Ron Klink: America can’t give the world all our ideas, if we really want to help the world
When I was in Congress, politicians on both sides were eager to offer “bumper sticker solutions” to the problems of the day. Then, as now, the easiest solutions — those that can be slapped on a bumper sticker — are rarely the best choices for the nation in the long term. Of necessity, the Biden […]
Michigan patients deserve relief at the pharmacy counter
As a leader of Plumbers UA Local 98, we are providers of a skilled workforce to Michigan’s biopharmaceutical industry, helping to construct needed research and manufacturing facilities to help produce and discover new cures. In providing this work, our members benefit from the health and welfare benefits connected to these construction jobs. Our members build […]
IBEW General President Lonnie R. Stephenson’s Letter to Secretary Raimondo on TRIPS Waiver
Read the letter here Dear Secretary Raimondo: I am deeply concerned that the World Trade Organization’s recent decision to waive intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines will harm American workers, and I fear the WTO may soon compound the damage by expanding the waiver to Covid-19 treatments and diagnostic tools. I strongly urge your office […]
GENERAL PRESIDENT JOSEPH SELLERS’ LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN ON TRIPS WAIVER
Read the letter here Dear President Biden, I am reaching out today on behalf of the 203,000 members of the International Association ofSheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) to request your help in protectingAmerican workers. As you know, there is an ongoing effort at the World Trade Organization toexpand its waiver of intellectual […]
General President Mark McManus’ letter on WTO IP Waiver
Read the letter here Dear Secretary Raimondo, On behalf of the more than 359,000 hardworking men and women of the United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters, I write to express our concern regarding the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) waiver of intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines. Expanding the waiver to COVID-19 diagnostic devices and […]
STATEMENT CONCERNING the Impact of Drug Pricing Provisions in Reconciliation Legislation
On August 3, 2022, PILMA released the following statement regarding the impact of drug pricing provisions in the reconciliation package. Download the statement here. PILMA is a partnership committed to creating high-quality union construction jobs and fostering biopharmaceutical innovation and advancement. America’s biopharmaceutical industry is a vibrant sector supporting over 4 million U.S. jobs and […]
PILMA Letter on WTO/TRIPS Waiver 6.14.22
On June 14, 2022, PILMA sent the following letter to USTR Ambassador Tai on the proposed WTO/TRIPS waiver. Download the letter here. Dear Ambassador Tai, The Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association, which advances the dual goals of fostering innovation of life-saving cures and securing high-quality union construction jobs, continues to be concerned about developments with regard […]
PILMA Statement on Drug Importation Legislation
On June 8, 2022, PILMA released the following statement on drug importation legislation and PDUFA. Download the statement here. PILMA has a long history of opposing importation of foreign biopharmaceutical products into the U.S. due to the impact on U.S. construction jobs and patient safety. Congress is considering adding a prescription drug importation provision to […]
PILMA Letter to USTR on WTO TRIPS Waiver
On March 25, 2022, PILMA sent the following letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Tai on the consequences of eliminating patent protections on biopharmaceuticals. Download the letter here. March 25, 2022 Dear Ambassador Tai, On behalf of the Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association, which advances the dual goals of fostering innovation of life-saving cures and securing […]
Statement on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act
Today, PILMA released the following statement applauding the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act November 6, 2021 Download the full statement here. PILMA commends Congress for passing landmark legislation that will put union men and women to work updating our nation’s infrastructure. This bill will put the safest, best trained, and highest-skilled workers on the […]