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    DOL expanding overtime pay eligibility to millions of US workers

    The department will raise a current threshold of $35,568 that triggers an exemption from extra pay provisions.

    By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024
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    Congress introduces ‘non-essential’ PFAS ban bill

    The legislation would give manufacturers 10 years to phase out the use of forever chemicals in production.

    By • April 24, 2024
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    The changing state of safety in manufacturing

    How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Siemens, Eaton, Cummins among companies to receive 48C clean energy tax credits

    Clean energy manufacturers received $1.9 billion so far under the Inflation Reduction Act-funded tax credit.

    By • April 23, 2024
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    Boeing’s production woes: how it got here

    The aircraft maker will face investors at its Q1 earnings call tomorrow amid immense public scrutiny of its manufacturing.

    By • April 23, 2024
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    Biden’s proposed tariffs on China steel, aluminum fall short, industry group says

    The Can Manufacturers Institute is pushing the president to do more than triple the average 7.5% tariff rate under section 301.

    By Maria Rachal • April 23, 2024
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    White House CHIPS funds boost microelectronics innovation

    The $54 million is for small business R&D work in the sector as part of a strategy to boost semiconductor-related fields.

    By • April 22, 2024
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    EPA designates PFOS, PFOA as hazardous substances

    The agency intends to pursue companies that significantly contributed to the release of forever chemicals into the environment.

    By Megan Quinn • April 19, 2024
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    Quality control at Boeing

    Whistleblowers say Boeing’s lack of safety could cost more lives

    Current and former engineers say Boeing cuts corners and threatens those that speak out, endangering passengers.

    By • April 18, 2024
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    Chemical giants must soon slash toxic emissions after new EPA rule

    The regulation will require companies such as 3M and Honeywell to reduce emission levels at 200 plants across the country.

    By • April 17, 2024
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    Food companies aren’t ready to comply with traceability rule, says former FDA official

    Frank Yiannas, who helped the agency craft its new food safety tracking policy, said the system is not even a third of the way to meeting the 2026 deadline.

    By Chris Casey • April 17, 2024
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    SK Battery America cited again for safety violations at Georgia plant

    The EV battery maker was cited for alleged violations related to an October lithium battery fire.

    By • April 15, 2024
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    Samsung scores $6.4B in CHIPS funds

    The money will aid the chipmaker's Texas manufacturing construction plans and help create at least 21,500 jobs.

    By • April 15, 2024
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    More than 80 years later, ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored by Congress

    'Rosie the Riveters' blazed a trail for women in manufacturing during World War II. On Wednesday, they received the Congressional Gold Medal for their efforts.

    By • April 12, 2024
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    Final overtime rule clears White House review

    If adopted, the proposed rule would increase the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility from $35,568 to $55,068.

    By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2024
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    EPA sets PFAS drinking water standards

    The final rule includes a mandate for public water systems to complete initial monitoring for the chemicals within three years.

    By Cole Rosengren • April 10, 2024
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    FDA proposes budget hike to boost food safety oversight

    Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones said additional funding will support new initiatives including supply chain resiliency and modernizing its infrastructure and facilities.

    By Elizabeth Flood • April 10, 2024
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    DOL orders Tuff Torq to pay $1.8M over child labor violations

    The power equipment components manufacturer was cited for letting 10 underage employees operate dangerous machinery.

    By • April 9, 2024
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    Battery manufacturing apprenticeships get a boost with new White House guidance

    The guidelines are helping to standardize training in the sector as it leans into career paths that do not require four-year degrees.

    By • April 9, 2024
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    TSMC awarded $6.6B in CHIPS funding

    The chipmaker also announced plans for a third semiconductor factory in Phoenix as part of an advanced manufacturing hub.

    By • April 8, 2024
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    US Steel’s $24.5M consent decree nabs federal approval

    The EPA and DOJ backed the deal that's centered around the company's Clairton coke plant, following several environmental and public health incidents.

    By • April 5, 2024
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    3M PFAS settlement gets final approval

    The chemical giant will start making payments on the $10.5 billion settlement in Q3 of this year.

    By • April 4, 2024
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    How solar manufacturers can leverage IRA clean energy tax credits

    More than 500 companies and 45,500 projects registered for clean energy tax credits under the law as of March 8.

    By • April 3, 2024
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    Biden administration awards $4B in clean energy manufacturing tax credits

    The money from the 48C credit spans 35 states and is part of a slate of tax incentives funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.

    By • April 3, 2024
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    Retrieved from The Chemours Co. on March 28, 2024.

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    Chemours execs manipulated over $500M in vendor payments, new details show

    The chemical giant is launching an overhaul of its financial reporting systems in the wake of the scandal.

    By • March 29, 2024
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    In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say

    Nations such as France and Ireland have passed laws giving workers the right not to respond to work-related emails after hours.

    By Ginger Christ • March 29, 2024