LabelExpo Americas 2022 is the largest event for the label and package printing industry in the Americas. Meet the industry’s leading suppliers September 13-15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

GLGA members receive a registration discount by using the following code: GLGA000001KUN

The industry’s attempts at recruiting production staff are succeeding, albeit modestly, and mostly in the “carpeted area” of the plant: in July 2022, all printing employment was up 0.7 percent from June, with non-production employment up 1.8 percent and production employment up 0.2 percent. Read more in this data analysis on WhatTheyThink.com.

Documents provided by the Postal Service to its labor groups detail the initial moves to implement the network redesign contained in the Postmaster General’s 10-year Plan. Generally, the redesign would impact the mail processing, transportation, and delivery infrastructure; similarly, sweeping changes are not anticipated for retail facilities. Read more in this analysis on MailersHub.com.

Research suggests that more than 60 percent of U.S. workers would like to be able to access their earnings before their regularly scheduled paydays. While on-demand pay may be a valuable recruiting and retention tool for employers, the immediate availability of wages carries with it certain tax implications for employers that may not easily be avoided without updates to the tax laws and regulations. Read more by GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.

A new survey among 2,400 book readers of all ages in the United States, U.K., France and Germany found that people still overwhelmingly prefer physical books for their look, their feel and even their smell. The study had some surprise results from the youngest group (16-to-24 year olds), where 70 percent said they preferred physical books over e-books. Read more on TwoSidesna.org.

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, has announced that Dscoop, known as the world’s largest and most collaborative digital print and design community, has joined the SGP community as a Resource Partner. Read more.

Welcome to Cardboard Sessions, a jam format music series that brings musicians together to play cardboard instruments built and designed by the creators of Cardboard Chaos. We are thrilled to share this classic New Orleans style jam with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Read more.

Join GLGA and member company Letterhead Press, Inc., New Berlin, WI, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at a fun-filled open house showcasing their latest digital enhancement equipment. Attend to learn more about digital enhancement capabilities. Click here for more info and to RSVP.

Thank you to Harper College for hosting our next Women in Print networking lunch on Friday, September 23, 2022, in Palatine, IL. Visit, see and learn about Harper College and their print department, and socialize with other like-minded Women in Print. Our topic is HR, Sales, Marketing and More. Come join us to network, collaborate and celebrate Women in Print.

You will not want to miss this special Indiana Lunch with the Printers, coming up on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Litho Press invites their fellow GLGA members to their facility in Indianapolis for a catered lunch from St. Elmo Steakhouse and a presentation by Bernie Lacy, Litho Press Vice President. Our topic is "Sales and Profitability – Achieving More with Less." Click here for more information and to register.