Despite an all-out effort from CALSAGA staff, our lobbying team and members to secure meal break reform for our industry, once again, politics prevailed over sensible fixes to the law.  As many of you know, our industry was part of a legislative deal [Senate Bill 529] that would have provided legal clarity to the contract security industry regarding on-duty meal periods. 

Several factors contributed to the demise of SB 529, including the recent Brinker court decision which was viewed by Labor as a victory for employers, making labor less willing to give employers another “win.”  

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By now, all members should have received their printed copy of the 2008 CALSAGA Annual Conference brochure. 

If not, click here to view the conference webpage and find out how you can register.  With so much at stake in California for security companies, this is not the year to miss! 

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In conjunction with the National Association of Security Companies (NASCO), CALSAGA attended the 54th Annual American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International Seminar and Exhibits Conference in Atlanta on September 15 – 18. 

The conference brought together security professionals from across the world to discuss various domestic and global issues facing the security industry.  Additionally, attendees had access to nearly 1,000 vendors who were offering various services and products.

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The Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting the 2008 Professionals Achieving Consumer Trust Summit on November 18-21 at the Westin Los Angeles Airport.

This event will provide law enforcement, consumer advocates, and board members a chance to establish new channels of communication, share best practices, leverage resources, and build partnerships. 

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