Monday, July 25, 2016
 
 
This Week

MON
25th
12:00 PM
East Bay EDA Executive Committee Meeting, Danville




TUE
26th






WED
27th
12:00 PM
Statewide JATC Meeting, Handlery Hotel & Resort, San Diego


4:30 PM
IBEW/NECA Joint Safety Committee Meeting, Chapter Office, Dublin




THU
28th
8:00 AM
San Joaquin Partnership Board of Directors, Stockton


1:00 PM
Napa Sound & Comm Interviews, Napa Training Center, Napa




FRI
29th


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Photographer - Rich McVey
We are deeply saddened to advise that our photographer and dear friend Rich McVey passed away unexpectedly last week. Many of you know Rich as a familiar and friendly face at our annual Golf Tournaments, as well as the Solano/Napa ECT Holiday Dinner for many many years. Rich was an excellent photographer and a friend who truly enjoyed not only providing photography services, but being in the presence of what he referred to us as his "NECA Friends." He will be sorely missed by all of us!
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DIR Will Resume Enforcement August 1, 2016  
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is advising public works contractors and subcontractors that enforcement of the requirement to submit certified payroll records using DIR's online system will resume on August 1st.

The requirement to keep certified payroll reports (CPRs) has not changed and the electronic certified payroll reporting system is now fully operational. The enhancements to DIR's online system, available as of August 1, 2016, consist of a simplified online filing form. The requirements for uploading payroll records via XML remain unchanged. New user guides and video tutorials with detailed instructions will accompany the release of the enhanced system.

DIR has additional compliance information on its Public Works page. The public works community is also invited to subscribe to email alerts on public works topics, DIR press releases and other departmental updates. 
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OSHA Penalty Adjustments Effective August 1, 2016 
In November 2015, Congress enacted legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties to account for inflation. The Department of Labor is adjusting penalties for its agencies, including OSHA. OSHA's maximum penalties, which were last adjusted in 1990, will increase by 78%. Going forward, the agency will continue to adjust its penalties for inflation each year based on the Consumer Price Index. The new penalties will take effect after August 1, 2016. Any citations issued by OSHA after that date will be subject to the new penalties if the related violations occurred after November 2, 2015. Read more here.
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Associate Member Mercedes-Benz of Pleasanton
Summer Savings Event 
Click here to learn more about the Mercedes-Benz Summer Savings Event.
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Save the Date!!  Fall General Member Meeting
September 13, 2016 
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
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
Tuesday September 13th 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Fall General Member Meeting 
Monday - Wednesday October 3rd - 5th & 10th - 12th 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Electrical Project Supervision - Level 1 
Friday - Monday October 7th - 10th All Day NECA Convention 2016 - Boston 
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