INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES for INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Advocated to include in the forthcoming Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations for programs under the National Apprenticeship Act, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and to increase the budget of the National Labor Relations Board (no bill introduced). Advocated for an increase in the National Labor Relations Board Budget.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRITTON K. LOFTIN | — |
Defense DEF
General education on the trained workforce development efforts of the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight. Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law No: 117-81 (December 27, 2021), Section 813, authorizing DOD to make use of federally registered apprenticeship programs for training military personnel, civilian employees, and DOD contractors on anti-corrosion activities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN J DOHERTY | — |
| BRITTON K. LOFTIN | — |
| ELIZABETH MCELROY | — |
Transportation TRA
Advocating for reintroduction of the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, a bill to require states to implement corrosion management systems that utilize industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods for bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects that receive federal assistance; and to ensure that certain aspects of bridge projects are carried out by certified contractors that provide appropriate training for their Employees (no bill introduced). General education on the local and targeted hire component of workforce development to be included in DOT funding opportunities for highway construction projects as prescribed by Title V Section 25019 of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Public Law No: 117-58 (November 15, 2021) Seeking funding in the forthcoming Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2024 to scale training and workforce development in the transportation sector (no bill introduced). Advocating for implementing guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions and fact sheets to clarify the workforce development funding and local hiring preference provisions of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Public Law No: 117-58 (November 15, 2021).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN J DOHERTY | — |
| BRITTON K. LOFTIN | — |
| ELIZABETH MCELROY | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to facilitate union organizing and to protect the rights of workers to form and join a union. General education concerning the need to expand the definition of prevailing wage in U.S. Department of Labor regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act. General education concerning the need to preserve President Biden's Executive Order 14063-Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (February 4, 2022). General education on need for labor standards related to commercial wind power development leases in the Gulf of Mexico. Advocating to include in the U.S. Department of Labor Good Jobs Great Cities Initiative, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Mega Construction Program, the K-12 Youth Apprenticeship Program, and programs related to Regional Clean Energy Hubs high-road labor standards, workforce development, pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship readiness programs, wrap-around services, and efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. General Education on high-road labor standards, workforce development, pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship readiness programs, and IUPAT efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN J DOHERTY | — |
| BRITTON K. LOFTIN | — |
| ELIZABETH MCELROY | — |
Immigration IMM
Seeking reintroduction of the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies on deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. Seeking reintroduction of the Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act of 2022, legislation to modify the H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visa program and expands protections for aliens who report workplace violations. General education on Deferred Action for workers impacted by employer labor law violations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRITTON K. LOFTIN | — |
| ELIZABETH MCELROY | — |
Education EDU
Seeking reintroduction of the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs (no bill introduced).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRITTON K. LOFTIN | — |
| ELIZABETH MCELROY | — |
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