Articles | Government Affairs


Advocating for Advocacy
Mikel Gabrielson | May 28, 2019

One of the many rewarding parts about working at ISSA is the chance to connect with you, our members, learn about your...read more


Unleashing the Power of Cleaning
John Nothdurft | April 25, 2019

What is the power of cleaning? No, I am not referring to how strong cleaning products are, or the ability of a crew...read more


Tariff Talk
Michael Wilson | January 2, 2019

Tariffs are taxes or import duties imposed on items imported from one country to another. Typically, they are applied in situations where...read more


The Lighter Side of OSHA
Jason Bader | September 12, 2018

When distributors hear mention of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), they instantly conjure up images of...read more


Working With Labor Wage Increases
Nicole Bowman | September 5, 2018

Current and expected legislation at the federal, state, and municipal levels could mean higher pay for employees, including an increased minimum wage...read more


What Facility Professionals Should Know About Safety Signs
Dennis Knapp | August 2, 2018

We don’t give them much thought, but there is a lot more to safety signs than many jansan professionals may know. For...read more


Changes in Cleaning Chemicals Regulations in Europe
Laura Mahecha | May 21, 2018

Several European Union (EU) regulations are impacting the market for janitorial cleaning products, most prominently: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals...read more


All Signs Point to Safety
Vicky Adams | May 17, 2018

The professional cleaning industry talks safety, but we don’t always walk safety—especially when it comes to the proper use of safety signs....read more