Bulletins
Memorandum TO: MITA Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President RE: June 1, 2011 Wage Rate Updates Please be advised that in accordance with the current Road Agreements between the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association and the Unions listed below, the following wage rates will become effective the
The fact that MDOT implemented a new internet based transport routing and permitting process on May 9, 2011, should not be news to any MITA member by this time. Users of MDOT’s previous automated permitting process were notified of the implementation date and provided detailed instructions for accessing the new
Memorandum TO: Cement Masons Local 514 POA Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom RE: 2011 Wage Adjustment Recently, MITA was notified by the Cement Masons Local 514 that they, the Union, would like to take [Article].90 of the $1.05 increase that will go into effect on June 1, 2011 and put
As you are aware, a federal tax provision has been in process to take effect January 1, 2012, requiring governments at all levels to withhold 3 percent of contract payments for goods and services, including construction. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed final regulations May 5 for implementation of
The proposal to scrap the Michigan Business Tax in favor of a 6 percent profits tax for “C” corporations is one step closer to reality, passing the House today on a 56-53 vote. MITA is once again asking industry financial experts to review the legislation and offer any feedback before
Clean Water Programs See Federal Cuts There has been final action on the federal FY 2011 Clean Water Appropriations bill and the infrastructure programs saw cuts in funding. According to the final bill, the Clean Water SRF will be $1.5 billion and the Drinking Water SRF will be $965 million.
TO: All MITA Signatory Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President RE: Operating Engineers Pension Fund Rehabilitation Plan You are receiving this memo because you are on the MITA Labor List, which includes ALL MITA signatory contractor members regardless of union affiliation. You may have received a mailing from
TO: All MITA Signatory Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President RE: Operating Engineers Pension Fund Rehabilitation Plan You are receiving this memo because you are on the MITA Labor List, which includes ALL MITA signatory contractor members regardless of union affiliation. You may have received a mailing from
MEMORANDUM TO: ALL MITA Power-of-Attorney Members for Utility Construction FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary RE: Table Agreement Reached with Laborers MITA has been successful in the negotiation of a five-year agreement with the Laborers District Council (click here to view Table Agreement). Once approved this new
3% Withholding on Public Work to Begin in January 2012 Public owners will begin withholding 3 percent of every payment to contractors for goods and services beginning in January 2012. Among the new law’s burdensome effects, contractor cash flow would be diminished and harm their ability to pay subcontractors downstream
MEMORANDUM TO: MITA Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary RE: Teamster Fringe Adjustments Underground Construction – Effective April 1, 2011: Counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe, St. Clair, Genesee, Shiawassee and Lapeer. Wage Adjustment – 10¢ / hour increase on each Zone and Classification.
Legislature Off to Quick Start: Elimination of PLAs, Prevailing Wage and MIOSHA Among Issues Being Discussed With Republicans now firmly in charge of both Houses of the Michigan Legislature and the governor’s office, policymakers are off to a quick start in recommending seismic changes to the way the state does
