MMA News | Advocacy

Key Stakeholders in Michigan’s Talent Development System Support Collaborative, Demand-Driven Program Addressing State Skills Gap

April 19, 2018 5521

Senate Bill 946 underscores the importance of public-private partnerships between employers and Michigan’s workforce system to design training models that support changing employer demand
Michigan Manufacturers Support Long-Term Talent Funding Bill

April 18, 2018 5404

The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) and leaders of Michigan manufacturing companies applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 946, which would ensure ongoing operation of the Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) program.
Governor’s Marshall Plan for Talent Legislation Introduced

April 17, 2018 5435

Legislation to boost efforts to promote skilled trades career opportunities across Michigan was recently introduced. Learn how the Marshall Plan for Talent package will keep Michigan manufacturers competitive and the leader in new job creation.
Asbestos Transparency Bill Signed into Law

April 17, 2018 4682

Governor Snyder signed the “Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act” into law on Monday, 4/2/18, as Public Act 100 of 2018.
MMA Advocates for Long-Term Talent Funding

April 17, 2018 5334

The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) has provided $72.9 million in competitive awards for skilled trades training. Watch for legislation to be introduced this week to codify the STTF (soon-to-be-renamed Going Pro Talent Program) and ensure employers can access this valuable resource in the future.
Governor Signs Local Employment Mandate Preemption

March 27, 2018 5537

Governor Snyder signed MMA-supported legislation to restrict the enforcement of patchwork local mandates which reduce competitiveness and create unnecessary confusion.
Anti-Competitive Tipping Tax Remains Off DEQ Budget

March 27, 2018 5874

MMA successfully halted an attempt to increase Michigan’s current $0.36/ton tipping fee to $4.75/ton, a move which would have taxed manufacturers and other businesses more than $79 million annually.
MMA Testifies in Support of Flexible Talent Development Options

March 27, 2018 6256

MMA testified before the Senate Education Subcommittee on Michigan Merit Curriculum to advocate on behalf of legislative efforts to boost manufacturing career awareness and interest.
Asbestos Transparency Bill Passes Senate

March 20, 2018 9255

The Senate overwhelmingly passed MMA-supported legislation to protect businesses against potentially frivolous asbestos lawsuits. Learn what this means for your company.
Protect Your Company and Your Employees from UI Imposter Claims

March 12, 2018 6687

Michigan continues to see an increase in imposter unemployment claims — a potentially costly threat to your bottom line and the employer-employee relationship.

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