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Small and Midsize Manufacturers Voice Strong Opposition to Pritzker’s Plan to Hike Taxes on Manufacturers

SCHAUMBURG, IL – At the start of veto session in Springfield on Tuesday, Governor Pritzker announced he wants to make up the state’s projected $267 million deficit by taking away cost-saving benefits provided to manufacturers in the Working Families Tax Cut, or One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) and their small and midsize manufacturer members strongly oppose making manufacturers pay the price for Springfield’s overspending.

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October 15, 2025 No Comments

TMA Second 50 Years: 1975-2025 Part 5

Manufacturers increasingly focused on robotics, 3-D printing, and automation in the early to mid- 21st century. The cost of employing workers increased as expenses for workers’ compensation, OSHA regulations, healthcare, and other government-mandated requirements accumulated. Increasingly, manufacturers relied on automation for assembly needs—automation was generally more cost-effective than hiring additional staff.

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September 25, 2025 No Comments

Small and Midsize Manufacturers Overwhelmingly Oppose State “Jobs Tax”

SCHAUMBURG, IL – Small and midsize manufacturers voiced their strong opposition this week to a bill under consideration in Springfield that would impose a 1.12% tax on employee paychecks to fund a state-run program to give employees up to 27 weeks of paid leave (up to 18 weeks of paid family or medical leave per year, plus up to 9 additional weeks for pregnancy).

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May 8, 2025 No Comments

Small and Midsize Manufacturers Query 2025 Municipal Candidates

SCHAUMBURG – It’s been four years since the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) shared with their members the results of their 2021 Municipal Questionnaires for mayoral candidates. 

The 2025 election will be held April 1, and in total, 29 candidates responded to TMA’s query this year. 

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March 4, 2025 No Comments