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ILA & USMX to Resume East & Gulf Coast Port Contract Negotiations in November
October 28, 2024
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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the union that represents longshore workers along the East and Gulf Coasts, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) released a joint statement on October 25 that both parties will resume discussions on a new master contract in November.
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How Companies Can Support Toy Safety Awareness Month
October 25, 2024
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Ahead of the fourth annual Toy Safety Awareness Month, which kicks off Friday, November 1, The Toy Association™ is encouraging toy manufacturers and retailers to get involved throughout the month by offering parents and caregivers reliable information on safe toy shopping, appropriate toy selection, and safe play at home.
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Toy Safety Awareness Month Kicks off Nov. 1
October 14, 2024
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On Friday, November 1, The Toy Association™ will kick off the fourth annual Toy Safety Awareness Month, an industry-wide initiative that champions safe play and responsible toy shopping during the height of the holiday shopping season.
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California Passes First Textile EPR Program: What Manufacturers Need to Know
October 11, 2024
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The Toy Association breaks down the implementation timeline of the newly enacted Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 in California, the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program in the U.S.
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Toy Association Leads U.S. Delegation Attending International Toy Safety Meetings
October 11, 2024
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Toy Association staff recently met with consumer product safety professionals from around the world to advocate for global toy safety standards alignment and discuss areas for improvement.
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East & Gulf Coast Dockworkers Suspend Strike Until January 15
October 4, 2024
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On October 3, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a temporary agreement to allow operations at the ports to continue while both parties work towards a more permanent contract resolution.
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The Toy Association™ Meets with CPSC Chairman & Government Officials on Key Industry Priorities
October 4, 2024
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On October 3, Greg Ahearn, president & CEO of The Toy Association, and staff from the Association’s global government & regulatory affairs team met with government officials from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and House Speaker’s office to address issues facing members and the broader toy industry.
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East Coast Dockworkers Go on Strike
October 1, 2024
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Thousands of dockworkers from Maine to Texas have gone on strike as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) shut down all East Coast and Gulf Coast ports at midnight on Tuesday, October 1. The contract between the union and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expired on September 30 and the two sides have not come to an agreement over wages and automation.
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President Biden Signs Continuing Resolution to Temporarily Avoid Government Shutdown
September 27, 2024
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On September 26, President Biden signed into law a continuing resolution (CR) that will extend funding for the federal government until December 20.
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Toy Association Advocates for Stronger Protection Against Counterfeit Products at Capitol Hill Event
September 26, 2024
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Toy Association staff attended a September 25 event on Capitol Hill called “SHOP SAFELY: Genuine Products for Fit, Function and Safety” to advocate for stronger protections against illicit and unsafe products, such as the SHOP SAFE Act.
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The Toy Association™ Lauds Biden-Harris Administration for Action on De Minimis Exemption Reform
September 25, 2024
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The Toy Association™ and its members applaud the Biden Harris Administration’s announcement to curb the increasing abuse of the de minimis exemption, a provision that allows goods valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free and without formal customs procedures.
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The Toy Association™ Alerts Industry of EPR Updates in Colorado & Minnesota
September 19, 2024
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Toy Association staff is closely monitoring the progression of enacted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging throughout the U.S., focusing on compliance requirements for its members.
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Toy Association Urges Biden Administration to Intervene in East Coast Port Labor Dispute
September 16, 2024
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As East Coast and Gulf Coast longshore labor negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) continue to stall, The Toy Association has again called on the Biden Administration to remain fully engaged in coaxing the two sides to find a quick resolution to the dispute.
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Toy Association Provides Update on ‘China Week’ & House Legislation
September 13, 2024
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The Toy Association™ is tracking more than 30 pieces of legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives during the week of September 9, also known as “China Week.” With the Republican-led House back in session following the summer recess, the focus of China Week was on addressing various aspects of the U.S.-China relationship.
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The Toy Association™ Calls on Congress for Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses
September 12, 2024
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The Toy Association™ has signed a coalition letter addressed to leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business, urging legislative action to provide regulatory relief and reduce red tape for small businesses.
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