Today in Manufacturing New Yorkers can now recycle their junked TVs, computers and other defunct electronic gadgets at no charge, under new electronic waste law ... continue
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EU-US AGREE ON PRINCIPLES FOR TRADE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
European Union The European Commission and the US Government, under the framework of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC), agreed today on a set of ten fundamental principles for trade in information and communication technology (ICT) services, such as transparency, openness and non-discrimination."These principles, which both the EU and the US will seek to incorporate in their trade agreements with other countries, will help to ensure that trade rules are used as an effective tool to open up ICT markets worldwide to the benefit of all businesses and consumers," said Neelie Kroes, European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda. EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht stressed that these principles "are an excellent example to demonstrate the important role the TEC can play in bringing transatlantic convergence activities to a higher political level. This will also help us when engaging with other trade partners." The TEC is the central political platform for EU-US cooperation on regulatory and economic strategy issues. Its main objectives are to further transatlantic regulatory convergence, thus helping to prevent barriers to trade and investment, in particular in key emerging sectors. It is also meant to facilitate coordinated approaches to other markets. The ICT trade principles agreed today are a concrete step in this direction. MORE Today in Manufacturing A Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman says it's inevitable that the company will have to shut down its North American factories due to shortages of parts from Japan ... continue
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EEOC ISSUES FINAL ADAAA REGULATIONS
Employers Council The EEOC has issued final regulations implementing the ADAAA (ADA Amendments Act of 2008). The regulations are effective on May 24, 2011. The EEOC had issued proposed regulations and interpretive guidance in September 2009. Major provisions of the ADAAA itself are summarized in our October 6, 2008 and December 29, 2008 newsletters. Stay tuned for more information! EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY SELF CHECK
Employers Council E-Verify Self Check is a free new online system of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to allow individuals in the U.S. to voluntarily check their employment eligibility before formally seeking employment. The system is currently offered only to users with an address and physical location in Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Idaho, Mississippi, or Virginia. It allows a user to request correction of any inaccuracy in their Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. A user enters identifying information (e.g., name, date of birth and address), confirms identity by answering questions from a third-party identity assurance service, and enters work eligibility information (e.g., Social Security number). The system then checks the data entered against relevant SSA and DHS databases, and returns information on the user’s employment-eligibility status. According to the USCIS, the system is designed to secure personally identifiable information and to prevent misuse. Neither information provided by users nor the results of the check are shared with employers or prospective employers. Use of this self check system does not replace employer use of the E-Verify system. MARK D. WALKER APPOINTED AS UINTAH BASIN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE CAMPUS PRESIDENT
UCAT The Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT) announced today the selection of Mark D. Walker as campus president of the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College (UBATC). Walker is currently an executive for the Mountainland Applied Technology College, a UCAT campus with headquarters in Lehi, where he has served since 2005 as Vice President of Operations, Facilities and Custom Fit, Vice President of Student Services, and Program Director. His responsibilities have included overseeing customized training for business and industry, facilities development and management for six campus building sites, and foundation and economic development relationships with community, government and industry. Walker’s experience also includes 25 years of private-sector business leadership as owner of a Spanish Fork company and as a regional manager in the jewelry industry. He graduated from Thomas Edison State College and received a Master of Business Administration from California Coast University. “Mark Walker is a seasoned businessman and applied technology educator,” said UCAT president Rob Brems. “He is well-liked, energetic and definitely a ‘people-person’. His experience as an ATC administrator will be a great asset to continue moving the UBATC forward.” “I firmly believe that what the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College is doing is absolutely critical for people and industry to be successful,” said Walker. “Together with the faculty and staff of UBATC and with the Uintah Basin community, I believe we can impact people’s lives more than anyone else.” Walker was selected by President Brems from several highly-qualified candidates after an extensive screening process, including consideration by a committee which was representative of the UCAT Board of Trustees, the UBATC Campus Board of Directors, the UCAT President’s Office staff, UBATC faculty, staff and students, and local business and industry. Walker’s appointment by Brems was approved in a special meeting today of the UCAT Board of Trustees. An on-site meeting with Campus President Walker is scheduled for Tuesday at the UBATC campuses. Walker will replace former UBATC Campus President Paul Hacking, who in February accepted a joint position as Associate Executive Director of the Uintah Impact Mitigation Special Service District and as Associate Vice President of Regional Development for Utah State University. Dr. Darrell K. White has been serving as acting campus president since February 17. Walker will begin his new appointment by June 1. OWATC is one of eight regional applied technology colleges comprising the Utah College of Applied Technology. About UCAT: The Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT) is the parent organization for Utah’s eight regional applied technology colleges (ATCs). Established by the State of Utah, UCAT provides market-driven technical education through eight ATCs meeting the needs of Utah’s employers for skilled workers. The ATCs prepare both adult and high school students to enter or advance in the workplace. Customized training is also provided to employers for their workforce through UCAT’s Custom Fit program. The eight ATCs are Bridgerland, Davis, Dixie, Mountainland, Ogden/Weber, Southwest, Tooele, and Uintah Basin. For more information, visit www.ucat.edu. About UBATC: Established in 1969, the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College (UBATC) is one of eight UCAT member campuses. Serving Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah Counties with headquarters in Roosevelt and an additional new campus in Vernal, UBATC served 6,146 students with 38 accredited occupational certificate programs and many other skills training courses in FY 2010. For more information, visit http://www.ubatc.edu/.
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