Member Update

Published each Wednesday, the Member Update provides all SMACNA members with a combination of SMACNA National news and legislative updates, as well as industry information of note.

DOL Holding Virtual Meeting on OSHA Whistleblower Program

Oct 6, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

Program will help gather information to be used to improve the program.
Iowa SMACNA Members Meet with Congresswoman Axne, House Majority Caucus Chair Jeffries

Sep 22, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

Members discussed workforce development issues with congressional leaders at Des Moines, IA issues event.
SMACNA, TAUC, NECA and MCAA publish Pre-Qualification Article

May 26, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA's Safety Director recently on Construction User piece with colleagues from NECA, MCAA, and TAUC.
Last Call for Safety Surveys

May 5, 2022 |2 min read — Member Update

Don’t miss your final opportunity to partake in this program and be automatically entered to win a SMACNA Safety Excellence Award.
SMACNA opposes H.R. 1284 and S. 403

Mar 10, 2022 |3 min read — Member Update

Proposed legislation would limit the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in federal construction projects.
PinP Conference Hotel Discount Ends Today

Jan 20, 2022 |1 min read — Member Update

SMACNA members who are attending will need to confirm their reservations at Resorts World Las Vegas today to lock in the special rate.
SMACNA Convention Interview: Ernie P. Menold

Dec 2, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

Ernie P. Menold, VP at Ernest D. Menold, Inc., spoke with SMACNA’s Jeff Henriksen about the company’s work during the pandemic and their focus on workforce development.
Be Prepared: Attend CBO

Oct 14, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

The Collective Bargaining Orientation will empower you with multiple critical lessons.
Participate in a New NHF Study on Project Risks

Aug 4, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

Over the past several years, the project risk environment has become substantially more one-sided and challenging with risk shedding efforts by CMs, GCs, and designers. This alarming and apparent trend has in turn created significant impacts on trade
Baseball Analogies to Help Improve Your Team

Jun 24, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

Contractors can learn a lot from the teamwork that goes into creating a winning sports team. Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied and SMACNA President, delves into how she applies the lessons she learned on the field playing competitive softball to how
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary COVID-19 Standard

Jun 10, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

This new emergency temporary standard has been put in place to protect healthcare workers from the coronavirus, while offering additional guidance to employers and workers in other industries to protect those who are still not vaccinated.
Now Available - Ventilation Verification Webinar

Jun 10, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

Hear directly from several industry experts on the benefits of adding Ventilation Verification to your existing service offerings and how already familiar TAB skills and techniques can play an important role in offering this service to clients.
Updated Contracts Bulletins Help Contractors Mitigate Risks

Jun 10, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

SMACNA’s updated contractor bulletins are designed to help members mitigate risks as pricing spikes and material shortages continue to impact their businesses. Shifting the Risk of Rising Material Costs; Force Majeure Provisions – Covid 19; and Force
Vaccine Policies for Contractors

Jun 10, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

Many contractors have inquired about the best COVID-19 vaccination policy to adopt, what legal pitfalls might exist for mandatory versus “strongly-encouraged” policies. Learn about both your rights as an employer, employees’ rights, the role the
The CEO Role, Leadership Transitions & DNA Statements with Angie Simon

Jun 10, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast series helps construction business owners streamline their operations, harmonize workflows, eliminate chaos and maximize revenue. In this episode, host Todd Dewalt speaks with Angie Simon about the future of the
Get the SMACNA-SMART Brand Ambassador Program Recruiting for You

Jun 10, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

Encouraging apprentices to become Brand Ambassadors is one way to help elevate awareness of careers in the sheet metal industry. Brand Ambassadors proactively spread the word about the advantages of SMACNA and SMART careers to friends and family.
May PinP: SMACNA-SMART Celebrate 75 Years of Partnering

Jun 10, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

The May issue of Partners in Progress completes the third installment in a three-part series exploring the history of labor-management partnerships, including the programs and initiatives that have strengthened the SMACNA–SMART partnership. Plus,
Episode #17: Chuck Gulledge on Leading Through a Pandemic and the Future of Our Industry

Jun 3, 2021 |2 min read — Member Update

The pandemic forced industry leaders to connect virtually, and in some cases, meant more “face” time with members than might have occurred under the previous in-person-meeting model. While most organizations are eager to resume onsite, in-person
Contractors Required to Negotiate Before Unilateral Change to Working Conditions

Jun 3, 2021 |4 min read — Member Update

The NLRB found that a workplace rule change constituted a material, substantial, and significant change in employees’ terms and conditions of employment in violations of their rights under the NLRA.
Employers May Offer Vaccine Incentives

Jun 3, 2021 |1 min read — Member Update

Updated EEOC guidelines note that EEO laws do not preclude employers from offering incentives to employees who voluntarily provide proof of a COVID vaccinations. Vaccination information must be kept confidential and remain in compliance with all

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