Bulletins

MEMORANDUM TO: MITA Union Contractors FROM: Rob Coppersmith, Vice President of Membership Services RE: Operating Engineers Local 324 – Apprentice Application Information Applications for the Operating Engineers Local 324 apprenticeship program will be available for qualified applicants for the following classifications: Heavy Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Technician. The

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

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

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.