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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
February 22nd was the bill introduction deadline for the California Legislature and a total of 2567 bills were introduced. Eric Sauer, CTA's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, gives a video update on some of the proposals that CTA has identified as “Priority Legislation” that have an impact on the trucking industry.
As you know the Port Of Long Beach will be closing the 9th Street At- Grade Railroad Crossing on March 9th. CTA and many of its Heavy Specialized Carrier members have been engaged with the Port since the closure was announced. Throughout the process CTA members have been working with Port staff, LB Public Works Department, CHP, Long Beach Police and the Long Beach Harbor Patrol on identifying and testing suitable alternative routes. Included in this alert is information contained in the link below that will inform you of those alternative routes.
Compliance and Regulatory News
Another California city, Alameda, adopted a new minimum wage ordinance (MWO) that takes effect in July. Last October, when then-governor Jerry Brown signed a number of bills into new laws, the Alameda City Council passed their own MWO, which will raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by July 1, 2020. Read full article Employers in Calaveras, El Dorado, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Shasta, Tehama, Trinity, Ventura and Yolo Counties directly affected by the recent severe winter storms, may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. This extension may be granted under Section 1111.5 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC). A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return. Visit the Emergency and Disaster Assistance for Employers page for more information. Help Desk - FAQ's
ASSEMBLY BILL 2061 - Near-Zero-Emission and Zero-Emission Vehicles 
Unit News and Events
March 7 at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield. 6:00 pm Social Hour and 7:00 pm Dinner. Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunity Available. Find out more information and register Upcoming Events
Learn how to deliver the Just Drive Distraction Free Program to your drivers. Ike Iketani, Law Enforcement Consultant with UC San Diego will be delivering this special 1.5 hour training in Southern and Northern California. You don't want to miss this! Workshop Dates 
Member Alerts
See your company logo on the back of the event t-shirt by sponsoring the 2019 California Truck Driving Championships. Every driver and volunteer receives a complimentary shirt. Shirts are also sold on-site at both regional competitions and the State Finals. For your logo to make it on the shirt, you must register your sponsorship by Friday, March 15. Click here to register your sponsorship now! For applications and more information, visit our website or contact Taylyr Thorne, Events Coordinator, at 916-373-3558 or tthorne@caltrux.org. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The National Safety Council offers a number of materials, including GIFs, social media infographics, fact sheets, flyers, checklists and more, to help you prepare for next month's campaign. Learn More |
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