Vaccination against the coronavirus has begun, but there are still many questions. When will employees be eligible for vaccination? What can companies legally do to encourage vaccination?

NSSGA recently held a Safety & Health webinar, presented by Ogletree Deakins. The webinar focused on strategies for reaching agreement with inspectors on what is an acceptable abatement, obtaining extensions on the abatement deadline and handling 104(b) orders.

This is the first of two webinars NSSGA, NRMCA and NAPA is hosting to prepare the industry for our joint Hill Days. In this webinar, we dived into the basics of advocacy and provide strategies on how to have an impactful meeting on capitol hill. From Hill meeting prep, to navigating around the capitol complex, to how to draft a thank you note, this webinar will give you the understanding needed to be a great advocate for your industry.

Ready or not, AI is here. And it’s redefining how we lead, innovate and grow. Martin Willoughby, CEO of Command Alkon, explored what it truly means to lead in the Age of AI and how to harness real tools to drive meaningful transformation across your organization. Martin shared a bold vision for the future – one where leaders cultivate a culture of curiosity, creativity and courage. Attendees learned how to empower teams to think beyond the status quo, reimagine old processes and unlock new levels of productivity and innovation.

Noted antitrust expert Kendall Millard outlines the requirements for avoiding antitrust violations. Every time you interact with a customer, competitor or supplier, you are at risk of violating the antitrust laws.

Work-related fatigue is a common occurrence in a 24/7 society and is often associated with injuries and safety incidents. This talk will briefly touch on what fatigue is, how it’s commonly measured, and what we do and don’t know about the prevalence and risk of fatigue in the US mining industry. Following this, the bulk of the talk will be focused on mitigating work-related fatigue primarily through the usage of a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS).

This webinar provided the latest developments on Capitol Hill. NSSGA's GARA Team updated members on key regulatory and legislative activity. We were also joined by Chris McCannell, Senior Government Affairs Advisor at GrayRobinson and consultant for NSSGA. Chris discussed the likelihood of an end-of-year tax extender package. 

NSSGA invites those attending the joint Hill Day at our 2025 Legislative & Policy Forum to view the second webinar in our Hill Day Prep Series. This webinar discussed our advocacy agenda and ran through the logistics of this year's Hill Day. Again this year, NSSGA, NAPA and NRMCA are partnering to hold a joint Hill Day. In this webinar, presenters discussed how to access your schedule, meet your team, prepare for meetings and move through Capitol Hill.

Hear from Adele Abrams (The Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C.), Austin Bone (NSSGA), Brian Hendrix (Husch Blackwell) and Libby Pritchard (NSSGA & PCA) regarding the federal-level Emergency Temporary Standards seeking to develop temporary and permanent infectious disease standards, and the latest on state efforts in VA, CA and OR to enact and enforce emergency standards in the workplaces

Policy decisions made in Washington make a direct impact on your business. As a Young Leader or first-time attendee, learning how to tell your story is crucial to making a difference. The NSSGA Government Affairs team will walk you through just how easy (and fun!) it is to come to Congress and advocate for our industry. Designed specifically for Young Leaders considering coming to Washington – especially those nervous about walking the halls of Congress – this webinar will prepare you to engage at the Legislative & Policy Forum in September.