November 2018
DISCA JOINS COALITION TO OPPOSE
JERSEY CITY PAYROLL TAX

The Jersey City council has proposed a 1% payroll tax for all employers in the city. DISCA joined NJ Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), other trade associations and labor unions to oppose the proposed tax.

NJBIA spokesperson, Andrew Musick, notes that this tax would affect all businesses regardless of size. He further explains that businesses are still adjusting to an increase in NJ’s corporate business tax, and that many businesses that have been courted to relocate to Jersey City have made significant investments in infrastructure and employees. Lastly, Musick states that the proposed payroll tax will make Jersey City less competitive, specifically with respect to New York City.
Industry News
OSHA CRANE RULE WENT INTO EFFECT ON NOVEMBER 10, 2018

This rule includes articulating or knuckle boom cranes. It is expected that OSHA will allow for approximately 90 days (February 2019) before enforcing/issuing fines concerning the rule to allow for schedule training to be completed. Past that date, we do not yet know how vigorously OSHA will push to enforce the rule, but it will be in full effect and OSHA will be allowed to, and is likely, to issue fines when violations are found.

OSHA is finalizing an update to the rule , but that will not affect determining whether or not an operator needs to be certified. The update will simply move the standard away from certifying by weight of crane and instead focus on type of crane. It will also add requirements of employers to make sure that operators are continually trained, especially on any changes or updates, and that certification is the start of the training, not the completion of training.

"FUTURE PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS" PRESENTATION BY FMI CONSULTANT, JOEL STINSON

On November 8th, 2018 FMI Consultant, Joel Stinson, presented a talk to DISCA members on “Future Proofing Your Business”. Mr. Stinson discussed how to address increased competition from non-union contractors and shared insights on how to prepare for the next economic downturn.


Events & Programs
Excellence in Construction Awards & Holiday Gala

Park Avenue Club, Florham Park, NJ
Saturday, December 8, 2018

Come celebrate the best of the best in our industry. Registration deadline: Nov 30th. MORE>
6th Annual Winter Educational Conference in Nevis

Four Seasons Nevis, BWI
March 16 - March 20, 2019

Registration is now on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline: Dec 1st. MORE>  

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