Weekly Update 05/01

Can you believe that it’s already May?!?! We are approaching busy season here at IEC. Please read below so you can stay up to date with all the exciting things going on. 

The Apprentice Of The Year Competition was a major success! Congratulations to SPENCER PELLEGRINO for being the 2024

Utah Apprentice Of The Year! We would also like to congratulate: 

Parker Johnson for taking 2^nd place. 

Kyle Hammond for taking 3^rd place. 

Cody Jensen for taking 4^th place. 

These students have worked hard. We are excited to see how they succeed. 

EVENTS:

-May 13, 2024 at 1pm there will be a meeting with Rep. Burgess Owens.  He has proposed legislation to register Union Salts.  

One of the reasons IEC was initially formed was to give contractors a forum to counter the efforts of union organization.  One of the oldest unionization tools is that of “salting” your company.  I believe the legislation Burgess Owens is proposing is a valid effort to help bring to light this deceptive practice.  One of his points that he makes is why would any organization want to start a relationship based on deception.  This proposed legislation would provide a mechanism so that the “salt” must register with the DOL as such.  While this is likely an informational bill to raise awareness of this practice, our core values of engagement and advocacy would both be well served for us to have a good showing of IEC contractors at the meeting on May 13.  It is also a great courtesy to RSVP your intent to attend.

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hrn9bnx

Trainings:

-Federated Insurance is offering a risk management Academy on May 14^th. This is a great opportunity to participate in a course that can help support your company. Click the link for more information. https://web.cvent.com/event/1eeda33b-d3fa-4305-830b-0d109e83af6b/regProcessStep1

-Don’t forget about your continuing education. We have classes available on May 7^th and 8^th that we would love to fill.  Click the link to sign up. You can also view other class dates through the link.  https://iec.flashpoint.xyz/Lite/Event/Index/451608000?s=&c=715094001

-OSHA is hosting a Webinar titled “ OSHA Walkaround Rule Webinar” on May 8^th. The Speaker will be Phillip Russel. He is an attorney with Ogletree Deakins. The Event will be going over Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations: the new inspection "walkaround" rule that purports to allow third-parties. Click the link below to register if you would like to attend. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/998107407393380703

Other IEC news items:

-Interested in past weekly update information? https://www.iecofutah.com/members/weekly-updates/ here is a list of all the past weekly updates. 

Dates to put on your calendar: 

-May 13, 2024 at 1pm there will be a meeting with Rep. Burgess Owens.  

-May 22, 2024 is the IEC Graduation. It will be an open house between 4-8 pm at 9685 Monroe ST Sandy, Utah 84070. Please save the date and help us celebrate our 2024 graduates. 

-IEC Legislative Policy Conference- 6/10-6/12 in Washington, DC

-IEC Nation SPARK- 10/14-10/16 in Tampa, FL.