necanet.org: ELECTRI International Selects Four Research Projects for 2012 Funding
Members of the ELECTRI Council have approved four research projects for funding in 2012, with a total budget of $180,000. The four projects were selected from more than 50 proposals submitted by researchers from around the country. The Foundation’s Program Committee selected seven for presentation to the full Council.
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necanet.org: Are Your Company’s Vehicles Ready for Winter?
Enterprise Fleet Management, one of NECA's 15 Value-added Providers, offers NECA members excellent service and a free fleet analysis. Now, the company is also offering good advice on what you MUST do to get your fleet ready for winter. Whether it's snow, sleet, ice or rain, you don’t want to be caught unprepared when it comes to your company's vehicles.
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necanet.org: Webinar Announced: What You Need to Know About OSHA’s SVEP, New Penalties and Enforcement Initiatives
In the current administration, OSHA has significantly overhauled its penalty system, eliminating some standard reductions and has set minimum penalties for specific violations. OSHA has also launched the SVEP program (Severe Violators Enforcement Program,) which has corporate-wide implications for companies in general industry and construction. There are also several Emphasis Programs with the potential to affect electrical contractors. To gain a better understanding of these new programs, NECA will host an educational webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 24,at 1:30PM EST.
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December Holidays
The holiday season is here...Local 440, Local 477, and the Chapter Office will observe the following holidays and will be closed. Make sure to mark your calendars accordingly.
The Chapter Office will be closed, Monday December 26, 2011 and Monday, January 2, 2012.
Local Union 440, will observe the following Holidays: Monday, December 26, 2011 Monday, January 2, 2012.
Local Union 477, will observe the following holidays: Monday, December 26, 2011 and Monday, January 2, 2012.
We wish you Happy Holidays. In whatever festivities you have planned, gathering with family or with friends, be sure to count your blessings.
The LMCC office and the Apprenticeship School will also observe Monday, December 26, 2011 and January 2, 2012.
necanet.org: 2012 Electrical Project Supervision (Train-the-Trainer) Schedule
The NECA Management Education Institute (MEI) is pleased to announce the Electrical Project Supervision (EPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtheT) program schedule for 2012. The EPS (TtheT) program is designed to develop trainers of project supervisors at the local level.
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Holiday Open House: Dec 8th 4pm-7pm
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
The Board of Directors and Chapter Staff cordially invite you and your guests to a Holiday Open House. This is an excellent opportunity for you and your staff to come and meet with fellow Contractors and their staff and to share a little Holiday spirit.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Chapter Office
1688 Plum Lane
Redlands, CA
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Buffet will be served
Please R.S.V.P.
(909) 792-0387 or e-mail: necajoe@verizon.net
Southern Sierras Chapter NECA’s December 2011 newsletter “Static” now available for download!
A PDF version of Southern Sierras Chapter NECA's December 2011 newsletter "Static" is now available for download from the ssneca.org home page.
Direct link: http://ssneca.org/pdf/StaticDec2011.pdf
necanet.org: New Management Education Programs Ready For Presentation in YOUR Area
We are pleased to report that several new programs have been added to NECA’s management education curriculum and are ready to be scheduled for delivery at the local level. We also encourage you to check out the online courses that are available to you and your management personnel any time, any where, via the Internet.
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necanet.org: Save the Date! National Labor Relations Conference, March 6-8
As previously announced, the 2012 NECA Labor Relations Conference will be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 7 and 8. The conference is scheduled to last two full days. In addition, there will be a half-day pre-conference workshop on “Inspiring Trust” the afternoon of March 6.
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necanet.org: Senate Passes Repeal of 3% Withholding Tax
President Obama Expected to Sign Legislation Into Law
This afternoon, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed H.R. 674, legislation that would repeal the 3% withholding tax that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on October 27. The legislation would repeal the law passed in 2005 requiring all governmental entities to withhold three percent of contractor payments as a prepayment of taxes. With amendments offered in the Senate, the bill is expected to go back to the House of Representatives for consideration. NECA anticipates that the House will vote in support of the legislation.