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Finding and training skilled workers to help address the industry's labor shortage is a top priority for the United Association, UA General President Bill Hite told members of the Union-Affiliated Contractors at its recent Unity Meeting in Longboat Key, Fla.
UA locals will be increasing the number of apprentice classes offered, and will be "thinking outside the box" to recruit people with special skills, such as welding. The UA is also contacting various welding schools, and has started its own welder qualifications to fill demand.
Hite also discussed Hurricane Katrina relief efforts ($1.2 million in UA member donations to aid affected members), a focus on …
Source: HighBeam Research, Hiring, training skilled workers top priority of UA.(United...