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Postal rates

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Mail is a core product for many members. TMA tracks published postal price changes and mailing requirement updates and translates them for members through briefings and plain-language summaries. TMA is an independent trade association and does not speak for any postal agency.

Workforce and apprenticeship

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Since 2018, TMA has worked with local community colleges on a press and bindery apprenticeship. Apprentices split time between classes and a member plant. Nineteen apprentices have completed the program and most still work at their host company.

Safety

Members get discounted seats at forklift, lockout and tagout, and bindery safety workshops each year, plus a model safety program they can adapt.

Updates

DateUpdate
October 24, 2023TMA board approves 2024 dues schedule, unchanged for small members.
October 2, 20232023 Print and Mail Expo recap: about 1,200 attendees and 90 exhibitors.
September 12, 2023Apprenticeship class of 2023 begins with seven apprentices.
July 10, 2023Plain-language summary of the July 2023 postal price change posted for members.
March 20, 2023TMA submits comments to state legislators on workforce training funding.
January 23, 2023Postal price change summary for January 2023 posted for members.