The UMCA Membership met on January 14, 2016 at the Grand America Hotel for its 2016 Annual Business Meeting. The evening consisted of the business meeting, contractor meeting with UA Local 140 Leadership, presentations from Val Hale with the Utah Governor’s Office for Economic Development and Utah Speaker of the House Greg Hughes. Following the […]
It’s no secret that most strategic plans fail to deliver their intended results. Often, the problem isn’t the strategy, but how it’s implemented. Many leaders erroneously conclude that the answer is simply to drive the organization harder and ‘put their feet to the fire.’ But that risks burning out the very people you need to […]
The UMCA Board of Directors and staff have been working to identify and secure educational seminars for 2016 that will provide great opportunities for growth and continued improvement for UMCA members. One of the topics that has been most requested among the UMCA membership is additional opportunities for Foreman Training. In an effort to offer […]
As the UMCA kicks off another year, we look forward to continuing to work with the many companies that make our organization so successful. In an effort to make associate and affiliate member renewal more efficient and simple, the UMCA is offering the option to renew your membership and pay dues online. To take advantage […]
The Utah Career Center is currently accepting applications for apprentices to start summer 2016. The UCC encourages any contractors who have metal trades that would like to apply for apprenticeship to stop by the school to pick up an application. Applications will be open for the next two months and will close the first week […]
Many people mistakenly think great management is about whipping a team of misfits into shape. It isn’t. Great management is about recruiting great people and helping them succeed. When you have a great team, then you have a team of high-potential employees. You should have a singular goal as a leader: make yourself expendable. In […]
Did you know the UMCA has a mobile app available in the iPhone and Android App Stores? This app features the latest updates and information available at your fingertips. With on-the-go access you’ll be able to: register for seminars and events, read current labor documents, stay up to date with the latest industry news, and […]
The UMCA recently mailed out invoices to all Associate and Affiliate Members for 2016 association membership. In addition to receiving a copy in the mail, the UMCA will be emailing an electronic copy of the invoice to members in mid-December. Dues can be paid online by clicking here or mailed into the office at 669 […]
As many of you are aware, the UMCA and UA Local 140 have secured the services of Blomquist Hale to administer an employee assistance program to our employees. All UMCA contractors and their employees are covered under this program, even those who do not receive their health benefits from the Utah Pipe Trades. The Employee […]
As a former higher education administrator who is blessed with three wonderful daughters and seven grandchildren, I think a lot about how to help young people make the most of their potential. Nothing less than our future depends on it. So the recent book How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap […]
The UMCA will hold it’s Annual Meeting on January 14, 2016 at 3:00pm at the Grand America Hotel. The meeting will feature updates on the industry from a number of speakers and association business. Following the meeting, the UMCA will host a reception and dinner for attendees. Registration for the meeting, reception, and dinner will […]
According to a 2015 Conference Board CEO Study, raising employee engagement has become one of the highest priorities for organizations all around the globe. Seven out of ten people in the American workforce today are not engaged in their work. The numbers are truly staggering. However, it is more staggering that, in spite of this […]
