The Top Issues from NECA. http://www.necanet.org/take-action en-us Copyright 2008 National Electrical Contractors Association. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:00:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss NECA is growing increasingly concerned with legislation introduced by Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) that would reform OSHA... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/URkw6mz5ECM/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3752 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3752 On Wednesday, Terry attended the Green Jobs Leadership Summit where NECA member Oregon Iron Works showcased its efforts to create clean energy jobs... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/4427BkL0vUA/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3753 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3753 As the final provisions of a comprehensive healthcare bill are still being brought together, NECA is beginning to review analysis of the upcoming bill... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/5P0j-iTG05o/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3754 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3754 The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has numerous financial opportunities available for business, industry, and universities... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/CgptwM5Uy5Y/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3755 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3755 There is concern among Democrats regarding pending legislation on Climate Change. The legislation, commonly referred to as “cap-and-trade” legislation, was passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, but has received a somewhat combative response from Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/kjFyuoJ5PmA/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3756 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3756 On Friday, May 29, NECA, the IBEW, and the JATC were all represented by Chris Brooks, Director at Bombard Renewable Energy at the House Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness hearing to examine best practices for improving job training... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/MvMXdJ3Hi6o/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3757 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3757 Lake visited with freshman Rep. Mark Schauer (D-MI) on Thursday afternoon at the Democratic National Committee headquarters... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/7h9Z1Rsdcuc/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3758 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3758 A conversation between NECA Political Leadership Council Chairman Larry Cogburn and Karen Prescott, Director of Government Affairs for our San Diego Chapter, reveals how establishing a long-term working relationship with their congressional representative helped the local industry gain fair rights to bid on military construction contracts. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/Oc4iV5NlomM/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3745 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3745 Proposed legislation to “reform” the Occupational Safety and Health Act and recent activities at OSHA raise concerns that the agency is abandoning its cooperative outreach approach and assuming a drastic pro-enforcement and punitive stance. These changes threaten not only employers but also effective voluntarily collaborations such as our T&D Partnership with OSHA. NECA contractors and staff specialists are monitoring the situation closely and preparing an effective response ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/9DJTETIqQrc/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3750 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3750 A conversation between NECA Political Leadership Council Chairman Larry Cogburn and Karen Prescott, Director of Government Affairs for our San Diego Chapter, reveals how establishing a long-term working relationship with their congressional representative helped the local industry gain fair rights to bid on military construction contracts. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/Oc4iV5NlomM/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3745 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3745 In an effort to ensure that our members are able to take advantage of as many stimulus opportunities as possible, NECA Government Affairs has created a resource page for our contractors. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/rJ9WG6B72vQ/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3731 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3731 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman";} The recent stimulus package, The ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/KZZRl2ph-y8/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3712 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3712 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman";} This week, NECA sent letters thanking ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/aYYmweDmwVY/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3713 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3713 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman";} Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/fR1JCFsvGg4/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3714 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3714 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-style-parent:""; font-size:11.0pt;"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-"Times New Roman";} Frank Peters and members from the ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECATopIssues/~3/BIZtY8GwR0A/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3715 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3715 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 NECA was solicited to serve on Rep. 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