SFNE News

SFNE Members Address Buy American Issue

The SFNE Legislative Committee wants to help steel fabricators get more of the federal dollars available for construction projects in New England.  The Committee believes that SFNE can make a difference by bringing the issue of federal dollars going to non American firms to the attention of the New England congressional delegation.

To get this process started SFNE has set up a grassroots advocacy program and drafted a letter for you to send to your members of congress.

The Voter Voice advocacy system makes it easy for you to communicate with your representatives and your participation will only take a few moments of your time.

If you are concerned that US dollars are being distributed to non American companies for public steel construction projects, we urge you to log into the Voter Voice system and send a letter today

Click here to log into the SFNE Voter Voice System

Prompt Pay Bill Passes Becomes Law

The Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM) reports that Governor Deval Patrick signed the “Prompt Pay” bill into law! The bill is now c.293 of the Acts of 2010, and it takes effect in 90 days, right around November 10th. ASM thanks SFNE members for their calls and letters. The victory was a team effort.

The law requires that all contracts include reasonable payment terms and that payment decisions be made promptly. It also provides parties who have not been paid for their work in a reasonable time the right to suspend work. Click on the links below for more information.

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Summary

Talking Points

Sample Letter

July 2010

SFNE is supporting an effort to level the playing field to ensure that steel gets its fair share of billions of stimulus dollars available for bridge, building and roadwork. 

To move this effort forward the industry has retained the services of Regan Communications Group (RCG), one of the largest privately-owned public relations firms in the country.

Click here to read the July 2010 Progress Report.

Click here to read the June 2010 Progress Report.

Click here to read the Steel Industry Fact Sheet.

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