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December 14, 2020
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OCA Joins the Coalition to Stop the Spread
OCA along with a number of other Ohio associations and business entities are members of the Coalition to Stop the Spread. Spearheaded by the Ohio Business Roundtable, this coalition was formed to provide resources to employers about how to respond to the pandemic. This effort is a coordinated statewide grassroots initiative designed to educate and motivate employees to champion safe health practices in their families, neighborhoods and communities.
The initiative is built on two core beliefs: First, employees trust their leadership to tell them the truth and second, that proven, tested behaviors will help protect employees’ families and their jobs. While millions of Ohioans are following workplace safeguards and are taking the necessary precautions in their daily lives, more needs to be done.
The Coalition is making a number of resources available to help employers encourage their workforce to champion healthy behaviors. On the Coalition's website you can find the following resources:
• Talking points to help employers discuss this challenge with employees.
• A sample message to employees that can be tailored to your specific situation.
• A fact sheet that clarifies common misunderstandings about COVID-19.
• Links to helpful resources shared by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Hospital Association.
Feel free to use these resources as you see fit.
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2020 OCA Annual Business Meeting
If you were unable to attend the 2020 OCA Winter Conference, we are providing a link to the 2020 OCA Annual Business Meeting. It includes the presentation from our keynote speaker, Steve Sandherr, AGC CEO. Also, remarks from the outgoing OCA Board Chair, Mike Ciammaichella and the incoming Chair, Brad Miller as well as the annual financial report. Chapter awards, safety awards, membership awards and the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award, Past Presidents Award and the induction of Nick DiGeronimo to the Hall of Fame are also included.
Click here to view the meeting.
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The Ohio Contractors Association and Laborers' District Council of Ohio would like to invite Ashtabula, Youngstown and Warren Ohio Chapter Contractors to a unique webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, January 19th at 9:00 a.m.
During the hour-long webinar, contractors will receive vital information to enable your business to win more projects.
Here's what you can expect to learn from this session:
* Laborers' Health & Safety Fund
* Fair Contracting Staff
* Apprenticeship Standards and Recruitment
* Training and Upgrading Opportunities
* Health and Pension Benefits Available
Click here for a program flyer and registration link. Please contact Vince Irvin at 740-504-2707 with any questions about the virtual program.
Several OCA Chapter Scholarships Currently Available
OCA’s nine Chapters award scholarships at various times of the year throughout the state, totaling nearly $30,000. Scholarships typically range from $1,000 to $2,500 per award. Currently, four OCA Chapters are accepting scholarship applications. Students pursuing construction-related careers in Ohio’s heavy highway industry are encouraged to apply.
Current chapter scholarship applications available are:
Akron-Canton Chapter – click here for the application
Eastern Ohio Chapter – click here for the application
Toledo Chapter – click here for the application
Southwest Chapter - click here for the application
Columbus Chapter - click here for the application
Please help us get this information out to our future workforce! If you know of students working or going to school in any of the above chapter areas that would benefit, please pass this information along. For more information about OCA Chapter Scholarships, please contact Director of Chapter Development Melanie Kitchen at [email protected].
ODOT Announces DBE Trucking Disclosure Affidavit - Begins January 1, 2021
As the final measure to close out the FHWA Conciliation Agreement regarding ODOT’s DBE Program, ODI will ensure that Prime Contractors are monitoring DBE trucking/hauling operations on projects with federal funding. ODOT is proposing the creation of a Trucking Disclosure Affidavit. This form will be completed by the Prime Contractor along with each pay estimate and will affirm DBE and non-DBE trucking utilized by each DBE firm performing those duties during that pay estimate period. ODOT is proposing to monitor trucking (updating PN007) with the following requirements for all ODOT-let projects bid after January 1, 2021. The requirements may be found here.
On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management and Office of Roadway Engineering, registration is currently open for the following sessions of Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing.
• January 5 – Morning » Click here to register.
• January 5 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• February 2 – Morning » Click here to register.
• February 2 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• March 2 – Morning » Click here to register.
• March 2 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
Click here to access the PDF flyer.
Prerequisites – Do not register for WTS Prequalification testing until the prerequisites have been completed. Please see the online registration form and flyer for details.
Pre-registration is required for WTS Testing. Seating capacity is limited for each session, based on social distancing requirements due to COVID-19.
Please review the important updates and safety protocols as described per the links above.
Quick Links to On-line OCA Resources
• Current Ohio Contractor Magazine
• Safety Resources
• Labor & Employment Information
• OCA President's Commentary
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