AWPA joins other manufacturers in new “Rethink Red Tape” campaign

In response to the growing number of government regulations that reportedly burden America’s small businesses, manufacturers and startups, the American Wire Producers Association (AWPA) is adding its support to the newly launched Rethink Red Tape coalition and advocacy campaign, a project of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), in partnership with the International Franchise Association and Women Impacting Public Policy. 

The multimillion-dollar campaign, which will engage lawmakers in Washington, DC, and up to a dozen states, will highlight the challenges regulations pose to small businesses and small manufacturers and empower entrepreneurs, small business employees and key stakeholders to advocate legislative reforms that will lead to smarter regulations that help small manufacturers throughout the United States thrive. 

Milton Magnus, President of the AWPA, stated the following regarding the campaign: ”In today’s global economy, small to medium size businesses struggle to maintain our position as we provide good wages and benefits to our workers; provide a safe place to work; and at the same time work to stay in compliance with the continuing burden of mandated regulations.  Many times we have to hire consultants to help us stay in compliance.  Most small companies can’t afford full time staff for this purpose.  Joining with others in the Rethink Red Tape coalition, is a cost effective way to address these important issues.” 

Solutions promoted through Rethink Red Tape will reflect these five guiding principles: 

• Meaningful public and small business engagement in the rulemaking process

• Prioritization of unbiased, scientific information in rulemaking
• Consideration of public costs and benefits
• Transparency and clarity in how rules will be enforced and how compliance can be attained
• Regular evaluation of whether regulations are working 

Rethink Red Tape is a multiyear campaign that will educate Americans about the impact regulations have on small businesses and small manufacturers and about solutions that will lead to regulatory reform.