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03/19/2020
PIA Calls for Swift Legislative Action On COVID-19
Printing Industries of America has called upon Congress to take swift legislative action to mitigate the economic impact of this pandemic on the printing and graphic communications industry by creating a federal emergency program to provide compensation for COVID-19-related employee leave.
"While initial legislation (H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act) calls for a federal mandate requiring businesses with 500 and fewer employees to provide 12 weeks of paid leave, PIA is hearing loud and clear from its members that there is not liquidity nor tolerance for debt available to fulfill this mandate. The result could lead to an acceleration of layoffs and closures--causing loss of employer-sponsored health insurance for workers at the time it may be most needed," stated Michael Makin, President and CEO of Printing Industries of America.
PIA along with dozens of other industry trade associations has submitted a formal request to urge Congressional leadership to act on the creation of a federal emergency leave plan as soon as possible. Printing Industries of America is dedicated to advocating this policy solution, which is one of many that may be necessary to help our industry face the COVID-19 pandemic.
Printing Industries of America is committed to the safety and well-being of its members, the printing industry, and its workforce during the ongoing COVID-19 situation. PIA will continue to serve as the industry's voice in Washington to underscore the critical need for a government response to address the consequences COVID-19 poses to public health, the nation's economy and its workforce.
PIA has complied a resource page with information specific for the printing industry regarding coronavirus.
