News

Unimin Corporation Recognized For Environmental Excellence (Press Release – March 31, 2014)

Press release details the Wildlife at Work certification awarded to the Unimin Corporation for their environmental stewardship

Mining is fastest growing sector of US economy, Census Bureau says (Wisconsin State Journal – March 26, 2014)

Article mentions Wisconsin as a leader in sand mining and cites a 2012 Census Bureau report showing the mining industry as the fastest growing sector of the U.S. economy.

Industry and labor support Senate Bill 632/Assembly Bill 816, new non-metallic mining legislation (News Release – February 26, 2014)

Statement issued by coalition supporting SB 632/AB 816, including:

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 139
Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin
Iron Workers District Council of North Central States
Wisconsin Cast Metals Association
Wisconsin Laborers District Council
Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association
Wisconsin State Council of Carpenters
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association

Bill preserves strong local agreements, maintains fair and consistent regulation of non-metallic mining in Wisconsin (WISA News Release – February 26, 2014)

Statement issued by WISA President Rich Budinger regarding SB 632/AB 816

WISA fact sheet on SB 632/AB 816

Senator Tiffany and Representative Ballweg Introduce Senate Bill 632 and Assembly Bill 816 Preserving Property Rights and Protecting Jobs (News Release – February 26, 2014)

Do What’s ‘Necessary’ to Protect Workers (Roll Call – January 27, 2014)

Op-ed by National Industrial Sand Association President Mark Ellis on OSHA’s proposed silica rule.