Effective immediately you can now view available jobs all day everyday from any PC, Tablet or Smartphone. ( Note: Bidding on Jobs is still restricted to the unemployed daily from 5:00PM until 9:00AM the next day, and all day holidays and weekends )

To begin, login to the Referral Portal at: Web Portal Login (click here) If this is your first time visiting the portal there are instructions for setting up a new password. After the initial login all future login's are quick and easy. Check it out today.

KNOW THE NYS STATE SAFE
AND SICK LEAVE LAW

Be aware that all private sector workers in NYS are now covered under the state's new sick and safe leave law, regardless of industry, occupation, part-time status, overtime exempt status, and seasonal status.

The law requires employers with five or more employees to provide employees with paid sick leave and safe leave.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has notified all signatory contractor's of their obligation under this law. We will continue to work with our contractor's regarding this responsibility.

KEY DATES

• September 30, 2020: Covered employees in NYS will start to accrue leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
• January 1, 2021: Employees may start using accrued leave.

AMOUNT OF LEAVE

• Employees will receive an amount of sick leave depending on the size of their employer.

# OF EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYER SICK LEAVE REQUIREMENTS

0-4 --- If net income is $1 Million or less in the previous tax year, the employer is required to provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave per calendar year.
0-4 --- If new income is $1 Million or less in the previous tax year, the employer is required to provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave per calendar year.
5-99 --- Up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave per calendar year. 100+ --- Up to 56 hours of unpaid sick leave per calendar year.

Please check out the New York State website for more detailed information. Click Here.

Brothers and Sisters Know
Your Weingarten Rights!

Weingarten Rights: “I believe this discussion could lead to my being disciplined. I therefore request that my union representative or officer be present to assist me at the meeting. I further request reasonable time to consult with my union representative regarding the subject and purpose of the meeting. Please consider this a continuing request; without representation I shall not participate in the discussion. I shall not consent to any searches or tests affecting my person, property, or effects without first consulting with my union representatives.”

The Syracuse Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists are holding virtual meetings the third Tuesday of every month @ 5:30 pm. Please contact King Davis @ 315-415-9954 or cnycbtu@gmail.com to Renew or Register for membership and to receive a ZOOM meeting invite for the meetings.

The CBTU welcomes all union members!

Dues Payment Alert

The IBEW International Office will no longer accept dues payments that have a reinstatement activity unless they are paid through the current quarter.

This means that if you wish to pay your dues this month and you are currently one or more quarters in arrears, you will need to pay all overdue quarters and the current quarter along with the reinstatement fee to bring your account up-to-date.

Please call the union office if you have any questions. 315-422-0435