NSCA is committed to monitoring the legislation that faces our industry at both the federal and state levels. Contact the NSCA Government Affairs department with questions about pending legislation or legislative activity pertaining to the commercial electronics systems industry.
Tools to Keep You Up to Date on Government Issues:
Grassroots Action Center
This online resource provides members with a comprehensive database of current legislation and information about national, state, and local leaders. The Grassroots Action Center also makes it easy for you to contact government officials to influence legislation and issues affecting your business.
Government Affairs Update
NSCA's representative in Washington, Cathy Mrosko - Director of Government/Industry Affairs, tracks and distills industry legislation for the nation and breaks it into regional updates that give you the quick glimpse of what's going on in your part of the country.
NSCA Positions on National Issues
NSCA is often asked to take a stance on debated issues that face our industry such including:
- Association Antitrust
- Company Licensing
- Individual Licensing
- Political Contributions
- Lobbying
- Organized Labor
- Standard Occupational Classifications
- Standard Industry Classifications
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- Public Inspection Files
- Electronic Waste
- Codes and Standards
- Product Safety
- CSI MasterFormat™
- Apprenticeship and EST Training
- Model Legislation
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Review the NSCA Position on these issues.
Apprenticeship
The federally approved EST Apprenticeship program is an effective way to train ESTs for the range of skills needed in today's workplace. EST Apprenticeship meets licensure requirements in some states and it's also a good option for companies struggling with local licensure requirements. Cost effective for employers and resulting in highly skilled workers, the EST apprenticeship program is a win-win despite union affiliation. Why should you participate in apprenticeship programs?
Resources
- SIC/NAIC Listing - Complete listing of all Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes
- SOC Listing - An abbreviated listing of the Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC) codes relevant to the commercial electronic systems industry
- State Licensing Guide - A complete state by state guide to licensing regulations for systems integrators.