Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen - October 2021 | Page 3

CONTENTS

3 President ’ s Message
4 White House Announces Vaccine Mandates for Large Employers
6 Meet Your State Senator : Jim Boyd
8 Meet Your State Representative : Toby Overdorf
10 7 Things to Know About Starting a Construction Training Program
16 Workers ’ Compensation Insurance Catastrophe Fund
20 Jobless Rate Dips as Return to Work Remains Sluggish
28 From the Governor
32 Tidbits
33 Thank You Notes

4 10

NUCA CHAPTERS OF FLORIDA
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NUCA OF FLORIDA
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NUCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
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NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA
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NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
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SUCA
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NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
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NUCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA
NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade association representing over 450 underground utility contractors , material and equipment suppliers , and manufacturers throughout the state of Florida . NUCA of Florida members are involved in water , sewer , gas , and telephone installations accomplished through open excavation or trenchless technology .
Visit www . nucaflorida . org to learn more .
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