ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association)

This #GivingTuesday, support the ILMA Foundation in nurturing the next generation of leaders in the lubricants industry. Donate now at https://lnkd.in/gqZwAzDp Your tax-deductible donation directly supports: 🎓 Scholarship Programs Providing financial assistance to students pursuing careers related to the lubricants industry, including those studying STEM disciplines. This year, ILMA is proud to extend scholarship opportunities to vocational school students. 📚 Educational Initiatives Developing resources like the Internship Toolkit, which guides companies in creating successful internship programs to cultivate new talent. 💡 Research and Development: Funding projects that advance industry knowledge and promote innovation. Donate now at https://lnkd.in/gqZwAzDp

ILMA's thoughts are with Axel Americas as the company begins to regroup and recover after today's fire at its Tulsa facility. No injuries have been reported. 👉 https://bit.ly/4eJc3uW

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a list of 47 common vulnerabilities and exposures that were routinely or often exploited by malicious actors last year. Although this report is on 2023 activity, the data are relevant and useful because malicious cyber actors continue to exploit older vulnerabilities. The agency recommends specific mitigations in the advisory, including applying timely patches to systems. ILMA members should share the advisory with their IT managers and ensure steps are taken to protect their businesses from cyber threats. 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZayIM2

A Texas judge issued a ruling today invalidating the entirety of the Department of Labor's (DOL) overtime final rule, which would have extended overtime pay to an estimated 4 million workers. ILMA had advocated for a delay in implementation of the rule while legal challenges worked their way through the courts. 👉 https://bit.ly/3O9FJqb

Post-COVID challenges spark fresh approaches to workplace culture. 👉 https://lnkd.in/esNQP8x4 --- Jack VanHoorelbeke, LANXESS Yvette Lee, SHRM Quentin Adams, Texas Refinery Corp

ILMA, as part of the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO), has requested that the Department of Labor delay the second increase to the minimum salary threshold to at least May 1, 2025, in light of pending litigation. “This additional time will ensure that employers will not be forced to implement the new salary threshold when it might not survive judicial review, which is currently underway,” the letter states. “The court in Texas has a hearing on the case today,” noted ILMA General Counsel Jeffrey Leiter. “While the court could rule from the bench today, it might be a few weeks.” 👉 https://lnkd.in/euNEFjux

Meet Jorge Roman, ILMA’s Associate Counsel, whose journey from Ecuador to D.C. embodies his dedication to serving our members. Check out this month’s Compoundings Portrait to learn more about his passion for law, soccer, and patriotism! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHzDp_Ad

In a statement released today, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President Jay Timmons urged president-elect Trump to define his administration with manufacturing-friendly policies. "Every election represents a new beginning, providing a fresh opportunity to work with and for all Americans, no matter their political affiliation, and to recommit ourselves to the American experiment," Timmons said. "We have worked with you during your time in office to enact historic wins for the 13 million people who make things in America, to drive increased investment in the sector, create jobs and provide for communities across the country. Now it’s time to get to work to address the policies that will define your administration." 👉 https://bit.ly/4hyu1mz

ILMA is pleased to join the National Association of Manufacturers - NAM and business leaders across America in signing a letter that will be sent to the next president following the election. Our future is strongest when we are united, and we are committed to working with the next administration. 👉https://bit.ly/3OfRuvz

Health Canada has created a table that highlights some of the variances between the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) under the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) in Canada, and the United States Hazard Communication Standard (U.S. HCS). Companies doing business in both countries should take note. 👉 https://bit.ly/48tRqRT