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The clock is ticking, and we are rapidly approaching May 5. In just a few short days, we will be ONE MONTH OUT. The time has come to really zero in on what we like to call GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts. We really want to make sure that
Underground Pipe Installation and Inspection – One Day Training Course (only three classes left for the 2015 season) This one day introductory training course discusses proper procedures for underground pipe installation and inspection on Michigan Department of Transportation projects and projects with state or federal funding. The following topics are
MITA surpassed the $5 million fundraising goal for Proposal 1 this week! To date, members and non-members, companies and individuals have contributed or committed to contribute a grand total of $5,224,240.00. MITA would like to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you to every member who has sent in a
Safe Roads YES recently released a 2-minute video highlighting the importance of supporting and voting yes on Proposal 1. The video combines aspects of the first three TV ads that have already aired in support of Proposal 1. It’s a very informative piece, and it includes numerical data and statistics
MEMORANDUM TO: UNION CONTRACTORS FROM: MICHAEL A. NYSTROM, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY DATE: MARCH 5, 2014 RE: APRIL 1, 2015 TEAMSTERS UNDERGROUND AND LABORERS’ UTILITY WAGE RATE UPDATES THIS IS A REMINDER THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION AND THE UNIONS LISTED BELOW, THERE WILL BE
MITA has received the Safe Roads YES bumper stickers and they are available for members to order! We respectfully request that members only order a maximum of 50 bumper stickers from MITA, to ensure that every member has the chance to access them. Please keep in mind that these stickers are free of
Two ads have now been released in support of Proposal 1. You may or may not have seen them on your TVs at home, but please do everything you can to share them with everyone you know via social media and email. If you go to the MITA Facebook page
As we gear up for the 2015 construction season, we want to remind you to not use improper lifting devices (ex. 2”x4”) attached to temporary wood sign covers (see enclosed picture). Any attachment to the covers compromises the crashworthiness due to the increased potential to cause damage to and/or impale
Effective April 1, 2014, P.A. 174 of 2013 – MISS DIG Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act became law. While this new law mirrored many of the “Best Practices” associated with PA 53 of 1974, there are a few noteworthy changes. One change allows for a contractor to “seek
The May 5, 2015 election is just under two months away, and on that day everyone will have the opportunity to vote YES on Proposal 1. MITA has encouraged member involvement from the start, so the new goal is to really step up that engagement in these last two months.
MITA will likely be receiving the Safe Roads YES bumper stickers on Monday, March 9, 2015 for members to order! We respectfully request that members only order a maximum of 50 stickers from MITA, to ensure that every member has the chance to access them. Please keep in mind that these stickers are
On Thursday, February 26, 2015 the Michigan State Board of Canvassers approved the official language that will be placed before voters on May 5. Overall the language accurately describes what the voting public will be putting into place with a yes vote. The process of getting ballot language officially approved
