While details still need to be worked out, expect Friday, Sept. 29, to be “UA Day,” as part of ISH North America, Sept. 28-30, Chicago. UA General President William Hite is expected to open the day with a keynote address, 10:30-11 a.m., at McCormick Place, Chicago.

UA Training Director Mike Arndt will have mobile training trailers on the show floor. Several UA locals will bring current apprentices to tour the exhibits.

In other convention news, a number of PM columnists will be leading the following ISH North America seminars:

Sept. 28, 9-10:30 a.m.

  • “Reward Right Stuff Performance - Winning Compensation and Bonus Programs,” Ellen Rohr

  • “Recruiting, Training and Keeping Skilled Craftsmen,” Paul Ridilla

  • “New Handicapped Plumbing Requirements,” Julius Ballanco

    Sept. 28, 3-4:30 p.m.

  • “Reward Right Stuff Performance - Winning Compensation and Bonus Programs,” Ellen Rohr

  • “The Other Half of Foremanship - Building People,” Paul Ridilla

  • “50 Simple Tips to Boost Your Business Writing Skills,” Jim Olsztynski

    Sept. 29, 9-10:30 a.m.

  • “Jobsite Motivation and Control: Pride, Productivity and Profit,” Paul Ridilla

  • “Staffing Power! Recruiting, Hiring and Training, Part I,” Al Levi

  • “New Handicapped Plumbing Requirements,” Julius Ballanco

    Sept. 29, 3-4:30 p.m.

  • “Staffing Power! Recruiting, Hiring and Training, Part II,” Al Levi

    All seminars will be held at McCormick Place. Look for more details in future issues of PM.

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