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Trade Policy in the New Administration: President Trump?s Approach to International Trade and Its Effects on The Printing Industry

A major part of any President’s legacy is how they handle foreign affairs. Encompassed within the many aspects of international affairs is trade policy. Trade policy includes how we tax imports and exports, regulations on these imports and exports, as well as …

SGIA Attends NAM Energy Forum Featuring Department of State Speaker

SGIA attended an energy forum hosted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) on July 13, 2017. Melissa Simpson, Senior Advisor of the Bureau of Energy Resources at the U.S. Department of State, was the guest speaker of the event, which is part of a series of energy forums NAM will hold this …

Policy Shift: The New Administration?s Immigration Policy and Impacts on Business

Immigration has been a contentious issue for decades, and many administrations have struggled to find a balanced policy for allowing new people into the country. This year, the Trump Administration has brought with it some stark policy changes to include immigration. While this can be a controversial …

President Trump Issues Executive Order to Expand Apprenticeships and Reform Workplace Development Programs

On June 15, 2017, the President issued Executive Order 13801, “Expanding Apprenticeships in America.” This Order addresses the increasing costs of higher education as well as the lack of opportunity for college graduates in America. Current federal programs for education and workforce development are …

SGIA Submits Comments to the EPA on the Importance of Protecting Confidential Business Information

On June 23, 2017, SGIA submitted comments to the EPA on the assignment and application of unique identifiers under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Under TSCA, the Agency is required to assign a unique identifier to all chemicals for which a request for confidentiality is received. The EPA has requested …

OSHA Delays Implementation of the Final Rule: ?Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses? Rule

On January 1, 2017, OSHA’s rule called “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” went final for the provision that requires companies to submit electronic injury and illness records to OSHA by July 1, 2017. However, OSHA has just released a proposal to delay the compliance date until December …

SGIA Holds Workplace Safety Conference in Mississauga, ON

On June 7, 2017, SGIA hosted a workplace safety conference at the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation in Mississauga, Ontario. The event was sponsored by ND Graphics and coordinated by both SGIA and Workplace Safety North, a non-profit organization in Ontario that provides health and safety …

OSHA to Delay Rule Requiring Posting of Company Injury and Illness Data Online

OSHA announced on May 17th that employers will not have to file injury and illness information by July 1 with the Agency. The rule requiring the filing, issued in May 2016, continues to be widely opposed by businesses since the regulation enables OSHA to publicly post injury and illness …

SGIA Attends Public EPA Meeting on TSCA Chemical Identifiers for CBI

On May 24, 2017 SGIA attended EPA’s Public Meeting on Unique identifiers for Confidential Chemical Identities in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting was for the EPA to get stakeholder input on confidential business information as it relates to the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the …

SGIA Attends First 100 Days 2017 Legislative Conference

On March 22, 2017, SGIA attended the First 100 Days 2017 Legislative Conference — an event highlighting recent legislative proposals and changes that specifically affect the printing industry. The program included panels on healthcare reform, regulatory and workplace policy, trade policy and tax …

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