ABC members have been promoting proper CDC/OSHA safety protocols on job sites for weeks. Unfortunately, the Governor's new EO implements those protocols in violation of state law & the constitution. There's a right way to do it. This wasn't it.
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BREAKING: Gov Whitmer relaxes stay-at-home order to allow:
- Gatherings of 10 effective immediately
- Reopen of auto dealerships and retail to in-person service by appointment starting 5-26
- Lifting of ban on nonessential medical, dental & veterinary procedures starting 5-29
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 20-70 opens up construction tomorrow, May 7. This 2 page document outlines specifically what is required, closely reflecting what ABC members have already implemented across the state and country. Let’s get #BacktoWorkSafely! #ABCMeritShopProud
Breaking News!
Effective at 12:01 am on May 7, 2020, workers in the construction industry, subject to the enhanced social-distancing rules rules described in section 11(i) of this order, can return to work.
Link to full order: https://t.co/kKAYXp9F8m
ALERT: @GovWhitmer to reopen Michigan's construction industry May 7; governor's office confirms @MIRSnews report, executive order coming Friday https://t.co/Wa15jrRcN2 via @crainsdetroit
Emergency episode of the #MeritShopPod just dropped! Check it out as we chat construction re-opening in Michigan & @justinamash forming an exploratory committee for the Libertarian nomination for President. #ABCMeritShopProud https://t.co/1m5R9eyGXa
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition developed a safety template weeks ago to enable workers to return to job sites. ABC members across MI have implemented these protection/prevention plans based on CDC & OSHA best practices. Let’s get #BacktoWorkSafely. #ABCMeritShopProud
While it is good news that the hardworking men and women of our construction workforce will eventually be able to return to job sites, the delay and lack of a timeline has been devastating to Michigan families. We are ready to get #BacktoWorkSafely, now.
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The second round of the Paycheck Protection Program funding is in place and you can begin applying beginning today at 10:30am.
To find an approved lender, visit this link: https://t.co/YWAebAVF2Q
The construction industry has demonstrated that they can operate safe job sites, implementing the best practices recommended by the CDC and OSHA. Michigan workers are ready to join workers from Washington to Missouri to Ohio in getting #BacktoWorkSafely. #ABCMeritShopProud
Sharing is caring. But on the job site, it’s best to reduce, or eliminate if possible, the sharing of tools, as our craft trades workers plan to get #BacktoWorkSafely by adhering to CDC and OSHA recommendations. #ABCMeritShopProud
The Michigan House and Senate will hold a special session tomorrow with the intent of forming an oversight committee to assess Gov. Whitmer's handling to the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/tXIi5BtnyB