Omar, Paul, and John discuss Congress’s return from recess, the state of the tax bill, and the fate of other legislation pending before the House and Senate. The team discusses the latest on federal regulations that impact manufacturers, including the OSHA Heat Rule, and then finish up by debating if the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump’s trial will alter the dynamics in the presidential campaign.

Recess is over and The Verdict is in

In this episode, co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and John Guzik discuss the potential $4.6 trillion tax increases that will take effect in 2026, because of the expiring Tax Cuts &amp; Jobs Act of 2017, if Congress does not pass a major tax bill. The team also discusses the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act, which has proposed changes to registered apprenticeship programs. The episode wraps up with a quick discussion of former President Donald Trump’s visit to Washington and the ongoing regulatory review of the heat rule.

The Need for Speed w/ Major Tax Reform

During this July 4th week, the weather is not the only thing heating up as regulators continue to push out long-awaited regulations, such as OSHA’s heat rule. Co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and John Guzik discuss the potential implications of the proposed heat rule and how manufacturers can participate in the 120-day public comment period. The team then discusses other regulations including the Supreme Court decision on the overtime rule. They close with a discussion on Biden’s recent debate performance and where both presidential campaigns go from here.

Heat Rule Heating Up

In this episode, co-hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, Omar Nashashibi, and John Guzik discuss Tim Walz selection as Kamala Harris’ running mate and his track record on manufacturing issues when he served in Congress. They discuss what likely motivated Harris to choose Walz over PA Governor Josh Shapiro and what Walz joining the ticket might mean in swing states. The group also discusses the reasons why the bipartisan tax bill that would have restored important tax credits for manufacturers lost an important Senate vote.

Walz-ing into the Future: What Tim Walz’s VP Pick Could Mean for Manufacturing

Talking with One Voice co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles are back as Congress returns from August recess to discuss how election year politics may doom the Nippon Steel / U.S. Steel deal and an important update on the OSHA Heat Rule .They also discuss the prospects for a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown and whether lame duck sessions are ever productive. Tune in! &nbsp;

Getting Back to the Heat (Rule) in D.C.

As the election draws nearer, Talking with One Voice co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Caitlin Sickles, and Paul Nathanson gather to discuss the state of the presidential campaign following the September presidential debate, focusing on the candidates’ positions on manufacturing issues. The discussion also explores recent developments around China, including potential tariffs and their impact on manufacturers. Tune in as the team dives deep into the complexities of international trade policy and its impact on the manufacturing sector.

Manufacturing, China and tariff issues in the presidential campaign

On the latest episode of the Talking with One Voice Podcast, Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles from the Policy Resolution Group join Omar Nashashibi from Inside Beltway to discuss which congressional races manufacturers should be watching. Tune in for a discussion on races in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, the impact of endorsements by Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, and the state of the presidential race. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

‘Manufacturing a Future’: Key Races for Manufacturers on Nov. 5

Following Election Night 2024, Talking with One Voice co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles break down the results and their implications for the manufacturing sector. The discussion covers expected regulatory shifts, trade policy changes, tariffs, and how these developments will affect manufacturers, as well as what the election reveals about American priorities and economic challenges. &nbsp; Want to hear more Post-Election Analysis? Tune into PRG Pulse’s Post-Election Webinar -

Trump's Return: What It Means for  Manufacturing

On this episode of The Maguire podcast, we are joined with Kristin Bean, the Executive Director of the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water to talk about her first couple years in her new position, and how the Alliance helps out small and rural water and wastewater utilities in Indiana with their training programs and technical assistance. We also tackle the topics of work force issues, and future infrastructure replacement challenges.

50: Alliance of Indiana Rural Water with Kristin Bean

地方では高齢化が進み、なおさら人手不足になっています。
更に食品や光熱費の高騰化で倒産が増えています。
東京商工リサーチによりますと、昨年に倒産した焼肉店が45件とのことです。原因は輸入肉と電気代の高騰化で採算が合わなくなったとのことです。とくに小さいお店は資金力不足で打撃を受けました。
円が110円くらいまで戻ることも大切ですが、基本経済のブーストが何より大切です。未だに株価上昇と円安のシーソーゲームが続いています。
すでにシーソーゲームでないはずなのに。

日本の高齢化社会と経済問題に関する考察
	地震や火災による被害とその影響 (00:01)
		地震被害と犠牲者への追悼 (00:09)
			2025年1月14日時点で、ノ半島の地震で犠牲となった方々の遺体が発見され続けている。
			遺族にとって複雑な心情であるが、追悼の意を表明。
			葬儀業界の関係者として、被災者の心の安らぎを願う。
		ロサンゼルスの火災被害 (00:33)
			ロサンゼルスでの火災により16名が死亡、多くの家屋が焼失。
			火災の原因として、消防予算の削減や交通麻痺が挙げられる。
			過去の糸川での火災を例に、風や乾燥が火災拡大の要因となることを指摘。
		冬季の火災予防の重要性 (01:16)
			冬の乾燥した季節には火の取り扱いに十分注意が必要。
			火災のリスクを減らすための啓発が必要。
	地方の高齢化と経済問題 (01:25)
		地方の高齢化と人手不足 (01:30)
			地方では高齢化が進み、労働力不足が深刻化。
			食品や高熱費の高騰により、地方の中小企業の倒産が増加。
			焼肉店の倒産例では、輸入肉価格や電気代の高騰が原因。
		地方移住の課題 (03:44)
			地方移住を検討するも、燃料費や車移動の必要性が生活コストを押し上げる。
			古民家の断熱性の低さが高熱費の増加を招く。
			地方生活の魅力と課題を比較し、移住の難しさを指摘。
		地方での労働環境の違い (05:04)
			地方では最低賃金が都市部より低く、労働者が集まりにくい。
			葬儀業界では仕事内容の理解不足や厳しい労働条件が人材不足の要因。
	高齢者の就業と経済活性化 (06:01)
		高齢者の就業状況と課題 (06:58)
			高齢者の76.4%が非正規雇用で働いている。
			地方では農業や小売業などで高齢者が働く割合が高い。
			高齢者の就業は経済的必要性だけでなく、社会参加や健康維持の目的もある。
		高齢者のスキルアップと支援 (09:32)
			高齢者の労働市場を活性化するためには、リスキルやキャリアアップ支援が必要。
			テレワークや時短勤務など、多様な働き方の導入が鍵となる。
			政府の支援が不可欠であり、企業も高齢者のスキル向上に投資する必要がある。
		消費税廃止による経済活性化の可能性 (07:31)
			消費税を廃止することで経済が活性化する可能性があると指摘。
			財務省がリスクを取らない姿勢が経済停滞の一因とされる。
	日本の高齢化社会の未来 (09:18)
		高齢者の就業率の上昇 (09:18)
			日本の高齢者の就業率は過去10年で大幅に上昇。
			65歳から74歳までの就業率が特に高い。
			福祉分野での高齢者の就業が目立つ。
		高齢者労働市場の重要性 (09:32)
			高齢者の労働市場を把握し、適切な支援を行うことが重要。
			高齢者の経験やスキルを活かすことで、経済の復活が期待される。
			政府と企業の連携が必要不可欠。
		今後の課題と展望 (10:00)
			高齢者のスキルアップ支援や働き方の多様化が求められる。
			高齢者パワーを活用しない限り、日本経済の復活は難しい。
			政府の積極的な支援と企業の投資が鍵となる。
	結論 (10:07)
		日本の高齢化社会における課題は多岐にわたるが、高齢者の労働力活用が重要。
		地方の課題解決や経済活性化には、政府と企業の協力が必要。
		高齢者の経験とスキルを活かした社会参加が、持続可能な社会の実現につながる。

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元葬儀社の社長が贈る葬儀社に向けた葬儀・葬送ビジネスを中心としたマーケティング方法、一般の人へは終活、相続、遺言のことを「旅のデザイナー®」として「死に方改革®」の視点でお話をします。
現在、日本で唯一の葬儀・葬送ビジネスをメインにしたポッドキャスターです。
私が「元」葬儀社なのは、現在妻が葬儀社を営んでいて、実際、私はAIやITを利用した終活に従事しているからです。
Happy Ending! Reform of Death by planning ahead and being prepared.
Talking about death opens up everyone's life.

Talking with One Voice is the manufacturing industry advocacy podcast produced by the National Tooling and Machining Association and the Precision Metalforming Association, together known as One Voice for Manufacturing.  Each week, the One Voice advocacy team in Washington, DC – Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles from the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP and John Guzik and Omar Nashashibi from the Franklin Partnership – will break down how the latest news from Washington impacts manufacturing businesses across the country.  Hot topics include workforce development, taxes, trade, health care and regulation.  Ask questions by emailing onevoice@policyres.com.

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