REV-Up! is a program intended to retain manufacturing talent pipeline by recruiting manufacturing employers to re-hire former employees or add to staff with manufacturing workers laid-off as a result of COVID; provide customized training and support; help employers grow their business for the future and build a stronger, vibrant workforce for a fast changing work world. REV-Up! runs until ...Read more
Employers may require employees who enter the workplace to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in updated guidance issued May 28. The requirement is limited only by an employer’s duty to provide reasonable accommodations to workers who decline the vaccine due to a disability or a deeply held religious belief, the agency said. Read the full ...Read more
The May 19 full reopening of the state’s economy has many implications for Connecticut employers. That date became a little more challenging with Gov. Ned Lamont's May 13 decision that the indoor mask mandate will be lifted for fully vaccinated people May 19, along with the lifting of all other restrictions, as announced last month. Click here to read ...Read more
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Remains on Track To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To All Adults on Thursday, April 1 More Than 100 Additional Pharmacies in Connecticut Are Being Added to Connecticut’s Vaccination Program (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is on track to expand its COVID-19 vaccination program to the final group ...Read more
Sector Rules for Reopen effective March 19, 2021 The following rules apply to all Connecticut businesses and organizations and are effective March 19, 2021. Please keep in mind that it is the cumulative effects gained from social distancing, hand washing, and mask-wearing that will continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Businesses should take these rules as the minimum baseline ...Read more
Governor Lamont Announces Accelerated Schedule To Provide COVID-19 Vaccines To Connecticut Residents as Quickly and Equitably as Possible (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is accelerating Connecticut’s age-based rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to proceed on a quicker schedule than was originally anticipated when it was announced last month. The revised schedule, which tentatively plans ...Read more
Join us for the first in the series of NESMA members' webinars March 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm TORIN SPRING COILERS Educational and Informational webinar Live presentation and video footage of running Torin Spring Coilers followed by Q&A Click here for more details and to register online
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Will Continue Age-Based Approach To COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility; Educators and Childcare Providers To Have Dedicated Clinics in March. Governor Directs Department of Public Health and Vaccine Providers to Prioritize High-Risk Communities (HARTFORD, CT) – In an effort to ensure that Connecticut continues taking the most equitable and efficient approach to quickly administering the COVID-19 vaccine ...Read more
Travel Advisory for Connecticut During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Anyone traveling into Connecticut from a state or territory, other than New York, New Jersey, or Rhode Island, or from a country other than the United States, is directed to self-quarantine for a 10-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state or country. Learn More ...Read more
Congratulations to the 2021 NESMA AWARDS RECIPIENTS Continuous Operations Recognition Awards Doug Johnson—Marion Manufacturing Company 75 years Bill Waseleski—Century Spring Mfg. Co., Inc. 45 years Outgoing Board Members Recognition Brian Fries—Atlantic Precision Bob Swanson—United Wire Company Jim Mintun—Gibbs Wire & Steel David Waseleski—Century Spring Mfg. Co., Inc. Special Recognition Awards For Dedication ...Read more
