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Minimum Wage Increase – A Hot Topic for the Cleaning Industry

By: Keith Schneringer  |  June 14, 2018

PART 1-of-2: Minimum Wage Increase – A Hot Topic for the Cleaning Industry

PART 2-of-2: Mitigating Rising Labor Costs in the Cleaning Industry

Minimum Wage – A Look Back

Minimum wage legislation has been a part of the workplace conversation in the United States since the end of the 19^th century – and starting in the late 1800’s, the efforts of workers’ groups, religious leaders, academics, women’s organizations, politicians and other reformers have all played a role in having minimum wage laws passed throughout the United States.

Ultimately a federal minimum wage requirement was passed into law by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 1938, and today this legislation continues to establish minimum wage and overtime pay, among other standards of employment in both the public and private sector. Depending on where you live, this legislation is potentially supplemented by state laws or local ordinances which may establish a minimum wage rate for workers in that specific state or local jurisdiction which is higher than the federal standard.

Topics: minimum wage, news

WAXIE Names Kevin Getman Chairman Award Winner for 2017

Left to right: WAXIE Chairman & CEO Charles Wax, Seattle Co-Sales Consultant of the Year, Hannah Cho, and Seattle Co-Sales Consultant of the Year and 2017 Chairman Award Winner, Kevin Getman.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Chairman Award recognizes one of the nine WAXIE Branch Sales Consultants of the Year as the top overall sales performer.

NEWS PROVIDED BY: WAXIE Sanitary Supply, written by Rick Hazard

SEATTLE, WA, May 11, 2018 – WAXIE Sanitary Supply held a Sales Award Ceremony on February 9th at the beautiful and inspiring Seattle Aquarium located at Pier 59 in downtown Seattle, Washington.

People from all over the Pacific Northwest gathered at the festivities to celebrate several of WAXIE’s regional branch achievements. WAXIE Seattle leadership along with Chairman & CEO, Charles Wax; President & COO, Jeff Roberts; and Executive Vice President of the Intermountain Region, Clint Hunter, paid tribute to the sales accomplishments of the vastly talented teams representing the offices of Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska; Portland, Oregon; and Seattle, Washington.

Topics: press release, company news

WAXIE Sanitary Supply Names Mike Midas Executive Vice President

Left to right: Charles Wax, Chairman & CEO; Mike Midas, Executive Vice President for the Northern California, Pacific Northwest and Colorado regions; Jeff Roberts, President & COO.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mike Midas promoted to Executive Vice President for Northern California, Pacific Northwest, and Colorado Regions

NEWS PROVIDED BY: WAXIE Sanitary Supply, written by Rick Hazard
April 10, 2018

SAN DIEGO, CA, April 10, 2018 – WAXIE Sanitary Supply announces the promotion of Mike Midas to Executive Vice President for the Northern California, Pacific Northwest and Colorado regions.

Mike has been with WAXIE for 12 years. During his tenure, Mike has led the Portland branch through a start-up phase and has also been a part of acquiring WAXIE’s Seattle and Alaska branches. For the past seven years he has been the General Manager for the Colorado branch and he has led the region to impressive growth, expanding the WAXIE brand and presence throughout the state. Mike’s success is founded on hard work as well as his ability to connect on a personal level with every employee in a way that motivates them to bring their best to WAXIE.

Topics: press release, company news

Spreading Joy & Giving Thanks This Holiday Season

By Stacy Main

On Tuesday November 21st, 2017, General Manager Bob Gattis and Account Consultant Stacy Main of the WAXIE Ontario branch along with Eloise Reyes, Assembly Member from the 47th District, joined together to provide 10 veteran families a Thanksgiving meal, in support of Heroes Warehouse in Fontana, CA. Mary Mohr, the founder of Heroes Warehouse dedicates all her time working to give our veterans the items they need to live a comfortable life with the basic necessities we take for granted, like a bed, toiletries, food, blankets and so much more.

Topics: community involvement

WAXIE Promotes Eric Cohen and Dave Helmick and Welcomes Aaron Lee

Left to Right: Dave Helmick, Director of Operations, WAXIE Las Vegas; Aaron Lee, Director of Operations, WAXIE San Diego; Eric Cohen, Vice President, Supply Chain.

Topics: press release, company news

Harry Babb Retires from WAXIE Sanitary Supply

At Harry's retirement party in March – pictured left to right: David Wax, Charles Wax, Randi Wax, Harry Babb, Arlene Orlansky, Andy Vanderwiel and Blake Vanderwiel.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SAN DIEGO, CA – On March 16, 2017 WAXIE San Diego held a retirement party to honor long time employee, Harry Babb.

After over 40 years of service, Harry retired from his role as Vice President of Operations/MIS. In 1976 he was hired by Morris Wax to be a Data Processing Manager when the burgeoning company consisted of 70 employees. His role expanded as technology progressed, and in 1986 he was promoted to Vice President of Data Processing and Operations, which eventually morphed into the position of VP of Operations and MIS. Harry’s long-term leadership in technology and operations at WAXIE has influenced multiple aspects of daily life for the over 850 people that are currently employed by the company.

Topics: press release, company news

WAXIE Intermountain Region Announces an Employee Retirement and Introduces New Leadership

Pictured on the left: Craig McDaniel, VP, General Manager and Charles Wax, Chairman, CEO of WAXIE.
Pictured on the right: Charles Wax, Chairman, CEO, Greg Taylor, General Manager of the Intermountain Region and Jeff Roberts, President, COO of WAXIE.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – WAXIE Sanitary Supply congratulates Craig McDaniel and Greg Taylor of the Intermountain Region for key changes in their respective careers.

On June 30, 2017, Craig McDaniel will retire after 31 years serving the WAXIE Intermountain Region. Craig began his career with WAXIE in 1985 as a Sales Representative and was promoted to Sales Manager in 1990. In January of 2006, Craig was promoted to General Manager and was then named Vice President, General Manager of the Intermountain Region in 2008.

Topics: press release, company news

Computer Cleaning - Hotspots for Germs in the Office

Topics: workplace wellness, Health, cleaning tips

FAQs About the Differences Between Disinfecting & Sanitizing

Republished from cleaninginstitute.org  |  August 30, 2012

Q: What is the difference between a disinfectant, an antimicrobial, and a sanitizing product?

A: Disinfectants and antimicrobials destroy pathogenic microorganisms. These two terms are used interchangeably. Sanitizers reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level by killing them; typically, sanitizers kill 99.9% of these germs.

Any product that claims to kill bacteria or viruses must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, so look for products that have an EPA registration number on the product label. For Canadian products, look for the Drug Identification Number (DIN) or the Health Canada registration number.

Topics: workplace wellness, disinfecting, cleaning tips