ASAToday for August 19, 2026
July Jobs Report Shows Unexpected Employment Decline
The U.S. labor market weakened unexpectedly in July, with employers cutting 23,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline was significantly below expectations, as economists forecasted an increase of…
Read MoreData Centers Become an Emerging Election Issue, With Major Implications for Construction
Data centers are rapidly becoming the physical backbone of the artificial intelligence economy, but the massive, windowless facilities packed with servers are also emerging as a political liability in communities across the…
Read MoreRegulatory Update: IRS Issues Overtime Guidance as OSHA Revises Warehouse Inspection Program
Two recent federal regulatory updates could have implications for employers and workers, particularly in industries with significant overtime activity and warehouse or distribution operations. What Employers Should Know: The two updates highlight…
Read MoreThis Week in Congress
The House of Representatives recessed on July 23 and is scheduled to return to Washington on August 31. The Senate will adjourn for its August recess at the end of this week,…
Read MoreASA and 112 Members of Congress Urge Stronger USMCA Extension to Protect American Manufacturing and Workers
ASA, along with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and many similar associations including 112 members of Congress, urged U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to pursue a strong extension of the United…
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