Comedian Will Durst Livens Up the IWLA-PAC Fundraising Dinner
Will Durst worked in a warehouse in Milwaukee in his early years as a struggling comedian. “I’ve had to take all kinds of odd jobs when starting out in comedy,” […]
Category Archives: IWLA Legislative Fly-in
Has Your Company Completed the Warehouse Economic Impact Study?
The Warehouse Advocacy Fund (WAF) of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) has commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) to conduct a study of our industry’s economic impact, both direct and indirect, […]
IWLA-PAC Makes Strategic Moves Ahead of Election
The presidential election is upon us and the IWLA Political Action Committee (IWLA-PAC) has stepped up its efforts during this critical time. Over the last few months, IWLA-PAC has […]
CALL TO ACTION: Tell Your Congressmen & Senators the Overtime Rule Harms Workers, Businesses & Economy
The time to act is now. IWLA members need to contact their senators and representatives immediately and ask that they prevent the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from imposing unnecessary and harmful […]
Why Engaging Employees on the Issues is a Business Owner’s Responsibility
Truth: Business owners have responsibilities. One of these responsibilities during an election year is to help your employees make an informed decision on Election Day. This election season is filled […]
IWLA Member Influences Change in D.C. – A Testament to the Value of Congressional Visits
In October, IWLA members gathered in Washington, D.C., during the IWLA Council Summit & Regulatory Fly-in. Throughout the two-day event, IWLA members also met with their congressional leaders on Capitol […]
CALL TO ACTION: Stop NLRB from Changing Joint Employer Standard
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is trying to change the joint employer standard under the National Labor Relations Act. This standard is used to determine when two or more […]
FAST Act Puts U.S. on the Road Toward Improved Infrastructure
Just when you thought it would never happen, it did. Tomorrow (Dec. 3), Congress will take the final vote on a five-year plan to fund repairs to U.S. infrastructure. The […]
FDA Clarifies Owners and Purchasers as Responsible for Verification in Final FSVP Rule
A big win for IWLA! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the final rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals. The final rule […]
IWLA Signs Positive Train Control Extension Letter
IWLA urges the U.S. Congress to extend the positive train control rule in the next highway bill to give the railroads a more appropriate timeframe to be in compliance. The […]
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