ACRI has joined a coalition of small and large employers throughout California opposing AB 950 (Perez-D & Swanson-D). AB 950 mandates that for purposes of state employment law, a drayage truck owner/operator would be deemed an "employee" rather than an independent "contractor." AB 950 would lead to the loss of hundreds of small businesses and will increase already high unemployment rates and the cost of goods throughout California.

Click here to view ACRI's letter in opposition to AB 950.

ACRI will continue to track AB 950 and provide updates. If you would like to submit a letter opposing AB 950 feel free to use language included in the ACRI opposition letter, on your company letterhead. Please fax the letter to the California State Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment at (916) 319-2191.

ACRI is supporting AB 712 (Williams-D).  AB 712 recognizes the critical need for recycling facilities to be easily accessible in all communities.  If California is to be successful in meeting its current recycling/diversion requirements, every effort must be made to ensure that the appropriate level of recycling collection facilities are zoned and approved.

ACRI is opposing AB 508 (Swanson-D).  AB 508 would prevent bid-winning companies from retaining existing employees when providing contract services.  Such an action unfairly penalizes those employees who have a long standing relationship with a company that is awarded a public bid - placing jobs at risk.  At a time when our state is facing an unprecedented high unemployment level, AB 508 translates into additional job losses in California.