Political Advocacy through the RTMA

The RTMA, to represent our members with the loudest voice possible, has joined forces with the following organizations. These organizations represent the advanced manufacturing sector at the national and state levels. By joining, we can have our voices heard with a much larger impact to make a difference in legislation that either supports or has a negative impact on our members. Here is a list of the organizations:

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Political Action Committee (PAC) and Legislative Alerts

The RTMA operates a Political Action Committee (PAC)—the Committee to Promote Upstate Manufacturing—which supports pro-manufacturing candidates. Members also receive timely legislative alerts about threats or opportunities, and the RTMA provides a list of key public officials, including U.S. Senators and Representatives, New York State Governor, and local legislators.

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​New York State Business Council​

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Advocacy with the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA)

The RTMA partners with the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) to advocate for national policies that support U.S. manufacturing. Together, they push for a National Manufacturing Strategy, Balanced Trade Policy, and Tax Reform, all designed to revitalize American manufacturing, reduce the trade deficit, and create fair competition for domestic manufacturers.

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Partnerships with the Manufacturing Alliance of New York State

The RTMA is a member of the Manufacturing Alliance of New York State, a coalition of state-wide trade associations advocating for manufacturers. The Alliance organizes Manufacturing Advocacy Days in Albany, a two-day annual event where manufacturers meet with legislators to discuss issues critical to the industry. RTMA members can directly influence state policy by participating in these efforts.