Independent Roofing Contractors of California

Apprenticeship standards training for Roofing mechanics for northern california.manpower resource development and training:* creation and maintenance of optional alternative resource for recruitment and placement of Roofing mechanics and apprentices. * maintenance of database of worker profiles, employment histories, and skill levels per classification of work within the trade; accessible to member contractor for his or her use in screening, placing and wage determination of new personnel. * statewide, division of apprenticeship and training approved (das) training program for apprentices, journeymen, foremen and management personnel.employer assistance and services:* provide access for optional programs for health insurance, general liability, pension and group legal. * hotline assistance on matters concerning public works audits, safety/osha requirements and labor matters. * newsletter for members and periodic updates covering association functions, news items and special interest articles on products, safety, legislation and law.common interest coalition for legislative & legal reform:* maintenance of information resource pertaining to the special needs of California Roofing industry; legislative updates, federal and state regulations which impact California's Roofing Contractors on matters regarding safety, training, public works, bidding, insurance, and human resource management. * representation in dealing with government officials and bodies to ensure fair consideration of California Roofing contractor'Contractors's needs. * collective sponsorship of legal action, where necessary, to defend issues of common interest and of significant impact on the California Roofing industry.