ASBC Launches Companies for Safer Chemicals Coalition & Other Updates

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, Trendspotting, Wealth of Networks

Urgent Campaign Actions
  Companies for Safer Chemicals Coalition 

A group of leading consumer brands, led by asbc and Seventh Generation, announced the creation of a coalition to ensure Congress modernizes the nation’s out-of-date chemical laws, and to counter the narrative that businesses desire a weakreform bill. The story has already been picked up by several national outlets, including the Huffington PostThe Hill and an audio clip is available from our friends at SoundBite Services.

ACTION: Interested businesses can sign the declaration here.

Important Announcements to Share with Your Members
 
  • Support the Family Act 
    Last Thursday, December 12th, Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the FAMILY Act, which would create a new, national program for Family Medical Leave Insurance. To learn more about ASBC’s comprehensive workplace campaign contact Greta TwomblyACTIONAdd your business voice in support today

 

  • ASBC Fracking Letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy
    asbc is preparing a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on the dangers of lax fracking regulation. We want to make the business case for stronger federal oversight – but we need the help of our partners to do it. To sign the letter, please contact Hilary Baum. The deadline to add your signature is January 10th.

 

 

 

 

  • Congress Announces Budget Deal
    Negotiators from the House and Senate announced Wednesday, December 11th that they had reached an agreement on a budget deal. The proposed deal would replace sequester cuts for two years, and bring in revenue through increased user fees. ACTIONVisit our site for more info and to sign on in support.

 

 

  • Help Grow ASBC – Suggest a Company to become a Business Supporter 
    Do you know a company that might wish to become an ASBC Business Supporter? Any size company – public or private – that supports ASBC’s goals is a good candidate. Please contact Richard Eidlin for details.

 

 

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Upcoming Calls and Meetings for Partners and Business Supporters Only
  • Next ASBC Partners and Business Supporters Monthly Call – MOVED 
    Our next monthly call will be held on January 9, 1:00pm EDT
    We are working on a special guest to join the call to discuss the recent budget deal. Details to follow.

 

  • Next ASBC Energy & Environment WG Call – MOVED
    January 10, 11:45 am EDT
    605-477-2100
    Pin: 264-857#

 

 

  • Next ASBC Sustainable Agriculture WG Call – MOVED
    January 10, 1:00 pm EDT
    605-477-2100
    Pin: 264-857#