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ACWI Advance - August 15, 2021

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Inventories may be growing slowly, but could full warehouses spur a recession? The manufacturing sector grew in July, but supply managers’ concerns…

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here:

In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories:

  • Inventories may be growing slowly, but could full warehouses spur a recession?
  • The manufacturing sector grew in July, but supply managers’ concerns remain.
  • The President creates high-powered pro-union policy advisory council.
  • Surprise roadcheck results in a 13.9% brake-violation out-of-service rate
  • Both supervisors and workers view remote work negatively, a survey finds.
  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court says employees must be paid for security checks.
  • OSHA is developing rule to combat heat injuries and illnesses in indoor facilities.

Send your company news to Editor David Sparkman at dspark@comcast.net, and please understand that there is no cost to you when we use your news in this newsletter.

Originally published August 16, 2021 · updated March 24, 2023.

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