Welcome to the Contractor 101 video series!

The seven videos in the series provide information and guidance on how to successfully navigate as a contractor signatory to District Council 16 and member of NCPFC or NCGMA.

NCAT/NCGMA/NCPFC is now providing free online harassment prevention training to our contractor members for their labor workforce and office staff to help meet the requirements of SB 778.

An in-depth explanation of the collective bargaining negotiations process, this video covers the makeup of the labor and management committees, how decisions are made, and what your rights and responsibilities are during the negotiations process.

In this video, you will learn about the various scenarios under which you may be contacted by the legal team contracted by the union trust funds. These include benefits overpayments, underpayments, incorrect or late payments, zero-hours reports, and the process for appeals.

A primer on understanding hours worked, payments on hours, and obligations to the union trust funds, this video provides specific instructions on payment processes, as well as where to turn for help with further wage and payment-related questions.

As the labor side of the labor-management partnership, the local union district council, DC16, determines guidelines all union signatory contractors must adhere to.

Learn more about how you can benefit from your NCAT membership, how we work with the union to advocate on your behalf, and the training, events and industry updates we offer throughout the year to keep your business in compliance and informed.

Welcome to union contracting. In this video, you will learn about NCAT, NCGMA and NCPFC; the resources we provide to help you manage your business; our partnership with DC-16; and the role you are expected to play as a union-signatory contractor.

As the outcome of the negotiations process, Collective Bargaining Agreements govern the terms and conditions of employment between employers and the union workforce.