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May 18, 2020
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Virtual Interview with ODOT Director, Jack Marchbanks
Work on ODOT contracts has continued through this time of COVID-19. During this time, the Department has been mandated to address the many distancing and PPE requirements for their own workforce and be responsible for monitoring similar activities of contractors to comply with the Stay-At-Home Order. How is ODOT doing in applying and monitoring these mandates? Are they happy with how work is continuing to progress? Will there be sufficient funds to keep up the pace of work that was anticipated through 2020 and into 2021? These questions and more will be asked of ODOT Director, Jack Marchbanks during an interview with OCA President, Chris Runyan that will be held on Tuesday, May 19th, at 9:00 a.m. To register for the event click on the link below:
When: May 19, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Virtual Interview with Director Marchbanks
Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H2E9SDWzSx285xIS1UQhgw
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Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Virtual Washington Briefing
WHAT: TCC Virtual Washington Briefing
WHEN: May 21, 2020 – 12:15 PM to 2:00 PM ET
WHO:
• Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (confirmed)
• Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.), Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (confirmed)
• Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (confirmed)
• Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-Mo.), House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (invited)
WHERE: Online – Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-transportation-construction-coalition-virtual-washington-briefing-registration-105456828212
WHY: As Congress continues to negotiate on COVID-19 response, an immediate infusion of $49.95 billion for state departments of transportation and an inclusion of a multi-year surface transportation bill, continue to be TCC priorities. The briefing from congressional leaders will address the status of current pandemic relief and recovery efforts and infrastructure legislation in Congress, as well as the status of reauthorization of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which expires Sept. 30.
ODOT Publishes Notice to Industry Regarding ODOT-Let Prompt Payment & Return of Retainage Requirements
ODOT’s Division of Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion requested that we make our members aware of a notice published May 8, 2020. You may read the notice by clicking here.
Report from the Transportation Investment Advocacy Center
Transportation Investment Advocacy Center report shows Ohio legislators that supported the state gas tax increase in 2019 won their primary election this year. The full report can be accessed at:
https://transportationinvestment.org/2020/05/05/ohio-lawmakers-who-supported-2019-gas-tax-bill-advance-to-general-election/
OCA Columbus Chapter Gives Back with Donations for Two Community Organizations
Around the state we are seeing the demand rise for services needed from community organizations that support those in need of food and shelter – at the same time many of those organizations are seeing a decline in private donations due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Based on the idea of a member, OCA’s Columbus Chapter jumped into action to help support two of the many local charitable groups being stretched thin at this time. By seeking monetary donations of chapter members, $7,000 was raised to be split equally between Blessings in a Backpack, based in Marysville and Friends of the Homeless in Columbus.
Blessings in a Backpack is volunteer driven and typically distributes food to families in need by providing items to students at school to take home. The program has continued while schools are closed and is providing food for pickup. Friends of the Homeless, a program of Southeast, Inc., provides emergency, transitional and supportive shelter for men and women.
“We realize that OCA member’s give consistently and generously to their local communities through their own company programs. The act of purposefully choosing as a chapter to come together on behalf of the industry and provide this support is something that is not taken for granted and very much needed and appreciated by the benefitting organizations", said OCA Director of Chapter Development, Melanie Kitchen.
Thank you to all the OCA Columbus Chapter members with logos below that made donations in support of this community service effort!
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EEOC Delays EEO Data Collections Due to COVID-19 Emergency
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will delay the anticipated opening of the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection and the 2020 EEO-3 and EEO-5 data collections because of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, the agency announced May 7, 2020 in a Federal Register notice.
The EEO (equal employment opportunity) surveys collect data from employers in different sectors of the workforce. The EEOC was planning to open the following EEO surveys in 2020: the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 (Employer Information Report); the 2020 EEO-3 (Local Report); and the 2020 EEO-5 (Elementary-Secondary Staff Information Report).
Click here for the full press release and contact information for questions
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How are you staying safe during COVID-19?
Safety is a top priority for the construction industry. It’s so critical to our projects that we dedicate an entire week to showing the importance of industry-wide commitment. We want to see photos! Send us pictures of your company safe at work, practicing social distancing and/or wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Click here to submit your images.
Workforce Development Resources
I Build America - Ohio consistently provides materials for employers to use for workforce development efforts. Click here to explore the free resources.
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