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 January 30, 2014 | Volume 6, Issue 2
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Gov. Snyder to Address ABC Members
DOL Offers Prevailing Wage Seminars
Craft Professional of the Year Awards
MIOSHA Posting Requirements
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Governor Snyder to Address ABC Members

Governor Rick Snyder (R) will address ABC members at the 2014 ABC of Michigan Legislative Day on March 19, 2014. Tickets are now available for the annual event.

 

The annual event draws contractors, associate members and legislators to Lansing for an informative session on legislative issues, state and federal elections, and legal and regulatory updates. For 2014, the event is morning-only, starting with an early informal breakfast with legislators. This breakfast event will give attendees plenty of opportunities to network and engage legislators on the issues important to ABC members. After breakfast, attendees will listen to Gov. Snyder's remarks along with a short Q&A session. 

 

Following the Governor's remarks, a second speaker (name announcement coming soon!) will speak on federal elections and what we can do to add a pro-business, pro-Michigan voice to federal office. Finally, a panel of four experienced labor and employment attorneys will host a discussion on legal issues that impact your business, including Right to Work, PLAs, Prevailing Wage, and Obamacare. Bring your questions!

 

Watch for the registration form in your mailbox soon, or register now and reserve your seat at this exciting event. Early bird rate expires soon!

DOL Offers Prevailing Wage Seminars
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced a series of Prevailing Wage Seminars for 2014 that will allow attendees to learn more about the Davis-Bacon Act, the process of obtaining wage determinations and adding classification, how to comply, the process of appealing wage rates and more. 

The seminars will take place in the following cities:
  • Manchester, N.H. - March 4-6
  • Phoenix, Az. - March 18-20
  • Chicago, Ill. - April 1-3
  • San Diego, Calif. - April 22-24
  • Houston, Texas - May 7-9
  • Atlanta, Ga. - June 3-5
ABC members who wish to attend one of the seminars should email WHDPWS@dol.gov with the name of the attendee, location of the seminar, an email address, organization or company name, and mailing address. Seminars are free of cost, but space is limited. 
Nominate an Employee for Craft Professional of the Year
ABC is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Craft Professional of the Year Award (CPOY) which honors an individual who exhibits outstanding skills and leadership; and demonstrates a passion for their job and giving back to the community. The winner will receive a brand new truck and a feature article in Construction Executive highlighting their hard work and dedication to the industry. 

The winner and all finalists will be flown to Birmingham, Ala. to take part in ABC's Workforce Development Conference and the winner will be announced on stage at the Careers in Construction Award Ceremony. Additional prizes for the winner, finalists and the finalists' companies can be found here.

To be eligible for the award, nominees must be currently employed by an ABC member company, possess a journey-level designation in their craft and 90 percent of their job responsibilities must include either the daily use of tools and equipment or direct field supervisions of craftspeople. 

For more information on rules and eligibility, to nominate a craft professional and to see last year's finalists, visit the CPOY website.
MIOSHA Reminds Employers of Injury/Illness Posting Requirements
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Director Martha Yoder reminds Michigan employers they are required to post the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2013. Employers must post the MIOSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) for three months, from February 1 to April 30, 2014.    

MIOSHA requires most Michigan employers with 11 or more employees to log and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses, and to make those records available during MIOSHA inspections of the workplace. MIOSHA notes that an important component to an employer's total safety and health effort is accurate record- keeping. Here's why:
  • Conscientious and detailed records can provide employers with a clear picture of their work environment, and can help prevent work-related injuries and illnesses in the future.
  • Injury and illness data can help identify problem areas. The more you know, the better you can identify and correct hazardous workplace conditions.
  • Employers can better administer company safety and health programs with accurate records.
  • As employee awareness about injuries, illnesses, and hazards in the workplace increases, workers are more likely to follow safe work practices and report workplace hazards.

Employers with 10 or fewer employees and employers in certain industry groups (retail trade, finance, insurance and real estate, and certain services industries) are normally exempt from the MIOSHA recordkeeping and posting requirements. These exemptions do not exclude any employer from coverage by MIOSHA or from compliance with all applicable safety and health standards.

 

Recordkeeping information is available on the MIOSHA website at www.michigan.gov/recordkeeping. 

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Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan is a statewide trade association, working in partnership with three local chapters, dedicated to providing Michigan with high-quality, affordable, safe and on-time construction.  ABC of Michigan is an equal opportunity organization that opposes all discrimination in the construction industry including discrimination based on union affiliation. A leading construction industry voice with state government, ABC provides many member services including legislative advocacy, networking opportunities, member benefits, legal updates, business development and educational opportunities.