Ranger Kidwell-Ross

This WSA Update Contains: • Alert that ICE will be conducting an exponential number of worksite investigations and audits in the coming year. • White paper with info on the top 10 OSHA violations in 2017. • Info and request to investigate HindSite as a potential new WSA Member benefit.

WSA Member Update 5.15.18

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The May 15th WSA Update contains the following: • Question/concerns about continuation of Verizon as GPS provider. • Safety First! bulletin for May • IRS reminder to do a “paycheck checkup” to ensure correct withholding is occurring for you and employees. • Info on and link to Xpert HR’s free seminar on sexual harassment.

WSA Member Update 5.1.18

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This WSA Member Update includes info on: • A free webinar focusing on how to bring employees in from other countries. • A free webinar focusing on how to use Facebook as an advertising platform. • Info about WalMart’s latest contractor survey • Reminder about notifying employees about WSA’s Memorial Scholarship program

WSA Member Update 4.15.18

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Our April 15th WSA Update includes the following info: • Link to negotiations info • Announcing legal membership benefit • Safety First! Bulletin for the month of April • Info on Surety Bond requirements for each state • Info on Fair Labor Standards Act with links

Tips for Negotiating with Vendors and Prospects

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Tips on negotiation from a variety of sources.

WSA Member Update 4.1.18

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April 1st Update contains: • A reminder about negotiating prices with your local vendors. • A reminder to get O’Reilly Auto Parts business account if you haven’t already. • Two links to articles with tips on hiring. • Announcement about this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck that will take place June 5-7 this year.

Four Decades of Wisdom — The Michael Nawa Interview

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Michael Nawa, the only two-time winner of the WorldSweeper/World Sweeping Association’s Award of Excellence in Power Sweeping, sold his business after 40+ years in the parking lot sweeping and maintenance business. This article catalogs the many changes in the industry through that time, as well as provides a host of tips for how to operate a well-run sweeping business.