Monthly Archives: February 2017

Department of Labor Nominee Alexander Acosta

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February, 2017 – In this episode of The Employer Chronicles, Rick and Lori discuss the resignation of Andrew Pudzer, the nominee for Secretary of Labor and the new nominee, Alex Acosta. They will look into the possible effects this scenario will have on the economy and labor.

Manufacturing in the U.S.

The Future of U.S. Manufacturing

February, 2017 – Joining Rick and Lori is Mike Pearson, President and CEO of Union Packaging to talk about the resurgence of manufacturing in the U.S. Pearson shares his perspective on specialty, niche manufacturing and how the future of manufacturing encompasses technology and skills sets not taught in traditional “vocational” programs. The panel also discusses the wide range of education, experience and diversity that today’s manufacturing employees bring to the shop floor.