ASBC Launches Companies for Safer Chemicals Coalition & Other Updates

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led by asbc and Seventh Generation, announced the creation of a coalition to ensure Congress modernizes the nation’s out-of-date chemical laws, and to counter the narrative that businesses desire a weakreform bill.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 Post, The 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 Twombly. ACTION: Add 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.

Raise the Minimum Wage
Momentum is building for a federal minimum wage increase. Eileen Fisher, Dansko, Ben & Jerry’s, Organic Valley, New Belgium Brewing and American Income Life are among the businesses voicing support. UnCommonGoods CEO Dave Bolotsky makes a case for raising the minimum wage in a new op-ed in The Hill. ACTION: Sign the minimum wage petition today!

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. ACTION: Visit 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.

Recent Blogs, Press Releases & Op-eds

Blogs

Business Risk and Ambition at the 19th Conference of the Parties (COP 19) – By Michael Greene
Arizona’s Smart Solar Policy – By David Brodwin

Press Releases

Op-eds

A Business Owner’s Case for Raising the Minimum Wage – By David Bolotsky
Tax Code Hurts American Businesses – By Bruce McFee

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#