FOLLOWING SB 1203 SIGNING, CALSAGA PLEDGES CONTINUED ADVOCACY FOR CALIFORNIA’S LICENSED SECURITY INDUSTRY SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA) issued the following statement from President David Chandler after Governor Newsom signed SB 1203. “Only in California would so-called champions of workers sponsor a bill that hurts the […]
Our work on SB 1203 is not over. SB 1203 has passed the Assembly, went back to the Senate where it passed again, and is now on the Governor’s desk. This is a critical juncture in our opposition efforts, and your voice matters more than ever. There is a chance that the Governor signs this […]
SB 1203 PASSES OUT OF ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from CALSAGA on SB 1203 Advancing out of Assembly Appropriations Committee SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA) issued the following statement from President David Chandler after SB 1203 passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, with […]
Valor Award, Life Saving Award, 2026 Security Officer of the Year Award and 2026 Al Howenstein Lifetime Achievement Award Valor Award The CALSAGA Valor Award is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinary judgment and performance of his/her duties during an emergency. The event should be one where the Officer is putting their own life in […]
Thank you to all of the members who joined us for the urgent member call on Tuesday. If you missed it, watch the replay on CALSAGA’s YouTube channel . What can you do?? Reach out to your assemblymember. How to Find Your Assemblymember Lawmaker Outreach Guide – SB 1203 Opposition Contribute an opposition letter. Attend […]
Recently we told you about job killer bill SB 1203 and the opposition letter that CALSAGA sent to the author. The association’s objections to the bill are not necessarily about the increased training requirements but rather how the training must be administered. SB 1203 forces employers to fund training run by SEIU – a labor […]
On October 1st, eligible licenses issued by the BSIS will increase by 10%. BSIS – Notice of Fee Increases The association has received questions from members about why the association has not objected to these increases. To address those concerns, we need to provide some history and context on the issue. The fees that are […]
Parts of California are expected to receive some of the hottest temperatures of the summer this week. Below is a roundup of resources to help you to be in compliance and to protect your employees. Heat illness Prevention Plan by Shaun Kelly, this article originally appeared in the 2023 Q2 edition of The Californian: The […]
Earlier this year CALSAGA made a contribution of $100,000 to join with other industry associations and chambers of commerce to support FixPAGA. Please see information below from CALSAGA Legal Advisor Bradley, Glemich + Wellerstein, LLP with good information regarding PAGA reform! California employers can breathe a sigh of relief (for once)! On June 27, 2024, California […]