The manufacturing industry has long sounded the alarm about the “The Grey Tsunami” that is sweeping away skilled, experienced, and valuable manufacturing professionals. The question is – where will the next generation of manufacturers come from and how will they be trained?
SCHAUMBURG – State lawmakers are urging TMA members to invite them to tour their businesses, and TMA members are obliging.
“Invite your state lawmakers to visit your companies,” said State Rep. Dan Ugaste of Geneva, IL, during TMA’s Legislator Connect virtual briefing in mid-March.
LEMONT, IL – Here’s a special photo collection of golf teams that had a great time June 22, 2023 at TMA’s 2023 Ruffled Feathers Golf
Illinois is home to 14,660 manufacturing companies that employ 774,768 individuals. Accordingly, it makes sense that the state does all it can to keep the industry thriving and encourage it to grow.
High Schools & Colleges prevent American Youth From finding rewarding & lucrative careers Reprinted from TMA News Bulletin June 2018 – There is a “Walking
SPRINGFIELD – In January 2024, Illinois employers of any size will be required to allow employees to earn up to 40 hours of paid time off per year – the most expansive PTO requirement in the nation.
The employees taking advantage of the time off will not need to give reason for their absence, such as being ill or simply taking a day off. They are asked only to provide notice “in accordance with reasonable employer standards” – a vague term that will likely be open for interpretation.
“In addition to the buying and selling of commodity products and lumber, drywall, shingles and hard lines, we’re full service hardware stores,” he said. “We manufacture building components, so things like trusses or wall panels that go into new construction and significant remodels, both residential and commercial. 62025
SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers are accepting the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s invitation to participate in TMA’s new effort in the Illinois General Assembly called the
SCHAUMBURG – For 46 years, Christians in Manufacturing associated with the Technology & Manufacturing Association have been gathering to launch the Thanksgiving season with prayer
As TMA dedicates more and more of its Schaumburg headquarters to meet TMA members’ demands for training, the TMA team is moving its networking events
