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This Week
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29th
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30th
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| Local 595 Job Fair, ZNE Center, San Leandro
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4:00 PM
| IFMA Tour of ZNE Center, San Leandro
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WED
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31st
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| Alameda JATC Interviews, ZNE Center, San Leandro
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4:30 PM
| NECA/IBEW Joint Safety Committee, Chapter Office, Pleasanton
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| THU
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| Dublin Chamber Economic Development Committee, Dublin Chamber
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11:30 AM
| East Bay EDA Legislation & Advocacy Committee, Oakland
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| FRI
| 2nd | All Day
| Carpenter's Off-Day: Local 595W and 180 Inside Agreements and
Bay-to-Borders Agreement
(S&C observes same holidays as Locals where work is performed)
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| Labor Day: All Agreements
Chapter Office Closed
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Job Fair at ZNE Center, San Leandro
This Week - Tuesday, August 30th
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Manpower is a critical need in the electrical industry. The IBEW / NECA job fair is this week, Tuesday, August 30th. We need our contractors present to ensure its success. Don't hesitate to be a part of recruiting new talent to meet the demand of your customers. Please contact Jason Gumataotao at Local 595 today to confirm your participation.
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News from NECA's Government Affairs
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Obama Administration Issues Final Regulations and Guidance for "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" (aka "blacklisting")
On August 24th, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Federal Acquisitions Regulatory Council announced final regulations and guidance implementing the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (EO).
Signed by President Obama in July 2014, the EO requires contractors seeking federal contracts worth $500,000 or more to disclose any violations they committed, during the previous three years, of 14 Federal labor laws and Executive Orders, as well as equivalent State laws. This includes any violations addressing wage and hour, safety and health, collective bargaining, family and medical leave, and civil rights protections. The rule gives Federal agencies guidance on how to consider labor violations when awarding federal contracts. This final rule and guidance implement the EO. Unlike the proposed rule, the final phases in the requirements starting in October 2016.
Although NECA still has serious concerns about the overall intent of the EO, the final rule accepted a suggestion by NECA to allow subcontractors to report any qualifying labor law violations to the Department of Labor directly, instead of reporting to prime contractors, as proposed initially. Read more here.
"Fair Pay" Rules
In addition to the new "Fair Pay" rules, there is still pending a final rule by an Executive Order requiring Federal contractors to provide Paid Sick Leave to their employees, even if they are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. This forthcoming rule, combined with the "Fair Pay" rule, is sure to add new headaches to electrical contractors who do federal work. In addition to imposing administrative burdens, both rules have significant implications for union employers.
The 2016 NECA Convention in Boston is a great opportunity to learn everything you need to know to navigate how these rules can affect your business. Be sure to register today for the Federal Rules: Paid Sick Leave and Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces pre-convention workshop.
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Required Employee Posters Revised Effective August 1, 2016
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Reminder...Employee posters have been revised and must be in place effective as of August 1st. Click here for the revised Federal Minimum Wage poster. Click here for the revised EPPA poster.
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Board of Directors Elections
Nomination Procedures
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The election process for the Chapter's Board of Directors has begun. This year there are seats available in our Alameda, Modesto and Stockton Divisions. If you are interested in serving your Division as a representative on the Chapter's Board of Directors, please contact the Nominating Committee Chair for your area:
- Alameda Division: Kim Scruggs - (510) 430-9505
- Modesto Division: Danny Mann - (209) 669-6802
- Stockton Division: Lew Frain - (209) 462-0717
Pursuant to the Chapter's Bylaws, to be eligible to serve as a director an individual must be the designated voting representative of a member firm in good standing. Nominating Committee Chairs must submit their recommendations to the Chapter office no later than September 10, 2016.
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AGC Technology Forum at ZNE Center, San Leandro September 14, 2016
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AGC is conducting a technology forum at our ZNE Center on September 14, 2016, from 1:00 PM until 6:30 PM. The featured guest speaker is James Benhham, CEO of JBKnowledge Inc. This fast-paced show and tell session will share contractor's best practices regarding their experiences with technology adoption and use cases. Learn how real companies are researching and implementing the latest technologies and how they are impacting their construction projects. Representatives from industry solutions providers will showcase exciting advances in technology for the construction industry. Meet and mingle with your peers and representatives from some of the industry's leading and emerging technology companies afterwards at a hosted networking mixer. NECA contractors are encouraged to participate in this unique educational and social event. Click here for details and registration information.
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Fall General Member Meeting
Tuesday, September 13th
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The end of summer is quickly approaching, which means it's time for the Northern California Chapter's Annual Fall General Member Meeting on Tuesday, September 13th. We will be returning to the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton, 1184 Vineyard Ave. The evening's reception will begin at 6PM with hosted hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Along with networking and our popular raffle prize drawing, we will also recognize our Chapter contractors and their team members with Project Excellence Awards. The NECA/IBEW Joint Safety Committee will present the Marv Jensen Safety Award designed to recognize excellence in safety demonstrated by NECA contractors and IBEW electricians. We are pleased that Marco Giamberardino, NECA National's Executive Director of Government Affairs, will join us to shed light on what he and his staff do daily to promote the union electrical industry. Marco attended the Republican and Democratic National Conventions and will shed light on what has been a very interesting political climate. We hope to see many of you there. Please RSVP your attendance using the attached form. If you have any questions, please contact Juanita Mitchell at the Chapter office. |
Associate Member Mercedes-Benz of Pleasanton Summer Savings Event Ends August 31st
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IBEW Local Union 595 Annual Golf Tournament
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IBEW Local Union 595 will hold its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, September 30th. See attached flyer for details.
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Upcoming Events & Educational Opportunities
Register Now For NECA's 2016 Workshops and Events
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