EEO Bulletin

March 18, 2011

NOTE: CAWP has provided this notice to 100 minority & female referral sources on behalf of CAWP members.  The Association’s efforts are intended to reduce the administrative EEO burden on contractors by eliminating step one below while maintaining EEO compliance.  To view or print a copy of the letter and/or the list of referral sources, visit www.cawp.org under EEO.

TO:            CAWP Contractors Members and H2AP
FROM:      Jason M. Koss, CSP, Director of Industry Relations
RE:            2011 Cement Masons and Laborers Apprenticeship Notices The following Apprenticeship Programs are opening their application periods:
Program:                     The Cement Masons 2011 Pre-Apprentice Selection Program  
Application Dates:     April 18 – April 29, 2011
Details:                        See attached notice for additional information

Program:                    The Laborers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program
Application Dates:     Applications are accepted on a continuous basis
Details:                        See attached notice for additional information

In order to comply with Federal EEO regulations, contractors are required to complete these steps:
1.   Send the attached apprenticeship notice with a cover letter to at least three (3) minority and female referral sources (PA CareerLinks, Urban League, Hispanic Center, etc.) located in the area where your company performs the majority of its work.  This must be done immediately because Federal EEO regulations require these letters to be sent no later than one (1) month prior to the date for acceptance of applications.
2.   Post the attached apprenticeship notice on company bulletin boards (office and project site).
3.   Conduct tool box talk or other group meeting at bulletin boards to review apprenticeship opportunities.
4.   Include a copy of the attached apprenticeship notice in paychecks issued prior to the application period.
5.   Document steps 1-4 for your EEO files in the event your company undergoes an EEO compliance review.  

In accordance with other EEO obligations, if the unions can not fulfill your minority and female employment needs, then calls to minority and female referral sources should be performed and recorded onto a phone log.  The purpose of the calls should be to recruit potential employees and to direct applicants into the union apprenticeship programs.  Documentation of these calls is critical to your firm’s compliance with the EEO regulations.

This EEO Bulletin may be downloaded at www.cawp.org under EEO.  If you have any questions or need a list of minority or female referral sources, please call the Association office at (412) 343-8000.

Click here for the Cement Masons 2011 Pre-Apprentice Selection Program Notice

Click here for the Laborers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program Notice