The Protecting America’s Workers Act, reintroduced on Friday, April 28, 2023 on Workers Memorial Day, would once again seek to expand OSHA coverage to state and local government employees and increase monetary penalties for “high gravity” OSHA violations and would also reinstate the “Volks” rule.
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On April 28, 2023, President Biden proclaimed May 2023 as National Building Safety Month, encouraging citizens, government agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and other interested groups to join in activities that raise awareness about building safety.
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Four U.S. senators recently reintroduced the Training America’s Workforce Act, a bill they say would make apprenticeships more responsive to industry workforce needs. For the door and window industries, that could mean more on-the-job training and classroom instruction to help take a bite out of workforce shortages.
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In a final decision hailed as a “major victory” for the housing industry by the NAHB, the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota has ruled the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act (CWA) cannot be implemented in 24 states.
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In an expected but disappointing development for housing interest groups, President Biden vetoed a congressional resolution to rescind the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act. According to the NAHB and NMHC, the rule will add regulatory burdens for builders and developers, cause permitting delays, and raise housing costs, negatively impacting affordability.
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March 14, 2023 – National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has released its “Government Relations Update,” which includes a Tax Update, Amazon Update, FTC Non-compete Clause Update, Congressional Update, and Labor Update.
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In 2022 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a proposed rule requiring publicly traded companies to step up their reporting on climate-related risks. The proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, drew over 15,000 comments and the SEC has indicated that it plans to finalize the rule in April.
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The Biden Administration’s proposal on building materials rules used on federal construction and federally funded state and local buildings would significantly boost the made-in-American mandate. At least 75% of the value of the product’s component would have to be made in the U.S., according to the proposal.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has released its “Government Relations Update” which includes a Congressional Update, Amazon Update, Labor Update on NLRB Opens the Back Door, Federal Trade Commission Non-Compete Rule, and an Update on Allowing Unions to Destroy Employer’s Property.
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On February 9, 2023, NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz testified before the Senate Banking Committee, underscoring how market-based solutions are needed to boost the production of affordable housing and ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis.
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World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
