Public-sector unions could face a big setback as the US Supreme Court recently took up the case Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31.

Rhode Island & SE Mass Chapter will host an in-seat management class titled Are You a Project Manager or Project Witness from 9am-5pm on April 4.

Please contact the NECA office for more information, 401-738-0222.

The Rhode Island Labor Management Cooperative Committee has contracted Torres Consulting & Law Group LLC out of Tempe, Arizona to work with the chapter to ensure union contractors get a fair shake on Davis-Bacon projects in the state.

Today, the Department of Labor issued a new proposed rule addressing the classification of workers as independent contractors.

Today as Hurricane Sally moves through our communities, conditions will remain hazardous for workers who will be restoring power and performing cleanup and recovery operations. OSHA wants you to stay safe while helping others. Resources are available to help keep workers safe after hurricanes and floods. OSHA’s toll-free number (800-321-6742) is available 24 hours a day.

In 2005, the NECA Disaster Relief Fund was established following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, as a tool so electrical contractors and NECA Chapters can help others in their industry recently impacted by natural disasters. Now, we are asking for your assistance to help your fellow contractors recently impacted by Hurricane Laura, and by fires on the West Coast.

More than just buzz words, diversity, equity and inclusion are the path forward for the success of the electrical construction industry. In this webinar, we will talk about NECA’s progression on these efforts and will discuss the importance of each element, where we are now and where we need to go. This session will also help participants unpack unconscious bias and understand blind spots. We encourage all NECA members to be part of the transformation to ensure our industry can be welcoming and inclusive to all. Join our panelists Maureen O’Brien, Alex Willis and Ronald Bailey in this dialogue, moderated by Jef Fagan.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) announced it has named Steve Chesley as Executive Director, Eastern Region, effective September 15.

In accordance with Section 10.4 (b) of the National Bylaws, the following people have been nominated for District Vice President for two-year terms commencing January 1, 2021.

For questions and assistance with this resource list and the linked documents,please contact Christopher Lawver, DTSEM/OEMP, at (202) 693-1985.