The hosiery association
Policy Manual

Promoting a Competitive Legwear Manufacturing Sector

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Statement of Principles:

I. Efficient, Transparent and Cost-Effective Regulation
Basic Packaging/Labeling Requirements
Flammability
Hazardous Small Parts
Product Safety Certification Requirements
Product Safety Testing Requirements
Standard Business Practices and Labeling
Third Party Testing Facilities

II. Incentives and Resources to Promote
Investment, Innovation and Growth
Capital Gains
Economic Stimulus Package
Expensing of Depreciable Business Assets
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
R&D Tax Credit
Social Security Solvency
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms

III. Government Procurement Rules that
Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing
Berry Amendment and Government Procurement

IV. Environmental Policies that Support Market-
Based Energy Saving Solutions
Environmental Marketing Claims
Environmental Policy

V. Strong Enforcement and a Level Playing Field
in International Trade
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Actions
Customs and Census Classification Rulings
Duties on Essential Inputs
Enforcement of Trade Agreements and Elimination of Trade Barriers
International Labor Standards
Lacey Act Amendment
Trade Agreements and Trade Preference Programs

VI. Flexible Programs for a Safe, Healthy and
Skilled Workforce
Americans with Disabilities Act
Card Check
Equal Pay and Comparable Worth
Fair Labor Standards Act
Family and Medical Leave Act
Health Care Reform
Minimum Wage
OSHA Reform
Pension Reform and 401(k) Plans
Right to Work Law
Striker Replacement
Workforce Training

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