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elcome to The Construction User’s annual safety issue. I can’t Wthink of a better way to start off 2020 than by focusing on the most important part of my job, your job — all our jobs, regardless of whether you’re a contractor, craftworker or client.

The centerpiece of the issue is a special section on last fall’s Zero Injury Safety Awards® Gala, held at the stunning Washington National Cathedral, and a tribute to the 124 tripartite teams that together completed more than 28 million injury-free work hours (Page 18). I’m also pleased that several of our regular columnists — including Mark Breslin (Page 10) and Katharine Meyer (page 30) — chose to write about safety. I think you’ll find their perspectives interesting and enlightening.

Sometimes we get caught in the trap of thinking that safety is a topic best left to safety professionals. And while it’s true that contractors rely on their safety teams’ knowledge and experience every day, when it comes to emphasizing the importance of safety on the jobsite, we all have a role to play. Everyone on the ground — from the youngest apprentice to the most seasoned general foreman — should understand this simple concept. And it doesn’t end there; executives at the corporate level have a huge responsibility, too. BY STEVE JOHNSON, PRESIDENT, GEM, INC. So with that in mind, I thought I would give you my perspective on safety in the modern union construction and maintenance industry. As someone lucky enough to lead a com- pany that employs more than 1,100 union craftworkers each year and has a productive partnership with 11 building trades, I’ve witnessed firsthand how a vibrant safety culture can change everything from attitudes to profit margins.

I've boiled my thoughts down to what I call the "Safety Seven" (see facing page). You may not agree with all of my points, and that’s fine — at the very least, I hope they spur you to talk with your team about what a real safety culture should look like. Again, I can’t think of a better way to start 2020.

As the President of TAUC, I wish the best for each and every member — and I look for- ward to seeing you at our events throughout the year.

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Safety has to be an act of commitment, not an act 1. of compliance. I’ve witnessed Following safety rules shouldn’t be something craftworkers feel they have to do. Nor should it be seen as a pain or a burden. It should be the expression firsthand of something bigger and more noble: you put safety first because you are committed to ensuring that you and everyone around you can go home to how a vibrant your families at the end of the day. safety culture 2. The goal is a safety culture, not a safety program. If you think you’re going to improve jobsite safety by relying only on can change PowerPoint presentations and motivational posters, you’re in for a rude awakening. If it were that easy, we would have achieved permanent zero- everything from injury jobsites 50 years ago. To ensure real, long-lasting change, you have to instill a true safety culture at your organization. That means giving your safety team the support it needs, leading by example and realizing that real attitudes to change begins with people, not statistics on an Excel spreadsheet. profit margins. There is no “silver bullet.” 3. It takes many actions and processes, executed consistently over a long period of time, to establish a safety culture. I wish it were as easy as giving one great toolbox talk or inviting one incredible speaker to talk to your crews. But the truth is, there are no shortcuts — and this is a message that you, as a contractor, need to reinforce with your entire management team.

Safety is a line-item, operational team responsibility. 4. The safety department is a technical resource to provide the operational teams with the knowledge, training, equipment and procedures necessary to perform work safely.

Discipline needs to be part of the safety thought process. 5. However, you will never discipline your way to a great safety culture.

Safety needs to be embraced and driven from the top. 6. And it should come with a special focus on the individual tasks in the field.

There is no reason not to invest in a great safety culture. 7. It is the morally right thing to do for our employees, it leads to a better overall company culture, it is financially beneficial, and it improves the ability to pursue more work opportunities.

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ast year, TAUC’s Board of Directors participated in a lengthy, Lwide-ranging strategic planning session to identify crucial aims and objectives for the association. Our primary goal remains a simple one: do everything we can to help our member contractors achieve success in the union construction and maintenance industry. Beyond that, we also identified, for the first time, four major pillars that define TAUC as an association:

Environmental Industrial Government Innovation Health Relations Affairs and and Safety Technology

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664527_Winter2020Magazine.indd4527_Winter2020Magazine.indd 6 11/25/20/25/20 99:04:04 AAMM These four pillars will serve as our guide- the annual Thomas J. Reynolds Awards posts over the next decade; they represent — one of the longest-running safety rec- the areas where TAUC will concentrate ognition programs in the industry — was its focus. One of the pillars — innovation named after a longtime NEA member who and technology — is relatively new, but not only assisted OSHA in writing proposed the fact that we chose to include it under- construction safety standards but also scores how important technology already was invited by Labor Secretary William is to our industry, and that importance is Brock to join OSHA’s Advisory Committee growing by the day. That’s why we created on Construction Safety and Health in 1986, Steve Lindauer is the CEO of The the new TAUC Innovation and Technology becoming the first NEA member to partici- Association of Union Constructors and Committee, which met for the first time last pate on this prestigious panel. also serves as Impartial Secretary and CEO December. We believe having a committee Reynolds is just one example of mem- of the National Maintenance Agreements dedicated to innovation and technology bers who have gone above and beyond Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC). — in the same way we have committees in the pursuit of improved workplace focusing on the other three pillars — will safety. Late last year, we said goodbye to help to concentrate our members’ energy a true giant of our industry when Bernard and provide us with valuable guidance. It Weir, the former head of Norris Brothers will also help as we continue to grow the Construction Company in Cleveland, member, Bill Hering of Matrix NAC, served Industrial Grade Innovation Conference passed away at the age of 87 (see Page a two-year term as employer represen- and Expo (IGI). 33). Bernie was another longtime TAUC/ tative on the Advisory Committee on Industrial relations, of course, has been a NEA alumnus who always put safety first. Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH), part of TAUC’s “DNA” since the very begin- He co-founded the Construction Substance which directly advises the Department ning. Our predecessor organization, the Abuse Program, the first such program of Labor. National Erectors Association (NEA), was in Cleveland. He also served on ASME's I point out these various accomplish- formed in 1969 for the express purpose B30 Standards Committee, and he helped ments not to brag, but to emphasize that of fostering better relationships between author numerous safety standards for for TAUC, safety is not merely a fad or a contractors and their partners at the cranes, hoists, rigging hardware and other passing interest. It’s an essential part of Ironworkers; soon after, the other building heavy construction equipment. our mission and cannot be separated from trades also came into the fold, attracted by Over the years, numerous EHS Committee who we are as an organization. As you read our emphasis on tripartite communication members have played important roles in the numerous safety-focused articles in and mutual respect. And as for govern- the never-ending process of improving this issue and peruse the long list of Zero ment affairs, in the last decade, we’ve dra- safety standards and regulations. TAUC Injury Safety Awards® winners (see cov- matically increased our focus on legislative is an active member of the ANSI A10 erage beginning on Page 18), I hope you’ll and regulatory activities at the national Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) for be encouraged to increase your own level level. Our close proximity to the corridors Construction and Demolition Operations. of participation in improving safety in the of power in Washington, D.C., allow us a We were actively involved in the A10.13 coming year — whether it’s through TAUC, unique opportunity to ensure our mem- standard for Steel Erection activities at your own company or via any number of bers’ voices are heard by congressmen and have been proud to have committee local organizations. and presidents alike. members serve on the ASC. In addi- Because this issue is dedicated to safety, tion, another longtime EHS Committee Here’s to a prosperous and safe 2020! I wanted to focus on the first and, frankly, most important pillar I listed. Our dedi- cation to safety is reflected in the daily operations of TAUC as well as the hard Our dedication to safety is reflected work and leadership of our members over the decades. The Environmental Health in the daily operations of TAUC as and Safety (EHS) Committee is by far the largest of all our committees and has con- well as the hard work and leadership sistently attracted contractors ready and willing to go the extra mile. For instance, of our members over the decades.

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Breaking Unsafe Jim Daley is the Chair of TAUC’s Industrial Routines Relations Committee BY JIM DALEY, JJ WHITE and Executive Vice President of Operations for JJ White Inc.

isk” is defined as a situation to falling into routines. It’s easy to do the “Rinvolving exposure to danger. In our same thing over and over again because it industry, too many workers willingly put requires no additional brainpower. A con- themselves at risk every day. According to tractor who’s been working in the industry OSHA, more than 4.1 million workers suffer for years knows the drill. The checklist is a serious job-related injury or illness each the same every time: make sure the mate- year. The harsh reality is that most of these rials get to the jobsite on time, ensure the could be prevented by increasing the focus schedule is up to date, check that everyone on prevention. It all starts with individuals is wearing the proper PPE, etc. recognizing unsafe behaviors before it’s But accidents happen when we fall into too late. I’d like to offer a few simple but this pattern of activity. Why? Because we workers are doing. If all lines of commu- effective suggestions on how to encourage aren’t alert and fail to recognize possible nication are open, risks are mitigated zero at-risk behaviors on the jobsite. hazards. Many times, the person per- because each person not only is aware of Often individuals will place themselves forming the unsafe act is unaware of the their responsibilities but also knows what to at risk simply because they get caught up possible danger until someone else points expect from the people around them, too. in a routine. As humans, we are susceptible it out. For example, people who text while Change the Workers’ Mindset. Another driving often claim they’ve idea is to break the routine before the job done it a million times and even starts. How? By informing workers of nothing will happen, they the full scope of their work and their sur- know their surroundings. roundings. Let them know that even though That’s true — until they hit they’ve performed similar tasks many someone or cause a major times in the past, the "same old same old" accident. They believe they doesn’t apply to this job. Emphasize the can beat the odds and importance of being aware of the unique avoid risk simply because aspects of the job at hand. Talk about the they’ve done it more times danger of falling into mindless routines, than they can count. too. Safe behaviors should be positively The good news is that reinforced as often as possible. automatic routines can be Always remember that every record- broken — and more injuries able injury is not just a number, but rather prevented — by altering our reflects a person injured on your jobsite. perspective and putting a Right Team. few simple procedures in Right Solution. place. Here are a couple of 4.1 million suggestions that almost McCarl’s – 70 years of superior construction, fabrication, every contractor can incor- workers suffer and on-site management solutions across a wide range porate into the next job. of industries throughout the region, including: shale gas, Improve Jobsite Comm- petrochemical, water treatment, chemical, steel, power a serious job- unication. To success- generation, and cryogenics. fully and safely complete Call us today. We do it right. the task at hand, each related injury or www.McCarl.com member of the crew needs to be aware of what fellow illness each year.

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Mark Breslin is a strategist Safety: A Leadership and author of several books, including most Belief at Every Level recently, The Five Minute BY MARK BRESLIN Foreman: Mastering the People Side of Construction. Visit his website at www.breslin.biz or contact him at 925-705-7662.

any of you have been around long Menough to remember when safety was not a big deal in the industry. It was not valued. It was considered weak. It was an obstacle to production and profit. It simply was not valued a part of our industry ethos. So what happened? How did safety go from being a zero to becoming the defining metric (alongside profit) and value system of organizational success? In part, it was forced on the industry — by owners, end-users and insurance inter- ests. But no one stakeholder can force an entire industry to change that profoundly. No, it took leadership at every level. Many contractors sometimes overlook resource materials and effective tactical I can’t remember the last time I spoke this last point. Foremen do not automati- advice will help them meet the expecta- at a company anywhere in the U.S. or cally possess the communication, motiva- tions of your company — even if the actual Canada when the meeting did not start tion, evaluation and feedback skills to drive subject of safety is not at the core of the with a safety moment. This conscious home safety as a belief system. Nuances assistance to them. effort to drive values from the very top in coaching skills may make all the differ- One significant challenge of sustaining with great discipline is the key to safety ence, but the contractor often incorrectly a powerful belief system is constant rein- as a belief system. And this should be the assumes field leadership is already good forcement. Imagine how hard it is for a field goal of leaders in our industry. to go. And finally, holding people account- leader to bring the energy and enthusiasm What does safety as a belief system look able, especially co-workers who may be to the message year after year and com- like in a healthy organization? Here are friends, can be very challenging to enact in municate in a way that continues to shape some of my top indicators: the field. behaviors, rather than fade into a repeti- Contractors who want to be best in tive drone that workers hear as “blah, blah, 1. The driving message from top class on safety should do what my clients blah” after the hundredth time. Safety leadership is care, not compliance. do. (One of whom just finished 5 million meetings, huddles, job walks and coaching 2. There is a clear understanding hours without a lost-time incident.) Don’t cannot be check-the-box activities — they that cost should not be a barrier teach workers safety. Don’t just give them have to matter personally for that belief to safety. metrics to meet. Give them the leader- system to pay dividends. 3. Ownership of safety is taken at ship tools they need to execute. Look past As you look to 2020 and your safety every level as a “want to,” not a the content they must communicate. Look priorities, don’t forget that building and “have to.” beyond the policies they must enforce. Go sustaining a belief system require com- 4. Foremen have the leadership down another level to the foundational ele- mitment at every level. Your field leaders skills to build and sustain the ments of their leadership. Communication. are on the front lines and deserve the tools belief system. Motivation. Accountability. Empowerment. and support to excel at this critical role. Providing skill training, group discussions,

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AUC’s Innovation and Technology owner-client community. And in 2019, the To get things started, I thought I’d share TCommittee met for the first time on TAUC Board of Directors officially recog- some of the topics members have flagged Dec. 9, 2019. The brand-new group is nized innovation and technology as one of as crucial to the success of their own com- made up of construction managers as well four core “pillars” that serve as our philo- pany-level technology initiatives: as both general and specialty contrac- sophical foundation and define our mis- • Lack of bandwidth availability tors. The goal of the committee is simple: sion as a trade association (see TAUC CEO (Wi-Fi, cell coverage) at remote to help our members navigate the com- Steve Lindauer’s article on Page 6). jobsites. Many of the latest and plex world of construction innovation in With these major puzzle pieces in place, most efficient high-tech products all its forms, from robotics and advanced the stage is set for the TAUC Innovation require Internet access, but often- automation to augmented/virtual reality, and Technology Committee to make real times clients require contractors wearable tech, engineering/design soft- headway and focus on the issues that to follow “intrinsically safe” policies ware and more. As staff liaison to the com- truly matter to our members. How? By that forbid the use of most mobile mittee, I wanted to give a brief overview functioning as a direct feedback mecha- phones and tablets on the jobsite. of our initial plans — and how you can nism to TAUC leader- Continued on page 34 become a part of this exciting new venture. ship. The chairman of the Each committee member is deeply committee — who will be involved in integrating new technology into selected in May — will sit their organizations and on jobsites. They on the Board of Directors. are dedicated to finding solutions to the For the first time in asso- tech-related challenges our members deal ciation history, members with every day. For instance: faced with a interested in the potential seemingly infinite array of high-tech prod- for technology to trans- ucts and services, how do you determine form our industry will liter- which ones are right for your company ally have a seat at the table. and market sector? How much should you Our goal is to solicit feed- invest? How do you convince “old school” back from members about WHATEVER YOUR INDUSTRIAL PROCESS OR workers and executives that it’s time to their most important tech- MANUFACTURING CONSTRUCTION NEED, change? And what’s the best way to train related challenges and GEM INC. IS READY TO GO TO WORK FOR YOU. your workforce on next-generation soft- then communicate those ware and tools? thoughts directly to the › Guided Process › Electrical Solutions (GPS) › The creation of this tech-centered com- Board — which will, in turn, project delivery system Mechanical and Process Piping mittee is the latest concrete action by help shape TAUC’s overall › Equipment Setting and › Rigging Planned and TAUC to help our members thrive on the strategic direction. Our Unplanned Outages cutting edge of the industrial construc- agenda will be created › Industrial Site › Maintenance Structural Steel and tion and maintenance industry. It follows from the ground up, not Pre-Engineered Buildings › In-House › the launch in 2018 of the annual Industrial from the top down. But for Fabrication Shop Turnarounds and Shutdowns Grade Innovation Conference and Expo the process to work, we (IGI), a one-of-a-kind event that brings need to hear from you. together technology firms with contrac- tors, building-trades leaders and the TOLEDO | CLEVELAND | DETROIT | LIMA 419.666.6554 | RLGbuilds.com

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n the last issue of The Construction User, II addressed concerns specifically related to personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in our industry. This time, I want to broaden my focus and discuss other important issues women in the trades face every day that require our attention, too. In the mid-1990s, Chicago Women in Trades and NIOSH conducted surveys and research studies with tradeswomen. Key findings were similar in both studies and included workplace culture, sanitary facilities, PPE, ergonomics, reproductive hazards, and health and safety training. The prevalence of a hostile workplace, restricted access to sanitary toilets, pro- tective clothing that didn’t fit, equipment that was sized improperly and poor on- the-job training were all addressed. These the October 2018 #metoo report in ENR. with menstrual concerns can be a real significant issues adversely affected the When someone new (male, female, gender- challenge. ability of women to perform their jobs different, racially different, religious-dif- PPE: As I discussed in my last column, safely. OSHA’s Health and Safety of Women ferent) enters the construction workplace, some manufacturers are very keen on in Construction (HASWIC) work group rather than accepting them, educating producing PPE that fits and is functional used the information in these surveys in a them and embracing their differences, and comfortable. However, others are major report, “Women in the Construction they are often met with hatred, violence or not willing to invest research dollars into Workplace: Providing Equitable Safety and disdain, and attempts are made to make developing PPE that is going to be used Health Protection,” issued in 1999. them uncomfortable enough to leave the by only 3% to 5% of the industry. If PPE Many of the problems outlined in the industry. is not available when needed, women are HASWIC report still exist in 2020 and can be Sanitation was also identified as an often forced to use ill-fitting PPE. A study addressed through engineering, behavioral issue in the 1990s surveys and remains by the University of Washington indicated or administrative controls. Here’s a quick a problem today. OSHA requires a min- that women do not report ill-fitting PPE look at some of the outstanding issues. imum number of toilets on jobsites but because they are worried about being laid Workplace culture issues included iso- does not address having separate toi- off or labeled a complainer. PPE needs lation, bullying or psychological intimida- lets for men and women. When contrac- to fit, be comfortable and function. It’s a tion, violence, harassment, and threats. tors focus on meeting only the minimum matter of inclusion and equity, not just These issues — identified more than 20 requirements, a woman may have to share equality, and everyone needs to work to years ago — are still reported, as identi- a portable toilet with upward of 40 or 50 accomplish that. fied in the October 2016 National Safety men. At break times, having a place to Continued on page 34 Council article “Women and Safety” and wash before and after toileting and dealing

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The Power of Patrick Baker is Chair of the TAUC LEO Committee Connection and Executive Director BY PATRICK BAKER of the Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association.

ooking ahead to the new year, there are many reasons to be But with the new surge in work comes many challenges. We all Loptimistic about the state of the union construction and main- know firsthand how difficult it is to find and recruit the skilled craft- tenance industry. Business is booming in several sectors, and the workers we need to meet the incredible demand from our clients. outlook for 2020 (and beyond) appears bright. A busy contractor Meanwhile, competition from the non-union sector remains fierce, is a happy contractor — and right now, there are a lot of happy uncertainty over multiemployer pension reform looms over the contractors! industry like a dark cloud, and many contractors face increasing pressure to make significant investments in new technology so that they don’t fall behind. And those are just the work demands. We haven’t even talked about finding enough time for our families, friends and communities. Faced with such a packed schedule week in and week out, many What mark will you leave professionals feel as though they have no choice but to cut back on other industry commitments, such as participating in trade on the world around you? association meetings and serving on committees. I can under- stand the thinking behind such decisions, but I would argue it’s nevertheless a mistake. It may sound counterintuitive at first, but the best time to reach out and interact with industry peers is when your workload is at its maximum and you’re feeling more pressure to perform, not less. That may sound more than a little self-serving, right? Not only do I chair TAUC’s Local Employer Organization (LEO) Committee, I also serve as Executive Director of the Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association (GLFEA), a LEO based in the Detroit area. Of course it’s in my best interest to have more contractors par- ticipate in TAUC and GLFEA — but it’s in their best interest, too! Why? It’s all about connection. An organization like TAUC brings together professionals eager to share experiences and offer advice on a myriad of issues. The LEO Committee is a great example. At each meeting, LEO leaders from across the country gather to talk about what’s hap- pening in their respective regions. They candidly share both tri- umphs and challenges. If they feel “stuck” and unsure of how to proceed on a certain issue, other LEOs are there to weigh in with their own experience. It turns out that no matter how unique you Safety. Quality. Integrity. think your problem is, someone else has probably dealt with it — Let us bring it to your job. and is more than willing to help you weather the storm! At every LEO meeting I’ve attended, members walk away with more information than when they started. Here’s a typical sce- Learn more at www.apmdelivers.com nario: a LEO executive will mention a campaign her group started to recruit high school students into the trades. It will turn out

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664527_Winter2020Magazine.indd4527_Winter2020Magazine.indd 1144 11/25/20/25/20 99:04:04 AAMM that several members are thinking about If you’re a LEO member — or a LEO who starting similar campaigns, so they ask her would like to join TAUC — of course I’d love questions: how did you get started? Whom to see you attend our meetings and expe- did you reach out to at the school district? rience firsthand the kind of powerful con- What kind of a budget did you set? The nections I’m talking about. Just contact our ...the best time LEO exec then shares all the promotional LEO Staff Liaison, David Acord, at dacord@ materials her group created so that others tauc.org, for more information. to reach out and can gain inspiration and ideas for their This invitation applies to the entire own recruiting efforts back home. Email industry, too. You may not be a LEO, but if addresses are exchanged, and a series of you’re a contractor, safety professional or interact with new connections has been made! industry supplier, there’s a seat at the TAUC Now let me ask you: does that kind of table for you. Resist the urge to “go it alone” industry peers interaction sound like it will make your job and face the challenges of business on your easier or more difficult? I think the answer own. When we connect with one another, is when your is obvious. No matter how busy you are — we not only grow stronger individually, we no matter how many pressures you face strengthen the future of our entire industry. workload is at its — connecting with peers in a respectful Here’s to a great (and busy) 2020! and trusting environment is always a wise maximum and investment of your time. I’m sure you’ve made your New Year’s you’re feeling resolutions. But I’m going to ask you to make one more: commit to becoming more more pressure to involved in your local and national asso- ciations this year and making more pro- fessional connections. You’ll be surprised perform, not less. how many of those “job contacts” turn into friendships.

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he end of the first session of the 116th Pension Reform: Maybe Next Time Senate Proposal Stokes Cost TCongress has been a flurry of activity. Despite all the major legislation and sig- Concerns While much of the focus has been on the nificant spending, federal policymakers once Earlier in the month, there was hope impeachment of President Donald Trump, again did not address the looming multiem- that Congress would include broad mul- lawmakers have chalked up numerous ployer pension crisis. Instead, they acted to tiemployer pension reform in the end-of- unexpected legislative accomplishments shore up just the United Mine Workers pen- year spending package when Sens. Chuck as they left Washington for the holidays. sion plan, leaving nearly 125 other failing Grassley (R-Iowa) and Lamar Alexander Both the House and the Senate passed the multiemployer pension plans to find another (R-Tenn.) issued the Multiemployer Pension $738 billion National Defense Authorization legislative vehicle down the road. Recapitalization and Reform Plan. This dis- Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and a $1.4 trillion The October bankruptcy of Murray Energy, cussion paper was deemed an effort to Fiscal Year 2020 spending package — which the last major contributing employer to the kick off negotiations and advance efforts to included repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s mineworkers’ pension plan, significantly address failing plans and provide reforms excise tax on high-cost employer-spon- increased pressure on Congress to act to to modernize the multiemployer pension sored health care plans (the “Cadillac Tax”) prevent the insolvency of the plan. While we system. Unfortunately, the paper raised and addressed mineworker health care and believe this failure to act on broad reform serious concerns with stakeholders, and it pension benefits. The House also passed threatens to undermine the entire multi- became obvious that broader reform was the renegotiated U.S., Mexico and Canada employer pension system and continues once again going to have to wait. trade agreement, with Senate consider- the significant uncertainty for participants The core of the Grassley-Alexander pro- ation expected to occur early this year. in these plans and the signatory employers posal was to allow failing plans to partition The full repeal of the 40% “Cadillac Tax” who contribute to them, this action dem- liabilities to remain solvent. While there on joint labor-management health plans onstrates that Congress recognizes the seems to be consensus that this approach has been a TAUC priority since the tax was importance of federal action to address the could work to restore the solvency of enacted in 2010. The tax would have penal- looming crisis. distressed plans, the primary concern ized employers who provided health care benefits for factors out of their control, such as employers with a The full repeal of large number of workers with chronic or serious diseases or injuries or the 40% “Cadillac employers in areas where health care costs are high. Earlier in the year, the Tax” on joint labor- House passed free-standing legisla- tion repealing this tax by a bipartisan management health vote of 419-6, and companion legisla- tion in the Senate had 63 bipartisan plans has been a co-sponsors, demonstrating the sig- nificant support for eliminating this TAUC priority since tax on employers. the tax was enacted in 2010.

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664527_Winter2020Magazine.indd4527_Winter2020Magazine.indd 1166 11/25/20/25/20 99:04:04 AAMM remains over how to pay for it. Grassley- Alexander would have the “system” pay the estimated $4.7 billion in annual cost for this program through premium increases, a series of fees and copays. Most objec- tive stakeholders have said that the mag- nitude of the cost under the proposal on paper also calls for plans to use a discount security in the future at no cost to the signatory employers would be unsustain- rate that is capped at no higher than 6%. federal government or to multiemployer able and would drive many employers from Lower investment assumptions would pension plan participants. Authorizing the multiemployer system. It also raises require significantly higher employer con- composite plans would protect contrib- questions over whether it is fair for plans tributions, putting more multiemployer uting employers from market volatility and that have been increasing contributions plans at risk of insolvency. unfunded pension liabilities and would be and limiting participant accruals and suc- The result of these premium increases, critical to maintaining the viability of con- cessfully meeting their obligations to pay fees and policies would dramatically tributing employers and strengthening the for the small number of plans that are pro- drive up costs on contributing employers multiemployer system. jected to become insolvent. and increase contribution rates. This While there are serious concerns over Specifically, the proposal calls for proposal was best described by North aspects of the Grassley-Alexander dis- increasing PBGC premiums from $29 American Building Trades Union President cussion draft, we are hopeful this will be a to $80 per participant and imposing a Sean McGarvey as “punitive require- starting point for bipartisan negotiations new variable-rate premium based on the ments on plans, participants, employers on comprehensive multiemployer pen- plans’ unfunded current liability, capped and unions.” If these new excessive pre- sion reform. We look forward to continuing at $250 per participant. According to miums, fees and taxes were to take effect, to work with Congress to find a path for- the National Coordinating Committee on the result would be to drive signatory ward on efforts to not just rescue failing Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP), the pro- employers and their active workforce out plans but also take steps to strengthen posal would increase PBGC premiums from of the multiemployer pension system. This the entire system while not harming plans 1.1% of contributions to 16.5% of contri- is the exact opposite policy objective any that are financially healthy. We will also butions. NCCMP also calculates that this comprehensive multiemployer pension continue to protect the interest of contrib- would increase revenue from $310 million reform should strive to achieve. uting employers by fighting unsustainable in 2019 to between $4.6 billion and $4.9 bil- PBGC premium increases and contribution lion annually. Besides increased premiums, Hope for Hybrid Plans Remains rate increases and authorizing the volun- unions and participating employers would The Grassley-Alexander proposal would tary use of composite plans. The time for also have to pay a monthly fee of $2.50 per authorize the use of hybrid composite Congress to act is now. It is critical to the active employee covered under the plan. plans. TAUC and our construction industry long-term viability of the multiemployer Finally, plans would be responsible for col- and building trades union partners have system and the competitiveness of con- lecting and making copayments to the long supported legislation to autho- struction employers contributing to multi- PBGC on behalf of all retirees ranging from rize the voluntary use of innovative plan employer pension plans. 3% to 10%. designs that would allow multiemployer Besides the direct cost of PBGC pre- plan trustees to ensure that plan partici- miums and additional fees, the discussion pants continue to have lifetime retirement

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664527_Winter2020Magazine.indd4527_Winter2020Magazine.indd 1188 11/25/20/25/20 10:2510:25 AMAM n Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, the National Maintenance RMF Nooter, Inc. (contractor), BP Products North America, OAgreements Policy Committee, Inc.’s (NMAPC) 19th Inc. (owner) and Northwest Ohio Building Trades Council annual Zero Injury Safety Awards® (ZISA®) Gala was held at (building trades) for 2,305,174 injury-free hours worked at a new venue — the spectacular, awe-inspiring Washington the Toledo Refinery in Oregon, Ohio (see picture, below). National Cathedral. It was the perfect location to recognize Other top category winners included: those in our industry who have worked so hard to ensure Silver Star (between 500,000 and 999,999 injury-free that every worker who steps onto a jobsite goes home safely work hours): George V. Hamilton, Inc. (contractor), Cardinal at the end of the day. Operating Company (owner) and the Upper Ohio Valley Each Zero Injury Safety Award® recognizes an alliance Building Trades Council (building trades) won the top Silver between owner-clients, signatory contractors and local Star Award for 862,527 injury-free work hours performed at and international unions who worked together in a tripar- the Cardinal Plant in Brilliant, Ohio. tite fashion to achieve zero injuries on their industrial con- Bronze Star (between 200,000 and 499,999 injury- struction and maintenance projects. A total of 124 tripartite free work hours): Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. (con- teams won Zero Injury Safety Awards® totaling more than tractor), FirstEnergy Corp. (owner) and the Upper Ohio 28 million hours worked without a recordable injury in 2018. Valley Building Trades Council (building trades) won the top The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Bronze Star award for 496,054 injury-free work hours per- top ZISA® honor — the Gold Star Award, reserved for formed at the W. H. Sammis Plant in Stratton, Ohio. projects that have documented more than one million Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! injury-free hours. This year the top Gold Star Award went to Top ZISA Gold Star Award Winners

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Brock Industrial Services Gribbins Insulation Company Stepan Company Ashland Inc. Carpenters Local Union No. 174 Insulators Local Union No. 37 GROUP 1 59,012 Work Hours 73,108 Work Hours Millsdale Plant Calvert City Plant Scheck Mechanical Southern Illinois Power Cooperative Elwood, IL Calvert City, KY Boilermakers Local Union No. 363 50,000 Work Hours Marion Generating Station GROUP 12 Marion, IL GROUP 7 Pioneer Pipe, Inc. Babcock & Wilcox Construction Constellium Rolled Products Co., LLC Ravenswood, LLC GROUP 2 Lightstone Generation LLC Parkersburg-Marietta Building Tri-State Building Trades Council Trades Council API, Inc. 69,531 Work Hours 73,825 Work Hours Alliant Energy Gavin Power Plant Ravenswood Plant Carpenters Local Union No. 1260 52,247 Work Hours Cheshire, OH Ravenswood, WV Ottumwa Generating Station Ottumwa, IA GROUP 8 GROUP 13

Construction & Turnaround Chapman Corporation GROUP 3 Services, LLC TC Energy CHS Inc. Upper Ohio Valley Building O’Connor Corporation Southeastern Montana Building Trades Council Granite Shore Power Trades Council 83,971 Work Hours New Hampshire State Building 70,000 Work Hours Lone Oak Compressor Station Trades Council Laurel Refinery 52,907 Work Hours Cameron, WV Laurel, MT Merrimack Station Bow, NH GROUP 14 GROUP 9 Chapman Corporation GROUP 4 Brock Industrial Services MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. Procter & Gamble Fabric and Pittsburgh Building Trades Council AZCO Inc. Home Care 84,136 Work Hours Upper Michigan Energy Resources Carpenters Local Union No. 372 Houston Plant Michigan Building Trades Council 71,859 Work Hours 53,552 Work Hours Houston, PA Lima Plant F.D. Kuester Generating Station Lima, OH Negaunee, MI GROUP 15

GROUP 10 BMWC Constructors, Inc. GROUP 5 LyondellBassell Barton Malow Company Will and Grundy Counties Building McCarl’s Inc. Consumers Energy Trades Council BASF Corporation Michigan Building Trades Council 86,294 Work Hours Beaver County Building 72,531 Work Hours Equistar Chemical Plant Trades Council Freedom Compressor Station 55,646 Work Hours Morris, IL Manchester, MI Monaca Plant Monaca, PA

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Burnham Industrial Contractors Solid Platforms, Inc. Brock Industrial Services GenOn Northern Public Service Co. CITGO Petroleum Corporation Lawrence County Building (NIPSCO) Carpenters Local Union No. 174 Trades Council Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional 155,812 Work Hours 90,392 Work Hours Council of Carpenters - Lemont Petroleum Refinery New Castle Northern Office Lemont, IL 64,434 Work Hours New Castle, PA Bailly Generating Station Chesterton, IN GROUP 25 GROUP 17 Commercial Contracting Triangle Enterprises, Inc. GROUP 21 Corporation Arkema, Inc. Marathon Petroleum Corporation Insulators Local Union No. 37 PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE Michigan Building Trades Council 92,030 Work Hours GROUP (PSEG) 158,393 Work Hours Calvert City Plant Detroit Refinery Calvert City, KY Matrix North American Detroit, MI Construction, Inc. Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) GROUP 18 Middlesex County Building GROUP 26 Trades Council BMWC Constructors, Inc. 68,846 Work Hours Chapman Corporation Nutrien Sewaren Generating Station The Williams Companies, Inc. Lima Building Trades Council Woodbridge, NJ Upper Ohio Valley Building 112,000 Work Hours ______Trades Council Lima Nitrogen Plant 172,251 Work Hours Lima, OH Brock Industrial Services Moundsville Plant Public Service Enterprise Group Moundsville, WV (PSEG) Carpenters Local Union No. 326 GROUP 19 64,929 Work Hours Bridgeport Generating Station GROUP 27 Fluor Constructors Bridgeport, CT International, Inc. ARCELORMITTAL Cargill, Inc. Northwestern Indiana Building Tranco Industrial Services, Inc. Trades Council GROUP 22 ArcelorMittal 130,270 Work Hours Laborers Local Union No. 81 Hammond Plant MPW Environmental Services, Inc. 79,381 Work Hours Hammond, IN Cardinal Operating Company Burns Harbor Plant Painters (IUPAT) District Council 53 Burns Harbor, IN 147,299 Work Hours ______Cardinal Plant GROUP 20 Brilliant, OH Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC ArcelorMittal SERVICE CO. (NIPSCO) Cleveland Building Trades Council GROUP 23 92,885 Work Hours Solid Platforms, Inc. Cleveland Plant Northern Indiana Public Gribbins Insulation Company Cleveland, OH Service Co. (NIPSCO) Alcoa Inc. Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Insulators Local Union No. 37 Council of Carpenters - 147,817 Work Hours Northern Office 67,20767,207 WorkWork HoursHours WWarrickarrick Operations NNewburgh,ewburgh, IINN MichiganMichigan CityCity GeneratingGenerating StationStation MichiganMichhigan City,Cityy, ININ 2020 WINTER 21

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Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. Thermal Solutions, Inc. OHIO VALLEY ELECTRIC Primary Energy Recycling AK Steel CORPORATION Corporation Butler County Building Boilermakers Local Union No. 374 Trades Council Thermal Solutions, Inc. 174,900 Work Hours 145,491 Work Hours Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Cokenergy, LLC Plant Middletown Works Tri-State Building Trades Council 147,370 Work Hours East Chicago, IL Middletown, OH Cheshire, OH ______GROUP 29 GROUP 32 Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. Burnham Industrial Contractors FORD MOTOR COMPANY Ohio Valley Electric Corporation NRG Energy, Inc. Tri-State Building Trades Council Johnstown Building Trades Council Conti Corporation 156,113 Work Hours 183,031 Work Hours Ford Motor Company Kyger Creek Power Plant Homer City Generating Station Michigan Building Trades Council 91,517 Work Hours Cheshire, OH Homer City, PA Flat Rock Assembly Plant Flat Rock, MI ______GROUP 35 GROUP 30 Aristeo Construction HUSKY ENERGY, INC. CORPORATION Ford Motor Company Michigan Building Trades Council Nooter Construction Company BMWC Constructors, Inc. 119,523 Work Hours Husky Energy, Inc. Duke Energy Corporation Allen Park Complex Lima Building Trades Council Butler County Building 83,844 Work Hours Allen Park, MI Trades Council Lima Refinery 58,000 Work Hours Lima, OH Woodsdale Generating Station ______Trenton, OH GROUP 33 ______Construction & Turnaround VISTRA ENERGY Services, LLC Industrial Contractors Skanska Husky Energy, Inc. Duke Energy Corporation Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. Lima Building Trades Council Southwestern Indiana Building Vistra Energy 137,401 Work Hours Trades Council Boilermakers Local Union No. 105 Lima Refinery 131,225 Work Hours 129,836 Work Hours Lima, OH Gibson Station Miami Fort Power Station ______Owensville, IN North Bend, OH ______Construction & Turnaround Services, LLC Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. Husky Energy, Inc. GROUP 31 Vistra Energy Lima Building Trades Council Boilermakers Local Union No. 105 93,077 Work Hours AK STEEL 158,349 Work Hours Lima Refinery William H. Zimmer Station Solid Platforms, Inc. Lima, OH AK Steel Moscow, OH Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters 56,027 Work Hours Dearborn Works Dearborn, MI

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BP PRODUCTS NORTH Matrix North American Thermal Solutions, Inc. AMERICA, INC. Construction, Inc. United States Steel Corporation Tri-State Building Trades Council Brock Industrial Services Northwestern Indiana Building 127,254 Work Hours BP Products North America, Inc. Trades Council Big Sandy Plant Insulators Local Union No. 17 89,592 Work Hours Louisa, KY 125,303 Work Hours Gary Works ______Whiting Refinery Gary, IN Whiting, IN ______Day & Zimmermann NPS, Inc. ______American Electric Power Matrix North American Southwestern Virginia Building Graycor Industrial Constructors Inc. Construction, Inc. Trades Council BP Products North America, Inc. United States Steel Corporation 95,507 Work Hours Northwestern Indiana Building Northwestern Indiana Building Clinch River Power Plant Trades Council Trades Council 117,939 Work Hours 74,740 Work Hours Cleveland, VA Whiting Refinery Gary Works Whiting, IN Gary, IN ______GROUP 39

Nooter Construction Company AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc. GENERAL MOTORS BP Products North America, Inc. United States Steel Corporation COMPANY LLC Boilermakers Local Union No. 374 United Association Local Union 54,110 Work Hours No. 597 Superior Electric Great Lakes 66,123 Work Hours Whiting Refinery Company General Motors Company LLC Whiting, IN Gary Works ______Gary, IN IBEW Local Union No. 948 61,124 Work Hours BMWC Constructors, Inc. Flint Truck Assembly BP Products North America, Inc. Flint, MI Northwestern Indiana Building GROUP 38 ______Trades Council 51,275 Work Hours AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER Superior Electric Great Lakes Whiting Refinery Company George V. Hamilton, Inc. General Motors Company LLC Whiting, IN American Electric Power IBEW Local Union No. 948 Upper Ohio Valley Building 58,499 Work Hours Trades Council 80,746 Work Hours Flint Engine South GMPT GROUP 37 Flint, MI ______UNITED STATES STEEL Moundsville, WV CORPORATION ______Barton Malow Company General Motors Company LLC Solid Platforms, Inc. StructSure Scaffold Solutions, LLC Fort Worth Building Trades Council United States Steel Corporation American Electric Power 57,006 Work Hour Tri-State Building Trades Council Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Arlington Assembly Plant Council of Carpenters 79,043 Work Hours Arlington, TX 180,462 Work Hours ______Clairton Works New Haven, WV Clairton, PA ______Atlas Industrial Contractors, LLC ______General Motors Company LLC StructSure Scaffold Solutions, LLC South Central Indiana Building Stevens Engineers & American Electric Power Trades Council Constructors, Inc. Tri-State Building Trades Council 56,024 Work Hours 193,123 Work Hours United States Steel Corporation Bedford Foundry GMPT Northwestern Indiana Building Big Sandy Plant Bedford, IN Trades Council Louisa, KY 95,151 Work Hours Gary Works Gary, IN

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Solid Platforms, Inc. Solid Platforms, Inc. Day & Zimmermann NPS, Inc. ArcelorMittal ArcelorMittal American Electric Power Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Tri-State Building Trades Council Council of Carpenters - Council of Carpenters - 345,529 Work Hours Northern Office Northern Office Mountaineer Power Plant 309,508 Work Hours 331,227 Work Hours New Haven, WV Indiana Harbor West Plant Indiana Harbor (East Chicago) Plant East Chicago, IN East Chicago, IN GROUP 67

GROUP 57 GROUP 62 Industrial Contractors Skanska American Electric Power McCarl’s Inc. Industrial Contractors Skanska Southwestern Indiana Building Talen Energy American Electric Power Trades Council Lehigh Valley Building East Central Ohio Building 372,663 Work Hours Trades Council Trades Council Rockport Plant 321,448 Work Hours 333,210 Work Hours Rockport, IN Martins Creek Station Conesville Power Plant Bangor, PA Conesville, OH GROUP 68

GROUP 58 GROUP 63 Chapman Corporation FirstEnergy Corp. Norris Brothers Company, Inc. MPW Environmental Services, Inc. North Central West Virginia Building Arconic FirstEnergy Corp. Trades Council Cleveland Building Trades Council Painters (IUPAT) District Council 53 373,767 Work Hours 322,009 Work Hours 340,361 Work Hours Harrison Power Station Cleveland Works Bruce Mansfield Plant Haywood, WV Cleveland, OH Shippingport, PA

GROUP 69 GROUP 59 GROUP 64 Thermal Solutions, Inc. Solid Platforms, Inc. Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. United States Steel Corporation United States Steel Corporation American Electric Power Pittsburgh Building Trades Council Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Charleston Building Trades Council 396,081 Work Hours Council of Carpenters - 343,051 Work Hours Clairton Works Northern Office John Amos Power Plant 324,544 Work Hours Clairton, PA Saint Albans, WV Gary Works Gary, IN GROUP 70 GROUP 65 Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. GROUP 60 Alberici Constructors American Electric Power Alliant Energy Tri-State Building Trades Council Gribbins Insulation Company South Central Iowa Building 400,544 Work Hours Marathon Petroleum Corporation Trades Council Big Sandy Plant Insulators Local Union No. 37 344,222 Work Hours Louisa, KY 327,081 Work Hours Ottumwa Generating Station Robinson Refinery Ottumwa, IA Robinson, IL

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Katharine Meyer is a Helping Workers Principal at GKG Law, P.C. in Washington, DC. For Embrace a the past 19 years, Katie has been a member of the Proactive Safety Program firm’s Association Practice BY KATHARINE MEYER, ES., GKG LAW, P.C. Group, which provides legal advice to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States.

n Oct. 24, I was honored to attend the Several factors play a part in getting OZero Injury Safety Awards® (ZISA®) employees to take a proactive role in work- hosted by the National Maintenance site safety. First, management must ensure Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. Each that workers understand the safety require- year, ZISA® recognizes industrial proj- ments on the jobsite. Training and educa- ects that were completed with zero inju- tion are essential in creating a safe working ries. Amazingly, this year five projects were environment. Over the past several years, awarded the Gold Star, which recognizes there has been concern that the lack of 1 million hours or more worked with zero skilled workers on jobsites creates safety recordable injuries. It is a staggering achieve- risks. As construction work becomes more ment, and all union contractors, labor rep- complex and fewer workers have extensive resentatives and owner-clients involved construction experience, the risk of injuries with creating injury-fee jobsites should be increases. Therefore, in today’s workplace, So how do you commended. the need for safety education and training So how do you create a safe jobsite? It cannot be overstated. create a safe isn’t pure luck. Each of this year’s ZISA® Second, workers must understand that award winners has created a work culture they are all responsible for ensuring the jobsite? It isn’t that prioritizes the safety of its workers. safety of the jobsite. It is not just the duty of This type of environment not only benefits supervisors or more experienced employees pure luck. workers but can also reduce the cost of to address safety concerns. Instead, every doing business and limit legal risk. worker should be vigilant and alert when on Fourth, don’t create a complex or over- In July 2010, the Department of Homeland a jobsite. If they see something that looks whelming reporting process. A worksite Security launched its “If You See Something, unsafe or is not consistent with their safety should not be a bureaucracy. Institute Say Something” campaign. The purpose of training, then they should promptly report it simple and straightforward procedures for this initiative was to raise public awareness to a supervisor. reporting incidents (including close calls), of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism- Third, contractors should create an open injuries and illnesses. Give employees related crime and to stress the impor- and receptive environment so that workers the ability to anonymously report safety tance of reporting suspicious activity to law feel comfortable reporting possible safety concerns. enforcement. violations. If employees are concerned that Finally, and maybe most important, lead Recently, I have heard this motto men- they may face retaliation or discrimina- by example. By consistently practicing tioned several times in relation to safety in tion for reporting a safety concern, they will safe behaviors and reiterating the impor- the construction industry. In this context, be much less likely to do so. Instead, con- tance of safety on your jobsite, you show the “If You See Something, Say Something” tractors should encourage and commend your workers what you expect from them. tag line is intended to encourage construc- workers for asking questions and bringing For more information regarding how tion workers to promptly report possible their concerns to management. OSHA even to create an effective safety program, safety concerns to management. By cre- recommends conducting inspections with we suggest reviewing OSHA’s publica- ating a vigilant and educated workforce, workers and asking them to identify any tion Recommended Practices for Safety & contractors can help reduce injuries on the activity or equipment that concerns them. Health Programs in Construction. jobsite.

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odd Mustard has been promoted to advancements in construction tech. Also, TVice President, Industry Innovation he will continue to serve as the primary & Government Affairs for The Association coordinator for TAUC′s annual Industrial of Union Constructors (TAUC), CEO Steve Grade Innovation Conference and Expo Lindauer announced. (IGI). “It′s crucial that IGI continues to In his new position, Todd will take the grow,” Lindauer said. “Our first two events lead in advancing two of TAUC's highest were very successful. I′m excited to work priorities: giving contractors the tools and with Todd and our team as we continue knowledge necessary to compete and to ′level up′ and ensure that IGI is trans- thrive in an increasingly technology-driven formed into a must-attend event for every industry and ensuring that our members′ senior executive in our industry.” collective voice is heard on Capitol Hill on Todd′s location on the West Coast crucial legislative and regulatory matters, will also enable him to help grow TAUC′s such as pension reform and infrastructure membership base beyond our traditional spending. strongholds in the Midwest and along the “Over the past several years, Todd has East Coast. “In his new role, Todd will serve worked very hard to enhance TAUC′s role as our ambassador in an area where, his- not only as a leading proponent of innova- torically, we have not had a large pres- tion and new technology but also a force to ence,” Lindauer added. “In the short be reckoned with in the halls of Congress time he has been on the West Coast, he as we advocate for our members′ best has already forged several strong rela- interests,” Lindauer said. “This new title tionships with contractors and building more accurately reflects his portfolio of trades organizations. These new connec- responsibilities at TAUC as well as my con- tions will benefit not only TAUC but also, fidence in his vision for our organization. I potentially, our sister organization, the am confident he will excel in his new role National Maintenance Agreements Policy and look forward to working with Todd Committee, Inc. (NMAPC).” as an integral component of our senior Todd joined TAUC as the manager of leadership team.” communications in 2003 and quickly On the Government Affairs side, Todd advanced to the role of Senior Director will work to grow TAUC′s new political of Government Affairs and Membership action committee, TAUCPAC, and will also Services in 2007. He was promoted to serve as the principal liaison with Summit Executive Director of Government Affairs Strategies Government Affairs LLC, which and Membership Services in 2017. His six- provides TAUC with high-level guidance on teen years of industry experience, excep- policy and regulatory issues. In addition, tional customer service and ability to he will continue to serve as TAUC′s point juggle multiple roles and responsibilities person with various legislative coalitions, within the organization made him a natural including the Construction Employers of fit for Vice President of Industry Innovation America, the Alliance for Industrial Efficiency & Government Affairs. and the Carbon Capture Coalition. On the Innovation and Technology front, Todd is tasked with keeping our member contractors fully informed on the latest

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TAUC Launches 2020 Union Craft Labor Supply Survey

AUC would like to invite industry stake- is to measure the frequency and average Tholders to participate in the 2020 amount of such payments as well as the Union Craft Labor Supply Survey, now regions of the country where they are most online at www.tauc.org/laborsupply. commonly used. It doesn't matter if you're a union con- Your answers to the 2020 TAUC Union tractor, an owner-client or a member of the Craft Labor Supply Survey are confidential building trades — your voice is important and will be submitted anonymously. The and the industry needs to hear from you. responses will be grouped together and Your responses to the sixth annual analyzed to create a final report that will be survey — the ONLY union-specific survey made available on the TAUC website. focusing on construction and maintenance The deadline to complete the survey — will help create a detailed, data-driven is Feb. 14, 2020. picture of the current state of the labor Please feel free to contact Daniel Hogan, supply throughout the United States and Senior Director of Industrial Relations, assist the entire industry in planning for the at 703-524-3336, ext. 119 or dhogan@ future and increasing union market share. tauc.org if you have any questions or New to this year’s survey is a set of comments. questions about the prevalence of per Go to www.tauc.org/laborsupply to diem payments in the union construc- take the survey today! tion and maintenance industry. The goal

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Enerfab is honored to receive nine NMAPC Zero Injury Safety Awards for job site safety, totaling 45 awards in the past five years. These awards recognize job sites worked without a recordable incident, and Enerfab earned:

• One Gold Star (the highest recognition) for 1 million or more hours worked without a recordable

• Four Bronze Stars for between 200,000 and Thank you to our field leadership and employees. 500,000 hours worked without a recordable Their focus on safety makes all the difference. • Four Certicates of Merit recognizing between 50,000 and 200,000 hours worked without a recordable

Learn more about Enerfab’s commitment to safety at enerfab.com/safety. BUILT FOR THE CHALLENGE

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