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Saturday May 12
|  | CLC Poker Tournament Benefits Future Workforce Development
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Friday May 11
|  | Excellence in Leadership Forum Presents $23,000 in Scholarship Funds
The Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship awards presentation was held on May 4, 2012. The chapter conferred $23,000 to six area students seeking degrees in construction-related disciplines.
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Wednesday May 2
|  | Pick Up the Pace: New NLRB Regulations Force Employers to Respond More Quickly to Election Petitions
When the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) adopted a new rule in December 2011 modifying certain NLRB election procedures, there was substantial speculation about how these changes would be implemented and their practical effect. With the changes applicable to cases filed after April 30, 2012, the NLRB's Acting General Counsel, Lafe Solomon, has issued a lengthy General Counsel's Memorandum (GC 12-04) designed to provide detailed guidance to the NLRB's Regional Directors, who are responsible for implementing the new rule.
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Tuesday May 1
|  | 2012 AIA/AGC Golf Tournament Benefits ACE Mentor Program in Houston
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Wednesday Apr 25
|  | AGC Houston and OSHA Team Up for City-Wide Safety Stand Down
On May 2, 2012, Associated General Contractors of America - Houston Chapter (AGC Houston) members from all over the city will demonstrate their committment for safe job sites by participating in an Annual Safety Stand Down. Last year, over 60 jobsites were affected; more are expected to particiapte this year.
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Thursday Apr 19
|  | APEX 10 - Call for Entries
Winning projects will be honored and featured during an industry celebration at The Hornberger Conference Center on Saturday, September 22, 2012.
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Monday Apr 16
|  | Can He? Will He? Construction Hiring Drought is Over
Presumably, contractors will be hiring again after a long drought on that end due to the slowdown in the economy. As we gear up, this timely article may help us in the pursuit of selecting the right employees.
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Friday Apr 13
| The Obama NLRB is Rapidly Changing the Law Regarding Unions and Contractors
The National Labor Relations Board is taking unprecedented actions to change the law in order that unions may organize employees more easily. First, the Board issued a rule requiring all employers within its jurisdiction (except the Postal Service) to post an Employee Rights poster advising employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). In addition, this poster also lists examples of potential unfair labor practices (ULP) that may be committed by employers and unions. Not unexpectedly, the Obama NLRB lists many more employer ULPs than those that may be committed by unions. The poster can be found at the NLRBs website, www.nlrb.gov. Currently, the rule is being contested in the courts. On March 2, 2012, in one of the cases contesting the posters legality, a federal district court judge in Washington, D.C. found that the NLRB could require businesses to put up the poster, but limited how the Board can enforce the requirement. The poster must be displayed by April 30, 2012.
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Thursday Apr 12
| Texas Tax Payer Amnesty Program
From June 12 through August 17, 2012, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will waive penalty and interest for businesses that file delinquent tax reports and pay all taxes due.
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Wednesday Mar 28
|  | 21st Annual BBQ Cook-Off Results
The Annual AGC Houston Fair and BBQ Cook-Off includes competitions in brisket, chicken and ribs. In addition, awards are given for "best theme" and "best hospitality." Congrats to this year's winners!
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Thursday Mar 1
| iSqFt GC Connections: April 19, 2012
AGC Houston members are invited to participate in this FREE networking event where 30-40 GCs will engage with hundreds of subcontractors and suppliers in the area.
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Tuesday Feb 14
| Becoming a Detective: Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations
This article will offer a checklist of questions / considerations to utilize before and during investigations, enabling managers and HR professionals to more comfortably switch gears from the traditional role, to detective.
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Thursday Feb 2
| AGC Scholarship Fund Receives $500,000 Contribution
The AGC Houston Board of Directors reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable future workforce in the Greater Houston area by agreeing to contribute $500,000 to the Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership (PKEIL) Endowed Scholarship. The contribution was approved at the inaugural 2012 meeting of the Chapter board.
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Sunday Jan 22
|  | AGC/CEFPI School Construction Snapshot - Winter 2012 Bulletin
The new year brings a new outlook on construction. The AGC/CEFPI Joint Committee addresses issues affecting school construction in the Houston area.
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Sunday Jan 22
|  | AGC, CEFPI Members Updated on State of School Construction in Houston Area
On January 20, 2012, the AGC/CEFPI Joint Committee hosted a market forecast on K-12 school construction in Houston.
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Thursday Jan 12
| AGCA Chief Economist Speakes at AGC Houston Annual Meeting
Ken Simonson, AGC of America Chief Economist recently reported to AGC Houston members on the state of the local economy.
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