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Thats a Wrap 2020
Session Wrap Up & Review We know this review is a bit late in coming. After the 2020 legislative session ended we all breathed a sigh of relief. Shortly thereafter we were assaulted by a new force, Covid-19. We are all struggling to come to grips our current situation, but in trying to focus on the positives we thought it might be nice to share our successful legislative season. In Jan 2020, our newly formed Cosmetologists United Trade Association worked to ready Advocates and COWU community members for an extremely short legislative session. Due to it not being a budget a year, the length of session in 2020 was 60…
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Calling all Cosmetologists
It has come to our attention that Our Medical Facilities and First Responders are running out of supplies. Some of the supplies that are needed we likely have sitting around our empty salons, or can still be purchased through our suppliers. We are asking all stylists to rally together and help the people on the front lines. Do you have unopened gloves? Do you have masks, medical grade cleaning supplies? Supplies Needed: Masks GLOVES Eye protection Gowns Hand Sanitizer Cleaning Supplies **At this time Hospitals are asking for UNOPENED supplies** If you have OPENED supplies that you would like to donate please hold on to them. We are in the…
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COVID – 19 Q&A
Q: When can I go back to work? A: At this time we can go back to work April 9th, unless extended. Q: What financial resources are available during this time? A: We are regularly updating this blog post with financial resources as we learn about them: https://cosmetologistsofwashingtonunited.org/?p=551 Q: Can I do house calls? A: No. An email was received from the DOL last night stating that it does not matter where the service takes place or how few people are in the location of the service. No services can take place at this time. Q: What is the penalty? A: RCW 43.06.220 states that any person willfully violating any…
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COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Financial: Benefits for all: Treasury and IRS to delay tax payment and filing deadline by 90 days: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/17/treasury-and-irs-to-delay-tax-deadline-by-90-days.html Resource list submitted by Alisha Danielle Thompson: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hvVcnoROlBTtnXASFSEfjc7LVSAoZ0gJNOPhdCJLoqQ/htmlview?fbclid=IwAR0mG227NX9ya_Iwvv3oCxsXvrhykRIRBokV51m9mwxbfpQ6iHWx2rqtzlc#gid=836206998 Call on all debts and ask for aid – most credit, utility, and mortgage companies are willing to suspend payment and waive late fee’s. – If you don’t ask you wont know! PBA Covid 19 relief fund: https://pbacharities.wufoo.com/forms/z16sfdhi0st99bn/?fbclid=IwAR3ALiiqaORyv31tSkNm0BlN9MtOvy01wO_RueGxE9_SnnUUYJ4FzqASv80 Benefits.gov Self Employed: Loans: BECU – 0% interest loans on up to $2500 Small Business Association – Disaster Loan Assistance: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ State Taxes: Businesses can request a 30 day extension. DOR may waive penalties and work with businesses who can not pay their taxes on time:…
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WANTED – SPC Member
Do you feel passionate about helping others in the Beauty Industry Succeed? Do you have ideas that you think would help our organization grow and thrive? Do you have prior experience working in committees and boards? Do you have experience in another area that you believe we could implement to better the lives of those in our community? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you may be just what we need for the Strategic Planning Committee. We are looking for a fresh new face to expand the Leadership Team! Job Description Seeking an individual who is committed to the support, enhancement and advocacy of the beauty…
UNITY. ADVOCACY. SUPPORT
