UMCA Q3 e-Newsletter

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COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources Updated 11.09.2020 UMCA’s goal is to be responsive and keep our members up to date with current information and resources on COVID-19. Below you will find specific links to local and national resources that will help you…

5 Steps Towards Maximum Productivity, Across Your Life

We all know the things we’re supposed to do to be healthy, like exercise and eat well. Did you know doing them more can also help you do more, in work and life?Activities that are physically and mentally healthy can directly correlate to…

Utilizing the UMCA Membership Portal

Do you have your login credentials for the UMCA Website? The UMCA “members only” section of the website provides access to labor documents & other imports materials including: Most Current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)Wage…

The Back Saver System Seminar

Join the UMCA on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at The Utah Career Center for the the Back Saver System Seminar. The Back Saver System is a new comprehensive approach shown to reduce the most expensive issue in the workplace; back pain. This course,…

UMCA Contractor Member Meeting To Be Held Late September

Join leaders of the UMCA & UA Local 140 as we review the current contract settlement. The agenda will include: Explanation & Utilization of the new Pipe Tradesman Classification Lowering crew cost & gaining a competitive…

3 Realistic Ways to Unplug When You Leave the Office

It’s almost redundant at this point to say that technology’s keeping us more connected to the office than ever. In fact, a Jobvite survey revealed that 45% of Americans check their work email after normal business hours. Unplugging after…

National & State Involvement

Members and staff at the UMCA advocate for the industry overall, however, the primary and concentrated effort is made in Utah with involvement at the state and national levels. National Involvement Patrick Lynch, MCAA National Board…

Contract Administration

Contract negotiations come around every three to four years, but contract administration is constant. Among the various duties and responsibilities performed in the line of contract administration, the UMCA Executive Vice President sits…

Employee Benefits

Utah Pipes Trades Pension Trust Fund funded at 119%. Health and Wellness Fund has 7 months cash reserves. For a full look at the pension fund: Utah Pipes Trades Annual Funding Notice

Utah Career Center Apprentices

In 2016, the Utah Career Center had a graduating class of 5 students. In 2017, the number of graduates is expected to increase by 780% to a graduating class of 44 students.   The Utah Career Center is a 50/50 joint venture with Utah…

Members at Events

  Education classes drew more than 133 members over 2016. The Holiday Party saw 100 members and their spouses celebrating. The UMCA Monthly Newsletter has 238 active recipients and its open rate average of 37 percent is 12…