AMTonline: Workforce Labor

President's Jobs Council Presents 2011 Year-End Report

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

The President's Jobs Council has released its 2011 year-end report, Road Map to Renewal. It includes recommendations for revitalizing manufacturing, improving education, spurring innovation and creating jobs -- all important elements of long-term economic growth and competitiveness.

House Passes REINS Act

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

On December 7, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Geoff Davis’ (R-KY) bill, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (H.R. 10), better known as the REINS Act. With a vote of 241 to 184, the REINS Act aims to lessen the regulatory burden businesses have had to face due to too much government oversight. A copy of Congressman Davis’ press release can be seen here.

In May, AMT wrote to Congressman expressing the organization’s full support of the REINS Act.

House Passes Workforce Democracy Bill

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

 

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094) by a 235 to 188 vote.  Enactment of H.R. 3094 would rein in the activist agenda of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and reaffirm important protections for workers and employers. H.R. 3094 is part of the House Republican jobs agenda, aimed at removing regulatory hurdles to job creation.

AMT joined over 240 organizations as part of the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace in a letter to Congress supporting passage of H.R. 3094. CDW letter

Jobs Council Releases Interim Report to the President

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

The President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness has released “Taking Action, Building Confidence,” an interim report to the President. This report includes a series of proposals to accelerate job creation over the next five years as part of the nation’s overall jobs agenda.

AMT Joins Hundreds of Organizations in Opposing Labor Persuader Rule

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

AMT joined with over 250 business organizations in signing the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace comments filed with the Department of Labor opposing the proposed "persuader" rule. The rule would diminish or deny employer access to legal counsel and employees’ ability to hear important information from employers.

AMT Joins Hundreds of Organizations in Push Back Against NLRB Union Rule

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

August 23, 2011 - AMT is one of 275 employers and associations signing on to the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace's formal comments to the National Labor Relations Board opposing the Board's Proposed Rule on the filing and processing of petitions relating to union representation of employees for purposes of collective bargaining. The new rule would threaten employers’ abilities to seek and retain legal counsel and properly discuss union organizing drives with employees, effectively imposing “card check” by regulation.

NLRB Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to Union Election Rules

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

The National Labor Relations Board is seeking public comment on proposed regulations that would give labor a better chance to win union-organizing elections. Specifically, the rules would cut the time that employers have to fight union efforts after an election is requested. Deadline for written comments is August 22.

The Manufacturing Mandate - A National Manufacturing Strategy to Help Rebuild and Strengthen the U.S. Manufacturing Sector

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

Obama Administration Releases Manufacturing Framework

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Obama Administration released "A Framework for Revitalizing American Manufacturing." The report attempts to analyze the cost drivers in each step of the manufacturing process and suggests a framework for designing appropriate government support.

COBRA Model Notice Information

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:56:00 EST

The economic stimulus package created a temporary subsidy of health care continuation coverage ("COBRA") premiums for terminated workers and their families. These individuals also have special enrollment rights under COBRA. Employers are required to notify eligible individuals of their COBRA rights. The Department of Labor has created a series of model notices that employers may use for this purpose.  COBRA Fact Sheet

President Proposes Standard Deduction For Health Insurance

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

January 24, 2007

ATRA Scrutinizes Connecticut Attorney General's Record

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST

October 10, 2006 - As part of it's "AG Watch" series, the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) today released a critical analysis of Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal’s activist record.

Federal Purchasing Preference for U.S. Made Machine Tools

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

March 21, 2006 - Important new incentives for defense contractors to purchase U.S. made machine tools.

AMT Testifies in Support of Product Liability Reform

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

March 15, 2006 - AMT member Giddings & Lewis and AMT testified before the House Judiciary Committee's Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee in support of product liability reform legislation.

Commonly Asked Questions About a Federal Statute-of-Repose

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EST

September 29, 2005 - A one-page position paper, which answers some of the most commonly asked questions regarding enactment of a federal statute-of-repose.

Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act of 2005

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EST

September 29, 2005 - Cong. Steve Chabot (R-OH), Henry Hyde (R-IL), Jim Moran (D-VA), and Howard Coble (R-NC) have introduced a 12-year statute-of-repose for workplace capital goods: The Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act of 2005 (H.R. 3509).   

House Approves Association Health Plan Bill

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EST

July 27, 2005 - The U.S. House of Representatives, led by Cong. Sam Johnson (R-TX), has approved the Small Business Health Fairness Act (H.R. 525) by a 263-135 vote. 

Health Savings Accounts More Than Double in Six Months

Thu, 05 May 2005 00:00:00 EST

A new study by America's Health Insurance Plans shows that the use of Health Savings Plans (HSAs) more than doubled over the last six months.

18-Year Statute of Repose Introduced

Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

Cong. Steve Chabot (R-OH) and Henry Hyde (R-IL) have introduced an 18-year statute-of-repose for machine tools and other capital goods used in the workplace (H.R. 1363).

Health Savings Accounts FAQ - U.S. Treasury Department

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Visit this U.S. Treasury Department's website to answer your questions about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).