- New York State Paid Sick Leave Webinar
- Upstate Rebar is the First 2021 Renewal!
- OSHA Issues FAQs on N95 Respirator Effectiveness Against Coronavirus
- ABC in the News
- 2020 Empire State Chapter Annual Meeting
- Register Today for ABC Empire State Chapter's First Ever Big Buck Competition
- Upcoming ABC Empire State Chapter Training's
- Empire Chapter Resources
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New York State Paid Sick Leave Webinar |
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Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Time: 9 a.m. EDT
Speakers: Christopher Maugans, Goldberg Segalla; Tom Santa Barbara, Direct Advisors
As you know, as part of the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget, New York State passed a Paid Sick Leave Law that kicked in on September 30, 2020. The law requires all New York state employers, depending on the size of the company, to provide paid sick leave to employees. The amount of leave you are mandated to provide is dependent on the number of employees in your company. Join us as ABC Member firms Goldberg Segalla and Direct Advisors inform you on how to be in compliance with New York State's new Paid Sick Leave Law. You do not want to miss this vital webinar.
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Upstate Rebar
-First 2021 Membership Renewal-
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We want to thank and celebrate WNY area member Upstate Steel/Upstate Rebar for being the first member to send in their 2021 renewal check. Your continued support of this Chapter will help us support and promote merit shop construction across the New York.
Who is Upstate Rebar?
Since 1996, Upstate Rebar has been a major fabricator and supplier of reinforcing bar, welded wire mesh, bar supports and accessories and anchor bolts for a variety of industries, including commercial contractors, home builders, municipalities and more. In 2006, Upstate Rebar acquired an established Western New York rebar fabricating facility, thereby increasing its capacity. In 2009, we expanded again, opening a 30,000-square-foot facility in Lancaster, NY.
Today, Upstate Rebar is the area’s largest supplier of reinforcing bar and accessories. Our experienced staff can suggest or supply the perfect solution for your concrete reinforcing need.
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OSHA Issues FAQs on N95 Respirator Effectiveness Against Coronavirus |
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According to an OSHA news release, the agency is aware of incorrect claims stating that N95 respirators do not capture particles as small as the virus that causes the coronavirus, and OSHA’s new FAQ explains why an N95 respirator is effective at protecting users from the virus.
In addition to these new FAQs, OSHA recently issued frequently asked questions and answers regarding the need to report employees’ in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities resulting from work-related cases of the coronavirus.
Additional coronavirus resources can be found on the OSHA website.
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Unshackle Upstate Releases Fact Sheet on New York’s Tax Burden:
As New York State struggles to recover from the current economic crisis, many special interests and elected officials are pushing for higher taxes. The reality is that New York’s tax burden has been too high for too long. The state’s significant tax burden has contributed to our ongoing population decline and harsh business climate. At least 1.4 million New Yorkers have fled the state in recent years. From 2010 through 2018, New Yorkers have fled to Florida more than any other state. Florida is one of the most taxpayerfriendly and pro-business states in the nation according to a variety of economic analyses.
“For far too long, New York’s taxpayers have carried a burden that is simply too heavy. Each year, tens of thousands of families flee New York for states with better tax climates. This situation is unsustainable and unconscionable. Without meaningful tax relief, our communities and economy will continue to struggle,” said Brian Sampson, Unshackle Upstate Chairman and president of Associated Builders and Contractors, Empire State Chapter.
To read the full articles click below:
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Wall Street Journal Article on the ABC-Opposed PRO Act:
In an opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the WSJ Editorial Board highlighted many of the radical provisions of the PRO Act.
The article, titled “Big Labor’s Big Senate Plans” also lays out the potential pathway for the ABC-opposed legislation should the U.S. Senate become controlled by a Democratic majority with a Biden Administration.
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2020 Empire State Chapter Annual Meeting |
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The 2020 Annual meeting will be held on Friday, November 20th from 12:00-1:00 P.M.
The meeting will be held using Zoom with details to follow later this Fall. The Annual Meeting is a time for the Chapter and Board to share the successes of the year and set the agenda for the following year.
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It's that time of year again and as you are stocking up on your hunting supplies, join ABC Empire State Chapter for our first ever Big Buck contest. Compete against your fellow members for the grand prize for the highest scored buck!
All ABC members and employees are welcome to join the contest to see who the master hunter is here at ABC.
The entry fee is $35 per person and must be received by Nov. 6th.
Rules:
- Pre-registration is required along with a $35 entry fee
- This contest and all rules are subject to the laws and hunting regulations of New York State.
- All contestants must be legally permitted to take deer according to the 2020 New York Hunting Regulations
- A picture of the deer must be submitted. All entries will be assessed using the information provided at the New York tagging station
- No out of state deer harvests are allowed
- ABC and its sponsors are not responsible for any injuries or accidents arising from participation in this contest or any related events
- Only deer harvested during the 2020 season during the dates below are eligible for prizes
- The contest will run from November 7th (New York Residents Only) to December 14th, 2020 and entry deer must be tagged no later than December 14th
To register or for more information, contact Tanner Schmidt or call (585) 730-1814.
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WNY OSHA 10 Training Available! |
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WNY members,
Don't miss this opportunity to get your employees the OSHA 10 cards they need to continue working! If you have any new hires, this is a great opportunity for them to get their cards. Be sure to also check to make sure all your veteran employees has their updated cards as well!
November 9, 2020 & November 11, 2020
4:00 P.M -9:30 P.M.
ABC Western New York Office
2363 Broadway
Buffalo, N.Y. 14212
ALL ATTENDEES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND IF THEY DO NOT HAVE A VALID PHOTO ID
ABC Member $85.pp / NON- Member $100.pp
*Must attend all classes
*Masks are required
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ABC Empire Chapter Resources |
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