HF Alert: RTA Invites You to Join in Planning Your Business for Post Covid-19 Operations Hardwood Federation Member the Railway Tie Association has invited Hardwood Federation supporters to join a free short webinar and follow-up resources to prepare for the next phase in business responsibilities re: COVID-19. The webinar is designed to assist […]
The Paycheck Protection Program is now out of funds. The NAM is calling on Congress to authorize additional funding for this critical program. Too many small manufacturers are short on time and money, so we can’t afford a delay. Your member of Congress needs to hear directly from manufacturers and their employees. Use this tool […]
President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives. Click Here to Read the full three-phased approach.
This memorandum provided by OSHA provides interim guidance to Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) for enforcing the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1904 with respect to the recording of occupational illnesses, specifically cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This memorandum will take effect immediately and remain in effect until further notice. This guidance is […]
Take this short survey to help us discover how this crisis is affecting different parts of the manufacturing industry. Article and survey by Industry Week.
The following is an update from AWFS’ legislative advocacy partner LobbyIt (as of 04.13.20) The IRS faces a major test of its resources this month, with the agency expected to start distributing stimulus payments to individuals and families under the third coronavirus-response package. IRS and Treasury Department officials have told lawmakers that they expect to […]
AWFS® Suppliers’ Edge Newsletter, Spring 2020 Angela Hernandez, Executive Assistant at AWFS® is the Association’s longest tenured staff member and will soon be celebrating her 20th year with AWFS®. Recently, she was able to get an inside look at how the coronavirus outbreak has affected the local healthcare system. Angela’s sister, Christena Camacho, has been […]
As the United States continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) has identified hundreds of U.S. manufacturers available to produce needed medical equipment. Click here for full article.
Biesse Group continues to provide tangible support for the local fight against Covid-19. Following a donation for the purchase of technology to help the most critical patients and a fundraising campaign, the manufacturing departments are also being recruited, specifically the unit that handles Additive Manufacturing. Click here to read more.
AWFS® Suppliers’ Edge Newsletter, Spring 2020 As everyone should be aware by now, California was the first state to require that all non-essential businesses temporarily close their doors, in order to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus, and allowing medical facilities enough time to prepare for a potential influx of patients needing a higher […]
