This free webinar on September 19, 2pm - 3pm Eastern, is designed to equip leaders with essential tools for addressing suicide risk and fostering a supportive work environment. It will provide practical insights into recognizing warning signs, initiating sensitive conversations, and implementing effective support systems to ensure employee well-being and safety. Learn more and register here.
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حوإ¼½م½م is excited to announce that Speaker Mike Johnson has agreed to speak to حوإ¼½م½م Leadership later this month. Every year حوإ¼½م½م holds the National Chapter Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. The event is designed for Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents and Chapter Executives, to provide حوإ¼½م½م chapter leaders a forum to network, discuss challenges and share real solutions with other chapter officers.
حوإ¼½م½م of America submitted a joint amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on September 4, joining forces with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups. The brief urges the Court to reverse a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that dramatically expands the scope of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). حوإ¼½م½م warns that the D.C. Circuit’s decision, if left in place, would set a dangerous precedent, forcing government agencies to evaluate environmental impacts far beyond their regulatory scope, creating unnecessary hurdles for construction projects across the country.
On September 6, 2024, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in Americans (“Good Jobs†EO) directing federal agencies to prioritize and incentivize companies that adhere to a list of labor standards when awarding federal funds. The order goes beyond already existing minimum wage, PLA and paid sick leave requirements, as agencies will now be tasked with considering companies that promote union organizing, offer child and dependent care, provide health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits, participate in registered apprenticeships and prioritize safety practices.
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