NEWS

Coronavirus Update #6

by Rey Chavez | Mar 25, 2020 | COVID-19

Members, Today’s update will focus on recent developments and issues regarding COVID-19 and are as follows: COVID-19 Globally, there are 332,930 cases (up 168,216 since my last update), 14,509 deaths (up 7,936 since last update) and 103,748 recoveries (up 17,763 since...

Guidance for Work Areas

by Rey Chavez | Mar 25, 2020 | COVID-19

Members, As you know, we all must do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Whether working from home or having to work at the office and/or plant because your company is essential for the community and overall infrastructure, we must take precautionary measures...

Coronavirus Update #5

by Rey Chavez | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID-19

Members, It is rare that I do a back-to-back update regarding Coronavirus, however, today is an exception. Some pertinent information has come in and feel obligated to disseminate it to our members, friends, and partners. I will make the update short. U. S. Moves Tax...

Coronavirus Update #4

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

Members, Today’s update will focus on recent developments and issues regarding COVID-19 and are as follows: COVID-19 – Globally, there are 228,020 cases, 9,314 deaths and 85,985 recoveries. Nationally, 9,521 cases, 159 deaths and 108 recoveries. Texas, 1,907 cases,...

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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

March 18, 2020 marks the enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act—a relief package that, among other things, contains several provisions affecting employers, because it requires small and midsized employers to provide paid sick leave benefits and...

Coronavirus Update #3

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

Members, I just wanted to let you know our Chair, Dave Campbell, and staff had a teleconference meeting this morning where we discussed the coronavirus, SAMA operations, and our members. We also discussed national and local news affecting our nation and regional...

Coronavirus Update #2

by Rey Chavez | Mar 13, 2020 | COVID-19

Members, Partners and Friends, SAMA executive leadership and I are committed to keeping you updated on the latest on the COVID-19/Coronavirus news. Our purpose, which is our #1 priority, is the safety and health of our members, their families and our regional...

COVID-19 Cyber Shield Update

by Rey Chavez | Mar 13, 2020 | COVID-19

SAMA executive leadership is committed to keeping you updated on the latest on the COVID-19/Coronavirus news. Our purpose, which is our #1 priority, is the safety and health of our members, their families and our regional community where we work and live. Below you...

Coronavirus Update #1

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

Members, As you know, the coronavirus has been in the news a lot and is of concern to all of us. I wanted to share Congressman Will Hurd’s email to me regarding COVID-19 and to provide my concerns on how I feel our city is dealing with the virus. As a call to action...