Welcome, Mike Williams – CDA’s New Executive Director
CDA is proud to introduce and welcome our new Executive Director, Mike Williams, who took the helm as our fearless leader October 1st. Mike grabs the baton from our most recent Interim Executive Director, John Kabateck, who has helped CDA with our Legislative Advocacy Program (LAP) and temporarily led our organization after the great long-term leadership of Dan Bender.
Mike Williams comes to CDA with more than ten years of experience in association management, legislative and regulatory experience with transportation and logistics organizations and causes. Since 2011, he has served as Executive Director of Government Relations with the International Warehouse Logistics Association, and served as CEO of the Transportation and Renewable Energy Dialogue from 2008-11. Mike is familiar with such issues as taxes, regulations, workers’ comp and legal reform. He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Fresno State in 1991.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Mike and his vast expertise and acumen assume this important leadership role for CDA during this important time for our industry,” said CDA President Rick Pople. “We have an unprecedented opportunity to take the reins as leaders in legislative and regulatory reform, membership growth and industry leadership in the Golden State, and Mike’s the person who will help guide us to that next level of success and achievement.”
2017 Legislative Session for CDA Members: The Good, the Bad & The Ugly
The California Legislature wrapped up another year of bills, bills and more bills. For the delivery industry, it was somewhat of a mixed bag. Some Good. Some Bad. Some downright Ugly! Through it all, CDA was on the front lines for you, making sure your voice was heard throughout. Thanks to our Legislative Committee, chaired by Andrew Brady (King Courier), and to many of you who took the time to speak out. We need to build a bigger CDA into 2018 so we aren’t just heard but are also feared. Here’s a quick thumbnail of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly:
The Good
- DMV Allows for Alternative Proof of Competency for Motorcyclists- SUPPORT – Governor Signed into Law
- Makes Permanent Requirement for Cities/Counties to Install Systems that Detect Bicycles and Motorcyles when Installing Traffic-Actuated Signals – SUPPORT – Governor Signed into Law
- Reduced Minimum Fleet Size Requirements for Eligibility in DMV Permanent Fleet Registration Program/Deletes Requirement for Vehicles to Display Company Name or Logo– SUPPORT – Governor Signed into Law
- Bid Preferences for Some Industries – Government Picking Winners and Losers – OPPOSE – Bill Died in Legislature
- Premature Minimum Wage Hikes for Admin/Exempt Employees – OPPOSE- Bill Died in Legislature
The Bad
- Lower Age Requirement for Provisional Licenses – SUPPORT – Governor Vetoed
The Ugly
- Additional Mandatory 12 Weeks of Extended Family Leave – OPPOSE – Governor Signed into Law
- Prohibition of Mandatory Arbitration between Employer-Employee – OPPOSE- Governor Signed
- Prohibition of Employers Inquiring About Salary History with Candidates – OPPOSE – Governor Signed
Delivery Industry News Bytes!
December – January (2017 -2018)
UPS 2018 General Rate Increase and Other Changes
Top 10 Logistics Stories of 2017
4 things every California employer should do before Jan. 1
Supply Chain Trends to Watch in 2018
November (2017)
The Holiday Rush is Coming: Are You Prepared?
October (2017)
OnTrac to Immediately Hire 711 Jobs Company Wide
Walmart asking staff to deliver online orders on their way home
