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This Week
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18th
| 3:30 PM
| Port of Stockton Commissioners Meeting, Stockton
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4:30 PM
| Napa JATC, Napa Training Center, Napa
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TUE
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19th
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| Solano/Napa ECT, Eagle Vines, Napa
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| NorCal S&C JATC, Technology Training Center, San Leandro
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10:00 AM
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San Joaquin Building Trades, Stockton
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| WED
| 20th
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| BOMA Environment Committee Meeting, Oakland
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| WED - FRI
| 20th - 22nd
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| ELECTRI Council Annual Meeting, The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa
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| THU
| 21st
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| Modesto Education Trust & LMCT, Modesto
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3:00 PM
| Modesto JATC, Modesto Training Center, Modesto
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| FRI
| 22nd
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Know Your Agreement Category I Language
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All Inside Construction Agreements between IBEW Local Unions and NECA Chapters must contain all Category I Language verbatim. Category I Language is Standard Agreement Language approved and adopted by the IBEW International and National NECA. Following are two such Category I provisions that are included in all Agreements:
The 48-Hour Clause states that:
"If the Registration list is exhausted and the Local Union is unable to refer applicants for employment to the Employer within 48-hours from the time of receiving the Employer's request, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, the Employer shall be free to secure applicants without using the Referral Procedure but such applicants, if hired, shall have the status of 'temporary employees.'"
A 'temporary employee' provision states that:
"The Employer shall notify the Business Manager promptly of the names and Social Security numbers of such 'temporary employees' and shall replace such 'temporary employees' as soon as registered applicants for employment are available under the Referral Procedures."
An example of the 48-Hour Clause would be if you were requesting a journeyman wireman for a job. The employer would contact the dispatch office requesting the number of journeymen needed. If the Local is unable to provide such applicants within 48-hours, then the employer has the right to secure an applicant without using the Referral Procedures.
Once the employer finds such applicant, the employer must contact the Local notifying them of the applicant's name and Social Security number. This applicant will then be considered a temporary employee. As soon as an applicant becomes available under the normal Referral Procedures, the employer must layoff the temporary employee and hire the available applicant under the Referral Procedures.
Please note, it is the responsibility of the employer to comply with the steps of each provision in order to stay compliant with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. If you have any questions regarding either provision, please do not hesitate to contact the NorCal Chapter Office.
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The feds are on the hunt for fraudsters posing as workplace safety inspectors who try to bamboozle businesses into paying fines for phony rule violations. Scammers commonly pose as officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and write up firms for not displaying required OSHA posters and other infractions. One such operation in Florida swindled unwitting small businesses out of $1.3 million. The Federal Trade Commission is stepping up its efforts to prosecute OSHA impersonators. Businesses can avoid getting conned by staying on the lookout for scammers. If an inspector shows up at your firm unannounced, or if you receive a call or e-mail from someone claiming to be with the agency, call your local OSHA office to make sure that the visit or message is real. OSHA will understand...it knows about the scams.
Taken from the Kiplinger Newsletter - July 8, 2016
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Save the Date!! Fall General Member Meeting
September 13, 2016
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The Fall General Member Meeting & Awards Dinner is always a great event and the perfect time to welcome our Chapter's newest members and renew old acquaintances. Join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a delicious dinner and a terrific raffle. You won't want to miss it! Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Palm Event Center in the Vineyard, Pleasanton, CA
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Registration Open: NECA Convention, Boston
October 7 - 10, 2016
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 Registration for the NECA Convention in Boston is going well. We're encouraged by the number of our members attending. There is still time, so if you are thinking about attending and have questions, please contact Julie Russell. If you are planning to attend, please complete and email the attached registration form to Julie Russell, or fax to (925) 828-6392 before the early bird rates expire on August 18th.
The NECA show offers industry resources for executive management, project managers and purchasing agents; best practices and compliance information; and new products, service solutions and live demos. NECA 2016 delivers the tools to ensure that your company is prepared for emerging trends to gain an advantage over the competition by participating in workshops, discussions and peer-to-peer networking. Be sure to visit the convention website to effectively plan your visit.
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Upcoming Events & Educational Opportunities
Register Now For NECA's 2016 Workshops and Events
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