ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie Named Vice-Chair of NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations

January 13, 2020 American Bakers Association

“As business leaders in our communities, bakers and manufacturers are the voice for free enterprise, opportunity, and bold innovation. I am also excited to help promote the importance of manufacturers in solving our country’s challenges,” said Robb MacKie, President & CEO of ABA.

Bakers Applaud Passage of USMCA in House of Representatives, Urge Swift Ratification by Senate

December 20, 2019 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association (ABA), in a key vote for the trade group, applauds the House of Representatives’ passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and now urges swift ratification by the Senate.

American Bakers Association Announces Two New Government Relations Staff

December 4, 2019 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association is happy to announce two new Government Relations staff members: Lauren Williams, Director of Government Relations and Zack Decker, Government Relations Manager.

Bakers’ Request for Additional Imports of Sugar Granted by USDA and Commerce Department

November 26, 2019 American Bakers Association

An urgent notification from the American Bakers Association (ABA) to the US Department of Agriculture moved the Department of Commerce today to increase the quantity of Mexican refined sugar permitted to be exported by 100,000 short tons.

ABA Applauds Bi-Partisan Effort to Solve Vexing Multi-Employer Pension Challenge

November 21, 2019 American Bakers Association

“We applaud the dedicated leadership of Senate Finance Committee Chair Chuck Grassley and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Lamar Alexander, for this vitally important step towards solving the vexing multi-employer pension challenge. Their leadership on this unforgiving issue is to be commended,” said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie.