Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen • February 2017 | Page 3

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GOV . RICK SCOTT ’ S TAX CUT PACKAGE

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SUNSHINE 811 SAFETY DAY TRAINING DAY

SUNSHINE 811 SAFE DIGGING MONTH

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OSHBA SUED OVER NEW INJURY REPORTING RULE

OSHA RPOMOTING WORKPLACE ANTI-RETALIATION PROGRAMS

QUICK BITS NUCA OF FLORIDA

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2017 Legislative Horizon for the Construction Industry

Constructions Industry Workforce Taskforce Update

NUCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SUCA UCA

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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 . NucaOfFlorida . org to learn more .

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