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Adds Four New Webinars

  Aug 6, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Don’t miss out on this impressive lineup of important and relevant topics. Each webinar is presented by an industry expert and has been designed to help improve your business.

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  Toolbox Talk: Support New Coworkers

  Aug 6, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  By helping new employees get acclimated, you can enhance both safety and productivity within the workforce.

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  Attend the Senior Project Leadership Institute

  Aug 6, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  October 13-16 program is designed to elevate participants' strategic thinking and leadership capabilities to ensure project success.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Supports Two Bills Meant to Improve IAQ

  Jul 31, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update

  H.R. 9131, introduced by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) would better protect public health from poor indoor air quality and H.R. 9000, sponsored by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), would incentivize IAQ assessments and critical

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  Learning Journey Session: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health

  Jul 31, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Sessions provides a unique opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from mental health advocate and survivor, Kevin Hines.

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  NEMIC Announces New Vacancy

  Jul 31, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Applications are now being accepted for the Midwest Field Representative & Technical Specialist role.

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  Watch ‘Construction Metrics That Matter’

  Jul 31, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  This recent webinar covered how to use relevant construction safety metrics to help reduce accidents.

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  Clinton Gowan, Jr. Passes Away at 89

  Jul 31, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update

  Past Â鶹Èë¿Ú President leaves behind a legacy of service and generosity to the union sheet metal industry.

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  Verna Liezl Perdon Named the Winner of the 2024 Â鶹Èë¿Ú Safety Sponsorship Program

  Jul 24, 2024 |3 min read — Member Update

  Mental Health & Psychological Safety Specialist with Modern Niagra will attend the prestigious National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo and learn more about some of the emerging technologies and best practices from the leading voices in

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  Department of Labor Seeking Nominations for National Advisory Committee

  Jul 24, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Four representative positions are now open for the body that advises the Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters related to administering the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Provides Comments on Proposed Rule on Rescheduling Marijuana

  Jul 24, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  New rule proposed by the Drug Enforcement Administration would lessen the legal complications for legitimate businesses working within the cannabis industry.

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  SASMI Rolls Out New Sick Leave Benefit Effective July 1

  Jul 23, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  SASMI notified Â鶹Èë¿Ú on July 22 that it has added an annual five-day sick leave benefit for eligible participants effective July 1, to cover short-term illness, family illness and medical care that causes participants to be unable to work for a

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  Sponsor the College of Fellows Golf and Pickleball Tournaments

  Jul 23, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Deadline approaching for you to support these events that enable the expansion of scholarship opportunities for talented young people from within the Â鶹Èë¿Ú family.

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  Review the Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Presentation

  Jul 23, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Deck from the Departments of Labor and Treasury will outline the prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements within the Inflation Reduction Act and outline available resources.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Portal Launches

  Jul 17, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Learn more how you can leverage this new tool to make the most out of your Â鶹Èë¿Ú Membership!

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  Cleveland Â鶹Èë¿Ú Members Co-Host Golf Event for Rep. Shontel Brown

  Jul 17, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Several contractors co-host golf outing for the Cleveland-area US Representative Brown, one of Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s strongest allies on the Hill.

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