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Resources and information about COVID-19 and how it is affecting you.
MN Print Workers Could Receive “Hero Pay” On April 29, 2022, Governor Walz signed the Frontline Worker Pay Law. This law allows certain workers to receive a state-funded bonus payment for working during the pandemic. These funds are intended to thank these workers for showing up and providing critical services that allowed Minnesota to continue […]
PIM COVID-19 RESOURCES On January 13, 2022, the US Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the OSHA Vaccine and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This action did not kill the ETS completely. Instead, SCOTUS blocked OSHA from enforcing the emergency standard while court battles continue in lower courts. What was the ETS? The OSHA Vaccine and Testing […]
Please take a quick survey & tell us what you are doing What are you doing in 2021 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace? PIM members are wondering what other print companies are doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in 2021. What worked for you? What didn’t? Fill out the survey to see […]
Tools & Information to Keep Your Company Safe Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) encourages all members and all printers to let their teams and communities know that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and available. Many doctors agree that vaccination is an important piece in ending the Global Coronavirus Pandemic. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Vaccines to prevent coronavirus […]
All Printers Must Mask Up On November 13, 2020 North Dakota State Health Officer, Dirk Wilke issued an order requiring all North Dakotans wear a face-covering indoors. This includes all indoor businesses, including all printers. Workers must also wear face coverings when working outside when it is not possible to maintain social distancing. This Health […]
How to ensure compliance – Executive Order takes effect Saturday, July 25 Governor Walz recently issued an executive order requiring all Minnesotans wear a face-covering indoors beginning July 25. This includes all indoor businesses, including all printers. Workers must also wear face coverings when working outside when it is not possible to maintain social distancing. […]
Media Statement COVID-19 from United States Postal Service (USPS) April 2, 2020 – The United States Postal Service is proud of the work our more than 600,000 employees play in processing, transporting, and delivering mail and packages for the American public. We provide a vital public service that is a part of this nation’s critical […]
Here are links to the Member Alert, News Release and Video on the CISA victory should any of you wish to share with your members or on social media. #printisessential is the tag line to use. Let’s celebrate our great industry! VICTORY! Printers Added to CISA Essential Workforce Guidance Following a major advocacy effort by […]
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a low-interest loan program that includes grant (forgiveness) provisions and is designed to encourage small businesses to maintain payrolls and minimize layoffs. This is one of the most talked-about loan programs in America today and the facts regarding it are changing daily. The latest details are described below. We […]
SGIA, NAPCO Media, and Printing Industries of America (PIA), and its affiliates have joined forces to launch a powerful resource channel dedicated to providing the printing and graphic communications industry with up-to-the-minute news and resources on COVID-19 and how to navigate the latest information about the pandemic. The COVID-19 Resource Channel is now live. Click here to watch a short […]
