Published each Wednesday, the Member Update provides all Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú members with a combination of Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú National news and legislative updates, as well as industry information of note.
Register for the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference!
Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Members will receive a hotel link to reserve a hotel room at our special attendee rate.
Fab Forum Early Bird Registration Closes January 10!
Jan 8, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update
Event will feature a tour of Boston-based McCusker-Gill along with opportunities to network and grow your fabrication knowledge base.
Toolbox Talk: Working Well with Non-Union Workers from other Trades
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Learn more about how to interact with non-union colleagues in a manner that promotes a culture of excellence and professionalism.
Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Convention Interview: Aaron Hilger
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú’s CEO sits down with Seth Lennon to talk about the past year and what lies ahead of the Association in 2025.
ITI Accepting Resumes for Assistant to the Administrator position
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
This new role will assist the Administrator in the day-to-day operations of the fund and will interact with and assign tasks to staff as directed by the Administrator. They will report directly to the Administrator and will be required to research
Regulation of the Month: FLSA Salary Threshold: Blocked
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Federal Judge has blocked the Department of Labor’s rule that would have raised the salary threshold for exempting employees.
Watch ‘How Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Contractors Can Help Bridge the Labor Gap’
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Past-President, Angie Simon explains how your company can participate in the Heavy Metal Summer Experience.
Supporting Your Well-being: Mental Health Resources for the Holiday Season
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) releases an annual holiday toolkit that has resources all in one place to help you help yourself, your family members and your co-workers through the holiday season and beyond.
Register for the 2025 Safety and Health Conference
Dec 18, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update
Event unites safety professionals from across the construction industry to address and explore both challenges and emerging opportunities in safety.
Please complete Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú’s Annual Labor Report Survey
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Please complete a brief survey aimed at capturing the key information most utilized by Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú in preparing, budgeting and project planning for the upcoming calendar year.
Read the Draft Amendment to the Local Union Health Plan
Dec 18, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update
Take a moment to review draft recommended language from ITI regarding health plan coverage for local union members transitioning to staff at SMART, ITI, NEMI, and SMOHIT.
New Horizons Foundation Publishes New Infographics
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
New resource will assist contractors engaging in workforce development, especially with the recruitment of younger workers.
College of Fellows Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Program now open to eligible students from the Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú extended family for the 24-25 academic year.
Webinar: Labor Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
This session will address the urgency of legislative advocacy to preserve the labor provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, as the Republicans gain full control of Congress and the White House.
Aedo to Offer Free Workshop for Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Members
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Bronze Associate Member wants to help contractors unlock business growth in 2025.
Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Unveils Innovator of the Year Nominees
Dec 18, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
The award recognizes an industry pioneer from a Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú member who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the industry to be recognized at the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference.
Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Leaders to Feature in Zoom Panel on 2025 Political Landscape
Dec 17, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Brave New World: A Discussion on the 2025 Political Climate, will feature discussion on what the new political climate has in store for Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú and what contractors need to know moving forward.
Understanding the National Pension Fund Procedures for Collecting Contributions
Dec 11, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Detailed steps will ensure compliance with employer reporting and remittance obligations.
2025 MEP Innovation Conference - Book Your Hotel Today!
Dec 11, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Members will receive a hotel link to reserve a hotel room at our special attendee rate.
Âé¶¹Èë¿Ú Named a Finalist for Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards
Dec 11, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update
Contractor Spotlight of McCusker-Gill named a finalist in the Nonprofit Video category.
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