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PRINTING United heads to Washington

More than 40 print industry members touted the benefits of the printing industry on May 15, 2025.

May 20, 2025

By: Greg Hrinya

Editor

More than 40 attendees gathered on the Capitol steps after a productive day in Washington.

The media meets with a representative from Keith Self's office.

Patrick Grant and Julie Philp explore the lobbying process in DC.

Dave Leskusky, president of PRINTING United Alliance, welcomes attendees to the event.

The media team heads to another meeting in DC.

The print media assembles in front of the Capitol.

Several meetings took place in the Capitol in Washington DC.

On May 15, 2025, members from all facets of print gathered on Capitol Hill to lobby for the industry. PRINTING United Alliance welcomed more than 40 attendees to Washington DC to meet with the staffs of senators, congressmen, and various political representatives. The goal: educate and vouch for the viability of print – now and in the future.

Printing represents a major part of the US economy. Currently, there are more than 400,000 printing employees in the country. The event allowed attendees to discuss numerous hot-button issues with government representatives. The topics included sustainability, the impact of tariffs on small converters, trade, workforce development and labor shortages, economic uncertainty, and the impact on labels/overall print.