NTW 11/18: Board of Governors Summary of Actions
Industry News
Construction injury rate drops to lowest in over a decade
Construction recorded 2.3 nonfatal occupational injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time equivalent workers last year, per the BLS, a drop from 2.4 in 2022. Seven out of 19 measured industries had higher incidence rates, and construction’s rate fell just below the total average for all U.S. industries of 2.4.
NECA News
NECA Board of Governors - Summary of Actions
The following is a Summary of Actions from the NECA Board of Governors Meeting recently held in San Diego, CA on September 28, 2024.
Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings:
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the meeting held in Philadelphia, PA on September 29, 2023, were approved as submitted by voice vote.
New Publications in NECA Store
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NECA is partnering with Dodge Construction Network to conduct critical research on the state of technology across the construction industry, and your participation is vital to its success. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete & is confidential. As a thank you for participating, Dodge will donate $25 for every completed survey—up to $2,000—to Heavy Metal Summer Experience. The results will be unveiled at the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference!
Upcoming Gov't Affairs Webinar: 2024 Election Update
Mark your calendars for this Thursday, November 21 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET for this webinar! NECA’s Government Affairs team will provide an overview of the 2024 election results and their impact going forward, along with an analysis of NECAPAC’s investments in candidates this election cycle. The team will examine the outlook of NECA’s policy priorities in the upcoming lame duck session, the return of President-elect Trump to the White House, and what is in store for the 119th Congress.
NECA 2025 Future Leaders Conference
We are thrilled to unveil the newly reimagined NECA Future Leaders Program! With a renewed focus on industry excellence, this program is crafted to inspire and elevate the next generation of leaders through professional and personal growth. Join us Feb.19-21 in Nashville for our Future Leaders Conference that will feature industry facility tours from Premier Partner, Leviton, and presentations from the Dodge Construction Network and other expert speakers.
Today is the Deadline to Submit a Speaking Proposal for NSPC 2025
NECA is seeking the best and brightest speakers to join us and the electrical industry’s leading safety experts at the premier safety event, the NECA Safety Professionals Conference. This conference will take place on May 19 - 21 in Des Moines, IA. Deadline is today - submit now!
Upcoming Events
In-Person Events
Executive Management Institute
Nov. 19 - 23 | Washington, DC
Virtual Classrooms
Electrical Contractor Essentials: Business and Field Operations
Dec. 10 - 12 | 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET
Look in the Mirror: An Executive Role in Business Development
Dec. 11 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Webinars
2024 Election Update with NECA Government Affairs
Nov. 21 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Aerial Devices - How to Use the Load Charts for Safe Lifting
Dec. 3 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Significant Dates
Movember
Native American Heritage Month
Diabetes Awareness Month
Nov. 28 | Thanksgiving
Labor Relations
Latest Resources:
- November 8: OSHA Heat Injury & Illness Prevention Program (HIIPP)
- October 31: Management's Rights & Their Role in Labor Relations
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