TAUC End of the Year Meetings 2019 - State of the Union Construction (STUC) Industry Forum - Holiday Open House

Monday, December 9 - Tuesday, December 10, 2019 The Willard InterContinental 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW [map] Washington, DC 20004

The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) 2019 End of the Year Meetings and the State of the Union Construction (STUC) Industry Forum will be held at The Willard InterContinental located at 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Washington, DC 20004. The deadline for online registration is Friday, November 15th!

The meeting schedule is as follows:

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Joint TAUC Executive Committee & NMAPC Board of Directors Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Joint TAUC/NABTU/Contractor Associations Environmental Health and Safety Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - TAUC Industrial Relations Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - TAUC Innovative & Technology Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - TAUC Local Employer Organizations (LEO) Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Joint TAUC Executive Committee & NMAPC Board of Directors Dinner

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - TAUC State of the Union Construction (STUC) Industry Forum
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - TAUC/IMPACT Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - TAUC Board of Directors Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - TAUC Customer Caucus
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Joint Holiday Open House - NABTU/TAUC/NMAPC/NACA/GPPMA/ULLICO

STATE OF THE UNION CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FORUM: The State of the Union Construction (STUC) Industry Forum 2019 will be held on Tuesday, December 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This prestigious event brings together some of the construction industry's most visionary leaders with the common goal of expanding businesses by using the safest and most productive workforce available. The annual half-day forum is one of the union construction industry's "must-attend" events -- an important opportunity to network with owners, contractors and labor leaders and get a jump on the year ahead.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC), North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), General Presidents Project Maintenance Agreements (GPPMA), North American Contractors Association (NACA) and Union Labor Life Insurance Company (ULLICO) will jointly host this year's Holiday Open House. The Holiday Open House will be held on Tuesday evening, December 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Laborers International Union Headquarters located at 905 16th Street, NW in Washington, DC 20006. The Laborers International Union is approximately 0.5 mile from The Willard InterContinental, a 10 minute walk. Invitations will be sent in the near future. We hope you are able to join us for this fun-filled networking event.

TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE: Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) and North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) are hosting a Toys for Tots Drive. Toys and monetary donations are being accepted at the Holiday Open House. New and unwrapped toys are acceptable. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to “DC Toys for Tots”. Checks can be mailed in advance to: Ms. Lisa Ford at Helmets to Hardhats, 815 16th Street, NW, 6th Floor in Washington, DC 20006.

As always The Association of Union Constructors' (TAUC) events are a key benefit of your membership. This is a great opportunity to network and share ideas and information with other leaders from around the country.

Related Web Pages and Sites:
Hotel Reservation Link - Willard InterContinental
Website - Willard InterContinental
Directions to The Willard InterContinental

Registration Includes:

Attendance to the Committee Meetings (committee members only), Holiday Open House, State of the Union Construction (STUC) Industry Forum, Breakfast, and Lunch.

Who Should Attend:

TAUC Committee Members, TAUC Affiliate Members, TAUC Local Employer Organizations (LEO), TAUC Regular Members and Special Invited Guests.

Meeting Attire:

Business Attire

Cancellation and Other Policies:

To cancel your online meeting registration, contact The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) national office at (703) 524-3336 ext. 111.

To change or cancel your sleeping room reservation at The Willard InterContinental, please contact the hotel directly at (800) 424-6835. Cancellations must be made by 3:00 PM EST three (3) days prior to arrival date to avoid a one night's room and tax penalty. All "no-shows" will be billed for one night's room and tax.

Is Media Allowed?

No

General Hotel Information:

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNION CONSTRUCTORS (TAUC) HAS RESERVED A BLOCK OF GUESTROOMS AT THE WILLARD INTERCONTINENTAL FOR ARRIVAL ON DECEMBER 8, 2019 AND DEPARTURE ON DECEMBER 11, 2019. GUESTROOMS ARE LIMITED!

A historic Washington hotel steeped in 200 years of history, the iconic Willard InterContinental is often referred to as the "Crown Jewel of Pennsylvania Avenue". The Willard InterContinental has epitomized luxury since its beginning in 1818. Located in downtown Washington, D.C., two blocks from The White House and steps from the iconic monuments, memorials and museums on the National Mall. The Willard is easily accessible by Metro Center Metro Stations red, blue, orange and silver lines.

THE WILLARD INTERCONTINENTAL
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Phone: (800) 424-6835 or (202) 628-9100
Website: https://washington.intercontinental.com

RESERVATION LINK: https://rb.gy/ba2ba7

REFERENCE GROUP CODE: "TAU" (TAUC Room Block)

RESERVATION GUARANTEE: All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit.

GUESTROOM RATE: $279.00 per night, plus 14.95% DC sales tax for single or double occupancy.

CUT-OFF DATE FOR SLEEPING ROOMS: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 BY 3:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME. GUESTROOMS ARE LIMITED.

CHECK-IN: 3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT: 12:00 p.m.

PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking at The Willard
- Valet parking is available for all hotel guests 24 hours a day.
- Guests may call for their vehicle at least 20 minutes prior to departure.
- Overnight valet parking rate is $59.00 and includes unrestricted in and out privileges.
- The Willard garage vehicle height restriction is 6′ 5″.
- Motorcycles are permitted in the garage only if the hotel guest is staying overnight. Day parking for motorcycles is not available.
- All oversize vehicles including buses, campers, RV’s and cars with trailers are not permitted in the garage. Please see alternative parking options available at Union Station.

Parking Rates
0-2 Hours: $22
2-4 Hours: $28
Max/All Day: $35
Overnight: $59 (includes unrestricted in/out privileges for hotel guests only)

CANCELLATION: To cancel or make changes to your guestroom reservation, contact The Willard InterContinental directly at (800) 424-6835. All reservations must be cancelled 72 hours by 3:00 PM hotel time prior to arrival date to avoid a one night's room and tax penalty. All "NO SHOWS" will be billed for one night's room and tax.

Travel Information:

Map and Directions Click Here: https://washington.intercontinental.com/getting-here/

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - DCA
Phone: (703) 417-8000
Website: http://www.metwashairports.com/reagan/reagan.htm
Distance from Hotel: 3.9 miles
Drive Time: 15 minutes
Taxi: $20 one way (estimated)

Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD
Phone: (703) 572-2700
Website: http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles/dulles.htm
Distance from Hotel: 26.4 miles
Drive Time: 45 minutes
Taxi: $80 one way (estimated)

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - BWI
Phone: (410) 859-7111
Website: http://bwiairport.com
Distance from Hotel: 34.6 miles
Drive Time: 60 minutes
Taxi: $100 one way (estimated)

TRAIN - AMTRAK
Union Station Washington, DC
50 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)
Website: http://www.amtrak.com/home
Distance from Hotel: 1.8 miles
Drive Time: 10 minutes
Taxi: $14 one way (estimated)

METRO CENTER SUBWAY STATION
The closest subway station to The Willard is Metro Center Subway Station. This station is serviced by the red, orange, blue, and silver lines. Upon arriving at Metro Station, depart the station via the F street exit. Walk two blocks west to 14th and F. Cross the street. Turn left and walk to the corner. The Willard’s main entrance will be on your right.

For more information please contact:

Ms. Gwen Jackson
Executive Assistant
Email: gjack127@outlook.com