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Monday, December 28, 2015
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Greetings!
Happy Monday! Take a look at this Monday Morning News and don't miss out on the Future Forecast Seminar or the Prompt Pay Workshop in January.
Warm Holiday wishes from all of us at NECA!
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"The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Unless a particular man made New Year resolutions, he would make no resolutions. Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective."
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| New Year's Day, Holiday for all agreements
Chapter Office closed
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Farewell and Thank You to Christine Navarro
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Christine Navarro, the cheerful voice when you call the Chapter office and the person behind all things "artsy" and creative in our office, has accepted a position with an outside firm as its Marketing Specialist. On December 30th, Christine will leave us after seven years of dedicated service. We are all very sorry to see her go, and wish her a fond farewell and the very best as she embarks on this new chapter in her life.
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San Joaquin Calaveras Counties Electrical JATC
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The San Joaquin & Calaveras Counties Electrical JATC located in Stockton is accepting resumes for the Training Director position. All resumes should be forwarded to the Stockton JATC as indicated in the announcement. The deadline for submission is January 29, 2016. For additional information or questions, please contact Pete Halver.
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Construction Pocket Safety Guide to Promote Safety and Compliance
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The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA announced the latest release of the free " Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry." This publication allows workers, employers and supervisors to quickly reference key safety requirements detailed in clear, concise terms. Included in the new edition are regulatory updates in subjects that include, but are not limited to:
Cal/OSHA's Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.
Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR's Call Center in English or Spanish at (844) LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers' Information line at (866) 924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.
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California's Economic Outlook
Better Prepared for Economic Downturn
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The State of California is expected to see billions in surplus revenues in 2016-2017, according to a recent report released by the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO).
"California's state budget is better prepared for an economic downturn than it has been at any point in decades. Under the main economic scenario in this year's LAO Fiscal Outlook, 2016-17 would end with reserves of $11.5 billion, assuming the state makes no new budget commitments through next year," states the report released in early December.
The report goes on to say that if the economy continues to grow through 2019-20, annual operating surpluses and larger reserves could materialize, creating an opportunity for either spending increases or tax reductions. However, the LAO also warns that an economic or stock market downturn could occur during the outlook period causing budget deficits to re-emerge.
District 12 Assembly member, Kristin Olsen (San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties), released a response to the report advocating for clear spending priorities and fiscal responsibility.
(Taken from 209 Business Journal)
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Is your company looking for long-term changers in technology to impact efficiency on projects? NECA is offering a seminar titled "Future Forecast: How Drones, Sensors and Integrated Apps are Re-Writing all the Rules." Facilitated by James Benham with JB Knowledge, this seminar is open to all Future Leaders and NorCal NECA Members. The two-hour seminar will be held at the NECA Office in Dublin beginning at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 22nd, followed by lunch. After lunch, we will host a Future Leaders Breakout Session beginning at 12:30 PM until approximately 2:00 PM.
Date: Friday, January 22, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: NECA Chapter Office - 6300 Village Parkway, Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568
Contact Julie Russell to register for this free seminar.
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Thursday, January 28, 2016, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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The Solano & Napa Counties Electrical Contractors Trust will host a Prompt Pay Workshop at the Napa Training Center. Attorney Dan McLennon will shed light on laws and proactive approaches to help with prompt payment issues. No charge for contributors in Local 180's jurisdiction; all others $50. Northern California Chapter members may use education fund credits to attend.
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: 720 Technology Way, Napa, CA 94558
Cost: S/N ECT Contributors - Free, Non-Contributors - $50
Contact Darlene Besst to register your attendance.
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DIR Reminds Public Works Contractors To Renew Registration Before January 1st
Avoid Hefty Penalty
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 The DIR announced that a mandatory renewal deadline is approaching for contractors who bid or work on public works projects in California. Contractors whose public works contractor registration expired June 30, 2015, and have ongoing public works projects or plan to bid on new ones, must pay the $300 renewal fee before January 1, 2016, or face an additional $2,000 late penalty after that date.
As a result of Senate Bill 854, all contractors who bid or work on public works projects in California have been required to register with the DIR since April 1, 2015. If you believe that your public works registration with the DIR is still active, check the active contractor registration search tool to locate and confirm your registration. If your registration does not appear, it may have been expired or you were not registered. For more information, visit the DIR's Frequently Asked Questions page. If you were registered last year and have not bid or worked on any public works projects on or after July 1, 2015, you can renew for this fiscal year without incurring a penalty. For more information, visit the DIR Public Works page.
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Education Fund Credits for 2015
Deadline to Submit: January 31, 2016
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As the end of 2015 approaches, remember to submit your reimbursement request for meetings and events attended in 2015. The deadline to submit for your 2015 education fund reimbursement is January 31, 2016. An accounting of remaining education fund credits was sent to each Chapter member last week. Take advantage of this member-only benefit and submit for your reimbursement before the deadline. Questions? Contact Janet Siemens at the Chapter office.
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Educational Opportunities
Register Now For NECA's 2016 Workshops
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