The First Rule of Management by Michael Timms

If you could choose only one quality that your boss could have which would help you to perform better, what would it be? - to be a good coach and mentor? - to give you regular feedback in a constructive manner? - to support your initiatives? All…

Region 5 Apprentice Contest Showcases Utah Career Center

On June 10th and 11th, the Utah Career Center (UCC) hosted the Region 5 Apprentice Contest.  The event was a huge success and showcased the UCC's apprentice program and facility beautifully.  For the first time ever, a Utah apprentice won…

UMCA Golf Tournament a Success

The 2015 UMCA Annual Golf Tournament held at Park City Golf Club was once again a success! The day kicked off with a shotgun start, with members taking the course at 8am on a beautiful sunny day and ended with a lunch on the deck of the Park…

The One Attitude Every Successful Person Has by Jeff Haden, Inc. Magazine

Does skill – and eventual achievement – result from an innate ability or from hard work, effort, and a burning desire to improve?  Good question... and the way we answer it can make a huge impact in the degree to which we succeed, especially…

UMCA to Subsidize Initiation Fee for New NCPWB Members

The Utah Chapter of the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB) is up and running and accepting applications for membership from contractor members.  The UMCA Board of Directors has approved the association to underwrite the $250 initiation…

Free Employee Assistance Benefit Available to all UMCA Members, Employees, and Dependents

As many are aware, the UMCA and UA Local 140 have secured the services of Blomquist Hale Consulting to provide counseling services to all employees and their dependents to allow them to receive the help they need.  Blomquist Hale offers services…

The One Question Every Successful Person Asks by Jeff Haden, Inc. Magazine

I was a guest on a radio show and everything was going well (in my case "well" means I hadn't said anything that made me to cringe) when the host said, "One last question." Cool, I thought, already patting myself on the back. That went really…

NCPWB Utah Chapter Open: Join Now

During the month of April, the UMCA received the chapter number and plaque for the Utah Chapter of the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB). At this time, membership in the Utah Chapter of the NCPWB is now open to all UMCA Contractor…

Ten Communication Secrets of Great Leaders by Dr. Travis Bradberry

No one ever became a great leader without first becoming a great communicator.  Great leaders connect with people on an emotional level every time they speak. Their words inspire others to achieve more than they ever thought possible.  Great…