Watch: Sen. Grassley speaks in support of relief legislation for motorcoach industry
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2 . CERTS Act campaign in House:
Let's pass 5,000 advocates today!
Advocates: 4,791 | Letters Sent: 5,851
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3 . Industry colleagues share ways they're leading their teams through current crisis with eye on restart
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During the Town Hall today, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Chair of the Senate Finance Committee took to the Senate floor to speak on behalf of aid for our industry and we were able to listen to a recording together, thanks to
John Grzywac
z for sharing the link with Ken Presley.
Alan Thrasher
, of Thrasher Brothers Trailways and Chair of UMA's Legislative and Regulatory Committee, briefed operators on the various legislative developments unfolding on Capitol Hill, including various small business provisions in the Restart Act (S.3814), PPP forgiveness, and an update on CERTS Act status. See the slides for details.
A panel of operators discussed ways they're leading their companies through crisis, from keeping their team informed through the closure to contact customers. Panelists were
Bethany Schubert
of Trobec's Bus Service,
Dennis Streif
of Vandalia Bus Lines, and
Cary Martin
of Little Rock Tours & Travel. The panelists discussed using group texting apps to stay in touch with employees, using every opportunity touch base with customers, and even to look for new business opportunities. Texting apps discussed were
ClickSend
and
TextMe
.
We reviewed the AssurCLEAN program rolled out this month by the UMA Risk Management Committee.
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4 . How the HEALS Act compares to the HEROES Act
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CNBC
| July 30, 2020 | by Alicia Adamcyk
Included in the HEALS Act are provisions for another stimulus check, more money for small businesses and liability protections for companies that bring workers back to the office during the pandemic.
The HEALS Act comes months after House Democrats introduced the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions, or HEROES, Act, their coronavirus stimulus wishlist. While the HEALS Act would cost around $1 trillion, the
HEROES Act clocks in at $3 trillion
and includes provisions for hazard pay for essential workers and housing relief, among other measures not included in the Senate’s bill.
Now, Congress will negotiate and try to strike a balance between the two bills. Here’s a rundown of some of the main similarities and differences between the HEALS Act and HEROES Act.
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5 . UMA Member Village Travel transports frontline COVID-19 healthcare workers
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6 . Good news! Bus & Motorcoach News now easier to read and share
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The latest Bus & Motorcoach News will now be easier to find. After transitioning to an exclusively online publication in March, BMN this month added a social media presence, making it easier to share and discuss stories online.
“We wanted to ensure readers could find BMN, no matter what platform they use to get information,” said BMN Editor Shandra Martinez. “The publication’s move onto social media allows everyone to stay up to date with industry news.”
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Because our industry is stronger together, we invite operators to try UMA Membership FREE through year's end. Join us.
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2020
- UMA Town Halls, every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET Learn more.
- Bus & Motorcoach Industry Legislative Fly-In, September 22-23, 2020, Washington, DC Learn more.
- UMA Safety Management Seminar, December 2-3, 2020, Ashburn, VA Learn more.
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2021
- UMA Motorcoach EXPO, March 3-7, 2021, Orlando, FL Learn more.
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Every Thursday at 2 p.m. ET on the Zoom platform. Join from your computer or phone.
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Resources, news and important links for advocacy, SBA grant and loan programs, and more
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