DECEMBER 16, 2019
TOP GBCA NEWS ●
GBCA EVENTS ● CLC UPDATE ●
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This is the last News at a Glance newsletter for 2019! GBCA's office will be closed from December 25, 2019 to January 1, 2020. The office will reopen on January 2, and News at a Glance will be back on January 6!
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Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned bank in the Philadelphia region and has been committed to serving the financial needs of its communities for over 85 years.
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Holiday Hours: Christmas and New Year's Day
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In preparation for the upcoming holidays, please be advised that our collective bargaining agreements provide for the following with respect to the observance of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
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CHRISTMAS EVE, Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Rodsetters Local #405:
Holiday; paid for 4 hours. Foremen; paid for 8 hours. Employees who work on Christmas Eve Day shall work 4 hours and be paid for 8 hours. Any time worked beyond 4 hours shall be paid at the double time rate plus 4 hour holiday pay. To receive the holiday pay, the employee must work the day before Christmas Eve and the first working day after Christmas Day. When Christmas Eve day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the four-hour provision shall apply to the preceding Friday.
CHRISTMAS DAY, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 & NEW YEAR’S DAY, January 1, 2020
Carpenters, Cement Masons, Plasterers, Laborers, Drywall Finishers & Rodsetters:
Not a paid holiday. If worked, double-time.
Operating Engineers:
Paid holiday. A holiday falling on Saturday shall be recognized as a paid Holiday and celebrated on Friday. Holidays falling on a Sunday shall be recognized as a paid holiday and celebrated on Monday. Employees shall be paid for Holidays provided such employees worked the scheduled work day pervious to the Holiday and the scheduled work day following the Holiday. If worked, double-time which includes holiday pay.
Rodsetter Forman:
Paid holiday. If worked, triple time, which includes holiday pay.
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Construction Excellence Awards on 6abc: Set Your DVRs!
Saturday, December 21, ~9:50am
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6abc is spotlighting GBCA's Construction Excellence Awards during its Action News Weekend Update on
Saturday, December 21
around 9:50am!
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Thanks to all who came and donated a record number of toys to the CLC Holiday Toy Drive! We wish all of our members a happy holiday season!
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Our safety professionals came together to learn more about handling asbestos, especially in demolitions. Thanks to our sponsor, the DVIACA.
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Anthony Marchio of OpenSpace came and demonstrated the capabilities of AI software, making job documentation more efficient and effective.
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CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPDATE
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GBCA CLC Holiday Toy Drive 2019
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We collected
over 300 toys at the GBCA Holiday Party, and on December 12, the CLC Steering Committee delivered the toys to Northern Children's Services.
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Join GBCA for our members-only annual reception as we look ahead to exciting initiatives in 2020.
Thanks to our sponsors!
Sponsorships for the Annual Meeting will close on Monday, January 6 at 5pm. To sponsor, contact Anne Liberto at 215-568-7015 or click below.
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Strategies to Recruit & Retain Millenials in 2020 and Beyond
January 28, 12pm - 1pm, ONLINE
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This webinar presents strategies to create a workplace culture that attracts and retain millennial employees.
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Construction Blueprint Reading
January 13 - March 22, ONLINE
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All construction professionals must know how to read blueprints. This semi-live online course provides the foundation and practice necessary to master blueprint reading.
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More Upcoming GBCA Events!
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GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Work Boots and Safety
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As part of your PPE, make sure that your work boots are in good working order to protect your feet from hazards, as well as support your body throughout the day.
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2020 Drone Pilot & Infrared Training Courses
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GBCA is proud to offer discounts to the University of Delaware’s drone training and thermography certification programs.
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Job Opportunity: MEGA Construction Company
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Changes to the One Call Law, PA Act 287
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AGC-Autodesk Safety Harness Grant Program
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One size doesn't fit all: AGC and Autodesk are launching a one-time grant program that addresses the need for better-fitting PPE for women who work at heights.
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Superior Scaffold Services at St. Agatha - St. James Church
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St. Agatha - St. James Church is being restored by Mara Restoration, with scaffolds by Superior Scaffold Services. Check out photos of this project, that is proceeding without interruption to services, meetings, and even weddings.
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