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Governor Proposes New Water Fee In his last year as Governor, Rick Snyder is continuing his strong advocacy for improving infrastructure in Michigan. This week the Governor spent every day bringing attention to different aspects of infrastructure and environmental improvement. The most significant announcement he made during this infrastructure week
MITA is reminding it’s members of the MIOSHA reporting requirement to post the MIOSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) from February 1 to April 30, 2018. Below is the link for you to download MIOSHA forms. The forms were developed in accordance with federal changes in recordkeeping.
Before you head to the MITA Annual Conference in Mt. Pleasant later this week, get engaged with our public relations campaign, Fix MI State, to help raise awareness of the massive unmet infrastructure needs across Michigan. Launched in December 2016, Fix MI State has received state and national recognition for
In 2014, Doug Stockwell, Business Manager of Operating Engineers Local 324 (OE), started challenging the historical interpretation of Article IX of the MITA/OE Road Collective Bargaining Agreement. Article IX states that all subcontractors must comply “with all the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement…” According to Mr. Stockwell, Article
MITA will host a Drone/UAS Workshop on Monday, February 5th, from 8 AM to 12 PM at the MITA Building. Please join us for this collaborative session that will incorporate a variety of topics including safe and beneficial uses of drones, best practices for safe operations and data management, and
On September 23, 2015, the Michigan Department of Treasury issued Revenue Administrative Bulletin 2015-17 relating to the sales tax treatment of delivery services provided by retailers. The issuance of the Bulletin clarified when certain delivery charges would not be taxable pursuant to the Michigan Sales Tax Act if a retailer was engaged
Below are MDOT’s comments they included when sending us the attached DRAFT Standard Plan R-49-G (new permanent median Concrete Barrier) for our review and comment. “Attached is the first draft of R-49-G “Concrete Barrier”. This detail is subject to change as we do anticipate comments. Please note the specification will
On December 15, 2017, companies in Michigan will be required to begin reporting injury and illness information. The new regulation adopted by MIOSHA impacts all companies with 250 or more employees and that are required to keep injury and illness records. Companies will need to submit that information through the
If you advertised in the current MITA Membership Directory, you have already been contacted to renew your ad. New advertising space is now open to all MITA members and non-members, and there are still great spots available! Please contact MITA’s Director of Communications Nancy Brown today to make your best
Due to a recent state-wide referendum, $0.20 is coming from the base rate and going towards healthcare contributions. The change will be effective the first full pay period following January 1, 2018. Click here to view the changed rates.
Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers will join officers from the Indiana State Police, Illinois State Police, and Ohio State Highway Patrol in focusing their enforcement on I-94 and other major freeways in Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio in a coordinated enforcement operation. Michigan’s operation is dubbed “Eyes on 94”
The Michigan Construction Foundation is hosting the Michigan Construction Summit on January 29th, 2018 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, MI. This one-day conference is focused on finding ways to fill the talent pool with candidates who have the skills, qualifications and character necessary for successful
