Bulletins

Labor

Negotiations At A Standstill With Operating Engineers Local 324 (Road Agreement)

The MITA Road Negotiations Committee has, over the last month, reached out to the Operating Engineers, Local 324 (OE 324) several times in an effort to begin bargaining for a new collective bargaining agreement. To date, the union has refused to meet and has informed the committee that it is
Labor

In Case You Missed It – Last Thursday’s OE 324 Update Bulletin

This bulletin was sent out on Thursday, August 16, 2018. It came to our attention that a handful of members had not received it, so we are re-sending it with the hope that everyone will receive it. This bulletin is UNCHANGED from last week. We apologize to those of who
Engineering

ARTBA 1st Quarter 2013 Industry Conditions Survey

The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), our national affiliate, is now conducting its 1st Quarter 2013 Industry Conditions Survey and would appreciate your participation. As in the past, ARTBA will use the survey results in its advocacy efforts by showing elected officials and the media true “on the
Engineering

MDOT to Host 2018 On-the-Job (OJT) Training Program Kick-Off Webinar

On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, from 9:30 AM – 11:00 a.m., MODT will host their 2018 On-the-Job (OJT) Training Program Construction Kick-Off webinar.  The webinar will cover updates to the traditional OJT Program and it will provide information about participation in the new experimental OJT Voluntary Incentive Program (VIP) Pilot.
Labor

Utility Distribution Agreement

Memorandum TO: Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: April 5, 2019 RE: Utility Distrbution Agreement The finalized Utility Distribution Agreement has been posted to the MITA Website. Click here to view the agreement. The updated wage rates have also been posted on the MITA website. Click
Labor

MITA Issues Press Release On Operating Engineers, Local 324 Health Care Plan

MITA issued a press release this morning regarding the Operating Engineers, Local 324 (OE 324) Health Care Plan. Click here to read the full press release. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Nystrom, Executive Vice President, at mikenystrom@thinkmita.org or at 517-896-1493.
Engineering

2018 National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 9-13 – “Work Zone Safety: Everybody’s Responsibility”

Each year in the spring, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in work zones.  The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones.  Please join MITA in participating in NWZAW to be
Labor

OE 324 Consents To Employees Using Hour Banks, MRAs & Self-Payments On Interim Basis

t has come to MITA’s attention that Operating Engineers, Local 324 (OE 324) is now in agreement with MITA’s position that employees should have use of their hour banks, medical reimbursement accounts and the opportunity to make self-payments. This applies to all employees working under the MITA Road and Utility
Engineering

MDOT Implements an OJT Voluntary Incentive Program (VIP) Pilot

At a recent meeting in the Detroit Transportation Service Center, MDOT formally rolled out its On-the-Job Training (OJT) Voluntary Incentive Program (VIP) Pilot.  The OJT VIP Pilot proposal was developed through the collaborative efforts of MDOT and MITA for the purposes of assessing the impact of contractual bid incentives to
Membership

Smart Cities Symposium Hosted by Washtenaw Community College

Washtenaw Community College is hosting a Smart Cities Symposium on April 6, 2018. Click here for event details and registration information.
Engineering

Tax Liability on Construction Materials

This bulletin will serve as MITA’s annual reminder to our contractor members of the issue of tax liability on construction materials that are being incorporated in projects of tax-exempt owners. Contractors performing work for public agencies, nonprofits, churches and schools are often faced with this precarious issue. Many of these
Membership

Contractor Safety: How To Work Safely Near Utilities

Contractor Safety: How To Work Safely Near Utilities MITA, MISS DIG and Consumers Energy are working together to host a FREE Utility Safety Event for Contractors, Builders, Excavators, Landscapers, Surveyors & More! The event kicks off on Tuesday, March 27th, as MISS DIG and Consumers Energy will host a Utility Safety