OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard

by samatx | Nov 9, 2021 | COVID-19, Newsletter, Policy, SAMA Updates

How to Comply with OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an emergency temporary standard (ETS) obligating private employers with 100 or more employees to require COVID-19...

Taprite: Opening Up at Home

by samatx | Mar 30, 2021 | COVID-19, Newsletter, SAMA Updates

As we are all aware, 2020 was a year like no other.  At this time last year, many of us were scrambling to find masks and other PPE required to keep open in accordance with the lockdown. Some wondered if they would be open at all.  Sadly, many of the businesses who...

SAMA | A Look at 2020

by samatx | Jan 11, 2021 | COVID-19, Newsletter, SAMA Updates

In 2020, the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) and its members mobilized and responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in unprecedented ways. As part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, we supplied medical equipment and supplies to health care workers on the...

Re-opening the economy in the US, Future of Internships after COVID

by Rey Chavez | Aug 4, 2020 | COVID-19, Economy, Newsletter

The pipeline for talent is drying up because of the need to interject new talent safely into the manufacturing industry. But how do you go about doing that without jeopardizing your current workforce? Most industries are able to develop this talent remotely....

Coronavirus Update #11

by Rey Chavez | May 2, 2020 | COVID-19

Members, Today’s update will provide current COVID-19 status links in our region,  Additionally, it will focus on major changes to our state and communities as we strive to reopen our states and communities.  Included in this update is a Safe Return to Work PlayBook...

Coronavirus Update #10

by Rey Chavez | Apr 17, 2020 | COVID-19

Members, Today’s update will have COVID-19 status links in our region, Additionally, it will focus on two very important issues that come up yesterday that needs your attention. COVID-19 Update See links below for current statistics: World Statistics –...

RECORDING: Virtual Panel Discussion #2

by Rey Chavez | Apr 17, 2020 | COVID-19

How Manufacturers Can Navigate the CARE Act and Payroll Protection Program and Keep Employees Safe Thursday, April 16, 2020 Watch the recording for our second virtual panel discussion on Thursday, April 16th to discuss updates on COVID-19 in the San Antonio...

Virtual Panel Discussion #2

by Rey Chavez | Apr 15, 2020 | COVID-19

How Manufacturers Can Navigate the CARE Act and Payroll Protection Program and Keep Employees Safe Thursday, April 16, 2020 Join us for our second virtual panel discussion on Thursday, April 16th to discuss updates on COVID-19 in the San Antonio Region, it’s the...

Coronavirus Update #8

by Rey Chavez | Apr 14, 2020 | COVID-19

This is an email I received from Jay Timmons, President/CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), regarding COVID-19 updates. I want to share this with you because it has important information regarding OSHA requirements about reporting confirmed cases...

RECORDING: Virtual Panel Discussion

by Rey Chavez | Apr 6, 2020 | COVID-19

How Companies in the San Antonio Region Are Taking Care of Business Amid COVID-19 | Thursday, April 2, 2020 Watch the recording of the virtual panel discussion that took place last Thursday, April 2nd to discuss updates on COVID-19 in the San Antonio Region, the...

Virtual Panel Discussion #1

by Rey Chavez | Apr 1, 2020 | COVID-19

How Companies in the San Antonio Region Are Taking Care of Business Amid COVID-19 Thursday, April 2, 2020 Join us for a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, April 2nd to discuss updates on COVID-19 in the San Antonio Region, the effect on businesses and how to take...

Coronavirus Update #7

by Rey Chavez | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID-19

Members, Today’s update will be short and brief.  It will focus on recent developments and issues regarding COVID-19: COVID-19 Globally, there are 520360 cases (up 187,430 since my last update), 23,593 deaths (up 9,084 since last update) and 123,321 recoveries (up...