COVID-19: Print Added As Essential Workforce
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Following a major advocacy effort by Printing In- dustries of America, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Security and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) released guidance on April 17 officially listing printers and packagers as part of the nation’s essential critical infrastructure workforce. Specific mention of printed material, packaging material, specialty signage, and references to print media in relation to communi- cations, election services, and postal/shipping services are also contained in the guidance. Earlier versions of the CISA guidance implied print- ing and packaging companies were essential as part of critical manufacturing supply chains, but absent an explicit definition, PIA member companies have faced confusion or work stoppages as individual states and municipalities issued a patchwork of stay-at-home or- ders. In several cases, print was excluded by certain states, and the industry was forced to petition gov- ernors to amend the original order. This process has created havoc for the industry, its employees, and cus- tomers. Importance of the New CISA Guidance More than 40 states and numerous localities have enacted stay-at-home orders, many of which direct closures of non-essential businesses.While CISA’s guid- ance is not law nor a binding government regulation, it serves as an important benchmark by providing a standard definition of essential workers and encourag- es adoption by governors, county officials, and mayors. CISA estimates that approximately 75 percent of states have adopted its guidelines to create a more harmoni- ous approach to determining which types of business- es remain open. This clarification will help keep print production pro- viding support to multiple critical infrastructure sectors. Many states are extending stay-at-home orders through May or June.Localities have enacted stay-at-home orders in conflict with their own states.This guidance is also helpful as it sets a precedent for any future declarations by CISA in times of national emergency. Case Paper Acquires Midwest Facility Case Paper has acquired the assets of the former API Laminating operation of Steel Partners in Osgood, Indi- ana.The deal closed onApril 1, and the General Manag- er of the facility, Jonathan Hummer, as well as most of the office and plant employees, have joined the Case family under the new name “Case Makes.”
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