Committees, Advisory Boards and Councils

Committees, Advisory Boards and Councils address issues related to a specific community within the industry and are organized based on a vertical market or printer segment. Their purpose is to increase the relevance of PRINTING United Alliance, its activities, events, services, and influence for a community, and provide expertise in specific areas of operations.

They provide guidance, direction and support on projects within the organization, including community-focused events and educational programming. As part of its work, each committee, advisory board or council will develop a plan to increase reach in the following areas:

Membership in a specific community
Exhibitors related to a specific community’s needs
Attendance of the community at various events, most especially the Expo
Developing a knowledge base to include research, white papers, and articles of interest
Social media outreach effort
Media partnership opportunities, sponsorship opportunities, collaborative opportunities

Additionally, each PRINTING United Alliance Committees, Advisory Boards and Councils operates within the strategic guidelines set by the Board of Directors.

Current Committees

Education Committee

The committee’s goal is to augment student employability, industry readiness, and a career-long relationship with the Alliance.

Health, Safety, and Personnel Advisory Board

The Health, Safety, and Personnel Advisory Board provides input and advice on issues involving employees. This includes compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulations, human resources issues such as policies and procedures, compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and compliance with the federal National Labor Relations Act related to unions and union organizing.

Ink and Chemical Manufacturers Advisory Board

The Ink and Chemical Manufacturers Advisory Board serves in an advisory role to the Alliance staff to address federal and state legislative and regulatory issues affecting member companies and the industry.

Legislative Affairs Committee

The Legislative Affairs Committee serves in an advisory role to the CEO and Government Affairs staff to provide input on federal and state legislative and regulatory issues affecting member companies and the industry.

PDAA Committee

The PDAA committee is a highly specialized group with a well-defined installer community. Their primary role is to create and update certification content for existing certifications and re-certifications. Additionally, they play a key role in identifying new certifications to enhance our organization's portfolio. This distinguishes the Alliance from manufacturer-based training and certification programs, highlighting our unique strengths.

Supplier and Manufacturer Advisory Council

The Supplier and Manufacturer Advisory Council aims to provide guidance and advice on issues and concerns related to the community, offering advice on benefits and services that promote the health of their community through participation in events, access to customers and new markets, industry research, legislative affairs and advocacy, and training programs.

Sustainability Advisory Board

The Sustainability Advisory Board serves in an advisory role to Alliance staff to address foreign, federal, and state sustainability and regulatory issues affecting member companies and the industry.

Women in Print Alliance Advisory Council

The Women in Print Alliance aims to attract, retain, and advance women within the imaging profession through mentoring, education, and personal and professional development.

Workforce Development Committee

The Workforce Development Committee examines the various methods currently used to attract, retain, and train talent on a range of skills and knowledge. The committee is charged to determine where there are gaps in the market, and make recommendations on the possible development of programs and services to benefit current and potential print industry individuals and the companies they work for.